Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Coal Use Increased In 2017!
More than half of power came from coal. But change is underway.
Jan 15th, 2019 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Public Radio
2 Million College Students Lack Food Stamps
Federal GAO report finds food insecurity for 9% to more than 50% of college students.
Jan 11th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Offers Bipartisan Terms to Evers
Republican letter to governor suggests possible compromise on income tax cut, school spending, health care.
Jan 11th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Groups Will Sue Against Lame Duck Laws
Will argue entire “extraordinary” session was illegal, demanding all laws be struck down.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants Reversal on ACA Suit
Will ask Attorney General Kaul to change state’s stance, says this won’t violate lame duck law.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Demands Respect for State Employees
First executive order prohibits discrimination in state employment, second calls on agencies to respect all employees.
Jan 9th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Group Calls For More School Funds
Blue Ribbon Commission on school funding included legislators from both parties.
Jan 9th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Begins Era of Divided Government
Vos, Fitzgerald call for bipartisan approach, but Vos warns against “far left” ideas.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Ranks High for Home Buyers
Milwaukee is nation’s seventh most affordable metro market for first-time home buyers, study finds.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Shutdown Impacts State Businesses
Wisconsin businesses booked more than $4.3 billion in government contracts in 2018.
Jan 7th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
2018 One of Wettest Years in State History
Milwaukee had third wettest year in history, part of upward trend in annual rainfall.
Jan 7th, 2019 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Members of Congress Differ on Shutdown
Republicans support Trumps’s call for a wall, Democrats push to end shutdown, fund government agencies.
Jan 6th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
