Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Push Automatic Voter Registration
All would be registered when getting drivers license or state ID. Republicans oppose bill.
May 21st, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State GOP Calls for Stricter Abortion Laws
The hot-button issue took center stage Saturday as Wisconsin Republican lawmakers held their annual statewide convention in Oshkosh.
May 20th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
How State’s Drinking Culture Developed
Average Wisconsinite has 634 drinks per year, 150 more than the national average.
May 19th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Launches Investigation Into Former Register Of Deeds
John La Fave retired after his office was raided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
May 19th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Lawmakers at Odds on Education Funding
Republican legislators approve $25M increase in funding state tech schools, but nix Evers’ plan to increase financial aid proposal. Democrats say it falls short.
May 17th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Filing Suit Against Opioid Manufacturer
AG Josh Kaul alleges Purdue Pharma ignited the epidemic of drug overdoses, deaths related to Oxycontin use.
May 17th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Conservatives Argue Against Lame-Duck Lawsuit
Right-leaning members of Wisconsin Supreme Court skeptical in oral arguments on lawsuit challenging lame-duck session before Evers took office.
May 16th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Did Ex-Cudahy Mayor Commit Forgery?
DOJ investigating long-time mayor John Hohenfeldt for possible felony.
May 15th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Legislators Want Tougher Drunk Driving Law
Wisconsin is the only state that doesn't criminalize drunk driving on the first offense.
May 13th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Gets $61 Million in EPA Grants
$43 million for state’s Clean Water program and $18.7 million for Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.
May 13th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Shows State Jobs Agency Still Fails
Audit of WEDC finds companies given tax credits and loans created only 35% of promised jobs.
May 11th, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Lagged Nation in Income Growth
Report ranks Wisconsin 33rd in average growth in personal incomes since Great Recession.
May 10th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
