Wisconsin Public Radio
Walker Signs Lame Duck Bills
Doesn’t veto a single measure, chooses to “override the will of the people,” Evers says.
Dec 14th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
85% of Land Foxconn Needs Now Sold
Just a few parcels left to acquire by Mt Pleasant. Special TIF paying for land.
Dec 14th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Climate Change Hurting State Highways
Federal report says flooding a particular problem in Midwest.
Dec 14th, 2018 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
15 Great Lakes Sites At Risk for Oil Spills
Binational science advisory board report shows potential for damage from crude oil spills.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Is Worst in U.S. for Alcohol Abuse
24% of adults drink to excess, United Health Foundation report finds.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Forms Panel On Prison Reform
Includes two former Supreme Court justices, three former prisons administrators.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Walker Defends Lame Duck Bills
Plans to sign several measures, still reviewing others.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Firms Would Start Commuter Rail
One company envisions 23 stations and platforms along 55 miles of existing train tracks in county.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lame Duck Law Adds Work For State Agencies
They must submit thousands of pages of “guidance documents” before public hearings on any changes in agency rules.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmakers Change How WEDC Tracks Jobs
Less oversight of jobs for subsidies. And Foxconn liaison would no longer report to the governor.
Dec 10th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Downtown Cultural Campus Envisioned
Plan would include Marcus Center, Public Museum and Children’s Museum on same site.
Dec 10th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Regents Okay Pay Hike for UW Staff
UW System officials say uncompetitive pay causing faculty turnover.
Dec 8th, 2018 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
