Wisconsin Public Radio
Clerks Concerned About Moving Presidential Primary
Walker wants three straight months of elections in 2020; County clerks cite cost and confusion.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioSchimel Concedes Election to Kaul
Republican attorney general won’t seek recount, lost by 17,000 votes to Democrat Josh Kaul.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioState Infant Mortality Problem Persists
Health of babies not improving nationally, CDC data shows, with rate nearly twice as high for black infants.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioMost Americans Want Walkable Cities
Polls show 53% want this. But urban planning still dominated by needs of cars.
Nov 18th, 2018 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public RadioCongress Is Broken, Rep. Gallagher Says
Republican from state’s 8th district writes Atlantic story saying Congress too dominated by President and parties.
Nov 17th, 2018 by Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public Radio“Reformed Myself Out Of A Job”?
Gov. Walker breaks post-election silence, discusses his loss and new proposals.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioKimberly-Clark, Unions, Push for Subsidy
State Senate lacks votes to approve $70 million subsidy for 400 jobs.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislature Approves Evers’ Transition Budget
Unanimous vote okays $94,600 transition budget for hiring staff, travel expenses, equipment purchase.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioStudy Finds Public Transportation Inequities
Funding rose 67% for state roads but only 1% for local roads.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public RadioBus Rapid Transit Plan Moves Forward
County board passes budget with BRT funding; county will seek federal grant for it.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMitchell, Madison Airport Traffic Up
Milwaukee airport adds non-stop flights to San Diego, Cleveland, Nashville.
Nov 12th, 2018 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioWill Election Help City Get Convention?
City’s huge turnout will help it beat Houston, Miami for 2020 Democratic convention, Lasry believes.
Nov 12th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio