Wisconsin Public Radio
Low Wages, Lack of Benefits Fuel Child Care Worker Shortage
Despite certification programs, high turnover persists
Dec 27th, 2018 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lt. Gov.-Elect Barnes Confident Funding Will be Secured to Host DNC
City will know soon if it will host the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Dec 27th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Treasurer-Elect Godlewski Identifies Additional Responsibilities For Office
Treasurer's office survived an April 2018 referendum aimed at elimination
Dec 26th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Senate Could Pass Medicaid Expansion?
Not “completely ruled out,” Fitzgerald says of Evers proposal to accept federal dollars for expansion.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmakers Clash On Tracking Foxconn Jobs
Audit shows subsidy could reward out-of-state jobs; Fitzgerald and Shilling differ on need to fix this.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Dead Zones’ Growing in State, Midwest
As nutrient runoff depletes oxygen from parts of rivers and lakes, fish can’t live there.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Extension Sees Historic Faculty Turnover
One quarter of faculty left the system in 2018.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hintz Touts Democratic Issues for Next Year
Assembly minority leader says expanding Medicaid and redistricting reform are top goals.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Calls Lame Duck Laws ‘Terrible’
Changes for Department of Justice will endanger public safety, new Attorney General says.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Challenge to Voting Restrictions Filed
Liberal groups ask federal court to block lame duck law’s restriction on early voting.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Oil Will Flow Through State
Wisconsin a “guinea pig” for huge increase in oil by Enbridge pipelines, critics charge.
Dec 17th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sex Traffickers Ensnare Youth Without Homes
Report: 25% of sex-trafficked youth in city were missing from faster care, group homes.
Dec 17th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
