Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Allows Anonymity to Lottery Winners
GOP legislators want to protect winners from harassment.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Foreclosure Rates Have Plummeted
Lowest since at least 2008, research shows, at one-third the peak in metro area.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public RadioGreat Lakes Hitting Record Water Levels
Lake Erie and Lake Ontario hit highest level ever recorded, Lake Michigan nears record.
Jul 10th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Seek to Limit Governor’s Veto
Legislators propose constitutional amendment to bar partial vetoes increasing spending.
Jul 10th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Says Foxconn Won’t Meet Jobs Goals
Governor tells CNBC the company will likely hire 1500 employees, not 1800.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Healthy Are State’s Lakes?
E coli advisory closed South Shore Beach on July 4th. Dozens of beaches with issues since 2013.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState Budget Fell Short on Highways?
Legislators in both parties say budget lacked long-term solution to state’s transportation woes.
Jul 8th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Honey Production Hits 10-Year Low
Yet wild honey bees are rebounding, thriving after steep decline.
Jul 6th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public RadioDrunk Driving On Rise for Corrections Staff?
State Corrections Secretary concerned about stress causing workers to abuse alcohol.
Jul 6th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public RadioState Rewards Top Child Care Centers
Department Of Children And Families now gives higher payments to higher rated providers.
Jul 5th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioGreat Lakes Ports Tracking Gas Emissions
One-third of U.S. and Canadian ports, including Milwaukee, now track their greenhouse gas impact.
Jul 5th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSchool Groups Divided About State Budget
Happy Evers increased spending, but it’s still short of what’s needed, they say.
Jul 4th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio