Wisconsin Public Radio
State Enjoys Low Food Prices for Holiday
Survey of grocery stores finds fourth straight year of price declines.
Nov 21st, 2018 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Walker Makes Schimel a Waukesha County Judge
Defeated attorney general has “shown a commitment to the rule of law,” governor declares.
Nov 21st, 2018 by Laurel White, 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 Radio
Schimel 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 Radio
State 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 Radio
Most 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 Radio
Congress 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 Radio
Kimberly-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 Radio
Legislature 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 Radio
Study 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 Radio
Bus 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 Radio
