Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee 3rd Worst for Black Homeowners
Milwaukee's African American home ownership rate is 3rd worst, only Memphis, New Orleans rank lower
Jun 7th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Budget Jacks Up Auto Fees
Vehicle title fee up 137%; higher fees would raise $393 million for roads.
Jun 7th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Walker Never Reached 250,000 Jobs Created
Finalized statistics show just 233,101 jobs created in 8 years, trailing 33 states in growth.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Passes “Born Alive” Abortion Bill
Evers has vowed to veto bill, along with three other abortion measures.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Repeal Criminal Abortion Law, Democrats Demand
Old law makes it a felony for doctors to perform abortions, could apply if Roe decision overruled.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Approves $558 Million Health Care Hike
But Republican budget rejects Medicaid expansion that would save the state $320 million, Evers notes.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Sees Growth in Wind Power
Drop in prices, interest by utilities driving increase in new wind power projects.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Seeks Ways to Expand Health Coverage
Governor wants to get more people insurance coverage beyond Medicaid expansion Republicans oppose.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Celebrate at State Convention
Evers, Baldwin speak on how to win: don’t “get down into the mud with Republicans.”
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sen. Johnson Supports Mexico Tariffs
And he’s considering running for governor or a third term for senator in 2022.
Jun 2nd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Losing Highly Educated Workers
Study finds Wisconsin has eighth highest net "brain drain."
Jun 2nd, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hemp Industry Calls for Updated State Law
Hemp farmers, businesses say new federal law made state hemp regulations obsolete.
May 31st, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
