Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor, Officials Denounce Acid Attack
Barrett says Trump’s rhetoric has fed anger leading to such attacks.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Safe Houses for Domestic Violence Victims Proposed
87% of victims request housing help. Proposal budgets $100,000 for temporary housing.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Where the Gun Shot Victims Go
Froedtert Hospital treats 90 percent of city’s gun-related injuries, passed 320 this year.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
PSC Approves Rate Hike for We Energies
But lower than requested. CUB says agreement with two utilities will save rate payers $100 million.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Targets Evers’ Agriculture Secretary
Fitzgerald warns governor that Senate won't confirm Brad Pfaff, which means he’ll be fired.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State ACT Scores Dip In 2019
Down slightly from prior years but still higher than the national average.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators May Hike Public Defenders Pay
Plan would more closely align state public defenders’ pay with that of state prosecutors.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sen. Johnson Says Trump Not Guilty
President shouldn’t be impeached, says Johnson, who won’t recuse himself despite his Ukraine involvement.
Oct 31st, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Decriminalize Pot Possession
Democratic plan ends criminal penalties for up to 28 grams of marijuana.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
California Got Most of State’s $810 Million
But unlike Wisconsin’s “shovel ready” train project, California’s hit many obstacles. 5th in a series.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Few Local Water Systems Test for PFAS
DNR says 2 of 125 treatment plants in state submitted results for toxic PFAS chemicals.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ryan’s New Foundation Will Fight Poverty
Janesville-based American Idea Foundation will promote free market, kick-started with $7 million in campaign funds.
Oct 29th, 2019 by Miranda Suarez, Wisconsin Public Radio
