Wisconsin Public Radio
15 Great Lakes Sites At Risk for Oil Spills
Binational science advisory board report shows potential for damage from crude oil spills.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Is Worst in U.S. for Alcohol Abuse
24% of adults drink to excess, United Health Foundation report finds.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Forms Panel On Prison Reform
Includes two former Supreme Court justices, three former prisons administrators.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Walker Defends Lame Duck Bills
Plans to sign several measures, still reviewing others.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Firms Would Start Commuter Rail
One company envisions 23 stations and platforms along 55 miles of existing train tracks in county.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lame Duck Law Adds Work For State Agencies
They must submit thousands of pages of “guidance documents” before public hearings on any changes in agency rules.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmakers Change How WEDC Tracks Jobs
Less oversight of jobs for subsidies. And Foxconn liaison would no longer report to the governor.
Dec 10th, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Downtown Cultural Campus Envisioned
Plan would include Marcus Center, Public Museum and Children’s Museum on same site.
Dec 10th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Regents Okay Pay Hike for UW Staff
UW System officials say uncompetitive pay causing faculty turnover.
Dec 8th, 2018 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
25,000 State Retirees Could Lose Pensions
Wisconsin Teamsters' pensions in jeopardy due to federal inaction, alleged mismanagement.
Dec 8th, 2018 by Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Compact Council Passes Changes
But region’s mayors, native tribes, call for more input on water withdrawals.
Dec 7th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Care Costs Rise for Middle Class
New report shows premiums, deductibles cost 11% of family income in Wisconsin
Dec 7th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
