Wisconsin Public Radio
Unions, Business Groups Clash on Apprenticeship Bill
2018 law allows 1 apprentice per instructor. Bill would increase to 2 apprentices.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Agrees With AG on Power to Settle Some Lawsuits
7-0 decision limits legislative power and lame-duck law passed by Republicans.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has 250 Lake Districts
The number is growing. They implement boating ordinances, manage water quality and habitat restoration.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Courtney Everett, Wisconsin Public Radio
Illinois Robotics Manufacturer Moving Headquarters to Franklin
Gov. Evers says expansion in Wisconsin will create more than 700 jobs.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Program Helps Milwaukee Residents Become Homeowners
Formerly city-owned vacant properties are being renovated in Metcalfe Park
Jun 16th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rate of Syphilis in Wisconsin 2.5 Times Higher Than in 2019
Decreasing from 2002 peak but still high, with a hike in babies born with syphilis.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin GOP Congressman’s Bill Defunds Cities Deemed ‘Anarchist’
Democrats say Rep. Tony Wied would criminalize an entire city for actions of a few.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Should Overhaul Curriculum, Teacher Training, Report Finds
2nd independent audit commissioned by Gov. Evers suggest sweeping changes.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Boost School Funding, But By Far Less Than Governor Proposed
Finance committee also votes for $1.3 billion tax cut.
Jun 13th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘No Kings’ Protests Will Be Held Across Wisconsin Saturday
Nationwide protests are designed to counter President Trump's military parade.
Jun 13th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Construction Costs Growing Faster Than National Average
Tariffs pushing costs up across the United States.
Jun 13th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lawmakers, Industry Experts Share Concerns About ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Preempting AI Regulation
Budget reconciliation bill in Congress would restrict states’ ability to regulate artificial intelligence.
Jun 12th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
