Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fight Their Firings After Mass Layoffs
'A slap in the face.' Most were probationary staff. Many were veterans.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Milwaukee Sales Tax Brings in $200 Million
2024 was first year of 2% city sales tax; it raised $16 million more than expected.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Warns Trump Tariffs Will Harm Wisconsin
'This is not good for our country. It sucks. It’s bad.'
Mar 4th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
DOGE Terminates Leases for 16 Federal Offices in Wisconsin
Many in Milwaukee and Madison, but also in Green Bay and Ashland.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Could Be Vulnerable to Measles Outbreak
Texas outbreak worries officials as Wisconsin has nation's second lowest vaccination rate.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Faces Teacher Retention Problem
State graduating many teachers but 44% leave profession within 7 years.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Health Experts Worry About FDA, Next Year’s Flu Shot
FDA cancels advisory meeting, will delay months-long process of developing vaccine?
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops
Rep. Bob Donovan champions Florida-style program to attract more officers.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Legislators Disagree on Budget Impact of Massive Proposed Federal Cuts
28% of current, $98.7 billion state budget came from federal funding. Medicaid a big issue.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Quadrillions of Invasive Mussels Damaging the Great Lakes
Documentary film's underwater drones show greatest change since the Ice Age.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Colleen Leahy, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Appeals Court Rules College Minority Grants Unconstitutional
In 2023-24, state program awarded $440,433 in minority retention grants.
Mar 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Communities Get Millions From Opioid Settlement as Deaths Decline
Report finds local governments in state may lack public health infrastructure.
Mar 1st, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
