Wisconsin Public Radio

Election Deniers Make False Charges at Senate Hearing on Top Election Official

Election Deniers Make False Charges at Senate Hearing on Top Election Official

Attorney General says Republicans' hearing to consider ousting Meagan Wolfe is illegal.

Republican Proposal Cuts State Income Taxes By Nearly $3 Billion

Republican Proposal Cuts State Income Taxes By Nearly $3 Billion

GOP legislators claim it targets middle class. Democrats dispute this.

Percent of Older Inmates Rising in State, National Prisons

Percent of Older Inmates Rising in State, National Prisons

Number of prisoners in state older than 55 tripled in 20 years, increasing medical costs.

MPS Hopeful New Filters Will Keep Water Safe

MPS Hopeful New Filters Will Keep Water Safe

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions donates $2.2 million dollars in water filtration systems to schools.

Milwaukee College Prep Programs Help Hispanic Students Improve

Milwaukee College Prep Programs Help Hispanic Students Improve

But not Black students. Findings come as Republican leaders call for ending DEI programs.

Ron Johnson Calls for Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse

Ron Johnson Calls for Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse

Joins other Republicans calling for Supreme Count member to recuse on redistricting case.

Rep. Gallagher Climbs Green Bay Cell Tower

Rep. Gallagher Climbs Green Bay Cell Tower

Climb comes after Gallagher, a Republican, voted against bill to bring $1 billion in broadband investment to state.

Because Of Income Levels, 12,200 In Wisconsin Will Have Student Loans Forgiven

Because Of Income Levels, 12,200 In Wisconsin Will Have Student Loans Forgiven

Income-based repayment plans adjusted by Department of Education following court rejecting Biden's larger proposal.

Elections Administrator Won’t Attend Her Own Appointment Hearing

Elections Administrator Won’t Attend Her Own Appointment Hearing

Decision based on opinion of Attorney General Kaul, who said there isn't actually an appointment process underway.

GOP Lawmakers Propose Eliminating Work Permits For Young Workers

GOP Lawmakers Propose Eliminating Work Permits For Young Workers

Proposal would eliminate "red tape" in hiring 14- and 15-year-old workers.

Christian School Removed From Choice Program

Christian School Removed From Choice Program

Holy Redeemer Christian Academy barred from receiving voucher payments by state.

National Issues Take Center Stage During GOP Debate in Milwaukee

National Issues Take Center Stage During GOP Debate in Milwaukee

Despite debate being in swing state, little touched on Wisconsin.