Wisconsin Public Radio
Remote Work in Wisconsin Declines
Down 20% in Milwaukee, Madison, but still higher than before pandemic.
Jan 29th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Push Judicial Security Bills
142 threats against Wisconsin judges in past year, with 44 threats of death or physical harm.
Jan 28th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Budget Surplus Shrinking But Still Huge
Latest projection says surplus will be $3.25 billion at end of current, two-year budget cycle.
Jan 28th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fire Department Reviewing 911 Calls After Women Falls on Ice, Dies
Report says Milwaukee's 911 call system can lead to 'delays and frustration for the caller.'
Jan 27th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Nurses to Write Prescriptions
Also would allow nurses to treat patients without oversight. Evers expected to veto.
Jan 26th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Democrats Restart Push For Comprehensive Sex Education
Proposal is modeled after state law.
Jan 26th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
President Joe Biden Touts Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin
President joined by governors, senators from Wisconsin and Minnesota in visit to Superior.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bucks GM Says Griffin Was Fired In Move To ‘Maximize The Talent’
Management declines to comment on reports they will hire veteran coach Doc Rivers
Jan 25th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Bill Would Fund Free Speech Office For UW System
Proposal follows survey that found "very conservative" students felt pushed to conform.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hoping To Avoid Court Drawing Them, GOP Approves New Legislative Maps
But Gov. Tony Evers said he will veto proposal, which leaves Wisconsin Supreme Court in control.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Union Membership Up Slightly in 2023
While rate declined nationally, it rose in Wisconsin from 7.1% of workers to 7.4%.
Jan 24th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Allows 17-Year-Olds to Provide Emergency Medical Services
Proposal aims to address staffing shortages, but some EMS groups oppose it.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
