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
Judge Orders Wisconsin Prison System to Provide Program for Moms and Babies
1991 law requires this for incarcerated woman who are pregnant or have babies.
Mar 1st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson, Baldwin Offer Radically Different Views on Musk During Town Halls
Baldwin criticized cuts, while Johnson called Musk one of the most 'brilliant' humans 'that ever walked on planet Earth.'
Feb 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison
Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed plan to close maximum security Green Bay Correctional Institution.
Feb 28th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin GOP Congressman Proposes Repealing EV Charging Station Program
Freshman Rep. Tony Wied previously owned a chain of gas stations.
Feb 28th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
DOGE Cuts Midwest Climate Monitors
Terminated workers from Midwest Climate Hub say they were proud to be in civil service, worry about future of research.
Feb 28th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
With Cuts Looming, Republicans Oppose State Medicaid Expansion
GOP has long blocked state acceptance of federal funds. Stakes are higher now with federal cuts.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Wisconsin Youth
Health care providers would lose their licenses for providing puberty blockers to minors.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE
Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Waukesha County Charter School Wants To Offer a Safe Place for LGBTQ+ Students
Autumn Hill Academy promotes student well-being.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
MATC Enrollment Up for Third Straight Year
Attendance almost back to pre-pandemic numbers, president says.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
