Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Would Eliminate Teen Work Permits
Critics say it would eliminate funding for employer education, compliance monitoring.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Flu, RSV Hospitalizations Are Rising in Wisconsin
Rate has nearly doubled in past week and flu vaccinations are far below pre-pandemic levels.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Public Schools Ending Contract With GOP Leader’s Nonprofit
Decade-long no-bid partnership for Gerard Randall coming to an end following questioning by board.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has More Demand Than Money For Broadband Expansion
$221 million in grant requests is five times the amount the state has available.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Announces Easing of Restrictions At Two Prisons
Waupun, Green Bay prisons partially taken out of lockdown. Lawsuit alleges cruel and unusual punishment.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Bill Would Clearly Define Gig Workers As Contractors, Not Employees
Proposal would affect drivers for services Uber, Lyft, DoorDash. Conflict with Biden's proposal.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kenosha Hard Rock Casino Plan Again Advancing
Two votes expected to occur this month, reviving previously rejected plan.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Brewers Stadium Deal Passes the Legislature
Gov. Tony Evers promises to sign it.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
83% Of Public Schools in State Met Expectations on Tests
State report card also shows 80% of private choice schools met expectations.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Prevents Domestic Violence Offenders From Carrying Guns
Democratic proposal addresses 'dangerous loophole' in current gun laws.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mount Pleasant Deal With Microsoft Has No Public Subsidies
And no infrastructure. And would help village pay off Foxconn TIF district.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Could Brewers ‘Sea of Parking’ Lots Be Developed?
Bucks, Packers have built restaurants, hotel, apartments. Brewers urged to do the same.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
