Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Budget Removes State Senate Power to Block His Political Appointees
His attempt to overturn lame duck laws passed in 2018 criticized by Republicans.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration Creating ‘Chaos’ for Wisconsin’s Schools?
Fear over federal funding and immigration raids. 'The kids are scared.'
Feb 25th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Measles Vaccination Rates Falling Across Wisconsin
Down by 20% in some counties over past decade. State has second worst rate in U.S.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration Delays Federal Research Dollars in Wisconsin
NIH grant reviews halted by loophole in funding process. $778 million at stake.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System
19 states have one. If funded, office would investigate complaints involving the prisons.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Department May Shut Down Some Milwaukee Schools With High Lead Levels
Gov. Evers' budget plan has funding for lead risk investigations, mentions MPS lead levels.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
US Rep. Glenn Grothman Faces Hostile Crowd at Oshkosh Public Meeting
Overflow crowd couldn't get in. Constituents grill him about funding cuts, Elon Musk.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Admin Cuts Funding For MPS, UW-Madison Teacher Training
Teacher partnership grant would have trained 36 special education teachers.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Alleges Minocqua Brewing Owner Uses Super PAC for Personal Gain
Bangstad was previously liable for defamation in civil case and charged with criminal defamation.
Feb 22nd, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Courts Controversy, Donations, But Super PAC Raises Questions
Kirk Bangstad portrays himself as a fighter, but a string of failed lawsuits and unexplained super PAC spending raise questions.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers’ Prison Plan Receives Mixed Reviews
Lawmakers divided on $500 million plan, but local officials, advocacy groups like it.
Feb 21st, 2025 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Farm Groups Sue Josh Kaul Over Prosecutor Hired With Outside Funds
Conservative groups and Republicans have pushed back against state attorneys general funded by a New York University center.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
