Wisconsin Public Radio
Chris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race
Liberal candidate in April 7 election is an advocate for 'individual rights and freedoms.'
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioMaria Lazar Touts a ‘Geeky’ Love of the Law in Run for Supreme Court
No conservative like her has won a race for state high court since 2019.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Suing EPA for Ending All Actions to Fight Climate Change
Joins 23 states challenging EPA repeal of 'endangerment' finding.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioReappointment of Brad Schimel Could ‘Threaten’ Criminal Cases
The move is legally questionable, could lead to cases being thrown out, expert warns.
Mar 21st, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioHow One Wisconsin Family Helped Change Breast Screening Rules
After a Neenah woman’s breast cancer was missed, advocates spent years pushing for state law change.
Mar 20th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioWashington County Weighs Renaming Highway for Charlie Kirk
Proposal to rename part of Highway K draws strong opposition and a packed committee meeting.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMicrosoft Ends Secrecy Deals With Local Governments on Data Centers
Move follows growing backlash in Wisconsin and elsewhere over nondisclosure agreements on major projects.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Signs Roadside Drug Test Law Amid Rising Impaired Crashes
Nearly one in three fatal Wisconsin crashes involves impairment as police gain a new screening tool.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public RadioSenate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Won’t Seek Reelection
LeMahieu's announcement comes just weeks after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his retirement
Mar 19th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin is Now 49th State With Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Governor Evers had proposed the policy in four straight budget proposals.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Faces Rising Bird Flu Threat As Spring Migration Begins
State has second-most birds hit by avian flu this spring, and vets urge tighter flock biosecurity.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWI Senate Depends on Democrats to Pass Online Sports Betting Bill
Bill part of lengthy agenda as senators race to finish final day of 2026 session.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio






















