Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Pedestrian Deaths Rise By 50%
2022 was Wisconsin's worst year since 1981. Report cites dangerous driving and larger heavier vehicles as factors.
Jun 24th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
EPA Proposal Seeks Fix To Unregulated Coal Ash Sites
There are at least 32 sites in Wisconsin that could be impacted.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Approve $3.5 Billion Income Tax Cut
GOP legislators also approve cutting $32 million from UW System budget as part of DEI cut.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson and Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Bill Targets ‘Obscene’ Materials in Wisconsin Schools
A second bill would prohibit schools from using library aid money to purchase items that could be considered obscene.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Passes Bill To Overhaul How Reading Is Taught
DPI gives support after changes. Plus: Pharmacists could prescribe birth control, alcohol regulations overhauled.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
State At Risk of Losing 2,000 Child Care Programs
End of federal funding could mean many parents have to leave workforce.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Bill Makes Attacks on Election Workers a Felony
And gives whistleblower protection to election workers reporting fraud or irregularities.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Pushed to End Technical Colleges Taxing Authority
Amendment's author was unknown. Drafting files show Assembly Speaker requested it.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Celebrates Bipartisan Shared Revenue Law
It will increase state funding to all Wisconsin municipalities by at least 20%.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Six Teenagers Injured in Shooting After Juneteenth Celebration
Police chief calls on adults to keeps guns out of hands of teenagers.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Amendment Blocks Tech Colleges’ Property Tax For Operations
Tech colleges weren't consulted. They would lose $249 million in annual funding.
Jun 19th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Discuss Unity, Abortion at State Convention
"This is not your pop's Republican Party. We've got tattoos, piercings."
Jun 19th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
