Wisconsin Public Radio
State Program Helps Companies Pay Child Care
Using $10 million federal ARPA funding for grants, testing if child care coverage helps businesses recruit employees.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants Voters to Decide Abortion Through Ballot Initiative
Governor proposes constitutional amendment allowing direct democracy.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Officials Expect Severe Flu Season, Urge Flu Shots
Flu vaccination has declined since 2019.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Michels Demands Evers Halt Pardons, Parole
Evers office said it’s against the law, governor has no power to end parole process.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gableman Hints at Revolution in Speech to Republicans
Former supreme court justice fired from election probe criticized for ‘violent rhetoric'.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Michels Attacks Evers on Preschool Transgender Resources
DPI says it’s not part of curriculum. Governor says he trusts parents to make decisions.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
DeSantis Backs Michels, Says State Can Be Like Florida
‘Everything we've done in Florida, you will be able to do,' he declares at Green Bay rally.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tiffany, Opponent Debate Crime, Inflation
‘Democrat-run cities’ like Milwaukee blasted by Republican in northern Wisconsin congressional district.
Sep 17th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Eighth in Nation for Vehicle Thefts
Two years ago Milwaukee was 66th.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ron Johnson Suggests Direct Referendum on Abortion Ban Exceptions
Sen. Johnson suggests abortion ban exceptions for rape or incest be decided by referendum.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Building Network of Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle Stations
85% of state highways would be within 25 miles of charger. Supply chain issues remain a hurdle.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Northwestern Mutual Gets ‘F’ In Democracy
Report finds company donates to politicians who opposed voting rights law and certifying 2020 election.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public Radio
