Wisconsin Public Radio
More Job Applications Coming In For Wisconsin’s Prisons
New class of correctional officers is largest in decades, but vacancies remain an issue.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle
Assembly passes bill that would make frequently absent students repeat their current grade, sends it to Senate.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr and Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
AG Kaul Joins Coalition Attempting To Protect New Air-Quality Regulations
The litigation is focused on federal regulations that govern state plans to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Approves Reduction in Educator Licensing Requirements
Republican backers say their aim is easing a workforce shortage
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Department of Public Instruction Asks Lawmakers To Approve New Reading Curriculum
Proposal overrides the Literacy Council, which DPI says failed to meet deadlines.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hovde Enters Senate Race Against Baldwin
Hovde’s announcement focused on the economy, crime, the border. Dems already attacking him for California conmections.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Home Construction Increased, But More Homes Are Needed
Construction hasn't reached pre-Great Recession levels, resulting in higher prices.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposed Federal Staffing Requirements Could Hurt Wisconsin’s Nursing Homes
Industry advocates say a workforce shortage already makes hiring a problem.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Effort To Avoid Late-Night Ballot Counting Fails
Proposal to allow absentee ballot counting to start early dies in State Senate.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Proposal Moves Forward PFAS Standards
But Democrats, DNR sought different path for forever-chemical regulation.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former Wisconsin GOP Chair Said He Feared Trump Supporters During Fake Elector Scheme
Andrew Hitt told CBS's 60 Minutes that he would have been 'scared to death' if he was the reason Trump lost Wisconsin
Feb 19th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Signs Legislative Maps Into Law, Ending Court Fight
Maps reduce GOP's advantage, GOP avoids court drawing new maps via gerrymandering lawsuit.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
