Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee County Honors Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips
Barrier-shattering Phillips would have turned 100 on Sunday.
Feb 17th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Ice Cover Melts To Record Low For Mid-February
Researchers recorded lowest ice cover on Great Lakes since records began in 1973
Feb 17th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Would Require State Agencies To Report AI Plans, Associated Job Cuts
Annual reports would require agencies, departments to identify how AI could improve efficiency, reduce headcount.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Passes Bill That Would Limit Transmission Line Competition
Proposal was the most lobbied on issue in 2023.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Concordia University Is Latest College To Face Financial Challenges
Move follows 2023 closing of nearby Cardinal Stritch University
Feb 16th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Require Breathalyzers For Convicted Drunk Drivers
Sen. Chris Larson has introduced a similar measure 7 times
Feb 16th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring
Supporters criticize DEI initiatives. Opponents say issue is manufactured.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies Plans $1.2 Billion Shift From Coal To Natural Gas In Oak Creek
But environmental groups argue the plan gets in the way of clean energy, climate goals
Feb 15th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Requires UW ‘Automatic Admission’
Legislature passes mandate for UW-Madison to accept top 5% of high school grads, other universities the top 10%.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Pass Evers’ Legislative Maps
Governor had promised to sign such a bill. Democrats warn of trickery.
Feb 13th, 2024 by Rich Kremer and Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Who Will Run For Gallagher’s Congressional Seat?
Big name Republicans -- and some Democrats -- may run for position.
Feb 13th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lost 18% of School Bus Drivers in Last 15 Years
And many drivers are 65 or older, new report finds.
Feb 13th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
