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Farmers Markets Opening Across State
About 40% opening, state association estimates, but with health precautions.
May 16th, 2020 by John Davis
Wisconsin Politicos Respond to Safer At Home Ruling
Politicians, lobbyists and activists fall back on party line in attacking or praising decision.
May 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Erik Gunn, Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Kaul Backs DNR On High Capacity Wells
Reverses opinion by former AG Brad Schimel; Supreme Court to rule on whether DNR can weigh environmental impact of wells.
May 9th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Froedtert Hospital Testing Remdesivir
10 patients infected with COVID-19 will be treated with drug as part of nationwide study.
May 6th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Trump Lawsuit Tests Limits of Free Speech
The president's campaign is suing a local television station in Rhinelander for running a political ad that allegedly defamed him.
May 1st, 2020 by Natalie A. Harris
Wisconsinites Starting To Ignore Stay-At-Home Order
State residents starting to experience “quarantine fatigue.”
Apr 30th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Justice Kelly Asks to ‘Unrecuse’ Himself
While running for reelection he withdrew from two election cases. Now he wants in.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Over 300 COVID-19 Cases At Long Term Care Facilities
Nearly 100 reported cases at group homes, homeless shelters.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Did Republicans Doom Dan Kelly?
Many voters in red counties opposed him, perhaps in anger at being forced to vote in a pandemic.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
A Day to Consider Legalizing Pot
It can actually be a gateway to prosperity and increased opportunity, says state representative.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Karofsky Won 17 Milwaukee County Municipalities
Lost only Hales Corners and Franklin by small margins, got 86% in Shorewood.
Apr 19th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
166 New Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 3,721 Total
Death toll reaches 182
Apr 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic Turnout Surged in Election
High absentee voting in Milwaukee, Dane counties. State results mirrored Tammy Baldwin win in 2018.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Did Voter Backlash Defeat Kelly?
Voters angry about in-person election may have reacted by opposing Republican choice for high court.
Apr 14th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Karofsky Easily Defeats Kelly
54-46 margin for liberal candidate in race for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Apr 14th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
County Jails Cut Inmate Population
Eau Claire down by 49%. Sheriffs try to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks among inmates, staff.
Apr 12th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Opioid Treatment Facility Sees Uptick During Pandemic
The epidemic has not slowed down, and neither has treatment.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Why Does Madison Have More Voting Sites Than Milwaukee?
It's less than half the size, but has 13 times the voting sites and three times the workforce.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pandemic Decimates Urban Polling Places
Lack of workers leaves few voting sites open in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Who Will Be Denied Medical Resources?
State’s disability groups call for equal treatment should life-saving supplies need to be rationed.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
WI Congressional Delegation Backs Federal Help
All back CARES Act and Evers' disaster declaration for Wisconsin.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Healthcare Workers’ Jobs Upended by Pandemic
Workers are jumping into new roles and challenges to deal with COVID-19
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin’s Incarcerated are in Danger
Activists urge action to protect incarcerated individuals during this pandemic.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Karofsky Leads Kelly in Campaign Donations
She’s raised $2.4 million, he’s raised $1.6 million, in race for state Supreme Court.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Groups Spend $3 Million on High Court Race
Karofsky leads Kelly in special interest spending on state Supreme Court race.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Northwoods Counties Say Stay Out
Door County closes welcome center. Rural counties lack hospital beds to handle COVID-19 surge from visitors.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Supreme Decision
Karofsky v. Kelly, stakes are high in state Supreme Court race.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin Could Get $2.2 Billion Stimulus Funds
And Milwaukee in line for $102.7 million in direct aid from COVID-19 stimulus fund.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Over 1,000 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin
State reports over 2,000 tests processed in one day for the first time.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Judge Won’t Delay Spring Election
City of Green Bay sued, saying it couldn’t hold election safely, judge dismisses suit.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Laurel White
Karofsky Campaign Issues Cease and Desist Over Attack Ads
Campaign calls ads "false, baseless, and disgusting."
Mar 28th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates
Karofsky vs Kelly for a 10-year term on the state's highest court.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Legislature Delay Election?
Life-and-death issue poses the most danger for Milwaukee. Only the Legislature can act.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Karofsky Wrong About State Supreme Court
Her campaign charges against the Supreme Court amount to slander.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by George Mitchell
Karofsky Has 23-1 Lead in Outside Funding
Kelly far behind in third party campaign spending in state Supreme Count race.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Nurses Prepare for COVID-19 Onslaught
State’s hospitals short on beds, protective gear and staff, though some see reason to hope.
Mar 21st, 2020 by Parker Schorr and Bram Sable-Smith
Wisconsin Court System Slows to A Crawl
State courts cancel all "non-essential" duties. Is the justice system still functioning?
Mar 19th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Opee Awards For Open Records Leaders
Plaudits for Abrahamson, others. A “Nopee” for secretive state Legislature.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Bill Lueders
33 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
On Sunday, officials confirm five more cases Fond du Lac County, one more in Milwaukee County.
Mar 15th, 2020 by WPR Staff
27 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
Six in Milwaukee County. State’s total up to 27 as of Saturday afternoon.
Mar 14th, 2020 by WPR Staff
19 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
Two in Milwaukee County. State’s total up to 19 as of Friday
Mar 14th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Supreme Court Candidates Spar Over Integrity
Karofsky went after Kelly for the partisanship of his campaign and the state's high court at a debate Thursday.
Mar 13th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Universities Make Changes in Face of COVID-19
Many campuses are going to remote classes and are asking students not to return from Spring Break.
Mar 12th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
UWM Employee Tested for Coronavirus
University extending spring break a week, transitioning to online courses.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Alana Watson
Coronavirus Likely to Hit Milwaukee, Officials Say
Health Department officials are planning for response to outbreak.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Counties Need More Census Workers
Census Bureau raising pay to attract more applicants.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez
Dan Kelly’s Big Guns
Supreme Court Justice holds fundraiser at shooting gallery the day after Molson Coors shootings.
Mar 4th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Coronavirus Risk Remains Low in State
Just one confirmed case in Dane County and person has recovered.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Story of State’s First Coronavirus Case
Nation’s 12th case; virus now being studied at UW-Madison research lab.
Feb 26th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Kelly, Karofsky Divide the County
Karofsky wins Milwaukee and North Shore, Kelly wins southern suburbs in high court race.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Who Will Turn Out for April Election?
There might be a far bigger Republican turnout than some expect.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Stakes Are High for Supreme Court Race
Kelly vs Karofsky will test the organizing, fundraising abilities of both parties.
Feb 23rd, 2020 by James Rowen
14 Election Winners, Losers
Beyond the ballot totals, behind the scenes, who were the other election winners and losers?
Feb 19th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Outside Groups Spent $55,000 on High Court Race
Majority of spending opposed conservative Justice Dan Kelly.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Supreme Court Candidates
The only statewide race on Tuesday's primary ballot.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Coronavirus and When to Wear Masks
As the disease spreads, what do public health officials advise?
Feb 16th, 2020 by Will Cushman
GOP Underfunds Youth Corrections Plan
Republican legislators only approved funding for four out of six new youth corrections facilities.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Laurel White
Kelly Leads Money Race for High Court
Conservative raised more than Fallone and Karofsky combined in Supreme Court race.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How State May Handle Coronavirus
How isolation and quarantine authority are used In Wisconsin
Feb 9th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Confirmed Coronavirus Case in Wisconsin
Wisconsin resident recently traveled to China, becomes 12th case in US.
Feb 6th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Economic Development That Works
M7 efforts, TIF districts have both paid off. Now if only we find more workers.
Feb 4th, 2020 by John Torinus
State Supreme Court Candidates Battle at Debate
Fallone manages to stay on the outside as Karofsky and Kelly sling mud at each other.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Stakes High in Voter Purge Battle
Would remove 17% of Milwaukee County voters, but less than 1% of Waukesha County voters.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters
40th Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
Capitol dome echoed with music, tributes at oldest state celebration in America.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Miranda Suarez
Top Donors In Supreme Court Race
Topping the list: Diane Hendricks and Richard Uihlein for Kelly, Lynde Uihlein for Karofsky.
Jan 20th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why a Voter Purge Is So Critical
The goal is to reelect Trump. Even if that means purging some Republican voters, too.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Clean Water Becomes Hot Political Issue
Gov. Evers and legislators in both parties call for action. Will they work together?
Jan 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Huge Drop in Refugees Resettled Since 2016
Wisconsin resettled 480 refugees in 2019, compared to nearly 1,877 in 2016.
Jan 12th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Kelly Leads High Court Candidates in Funds
Conservative Supreme Court justice has raised more than two opponents combined.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Cities Search for Road Salt Alternatives
Over past decade communities in Milwaukee County have used 700,000 tons of salt.
Jan 8th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee’s Sweetest Story
Once among nation’s top 5 candy producers, with 16 companies and the fabled Giant Bar.
Jan 6th, 2020 by Carl Swanson
Lawsuit Would Take Marsy’s Law Off April Ballot
Advocacy groups, attorneys argue victims rights constitutional amendment leaves voters in the dark on its sweeping impact.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
State Supreme Court Race Is Crucial
At stake is whether justices will recuse themselves to avoid flagrant conflicts of interest.
Dec 9th, 2019 by Jay Heck
Blacks More at Risk for Pot Prosecution
7% of state population but 21% of charges. Cannabis “the drug of the privileged”?
Dec 3rd, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Wheel Tax Now Ranges from $85 to $253
As cities and counties add vehicle registration fees, your cost depends on where you live.
Dec 2nd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Could Doyle Have Saved High Speed Rail?
And could the state still get it some day? Last in a series.
Nov 29th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
High Court Candidates Argue Role of Politics
Incumbent Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly spars with opponents Jill Karofsky, Ed Fallone.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Laurel White
‘Fair Maps’ Groups to Train Activists
Anti-gerrymandering summit will be held Saturday in central Wisconsin.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
Pot Possession Charges Cause Big Problems
17,000 arrested in state in 2018. Negative consequences include loss of jobs, housing and financial aid.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
High PFAS Levels Found at Airport
State DNR orders airport to take immediate action to “halt and minimize” PFAS pollution.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
State Supreme Court Reviews Lame Duck Laws
Justices question both sides in challenge to laws reducing powers of governor, attorney general.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Milwaukee County Needs a Bold Vision
Creative leadership could save money, pay for more services.
Oct 21st, 2019 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
Rep. Anderson Votes Against His Own Accommodation. Why?
Republicans pass controversial rule changes, and accommodation for quadriplegic lawmaker, on party line votes.
Oct 11th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Bipartisan Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana
But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald strongly opposes the bill.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Undeclared Candidate for Judge Already Polling Well
Third-party poll promotes the potential candidacy of Zach Whitney.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Congressional Primaries Can Be Unpredictable
Sensenbrenner seat could draw a wide field.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Where Will Future Jobs Come From?
Those Labor Day think pieces offered few answers. Where do we go from here?
Sep 4th, 2019 by John Torinus
Endangered Species Act in Danger
It has high public support. But Trump wants to gut key provisions of the act.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Spencer Black
Hagedorn Forswears Politics at Swearing-In
New Supreme Court Justice promises he won’t be “pro-Republican.”
Aug 15th, 2019 by Laurel White
State Agencies Give Zero Days for Comment
Evers Administration uses lame duck law to make policy changes with no chance for public comments.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Bill Lueders
Startup Scene Growing One App at a Time
Former UWM student creates music industry social networking app.
Aug 8th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
85% of County’s Pot Cases Arrest Blacks
And 95% were men. Dane County arrests are even more disproportionate racially.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Will Wisconsin Decide the 2020 Election?
All signs suggest this state could determine whether Trump wins reelection.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Minimum Wage Workers Can’t Afford Housing
Even “affordable” apartments unaffordable for low-wage workers in Milwaukee, experts say.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
WE Energies Won’t Demand Solar Surcharge
Company backs off after announcing its settlement with RENEW Wisconsin.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Pot Arrests 4 Times Higher for Blacks
Statewide racial disparity in arrests for pot possession cited in Gov. Evers’ decriminalization proposal.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska
State High Court Sides With Big Donor
Overrules appeals court, favoring Enbridge Co. and WMC, which donated millions to justices.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Matt Rothschild
Lives of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ Pioneers
50 years after Stonewall, new book chronicles early leaders in state’s gay history.
Jun 30th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy
What Makes A Lake Healthy?
Algal blooms, invasive species and shoreline development disrupt the healthy balance of lakes.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Will Cushman
