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Did Pompeo Violate Federal Law With Visit?
The secretary of state's visit to the state capitol may have broken law against his office engaging in domestic political activities.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Maintenance is Nearly 70% of State Parks Capital Budget
DNR requesting $69 million for maintenance and repairs.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Appointment Shakes Up Judicial Race
Schwantes drops out of circuit court race, endorses Evers' appointee Jon Richards.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Vos, Fitzgerald Appeal Election Deadlines
Federal court ruling extended deadlines for online registration and counting absentee ballots.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Henry Redman
State’s College Towns Top U.S. Pandemic List
Wisconsin has 6 of nation’s 20 metro areas with most COVID-19 cases in past two weeks.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden
Republicans Fight Evers Mask Order
Emergency order “obviously illegal,” Evers a “lawless governor,” Vos declares.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Record Number of People Hospitalized with COVID-19
Cases hit an all-time high in early September, now hospitalizations are catching up.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Declares New Health Emergency, Extends Mask Mandate
Scheduled to expire September 28th, mandate now runs to November 21st.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Republican ‘Do Nothing’ Strategy
Collect paycheck for nine months of not working and blame governor for any problems.
Sep 21st, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Rebecca Kleefisch Will Run for Governor
Former Lt. Governor hasn’t announced, but is clearly organizing for 2022 campaign.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Steven Walters
Lessons From the 1918 Influenza Plague
‘We have done such a poor job.' Wisconsin was a leader in 1918, says historian.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Jake Zuckerman
Trump At Issue in State Assembly Races
“Everything is nationalized” and could drive turnout, votes in legislative races.
Sep 20th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Fires Workforce Development Secretary
Sec. Caleb Frostman asked to resign over unemployment system delays.
Sep 18th, 2020 by Laurel White
2,533 Cases, 25% Jump To New Record
Totals just keep climbing higher as cases surge at university campuses across Wisconsin.
Sep 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Over 2,000 New Cases For The First Time
9,865 cases in the past seven days, a record high.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Suburbs Key To Controlling Assembly
Dems target suburban districts, Republicans try to gain a veto-proof majority in the Assembly
Sep 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Crowley Defers Youth Corrections Grant Until State Has Sustainable Plan
County wants the state to assure enough funding to build and maintain a new facility.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Policing Protests Is More Than ‘Law and Order’
Police officials and experts say responding to protests is a complicated job.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Is COVID-19 Winning in Wisconsin?
The data is alarming. As are the many allies of the virus.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
99% of State Public Water Meets Standards
But new report finds more than 300 water systems unsafe, violate federal standards.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Wants to Extend Mask Mandate
Order expires in two weeks, governor looking at "every possible avenue” to extend it.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
COVID-19 Cases Declining In Every Age Group Except 18-24
But seven-day case total is at an all-time high.
Sep 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Cases Up 70% in State Prisons
907 positive cases, up from 373 on August 21, prisons in Dodge and Racine counties have worst outbreaks.
Sep 15th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
771 New Cases, Seven-Day Total Keeps Climbing
Positive case rate continues its upward trend.
Sep 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Legislature Pass Any Policing Reforms?
Some 20 proposed bills with more to come. Will any pass and when?
Sep 14th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Local Health Officials Stripped of Power?
State Supreme Court’s Dane County ruling could threaten longstanding power of all local health officials, expert believes.
Sep 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
COVID-19 Cases At All-Time High, Testing At Three-Month Low
Hospitalizations trending upward.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Wisconsin Create Fair District Maps?
Former Republican State Sen. Dan Kapanke admits gerrymander, calls for fair maps.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
2/3rds of State’s Fire Departments Stock Foam With PFAS
More than half have used the firefighting foam that contains the harmful substance.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Port Gets $1.25 Million for Winter Storm Repairs
State grant would address damage incurred this past winter.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
UW-Madison Moves Classes Online After COVID-19 Spike
After one week of classes. And two residence halls are currently quarantined.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Evers Might Extend Mask Order
Governor discussed masking order and Kenosha shootings Wednesday.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Milwaukee County Now Has 34th Worst COVID-19 Outbreak
Fastest growing outbreak centered on Fox Valley, northeastern corner of Wisconsin.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Asks FEMA To Rescind PPE Rules
New federal rules won't cover costs of cleaning personal protection equipment.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Task Force Seeks Bipartisan Policing Reform
And racial equity reforms. Will begin meeting in fall, propose legislative bills by next year.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Laurel White
State Budget Survives First COVID-19 Test
End of fiscal year budget total shows 1% gain. But more pandemic tests to come.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Steven Walters
The Battle Over Face Masks
The limits of persuasion in a polarized state. Can science save lives and prevent threats?
Sep 7th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Biden Visits Blake Family in Kenosha
In speech, Biden is optimistic about addressing racism, police reform.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Madeline Fox and Laurel White
“We’re Not Doing Enough Tests” Says State Disease Expert
"I think it's very safe to say that we're not doing enough tests," says Dr. Ryan Westergaard.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP State Legislators Draw National Scorn
Country notices they spent one minute gaveling in and out of police reform special session.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
DOJ announces $41 million for Wisconsin Law Enforcement
But, no one seems to know how the money will be spent.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Henry Redman
Nationwide Eviction Moratorium Enacted
Evictions are halted until the end of the year for renters that lost income during the pandemic.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
How Republicans Embrace COVID-19
The data shows a strange alliance; how the GOP helps a deadly virus spread.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
State Elections Commission Ready for November
Report says commission learned important lessons from April election and is ‘prepared' for next one.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Henry Redman
UW System Begins In-Person Classes
As outbreaks drive other universities online, Thompson says UW has 'got to try’.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Evers Offers Disaster Help to Kenosha
No-interest loans for businesses hurt by burnings, looting, vandalism.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Trump and Barr Tour Kenosha
'These are not acts of peaceful protest, but really domestic terror,’ president declares.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by WPR Staff
New Unemployment Aid Will Take 6 Weeks
State DWD Secretary predicts 6-8 week wait till recipients get $300 supplement.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
Republicans Angry Yet Asleep on Policing
Unwilling to meet yet offering legislation to micro-manage police reforms in Milwaukee and Madison.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
A City Divided Gets a National Spotlight
Kenosha was already divided. Then Trump started tweeting about it.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Kenosha Officials on Trump, Protests, Police
Updates on everything going on in Kenosha in wake of unrest.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn and Henry Redman
GOP Legislators Skip Special Session on Police
Evers called on lawmakers to consider reforms. Session quickly ended with no debate or votes.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Laurel White
WILL Judge Shops To Kill Mask Mandate
Conservative group files suit in Polk County, where both judges were appointed by Scott Walker.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Steven Walters
Will Kenosha Unrest Help Trump Win State?
His planned visit to Kenosha seeks to make urban unrest the key issue of campaign.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Don’t Come to Kenosha, Evers Tells Trump
President’s planned visit will “only hinder our healing,” governor says.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Recall Effort Launched Against Evers
Organizers oppose his policies on pandemic and Kenosha unrest.
Aug 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Republican Senators Offer 8 Police Bills
One requires cities in Wisconsin to maintain current police funding or lose state aid.
Aug 30th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
COVID-19 Outbreak at Green Bay Prison
More than 250 inmates tested positive at the maximum-security prison.
Aug 29th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Applies for Federal Unemployment Supplement
Program provides an additional weekly $300 to unemployment insurance.
Aug 29th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
Senate Won’t Vote on Special Session Bills
Majority leader said they will gavel the session in, and that's it.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Jacob Blake Handcuffed to Hospital Bed
Groups call for Kenosha law enforcement leaders resignation or dismissal.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Vos Task Force Deflects Actual Action
Speaker refuses to convene legislature to address policing and racial disparities.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Evers Defends Kenosha Response
Governor says guns and protests "a recipe for disaster."
Aug 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
8 Ways to Address Student Debt Crisis
Governor’s task force winnowed 37 ideas down to eight recommendations.
Aug 28th, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
GOP Mum on Special Session on Police Reform
Gov. Evers called special-session this week. Bucks Players called for Legislature to convene.
Aug 27th, 2020 by Laurel White
Protests Were Peaceful Wednesday Night
Kenosha and Madison don't see the violence of the previous nights.
Aug 27th, 2020 by WPR Staff
Our Unjust System of Mass Supervision
Wisconsin has nation’s third highest rate of detaining people for violations of supervision.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Mark Rice
Trump Says Evers Accepts Federal Troops
But Evers says he’s authorized more Wisconsin guard troops as officials argue over what should be done.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
12 Tips for Renters Seeking State Aid
How to navigate the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic, Clara Neupert and Princess Safiya Byers
Shots Fired, 2 Killed in Kenosha Protests
Police seeking shooter. Protests continue across state against police shooting of Jacob Blake
Aug 26th, 2020 by WPR Staff
The George Floyds of Wisconsin
11 Black men, one Latino male killed by police in last decade in state. When will it end?
Aug 25th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Evers, Vos Battle Over Jacob Blake Shooting
Governor demands legislative special session on police reforms. Vos accuses Evers of “dictating liberal policies”.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Lawsuit Challenges Evers Mask Mandate
Conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty challenges governor's emergency health order.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Unemployed Struggle Without Federal Aid
In week 5 without $600 federal supplement unemployed workers call on Evers, Congress to find solution.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
Protesters Condemn Jacob Blake Shooting
Hundreds demonstrate. People set trucks, buildings on fire. Evers sends National Guard.
Aug 25th, 2020 by WPR Staff
Wear a Mask, Boost the Economy
Goldman Sachs study: for every day you wear a mask the GDP will be boosted by $56.14.
Aug 24th, 2020 by James Rowen
Evers Calls for Special Session on Policing
In wake of Kenosha shooting calls for legislative session on police accountability, transparency.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Riots in Kenosha After Police Shooting
Black man, Jacob Blake shot in the back multiple times; Evers demands action, state probe launched.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Many City Renters Face Evictions
Black neighborhoods hit hardest as state pandemic aid program can’t keep up.
Aug 23rd, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic, Clara Neupert and Princess Safiya Byers
Special Interest Contributions Skyrocket
$5.2 million spent in state for first six months of 2020, more than double the same period in 2016.
Aug 22nd, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
UW-System Competed With Feds for COVID-19 Tests
Thompson said federal government tried to take their order of testing machines.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Last Night Brings Little Exposure for Milwaukee
Tammy Baldwin and Tom Perez are only Milwaukee speakers Thursday.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Vos Failed to Report All Financial Holdings
Watchdog group dings speaker for not reporting all financial interests.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
With DNC as Backdrop, A Discussion of Black Liberation
Young students and artists talk about racism, police and education.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Homeless Shelters, Advocates Expect Wave of Evictions
COVID-19 is complicating their response to people losing housing.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan
Pence Hypes Economy, COVID-19 Response
The vice president campaigned for Trump in Darien Wednesday.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Laurel White
With A “Holy Mackerel” Tony Evers Kicks Off DNC
Evers says Biden will bring civility, respect, empathy and kindness to White House.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
DNC Rural Council Snubs Wisconsin
Politicians, rural issues in other states included in meeting, Dairy State ignored.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Henry Redman
State Supreme Court Is Radically Activist
Record shows many examples of grabbing cases before lower courts rule.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Teen Group Signs Up Poll Workers
Poll Hero uses social media to sign up more than 4,000 young people in about a month.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Race Is On For Circuit Court Branch 30
Two young attorneys vying for a seat held by same judge for more than 20 years.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Invented Unemployment Insurance
Jobless benefits began in 1932 with $15 check. Program now crucial during pandemic.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Virtual DNC Dims City’s Moment in the Sun
Lost chance to show Milwaukee can compete with the bigger cities.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Johnson’s Attacks on Unemployment Aid Lack Evidence
The pandemic, not unemployment insurance, is keeping people out of work.
Aug 14th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Are COVID-19 Deaths Higher Than We Think?
An epidemiological model suggests they could be.
Aug 14th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Mask Mandate Applies to Trump Events
Gov. Evers said he expects residents to wear masks when the president visits.
Aug 14th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Unemployment Claims Below 1 Million Last Week
Though only by a little. 963,000 still filed new claims.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Testing Hits Month Low
943 new cases reported Thursday.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Postal Delays Cause Election Concerns
U.S. Postal Service lagging in key swing states.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Tom Scheck, Geoff Hing and Dee J. Hall
Wisconsin Must Accept Medicaid Expansion
What better time to increase healthcare access than during a pandemic?
Aug 13th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
