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“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
GOP Hasn’t Interfered With Mask Mandate
They've criticized it, but for now they've left it alone.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Thompson Announces UW System Layoffs
10% cut in administrative expenses to set example as system-wide cuts needed.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Trump Directives Fall Flat in Wisconsin
President’s executive action on unemployment and evictions cause ‘uncertainty and confusion’, Evers says
Aug 12th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Primary Results Set Stage for November
Newcomers in many races. Kelda Roys will replace Fred Risser, nation's longest serving legislator.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Don’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says
DNC organizers ask convention goers to sign pledge to avoid establishments where social distancing isn’t possible.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
MU Poll Shows Biden Still Leads Trump
Up by 5 points in new poll. Two other polls showed similar lead.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Democrats Release List of DNC Speakers
Big names like Obama, Sanders, Clinton to speak virtually, state pols like Evers, Baldwin to orate in person.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pandemic Still Hurting State Economy
Downturn far worse than during Great Recession. People’s fears, not shutdown orders, are driving downturn.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Abrahamson’s Remarkable Legacy Honored
State’s longest serving justice, longest serving chief justice, a trailblazer for women jurists.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Mask Violation Reporting Form Stirs Debate
State mask mandate not enforced by police, but some counties allow people to report on those violating it.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Many Back Ramon for Register of Deeds
Appointed by Evers in 2019 to fill the vacant office, he has racked up many endorsements.
Aug 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Healthcare Workers Support Mask Mandate
Healthcare workers knock Republicans for doing nothing for unemployed.
Aug 7th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
UW System Orders 350,000 COVID-19 Tests
System plans to test students in the dorms every two weeks.
Aug 7th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Regents Approve Rules Complying with Title IX Changes
Without changes, UW-System could have lost $1 billion in federal revenues.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Evictions Rising, Activists Call For Moratorium
Pandemic is worsening the crisis of evictions in Milwaukee.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Shirley Abrahamson Honored by Historical Society
Evers ordered the society's reading room to be named for the former Chief Justice.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
National Guard Will Work Election, Again
Guards will work polls in all 72 counties.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Says No Statewide School Re-Opening Plan
School districts will be responsible for decisions about re-opening.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Health Departments Can Enforce State Mask-Mandate
Despite some Sheriffs' opposition, Evers administration says it can be enforced.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Will Karofsky Rebalance the WI Supreme Court?
The conservative majority on the court has been reduced to one vote.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Laurel White
Release Business Names With COVID-19 Outbreaks
Let the public make informed decisions about their own safety.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Christa Westerberg
Waukesha County Seeing Spike in COVID-19
Sheriff says he won't enforce the mask mandate.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Mask-Mandate Won’t Affect Voting In-Person
Even with a mask on, poll workers can verify identity.
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Brady Carlson
GOP-Controlled Senate Refuses to Act
Democrats in the House passed a stimulus bill in May.
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Jill Karofsky Sworn Into Wisconsin Supreme Court
She was sworn in after running 35 miles of a 100-mile ultramarathon.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Laurel White
WEC Pledges to be Carbon-Neutral by 2050
Company says it will spend $900 million on renewable energy over the next four years.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Town Hall Discusses Urgency of Climate Crisis
The virtual town hall was held by Lt. Gov. Barnes and Sen. Baldwin.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Senators Plan Override of Mask Mandate
Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald says the Senate is ready to convene.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Laurel White
Vos Thinks Lame-Duck Session Didn’t Go Far Enough
The speaker would like to strip more power from Evers.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Daily COVID-19 Growth Slowing in Milwaukee County
But deaths and hospitalizations are growing.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
1,059 New Cases As Governor Announces Mask Mandate
Second biggest testing and case day on record.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Should Re-Order All Restrictions
Not just a mask mandate. Put the Supreme Court on the hot seat.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Issues Statewide Mask Mandate
Order goes into effect August 1st.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Idea Activists and Police Agree On
Why are cops still being sent to respond to mental health crises?
Jul 30th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Most Rural Schools Plan In-Person Classes
Many Districts Plan For Some Virtual School, Especially For Older Students
Jul 29th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
National Guard’s COVID-19 Testing At Risk
Federal funding for this ends next month. Guard members have helped accomplish much of testing in Wisconsin.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Larson Launches State Mask Mandate Petition
State senator has gotten 8,000 signatures and a torrent of social media abuse.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Karofsky Swearing In During 100-Mile Run
New Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice will take oath 35 miles into a 100-mile ultramarathon.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Henry Redman
