Wisconsin
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
More support needed for over half-million WI family caregivers
More than 580,000 Wisconsinites are unpaid family caregivers and they serve as the backbone of the state's long-term care system, and one …
Monday, December 2, 2024
World AIDS Day sheds light on prevalence in Wisconsin
This weekend, people around the world united for World AIDS Day - to show support for those living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In …
People want to buy American-made holiday gifts, new survey finds
With an expected record-breaking shopping weekend upon us, a new survey by the Alliance for American Manufacturing found almost eight in 10 Americans …
U.S. Supreme Court ponders review of WI gender-identity case
The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether to review a Wisconsin case over the issue of gender identity at school. The case Parents Protecting Our …
Despite lag in WI wind energy, potential is high for takeoff
Wisconsin ranks 26th in the nation for wind energy, generating far less than neighboring states. Wisconsin has about 900 megawatts of installed …
Wisconsinites passed record measures for public school funding
Wisconsinites overwhelmingly voted 'yes' on a record number of school funding measures, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum study. The appeals …
Controversial Line 5 project faces more legal action in WI
A legal challenge is expected since the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has granted key permit approvals to a Canadian energy company to rer…
WI makes innovative strides, but lags in EV adoption
Electric vehicles have seen a nationwide uptick, yet Wisconsin lags behind - with EVs making up only about 1% of all cars on the road. …
WI wave of racist texts sparks concerns over data privacy
CORRECTION: The legislation mentioned in this story was passed by the Wisconsin State Assembly. It has not yet been voted on by the state Senate…
WI Supreme Court hears case on 1849 abortion law
It is now up to Wisconsin Supreme Court justices to decide the fate of an abortion law from the mid-1800s. A circuit court determined last year an 18…
New political maps put local WI Democrats on the map
Wisconsin experienced its first election using the state's new competitive political maps, and experts said it made a significant difference in …
WI protest on Gaza war planned in downtown Milwaukee
pro-Palestinian groups are hosting a demonstration today starting at Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee. The groups Students for a Democratic …