Wisconsin
Friday, May 10, 2024
WI uses grant to help 'clear the air' on renewable projects
Wisconsin's clean-energy portfolio is growing. Communities seeing the transition happen at their doorstep might get benefits, but sometimes have …
Thursday, May 9, 2024
New poll outlines rural voter priorities, but party labels cloud results
President Joe Biden was in Wisconsin on Wednesday, touting plans for a new Microsoft data center. The visit comes amid new polling data in …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Environmental lawyer: CAFOs not just a NIMBY issue
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a month to respond in court to a new lawsuit concerning a factory farm in the central part of the st…
Federal findings stoke more debate about grocery profits
Wisconsinites don't spend as much on groceries compared with other states. However, consumer groups say shoppers everywhere are still feeling the …
'Art Against the Odds' shines light on artists in WI justice system
By Kate Mothes for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collab…
WI rallies highlight policy demands that 'retirement be dignified'
On this May Day, Wisconsin groups are rallying in Green Bay to highlight a key issue facing the working class: the ability to retire. Organizers see …
Troubling survey results prompt reminders to save for retirement
A new national survey says one in five Americans 50 and older has nothing in savings for retirement. Wisconsin workers young and old are being …
With new rules, consumers' wallets won't be grounded by airline cancellations
Air travelers could face fewer obstacles in securing a refund if their flight is canceled or changed under new federal rules announced Wednesday…
Not-so-easy money: Report details hidden fees in cash app loans
Wisconsin lawmakers recently debated reforms for payday loans. Efforts to protect consumers come amid new research about financial pain associated …
In politics, women candidates bear brunt of hateful threats, harassment
Wisconsin women have made progress in closing gaps when it comes to being elected to public office. But some voices worry the movement might slow …
A snapshot of federal investments being put to use in WI
City and county governments are feeling the pinch of rising operating costs but in Wisconsin, federal incentives are driving a range of local …
Even with WI veto, some fear further weakening of child labor laws
Despite a recent policy victory, Wisconsin labor leaders still express concern about the current environment for shielding young teens from unsafe …