Wisconsin
Friday, March 29, 2024
WI first state approved for kids' summer meal program
Wisconsin children from low-income families are now on track to get nutritious foods over the summer. Federal officials have approved the Badger …
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Unique government health plans try to find an audience
Medicare and Medicaid are key sources of health coverage for many Americans and some people qualify for assistance under both programs. With lagging …
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
WI monitoring side effects of sports betting
March Madness is in full swing, and depending on where you live, you might be able to place a bet on a college basketball tournament game. Wisconsin …
Constitutional amendment highlights WI primary ballot
Early voting is underway for the Wisconsin primary election and while the presidential primaries already appear settled for now, pro-democracy …
WI poised to break through digital equity logjam
Wisconsin has announced a big development in trying to establish more digital equity around the state. Gov. Tony Evers and the Public Service …
WI poised to hit fast track in adding EV charging stations
Wisconsin has lagged behind neighboring states in adding electric vehicle charging stations, but the Badger State is about to take a big leap forward …
Pressure eases, but WI still faces health-care workforce woes
Critical, but stable. That's how an industry group describes the state of Wisconsin's health-care workforce. Amid some brighter spots, shortages loom …
WI voter hopes Biden speech leads to more meaningful discourse
From the economy to humanitarian aid, President Joe Biden touched on many topics in last night's State of the Union address. With attention now back …
For-profit colleges complicate WI's nursing shortage efforts
Wisconsin faces a big staffing shortage of registered nurses. Advocates hope for key solutions to bear fruit amid unease about the emergence of for-…
In helping people read better, experts tout accessibility, incentives
Even though March is barely underway, parents of Wisconsin kids are being encouraged to plan for summer reading activities - especially if their …
Electric bus movement looks to accelerate
Most school and transit buses on the nation's roadways these days are still powered by diesel engines but in Wisconsin and elsewhere, there is hope …
Sustainable ag movement goes data crunching
Farming trend researchers are poring over new federal data that only come around every five years. The latest information helps some organizations …