WI: Budget Policy & Priorities
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 …
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 …
WI elections administrator: Feds need to help bolster voting infrastrucure
Americans are preparing to vote this year in what's described as a "high-stakes" presidential election. But those who oversee the voting process…
New expansion of Child Tax Credit advances in Congress
Tax-filing season is underway, and Congress is one step closer to helping low-income families get a bigger break on their returns. Policy experts say …
Rural health leaders: WI task force should address regulatory issues for hiring
Gov. Tony Evers announced a new task force this week to address hiring issues within health care in Wisconsin. Those speaking up for rural health …
Urgency builds in preventing vehicle collisions with wildlife
Data show Wisconsin is among the top five states for car-animal collisions and on a national scale, wildlife advocates are highlighting efforts to …
WI in top half for health rankings, but resources low for public outreach
Wisconsin ranks 22nd in the country when it comes to a range of health measuring sticks, and local public health officials said more resources could …
Deal limiting diversity work on WI campuses prompts calls for action
Campuses in Wisconsin's public university system now face hard limits on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts following a controversial budget …
Taxpayers, like farmers, can get a bang for their buck from conservation funding
If you live in a flood prone community, soil health from nearby farmland may have something to do with it. Ag voices in Wisconsin say government-…
Wisconsinites warn of negative outcomes if federal programs are cut
Congress has one week to approve a new federal spending plan or risk a government shutdown, and some Wisconsinites are calling on lawmakers to keep …