WI: Consumer
WI program serves up fresh produce, with a side of climate benefits
Access to nutritious food can be hard to come by for underserved populations. A Wisconsin program that relies on contributions from locally based …
Consumer protections swept up in federal budget fight
Even in a stable economy, consumers in Wisconsin and elsewhere still express pessimism and advocates said a key federal agency working on issues like …
Battleground state bonanza: Guidance for WI voters on campaign interactions
For the 2024 presidential election, Wisconsin has retained its status as a battleground state. That means voters are hearing a lot from campaigns …
Rural residents more likely to consider raw milk to be safe
By Tim Marema for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Wisconsin News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaboration…
With new caps, WI Medicare enrollees expected to save $1500 next year
Older Wisconsin residents struggling to manage prescription drug costs, have new data on how much they might save as a new federal rule kicks in …
Planning a summer getaway without packing those budget breakers
Summer is here, but some Wisconsin households juggling higher consumer costs and other basic needs might feel like a vacation is out of reach…
Local WI leaders: Don't mess with EPA car emission standards
With the weather warming up, Wisconsinites will head out for road trips. Some local leaders hope in the future, drivers will pass through their …
Some well-being metrics improve for seniors, but troubling trends loom large
Older adults in Wisconsin and across the nation are navigating various challenges that affect their quality of life. An annual report shows progress…
Farm Bill debate is back on; hunters, anglers hope for more support
This week, Congress is picking up work on a new Farm Bill and hunters and anglers say billions of dollars in investments in private-lands …
As bird flu spreads within dairy operations, experts want more testing
Across the U.S, there's been intense monitoring of avian flu jumping from birds to dairy cattle. So far, no cases have surfaced in Wisconsin's milk …
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 …
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…