Wisconsin
Monday, April 28, 2025
Smart money management helps WI residents weather uncertain economy
April is Financial Literary Awareness Month and Wisconsinites worried about housing, grocery and transportation costs, or watching their retirement …
Experts say lead in Milwaukee schools is an environmental justice issue
As the city of Milwaukee continues to grapple with addressing unsafe levels of lead across public schools, experts are calling it an environmental …
Report: Tariffs could worsen WI’s ‘turbulent’ export economy
Exports are important to Wisconsin's economy but a new report found they are facing turbulence between a decade-long decline and the uncertainty of ne…
Maternal death outcomes drop, except for Black women
Today marks the last day of Black Maternal Health Week, a nationally and internationally recognized observance that serves to build community …
Tribal communities see historic turnout at Wisconsin polls
Voter turnout from tribal communities in Wisconsin has increased in recent years, with historic numbers for the state Supreme Court election this …
Proposed bill aims to pay farmers back for disrupted grants
A Wisconsin-based nonprofit hopes a new law can help some of its struggling farmers quickly recoup federal grant funds they are owed. The Honor …
You won't be able to apply by phone for SSA starting next week
In less than a week, many Wisconsinites will be unable to apply for Social Security benefits over the phone, which could lead to potential …
WI schools cancel local farm partnerships due to federal cuts
By Josh Israel for the Wisconsin Independent.Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Wisconsin Indepen…
'Uplift Wisconsin' to end service this week due to federal cuts
"Uplift Wisconsin" is just one of the latest casualties from a $210 million cut in federal health funds to the state. The "warmline" operates seven …
Report: Blame SCOTUS for money buying elections
Tomorrow's Wisconsin Supreme Court election is now the most expensive judicial race in American history and a new report said ironically, one of the …
WI’s Supreme Court race laced with cash, power, vast implications
Political maneuvers continue with the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race less than a week away - the latest coming from the White House. In the …
WI nonprofit creates song to interest younger kids in soil science
A local nonprofit with a mission to advance regenerative agriculture is hoping its new video can open up an untapped world of science to a younger aud…