Wisconsin
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Research project aims to make climate adaptation age-inclusive
From prolonged droughts to intense rain and snowstorms, the Midwest is not immune to climate change threats. An emerging resource aims to place more …
Can collective-bargaining case help with WI teacher shortage?
A lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's collective near-total bargaining ban for most public workers is by some seen as a way to bolster the state's beleagu…
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-…
Study: Air pollution linked to coal plants more deadly than previously thought
Researchers are out with new findings they say show that death rates linked to air pollution from coal plants are underestimated. A Wisconsin …
WI Supreme Court hears arguments in high-profile redistricting case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court today takes up a much-anticipated case involving the state's political boundaries. Oral arguments begin in a lawsuit …
Could narrower traffic lanes help reduce harmful emissions?
Wisconsin's largest city has seen recent debate over highway expansion plans amid environmental concerns, and a new study suggested for similar …
School libraries no longer just defined by Dewey Decimal System
American Education Week is underway, and those who work with Wisconsin school libraries are highlighting the value they provide to students. School …
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 …
As other states mull results, recruiting starts for WI school board candidates
While many other states analyze school board races from this week, Wisconsin candidates will soon begin filing paperwork for elections next spring…
WI ‘grandparents scam’ case prompts safeguard reminders
A Connecticut man has been indicted by a Wisconsin grand jury on wire fraud charges over accusations he scammed older residents. It's the latest case …
Looking ahead to holiday meals? Vegan items could be on the menu
November is almost here, and some Wisconsin households might be planning their menu for upcoming holiday meals. Those who support vegan diets say …
Mixed grades for WI utilities in shifting away from fossil fuels
Some Wisconsin utilities are slow to reduce fossil-fuel dependence, according to new data from the Sierra Club, while others are improving their …