Wisconsin
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Public less enthusiastic about renewables, but advocates still see path
New polling shows most Americans still favor non-fossil fuel energy sources, but support for certain renewables is not quite as strong these days and …
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
With survey data in hand, group pushes importance of SCOTUS in 2024 vote
Wisconsin voters are no strangers to messaging about the overlap between election outcomes and the judiciary and before voting in the 2024 presidentia…
Preparing the next generation of Hmong farmers
Visit a Wisconsin farmers market, and chances are there are products grown by Hmong producers. But like other agricultural groups, the population is …
WI voice: Economic progress noticeable when connecting policy dots
Depending on who you ask, the economy is on a solid path to improvement or is a drag on working families. A Wisconsin educator said he is seeing …
New legal action stems from WI wolf management plan
Wisconsin's wolf management plan has been in place for months now but the legal fallout continues. Wildlife organizations have filed a court appeal …
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…
Report says biogas from mega-dairies is more of a problem, not solution
By Lena Beck for Modern Farmer.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Modern Farmer-Public News Service Collab…
WI Supreme Court provides clarity on early voting sites
Local election administrators have new guidance from Wisconsin's highest court on alternative early voting sites. A political expert says the timing …
WI makes the grade for child well-being, but education woes, disparities stick out
An annual report suggests Wisconsin has a strong foundation in creating positive outcomes for kids. But low-test scores and racial disparities show …
A Wisconsin business owner's journey through the ACA
The Affordable Care Act, in place for nearly 15 years, has survived repeal attempts, but there's renewed talk of reducing its funding. Later this …
Long-term strategies unfold to energize young rural voters
As the 2024 election inches closer, candidates and civic engagement organizers are likely to try and connect with younger voters but for college-age …
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 …