Wisconsin
Monday, March 18, 2024
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 …
Pressure eases, but WI still faces health-care workforce woes
Critical, but stable. That's how an industry group describes the state of Wisconsin's health-care workforce. Amid some brighter spots, shortages loom …
WI voter hopes Biden speech leads to more meaningful discourse
From the economy to humanitarian aid, President Joe Biden touched on many topics in last night's State of the Union address. With attention now back …
For-profit colleges complicate WI's nursing shortage efforts
Wisconsin faces a big staffing shortage of registered nurses. Advocates hope for key solutions to bear fruit amid unease about the emergence of for-…
In helping people read better, experts tout accessibility, incentives
Even though March is barely underway, parents of Wisconsin kids are being encouraged to plan for summer reading activities - especially if their …
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 …
Sustainable ag movement goes data crunching
Farming trend researchers are poring over new federal data that only come around every five years. The latest information helps some organizations …
Digesters: Helpful in reducing farm emissions?
Wisconsin is part of a movement to reduce livestock emissions by converting manure into energy sources, and there are calls to weave in a careful …
WI fair map advocates express confidence in pending political boundaries
Wisconsin is closer to adopting political maps for legislative seats advocates insist would reverse years of gerrymandered districts. One coalition …
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…
Overwhelmed with tax filing costs? WI service sites are back
Many Wisconsinites have received their income documents for filing taxes. A long-standing program geared toward low to moderate-income adults is …