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WI Mayor Offers Glimpse into Cities Phasing in Clean-Energy Projects
New polling suggests most Americans support nationwide efforts to boost renewable energy capacity under the threat of climate change, and a local government leader from Wisconsin said municipalities are doing what they can, even with some challenges in their way.
Rural Wisconsin Towns Get $1 million to Combat Overdose Crisis
Over $1 million in federal funds will help rural Wisconsin communities respond to an epidemic of drug overdoses.
Electric Vehicle Sales: Fact vs. Fiction in WI
The auto industry has been dealing with challenges lately, such as higher interest rates, but analysts said there are nuances, and they stressed despite some rhetoric, sales of electric vehicles are encouraging.
WI Kids Losing Health Coverage in Medicaid Unwinding
As Wisconsin kids head back to school, families who rely on Medicaid are reminded to ensure their children still have health insurance.
During Hotter Stretches, Pets Need to Stay Cool, Too
Next week, parts of Wisconsin will see the return of near 90-degree temperatures.
Labor Leaders: WI Tax Fraud Case Warrants More Scrutiny Over Trades
Construction union leaders in the Midwest hope law enforcement and other entities take notice of the outcome of a tax evasion case involving a Wisconsin drywall contractor.
What a Temper Tantrum by the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Chief Justice Tells Us | Opinion
The stakes are high again for Republicans and their allies this year, with a challenge to Wisconsin’s gerrymandered maps, which have locked in disproportionate Republican control of the state Legislature for more than a decade.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Tilts on its Axis at Historic Swearing-In | Opinion
After a long, bitter, and record-breakingly expensive state Supreme Court race, Protasiewicz takes her seat this week, tilting the bench on the state’s highest court to the left for the first time in 15 years.
Experts: WI Youth Apprenticeship Could Serve as National Model
Wisconsin has the largest and longest-running youth apprenticeship program in the country. And social policy researchers are out with new findings that detail its strengths in creating pathways for better economic outcomes.