Proposal Would Require Rapists To Pay Double Child Support
Republican State Sen. Cory Tomcyzk, a co-sponsor, calls it “a pro-life bill.”
Jul 27th, 2023
Bipartisan Legislation Would Prevent Strip Searches In Wisconsin Schools
Proposal is response to Oconto County incident where 6 girls were forced to strip down to underwear.
Jul 21st, 2023
FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
Wisconsin health officials praise the decision, say it will reduce barriers to accessing contraception.
Jul 14th, 2023
Waukesha Fires Teacher Following “Rainbowland” Controversy
Melissa Tempel was critical of district decision to pull Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton song from concert.
Jul 13th, 2023
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Sees Surge of Wisconsin Patients
A '12-times increase' in patients needing to travel from Wisconsin to get care.
Jun 18th, 2023
Remote Work Proves Durable in Wisconsin
400,000 in state, or 15% of workforce, now work remotely.
Jun 6th, 2023
Wisconsin Teachers and Janitors Could Carry Guns Under New GOP Bill
Bill would allow school staff to carry weapons at school. Gov. Evers threatens veto.
Apr 13th, 2023
State’s Businesses Hesitant to Lay Off Workers
Some fears of recession, but unemployment low, manufacturing sector up.
Apr 11th, 2023
State Needs More Skilled Workers for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
WEDC report says state could become a global hub for electric vehicles, but it needs more workers.
Apr 7th, 2023
More Than 700,000 in State Losing Additional FoodShare Benefits
Food pantries brace for high demand, say pandemic benefits cutoff too sudden.
Apr 3rd, 2023
FDA’s Move To Increase Overdose-Reversal Drug Access Could Save Lives
Wisconsin health leaders say over-the-counter Narcan sales will help abate opioid overdose crisis.
Mar 30th, 2023
8th Senate District Race Will Decide GOP Veto-Proof Majority
Republican Rep. Dan Knodl, Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin compete for open seat.
Mar 27th, 2023
Advocates Concerned About Growing Shortage of Psychiatrists
Suicide rate spiking in Wisconsin. Psychiatrist shortage in at least 55 of 72 counties.
Mar 24th, 2023
Bipartisan Bill Would Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Would extend coverage from 60 days to one year to improve infant and maternal health.
Mar 18th, 2023
State’s Antisemitic Incidents Rose 494% Since 2015
Jewish Community Relations Council's report finds increase for seven straight years.
Mar 14th, 2023
Chicago, Milwaukee, Twin Cities Train Could Start in Late 2023
New train line would serve as second daily Empire Builder run.
Feb 24th, 2023
Wisconsin Tourism Recovery A National Leader
But multiple sectors still below pre-pandemic levels.
Feb 24th, 2023
30th Anniversary of State’s Peregine Falcon Nesting Program
400 chicks born in nests atop high-rise towers, including We Energies power plants.
Jan 16th, 2023
Program Turns High Schoolers Into Future Firefighters
Partnership with technical colleges provides training for future urban and rural Wisconsin firefigthers.
Dec 30th, 2022
Dual-Language Highway Signs Will Highlight Wisconsin Tribes
WisDOT, federal government and 11 Wisconsin tribes have spent more than a decade on effort.
Dec 30th, 2022
Not Enough Getting Bivalent Booster Shots, State Health Officials Warn
Extra booster shot decreases hospitalization by 73% but most adults haven't gotten it.
Dec 26th, 2022
Black-led Orchestra Aims To Bring Comfort, Change Narrative
Black String Triage Ensemble works to support grieving families.
Dec 22nd, 2022
State’s Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Infant, Maternal Care Remain
New report gives Milwaukee an F for its above-average 12.2% preterm birth rate.
Dec 6th, 2022
LGBTQ+ Advocates Say Sen. Baldwin’s Marriage Act Is A Relief
But concern still expressed over narrow support, religious exemptions.
Dec 2nd, 2022
Ballet Wants New Nutcracker Next Year
Seeking $5 million for 'even more magical,' reimagined show, new sets and costumes.
Dec 2nd, 2022
‘We’re Not Going Anywhere,’ Jewish Leaders Say
Antisemitic incidents in state up 459% since 2015, but Jewish community remains strong.
Nov 28th, 2022
State To Provide More Money To Nursing Homes
Reimbursement rate increase designed to address staffing, rising costs.
Nov 18th, 2022
Wisconsin Voters Approve Majority of School Referendums
Voters in 42 districts were asked to raise revenue limits for their schools.
Nov 10th, 2022
Families Struggle to Find Early Child Care
Families 'drowning' as early child care programs in state face staffing shortages.
Nov 7th, 2022
Hospitals Survive Pandemic Only To See New Challenges
Financial issues, staffing shortages and worker burnout threaten industry says report.
Nov 4th, 2022
State’s Medical Schools Fear Loss of Students, Residents
1849 law means they must transport students across state lines to get abortion training.
Nov 2nd, 2022
Advocate Aurora Patients’ Privacy Breached?
Data breach in health system may have exposed information of up to 3 million patients.
Oct 22nd, 2022
Wisconsin’s Tax Burden Is At Lowest Point in 20 Years
WPF report finds that it has resulted in a decline in spending on education, other items. State ranks 24th in nation.
Oct 19th, 2022
State Special Education Spending Declining for Decades
Wisconsin school districts shifting resources to cover funding gaps as special education aid declines.
Oct 14th, 2022
Quiet Race For State Treasurer Is About What The Office Should Actually Be
Winner will replace Democrat Sarah Godlewski, who opted to run for Senate seat instead of re-election.
Oct 13th, 2022
Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Pact In Bid for Hydrogen Funding
Wisconsin joins MN, ND and MT in creating "hub" that hopes to land part of $8 billion in federal clean energy funding.
Oct 11th, 2022
State Ramps Up Suicide Prevention Effort
Wisconsin surpasses national rate. DHS using federal grant for expanded program.
Sep 27th, 2022
28 Wisconsin Sites Renamed to Remove Indigenous Slur
US Department of Interior renaming geographic features nationwide.
Sep 14th, 2022
Educators Grapple With Learning Loss
Districts say they need more resources, teachers.
Sep 9th, 2022
