Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Owners Face New Tax in 2025
A 3 cents per kilowatt tax at EV charging stations will raise millions.
Dec 30th, 2024
Fungal Disease Killing State’s Oak Trees
Wisconsin DNR has developed a tool to slow the spread of oak wilt.
Apr 1st, 2024
PFAS Impact on Wildlife Draws Increased Scrutiny
From eagles to mussels, how do forever chemicals affect animals, scientists seek to learn.
Sep 5th, 2023
UW Campuses Help Students Who Were In Foster Care
Fostering Success began at UW-Stout in 2013. ‘We know it’s effective.’
Sep 5th, 2022
Citizen Scientists Will Study Extreme Summer Heat in Milwaukee
Planned study of urban heat island effect part of national effort to avoid fatalities.
May 9th, 2022
Milwaukee Airport Rolls Out Program for Unseen Disabilities
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport providing lanyards to identify people that may need assistance.
Dec 31st, 2021
State Program Often Overlooks Minority-Owned Businesses
Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program has only met its goal in 4 of 38 years.
Nov 9th, 2021
No Pandemic Funds Left for Restaurants
Entire $28.6 billion fund allocated. A lifeline for Packing House, other area restaurants.
May 29th, 2021
State Bolsters Apprenticeship Program
DWD using federal grant to grow program, help address state’s shortage of skilled workers.
May 15th, 2021
Federal Pandemic Aid Will Repair State Roads
National report gave Wisconsin’s roads a grade of D plus.
Apr 11th, 2021
Farmers Markets Opening Across State
About 40% opening, state association estimates, but with health precautions.
May 16th, 2020
My 25 Years in State Government
Walker appointee Mike Huebsch talks about Act 10, energy policy and retiring.
Feb 8th, 2020
Program Seeks 100 Schools to Do Solar
Joint venture of solar foundation and Midwest Renewable Energy seeks 100 cooperating schools in state.
Jan 29th, 2020
Will Census Undercount State’s Minorities?
Cities, social service agencies work to assure an accurate count.
Dec 14th, 2019
Eau Claire Embraces Electric Cars
First city in Wisconsin to approve a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Nov 29th, 2019
Schools Recruiting Students for Teaching Careers
Some try creative ways to plug shortage of applicants for teaching and other school positions.
Aug 23rd, 2019
Legislature Urged to Clarify Pot Laws
Patchwork of local and state laws confusing, say pot advocates, a sheriff and Hemp Alliance.
Mar 27th, 2019
School Leaders Back Evers Funding Plan
Governor’s budget has $1.4 billion hike in K-12 funding; GOP likely to scale that back.
Mar 7th, 2019
Low Wages, Lack of Benefits Fuel Child Care Worker Shortage
Despite certification programs, high turnover persists
Dec 27th, 2018
Election Asks Voters About Legal Pot
16 counties and 2 cities have referendums. Some 50 legislative candidates support change.
Sep 29th, 2018
