The Rise of Migrant Farmworkers
How Mexican and Tejano workers became crucial part of state’s farm economy.
Oct 23rd, 2018
Do Walker, Evers Campaign on State Time?
Elected officials have looser rules for how much time they can take away from the job.
Sep 25th, 2018
Left Behind by the Economic Recovery
Study of state shows stagnant wages for most and pockets of rural and urban unemployment.
Sep 23rd, 2018
Climate Change Causing Huge Rainstorms
And algae blooms, more sediment in Lake Superior. Researchers track worrisome changes.
Sep 20th, 2018
Could Foxconn Increase Downstream Flooding?
Illinois officials fear Foxconn development will worsen Des Plaines River flooding.
Aug 8th, 2018
Huge Drop in Refugees to State
Big drop in 2017, 2018, part of national trend, biggest state impact on Milwaukee.
Aug 3rd, 2018
Canada’s Tariffs Target Wisconsin
Trump trade war pushes Canada to slap tariffs on 163 products made in state.
Jul 16th, 2018
A Map of Wisconsin Obesity
Highest in rural areas, but researchers sill filling in data for some zip codes.
Jul 6th, 2018
Two Jails in State House ICE Detainees
Located in Kenosha and Dodge counties, getting millions in federal funds for jailing immigrants.
Jun 29th, 2018
Why State Needs Startup Businesses
And how expanded entrepreneurship can fit into Wisconsin’s economy.
Jun 26th, 2018
Wrangling Over Foxconn’s Massive Water Plan
Legal battle over Great Lakes Compact language and company’s draw down of Lake Michigan water.
Jun 20th, 2018
Wisconsin’s Modest Population Growth
2010-17 Census numbers capture patterns of urban growth and rural losses.
Jun 7th, 2018
Lyme Disease Cases Up 22% in 2017
But still below high point of 2010-2011 for confirmed cases.
May 25th, 2018
Worker Shortages, Burnout Threaten Nursing Homes
Report finds rise in stress, fatigue, financial pressures at state’s long-term care facilities.
May 19th, 2018
Eviction Law Impacts Domestic Violence Victims
State’s latest pro-landlord law makes it harder for abused partners with financial difficulties.
May 2nd, 2018
The Lust for Great Lakes Water
Expert notes past attempts and future threats to five Great Lakes.
Apr 30th, 2018
The Contrarian Professor
Geoscientist John Skalbeck backed Waukesha diversion of lake water but opposes it for Foxconn.
Apr 26th, 2018
Legality of Foxconn’s Water Use At Issue
New York and Michigan officials question whether Lake Michigan water diversion only for residential users.
Apr 22nd, 2018
The Future of the Great Lakes
Climate change, Foxconn, other issues could impact this huge reservoir of water.
Apr 14th, 2018
Trade War Threatens State’s Ginseng Growers
Trump hikes steel and aluminum tariffs, so China ups it on ginseng, a big state export.
Apr 11th, 2018
The Battle Over Great Lakes Water
Big users Nestlé and Waukesha to be joined by Foxconn. Who’s next?
Apr 10th, 2018
Where The Great Lakes Compact Ends and Wisconsin Law Begins
Why the Waukesha and Foxconn water diversions involve different rules.
Apr 5th, 2018
