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Proponents Say Universal School Meals Could Help Wisconsin’s Schools

Proponents Say Universal School Meals Could Help Wisconsin’s Schools

State survey finds students with grades of D’s or F’s more likely to report going hungry.

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Transportation: Airport Plans $10.5 Million Taxiway for New Cargo Facility
Transportation

Airport Plans $10.5 Million Taxiway for New Cargo Facility

New $75 million facility expected to quadruple Milwaukee's air-cargo traffic.

Host Committee Raised $92 Million for RNC in Milwaukee 

Host Committee Raised $92 Million for RNC in Milwaukee 

Mostly from MMAC foundation. Committee may donate a few million leftover to community.

Late-Night Pizza Spot For Lincoln Village

Late-Night Pizza Spot For Lincoln Village

Former Wisconsin Pizza Authority owner plots return on near South Side.

ArchWell Health Opening Three Senior-Focused Clinics in Milwaukee

ArchWell Health Opening Three Senior-Focused Clinics in Milwaukee

Tennessee-based health care provider plans to transform three vacant commercial spaces.

New Restaurant Planned For Lincoln Warehouse

New Restaurant Planned For Lincoln Warehouse

Up-and-coming restaurateur aims to continue family legacy of Mexican cuisine.

Menominee Tribe Has 70% Decline in Overdose Deaths, Hospitalizations

Menominee Tribe Has 70% Decline in Overdose Deaths, Hospitalizations

More education, increased supply of fentanyl test strips and Narcan credited.

UW-Madison Climbs Back to 6th Place in National Research Rankings

UW-Madison Climbs Back to 6th Place in National Research Rankings

State's flagship university spent more than $1.7 billion on research in 2023.

Data Wonk: Is Raising the Minimum Wage Good Policy?
Data Wonk

Is Raising the Minimum Wage Good Policy?

Or just good politics? Let's consider the data for both.

Wisconsin Sees Surge In Whooping Cough

Wisconsin Sees Surge In Whooping Cough

1,887 confirmed cases of pertussis. Health officials urge people to get vaccinated.

MKE County: Wil-O-Way Facilities Get New Splashpads
MKE County

Wil-O-Way Facilities Get New Splashpads

Switching from wading pools at facilities serving children and adults with disabilities.