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Wisconsin Planted 9M Trees in 2021

Wisconsin Planted 9M Trees in 2021

Gov. Evers' pledged 75 million by 2030 as part of global initiative.

2 Utilities Raising Rates for Clean Energy Transition

2 Utilities Raising Rates for Clean Energy Transition

We Energies and WPS say proposed rate increases will pay for investment in renewables.

Unions Commemorate Workers’ Memorial Day

Unions Commemorate Workers’ Memorial Day

Day is annual remembrance of workers that have died or been injured on the job.

6 Wisconsin Tribes Oppose Bill Scrapping Wolf Protections

6 Wisconsin Tribes Oppose Bill Scrapping Wolf Protections

Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson sponsor bill to lift federal wolf protections.

Arts Organizations Recovering From Pandemic

Arts Organizations Recovering From Pandemic

Across the state, arts and culture organizations and events struggled to continue during pandemic.

Democratic US Senate Primary Tightens In Poll

Democratic US Senate Primary Tightens In Poll

Marquette poll also shows Evers' approval steady, Ron Johnson’s declined further.

Teacher Retirements Declined 17% Last Year

Teacher Retirements Declined 17% Last Year

State numbers good news but Wisconsin still faces a teacher shortage.

Vos Keeps Gableman Investigation Going

Vos Keeps Gableman Investigation Going

Though contract for probe was expiring, Speaker says it will continue, after pressure from Trump.

State Expects $3.8 Billion Surplus

State Expects $3.8 Billion Surplus

Moving toward strongest financial position in 50 years.

State Ranks High in Pre-School Access

State Ranks High in Pre-School Access

But dropped from 3rd to 7th best during pandemic last year, national study finds.

European Goldfinches Now Found in Southeast Wisconsin

European Goldfinches Now Found in Southeast Wisconsin

Thousands of the small song birds may populate the region.

State Faces Shortage of Infant Formula

State Faces Shortage of Infant Formula

Recalls of popular brands have limited supply.