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Wisconsin Behind Illinois, Minnesota in Solar Energy
Advocates say a few policy changes could help turn the tide.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Great Lakes Ice Cover At Record Low
Lowest on record for New Year's Day spanning 50 years of data.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Black Patients Less Likely to Get Home Health Care After Hospitalization
Marquette study examined data from 14,000 Medicare patients at 31 U.S. hospitals.
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Did Dobbs Decision Affect State’s Birth Rate?
1,500 more babies were born in Wisconsin after Roe overthrown, study finds.
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
What New Planting Zones Mean For Wisconsin
New USDA designations will help gardeners decide what to plant as planet warms.
Jan 1st, 2024 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
Minocqua Brewery Owner Files To Get Trump Tossed From Ballot
Filing from super PAC is first step in process expected to end at Supreme Court.
Dec 29th, 2023 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vacant Lots Becoming Public Healing Spaces
City of Milwaukee program has found broad support from neighbors.
Dec 28th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Leaders Say Wisconsin Isn’t Moving Fast Enough on PFAS
Concern remains about new state legislation, while sponsors call it a balancing act.
Dec 28th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Regents Fire La Crosse Chancellor Following Porn Revelation
Unanimous decision comes as Chancellor Joe Grow appeared in pornographic films with his video.
Dec 28th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Gives State Regulators More Power Over Utility Construction Plans
Advocates say it could reduce costs for consumers. Utilities association opposes it.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Bills Reform Payday Loans
Average annual interest rate for payday loans in Wisconsin topped 850% in 2022.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ho-Chunk Filmmakers Win Emmy For Movie About Truman Lowe
Lowe was a sculptor and woodworker whose work was rooted in Ho Chunk culture.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
