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Why State’s Schools Teach Native History
1989 law sought to expand our understanding of many native tribes with deep roots in Wisconsin.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Lives of the Urban Coyotes and Foxes
UW Project studies how they can survive and even thrive in a city.
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Lagging Migration Hurts Business Startup Rate?
Research suggests a lower rate of in-migration to Wisconsin could retard entrepreneurship.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Steven Deller, Tessa Conroy and Matthew Kures, WisContext
Where State Is Heating Up the Most
Yep, it’s cooler near the lake — Lake Michigan and Lake Superior —as climate changes.
Aug 16th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Wisconsin Is Getting Old
Demographics show state changed from mostly under age 30 in 1970 to mostly over 30 today.
Aug 5th, 2019 by Malia Jones, WisContext
The Geographic Disparities of Free School Lunch
Students eligible for free and low-cost school lunch: 57% urban, 42% rural, 40% town, and 24% in suburban school districts.
Aug 4th, 2019 by Sarah Kemp, WisContext
How Polarized Are State Politicians?
Study of roll call votes shows Wisconsin 11th most polarized in the nation.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Aaron Weinschenk, WisContext
How State Created Strongest Veto Power
No governor has more power to rewrite bills. How and why Wisconsin adopted this.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
What Makes A Lake Healthy?
Algal blooms, invasive species and shoreline development disrupt the healthy balance of lakes.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
New App Tracks Deer Ticks
UW-Madison researchers hope The Tick App can help monitor the spread of Lyme disease.
Jun 9th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
State Has 22,000 OWI Convictions Per Year
Still high, but way down from 10 years ago when it was 40,000.
May 31st, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Which Counties Have More Binge Drinking?
Excessive drinking highest in Wisconsin’s college towns, urban counties, data shows.
May 28th, 2019 by Malia Jones, WisContext
