Wisconsin
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Wisconsin Does Well in Park Rankings
Two of Wisconsin's largest cities land in the top twenty in a new ranking for parks. The nonprofit Trust for Public Land has issued its annual …
With Emerging Incentives, Clean Energy No Longer a VIP Club
Clean-energy products, such as electric vehicles or home heat pump systems, might seem out of reach for a lot of people. But with federal incentives …
Health Experts to Women: Put Your Personal Health on the Front Burner
As Women's Health Week continues, experts in Wisconsin and elsewhere are reminding women to prioritize their well-being. The Centers for Disease …
A Spotlight on Stroke Risks for Pregnant Women
Research has emerged about the link between pregnancy complications and a higher risk of stroke, and a Wisconsin health expert suggested it is a risk …
New Court Fight Emerges Over WI Oil Pipeline
A court hearing is scheduled for this week as environmental and tribal advocates continue to voice concerns about an oil and gas pipeline that runs ac…
Activists Put Spotlight on Treatment of Dogs at WI Research Facility
A Wisconsin court case involving charges against animal rights activists remains in play. Ahead of trial proceedings, various groups are calling …
New Poll Shows Caregiver Concerns Cross Generations
A majority of U.S. voters say it is important for Congress to expand services to enable seniors to live independently at home. That's according to a …
Wisconsin Voices Reflect on Rural Summit
Rural advocates from around the U.S. recently gathered to lay out policy priorities at the state and federal levels in hopes of making smaller …
UW Partnership Converts Manure to Jet Fuel in Fighting Climate Change
By Anastasia Pirrami for Great Lakes Echo.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
Teachers' Union Leader Testifies About School Closures During COVID
Earlier in the pandemic, Wisconsin Republicans brought legal challenges to shutdowns meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Three years into the …
Following Energy Trends, WI Regulators Urged to Reconsider Gas Plant
Wisconsin regulators are being asked to take another look at previously approved plans for a proposed natural gas plant. An environmental group …
WI Budget Debate: Some Call for Giving Tax Burden the Boot
Another tax season has wrapped up, and Wisconsin researchers found it is a reminder the state's overall tax structure leaves low- and middle-income …