New survey results are prompting reminders for Wisconsin seniors to take action. The findings were issued by AARP and the University of Chicago.
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WI Gas Prices Increase, But Remain Lower than National Average
Here in Wisconsin the price of gas per gallon has increased slightly to $3.715, a 36 cent per gallon increase compared to one month ago, and the same price as one year ago.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Tilts on its Axis at Historic Swearing-In | Opinion
After a long, bitter, and record-breakingly expensive state Supreme Court race, Protasiewicz takes her seat this week, tilting the bench on the state’s highest court to the left for the first time in 15 years.
Experts: WI Youth Apprenticeship Could Serve as National Model
Wisconsin has the largest and longest-running youth apprenticeship program in the country. And social policy researchers are out with new findings that detail its strengths in creating pathways for better economic outcomes.
EPA Samples Show How Bacteria Can Ruin a Day at the Beach
A significant percentage of beaches that surround the Great Lakes tested positive last year for potentially unsafe levels of bacteria. Wisconsin is highlighted in a new report that compiles federal data.
Amid Concerning Data, WI Cities Carry Out Pedestrian Safety Projects
A recently released report shows pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. remain at alarming levels. In Wisconsin, local communities are stepping up with grant money to establish more safety.
A 2003 Supreme Court Decision Upholding Affirmative Action Planted the Seeds of Its Overturning, as Justices Then and Now Thought Racism an Easily Solved Problem | Opinion
The conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court on June 29, 2023, outlawed affirmative action programs that were designed to correct centuries of racist disenfranchisement in higher education.
Embracing Biodiversity: WI Farm Helps Pollinators Survive Climate Change
Agricultural landscapes with a robust array of plants will likely become even more important as temperatures warm.
WI Revenue-Sharing Plan Highlights Complexities Cities Face
This week, Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan budget agreement including what his office said is a 20% increase in state financial support to cities of all sizes.
Vegas Golden Knights Win First Stanley Cup
Vegas sealed the series victory in five games, triumphing before an ecstatic, franchise-record crowd of 19,058 at T-Mobile Arena.