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WI Farmers Union calls for policy investments in rural Wisconsin
As rural communities in Wisconsin grapple with the increasing uncertainty of federal policies and the government shutdown, local farmers are asking Congress and the administration to prioritize federal policies to support rural America.
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WI teacher: Federal special-ed cuts another blow to struggling state
A Wisconsin teacher is voicing significant concerns about the recent federal special education cuts and says it’s an added blow to the state budget deficit. This month, the U.S. Department of Education began laying off more than 450 employees, many of whom oversee special-education management.
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WI residents could be missing out on dual-plan health benefits
Fall open enrollment starts Wednesday for Wisconsinites who are dual eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare, and experts said nationwide, nearly half of people who qualify are not enrolled.
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‘Magnificent’ monarch migration has begun, with sightings in WI
Wildlife experts call this a magical time of year as monarch butterflies have begun their migration from their northern breeding grounds to Central Mexico for the winter, with recent sightings in Wisconsin.
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White nationalist ‘Active Clubs’ growing in WI
Experts said they are seeing a rise in white nationalist movements in Wisconsin and across the country that are disguising themselves as fitness groups.
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Survey: Wisconsinites skipping meals to make ends meet
It is Hunger Action Month and people in Wisconsin are skipping meals to make ends meet, according to a recent study from the think tank the Century Foundation, which showed growing economic concerns are sweeping the nation.
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WI Farm Bureau: Immigration reform could address labor shortage
Wisconsin’s largest farm organization wants what it calls “meaningful” immigration reform rather than aggressive federal detention and deportation efforts.
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WI mental health experts urge more back-to-school support
With a rise in youth mental health issues across Wisconsin, experts are urging parents to make their kids’ mental health a top priority for the back-to-school season.
