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Workers Strike Against Big 3 Automakers for First Time in History
The strikes will likely chart the future of the union and of America’s homegrown auto industry at a time when US labor is flexing its might and the companies face a historic transition from building internal combustion automobiles to making electric vehicles.
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Q&A: Everything You Need to Know About Wisconsin’s New COVID Boosters
The state’s hospital admissions have been rising since July, according to the latest CDC data. The severity of the COVID-19 pandemic has faded, but there are still thousands of hospitalizations and hundreds of deaths in the U.S. each week. Hospitalizations have been increasing since late summer, so the just-released booster shot comes at perfect time.…
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10 Wisconsin Small Towns and the Random Reason They’re World-Famous
Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland–the top cheese-producing state in the country. But many of our smallest towns hold special titles of their own, like Bear Creek, home of the World’s Largest Sauerkraut Plant, or Waunakee, “The Only Waunakee in the World.” Here are 10 Wisconsin towns and the random reason they’re world-famous: Bear Creek Home of…
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‘Look at All the People That Are Working’: New Biden-Harris Ad Centers on Wisconsin Jobs
Kilah Engelke, a Milwaukee mom and cement mason, highlights the jobs being created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the rest of President Biden’s legislative agenda.
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Pedestrian Crashes Are Up in Wisconsin: What Drivers, Walkers Need to Know
Plus–one city’s flashy solution to fix it. Many Wisconsin communities are extremely walker-friendly. But the state Highway Safety Association is issuing a warning: the number of car-pedestrian crashes is growing. Fatal crashes grew by 50 percent in 2022, according to a report by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association. That’s in line with the national trend:…
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On the Road Again: The ‘Better Care, Lower Costs’ Bus Tour Talks Up the Legacy of the Inflation Reduction Act
“Protect Our Care,” an advocacy group formed to support the Affordable Care Act, recently held events marking the one-year anniversary of the health benefits contained in President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.
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With Thousands of Child Care Programs at Risk of Closing, Democrats Press for More Money
A June report from The Century Foundation found that without additional money, about 70,000 child care programs would probably have to shut down after this month. WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are pushing for a new round of money to keep the nation’s child care industry afloat, saying thousands of programs are at risk…
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Trump Wants to Cut Corporate Taxes Again
Sixty-five percent of Americans believe corporate taxes should be raised and roughly six in 10 Americans said it bothered them a lot that corporations and some wealthy people “don’t pay their fair share,” according to a Pew survey. Donald Trump has other ideas.
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Lake Geneva Getaway Guide: Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Wisconsin’s Favorite Resort Town
We’re here to help you make the best of your visit to Lake Geneva. We sent our team to find the best “splurge” and “save” options when it comes to Lake Geneva hotels, restaurants, and attractions.
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Wisconsin School Districts Face Another Year of Staff Shortages
The number of public school teachers in Wisconsin has held at about 64,000 for the past few years, but school districts statewide say it’s not enough to overcome a shortage of teachers in classrooms.
