Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin who narrowly won their seats are gearing up for 2022 campaigns as they face Republican opposition and the uncertainties of redistricting.
The emergency entrance of Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee is seen on Nov. 1, 2019. (Corrinne Hess, WPR photo)
Last year as COVID-19 laid siege to the nation, many U.S. hospitals dramatically reduced their aggressive tactics to collect medical debt. Some ceased entirely.
Wisconsin State Patrol warns young people of the dangers of impaired driving.
There’s some good news on that front: The percentage of high schoolers who drink alcohol has dropped in the last 10 years. The bad news? Wisconsin is still one of the highest in the nation for underage alcohol consumption.
Projections for state tax collections have been revised upward by an unprecedented $4.4 billion through June 2023, positioning state reserves to reach historic levels and giving Wisconsin a once-in-a-generation chance to address some of its most longstanding challenges.
Hemp-growing registrations in Wisconsin fell by 48 percent for the 2021 growing season, spurring state lawmakers to look to the private sector to help the fledgling program undermined by the pandemic and an uncertain CBD market.
Two state agencies are warning residents to be on the lookout for false collection mailings.
People across Wisconsin have reported receiving fake letters regarding tax collection cases, according to the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and Department of Revenue.
School districts across Wisconsin could get a bump in funding for the next school year.
Late last week, the state Department of Public Instruction announced that it expects to increase funding by 2.2 percent from last year. This accounts for $5 billion in support, or nearly $110 million more than for the 2020-2021 school year.
A major health care provider announced Monday it will require all of its employees, providers and volunteers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
SSM Health said it expects around 40,000 of its representatives to be vaccinated by September. So far, 77 percent of Wisconsin employees have been vaccinated.
With Independence Day falling on a weekend, people across Wisconsin are expected to hit the road to travel for fireworks, barbecues and family outings.
More people means more traffic, and thus greater risks for collisions.
