State

Thu
11
Nov

Marketplace opens for people to receive, renew health care coverage

Anyone who wants health insurance through the Marketplace or who needs to renew should visit the website as soon as possible to make their selections.

Open enrollment began Nov. 1 and continues through Jan. 15, 2022, but you’ll need to enroll or renew by Dec. 15 to ensure coverage begins Jan. 1, 2022.

Thu
11
Nov

Fiscal Facts: FAFSA numbers plummet in Wisconsin during pandemic

The percentage of Wisconsin high school seniors completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) plummeted during the pandemic, which likely signals a concerning trend for college enrollment.

Thu
11
Nov

Fundraising heats up for U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s primary doesn’t happen until August of next year, but the major Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate are busy gathering resources for the primary and general election fight ahead.

Thu
11
Nov

Wisconsin prison population rises back above 20,000

The inmate population at state adult prisons recently breached the 20,000 threshold for the first time since January, according to Department of Corrections data reviewed by WisPolitics.com in late September.

Thu
11
Nov

Republican gubernatorial race spurs speculation

Things are a little messy right now as Republicans look for their candidate to take on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

State Rep. John Macco has suggested he’s working in coordination with Eric Hovde as they weigh bids only to have a source close to the Madison businessman dismiss that notion.

Thu
11
Nov

Beware of fake unemployment messages

A state department is warning the public about a new scam involving unemployment insurance.

Thu
04
Nov

Agencies promote Steer It, Clear It law

This month, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is shining a light on the Steer It, Clear It law.

Thu
28
Oct

State announces current round of internet expansion grants; big carriers get little to nothing


Howard Marklein. (Submitted photo)

Local telecommunications companies, utilities and cooperatives were the big winners in the most recent $100-million-grant round of public funding for the expansion in Wisconsin of high-speed internet, also known as broadband.

National and statewide companies like Frontier, Charter, TDS and AT&T mostly saw their requests denied.

Thu
28
Oct

Back Home with Chris Hardie: How to find, tell stories

A regular reader and friend recently asked where I come up with story ideas and if I ever get writer’s block.

The answers are “I’m not sure” and “all the time.”

Thu
21
Oct

Remember to add 1 and area code when making calls


Remember to use full area codes, even when dialing local numbers, as of Oct. 24. (Screencapture by Heather Stanek)

Wisconsin residents should take note: You’ll need to start using full area codes when making calls, even local ones.

Starting Oct. 24, callers will need to dial 1 plus the area code.

If you don’t, you may get a message that your call can’t be completed as dialed.

 

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