State

Thu
27
Feb

How many undocumented people live and work in Wisconsin?


Crops span across a farm Aug. 29, 2024, north of Columbus. Agriculture is among the top industries that employ undocumented workers in Wisconsin. (Joe Timmerman / Wisconsin Watch)

In Wisconsin, undocumented immigrant workers contribute significantly to the workforce, performing labor that often goes unseen. But the exact number has proven difficult to determine.

Thu
20
Feb

Telemarketing, home improvement, landlord-tenant issues were top complaints to State in 2024

As the state’s primary consumer protection agency, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) responded to 11,374 written consumer complaints in 2024.

Thu
20
Feb

KYLR: What to do when your new car becomes a nightmare, Part II


Susan Grzeskowiak. (Submitted photo)

In Part 1 of this two-part series on Wisconsin’s Lemon Law, we reviewed the basics of the law. Here, we explain the steps for filing a Wisconsin Lemon Law claim and provide tips for a successful outcome.

How to begin a claim under Wisconsin’s Lemon Law

Thu
20
Feb

WISPOLITICS: Youth population drop a troubling trend

The states latest population projection presents a troubling outlook for Wisconsin over the next 25 years with a drop in youth numbers.

Thu
13
Feb

Two challengers face incumbent in State Superintendent Primary

The race for Wisconsin’s Superintendent of Public Instruction starts February 18th with a three-way non-partisan primary between candidates Brittany Kinser, Jeff Wright, and incumbent Jill Underly. As the executive head of the Department of Public Instruction, the superintendent has broad authority and powers over Wisconsin’s schools.

Thu
13
Feb

Law of the Month: Practice safe merging techniques to prevent crashes

Merging is a common technique on our roads that requires all drivers to stay calm and pay attention to avoid crashes.

The Wisconsin State Patrol’s February Law of the Month highlights the basics of safe merging for new and experienced drivers.

Thu
06
Feb

State Supreme Court race could set another spending record

After the deluge of ads and campaigning surrounding the presidential race in swing state Wisconsin, you may not be ready for this.

Thu
06
Feb

DHS launches campaign highlighting risks of menthol tobacco products

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched a digital education and outreach campaign highlighting the dangers of menthol in commercial tobacco products and focusing on the impact that targeted marketing of these products has on certain communities.

Thu
06
Feb

Wisconsin sees record-setting enrollment in Health Insurance Marketplace

Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance Nathan Houdek announced that 313,579 residents signed up for individual coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

The number surpasses last year’s record-breaking figure by more than 47,000 people.

Thu
23
Jan

New IRS Direct File program is available for Wisconsin taxpayers

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) has debuted Direct File, the new, free option for filing federal taxes is available for Wisconsin taxpayers. The individual income tax filing season begins on Jan. 27.

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