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Median teacher pay in Wisconsin has fallen on an inflation-adjusted basis over the last decade, with retirements and limited pay increases both playing key roles.

This story was originally published by Wisconsin Watch.

Robin Palm lives in Milwaukee and works for the village of Mount Pleasant, but he’s willing to metaphorically die on a hill in Wauwatosa in the name of affordable housing. Or more precisely, on a 10-acre plot of land in the Milwaukee suburb.

Marshfield Medical Center family nurse practitioner Brianna Czaikowski says telehealth appointments are a game-changer for some patients. But in serving a mostly rural community, Czaikowski often fights spotty connections and miscommunication when providing virtual care.

The number of states offering income tax credits to families with children has doubled in the last three years, after the federal child tax credit was expanded twice since 2017.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges drivers to put safety first when you see flashing lights on the side of the road.

There are more than 132,000 crashes in Wisconsin every year. Law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS crews and tow truck drivers are often the first to respond to help.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is warning residents to go through their pantry and refrigerator to throw away applesauce brands that are subject to a nationwide recall.

The recall is due to high levels of lead.

This story was originally published by Wisconsin Watch.

As the average American household has become smaller over the last five decades, Wisconsin saw an even sharper decline. And the average household is set to continue getting smaller in the near future.

Since 1998, Wisconsin water utilities have replaced or taken out of service more than 73,000 lead service lines that connect to homes and businesses, reducing a potential public health risk in communities around the state.

There was the high-spending, high-stakes battle in the spring election for a state Supreme Court seat to determine the philosophical balance of the high court.