State

Thu
06
Mar

Wisconsin Hospital Association announces leadership succession


The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) announced that President and CEO Eric Borgerding will retire next year and be succeeded by WHA Senior Vice President of Government Relations Kyle O’Brien. (Submitted photos)

The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) announced that President and CEO Eric Borgerding will retire next year and be succeeded by WHA Senior Vice President of Government Relations Kyle O’Brien.

Thu
06
Mar

Wisconsin residents resist county plans to sell nursing homes

Nancy Roppe, 64, has advice for anyone speaking at a Portage County Board meeting: Write your statement down, rehearse it ahead of time and keep it under three minutes.

As she leaves home for each board meeting, her husband Joe offers his own advice to his wife: “Don’t get Tased.”

Thu
06
Mar

Fiscal Facts: As states approve sports betting, Wisconsin does so on limited scale

Amid a recent sea change in the legality of sports betting, Wisconsin has chosen a middle path between states where it remains illegal, and those that permit online gaming.

Thu
06
Mar

DMV adds new security process to combat fraud

During National Consumer Protection Week (March 2-8), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) explains its new verification process and alert tool to help consumers protect their identities.

Thu
06
Mar

KYLR: A step-by-step guide to filing for divorce in Wisconsin


Lisa Moore. (Submitted photo)

Filing for divorce in Wisconsin can feel complicated and overwhelming, but it’s a process you can navigate with the right information. Here's a simple step-by-step guide:

Meet the requirements

Thu
06
Mar

Frozen road declaration ends in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has ended the frozen road declaration for the entire state as of Feb. 28.

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

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