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Packers Break Their Losing Streak With 20-3 Win Over Rams

The Green Bay Packers losing streak came to an end at four games as the Packers picked up a 20-3 win over the visiting Los Angeles Rams.

Start Shopping: Enrollment Begins Nov. 1 for Most Obamacare Insurance Plans

Open enrollment starts Nov. 1 for the ACA’s federal and state exchanges. Consumers can go online, call, or seek help from a broker or other assister to learn their 2024 coverage options, calculate their potential subsidies, or change plans.

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly, But Stays Below the Nationwide

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development released unemployment data for the month of September, and the rate rose slightly by two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.1 percent.

Voucher lawsuit takes on privatization of Wisconsin schools

A lawsuit filed last week with the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of taxpayer-funded private schools does not mince words.

WI remains outlier in not fully extending postpartum Medicaid coverage

Wisconsin lawmakers are in the midst of their fall session and they face renewed calls to approve a plan to help new mothers with limited resources maintain health coverage.

Indigenous Peoples Day Offers a Reminder of Native American History

For the third year, the United States will officially observe Columbus Day alongside Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 9, 2023.

WI Ag Groups in ‘Wait-And-See Mode’ on Farm Bill

The current Farm Bill expires Sept. 30 and with a looming government shutdown, reauthorization does not appear imminent.

Rural Report: Steer the ‘Big Box’ Train Away from Small Towns

A new report says corporate retailers have too much of a presence in smaller communities, and that certain policies could help Main Street businesses compete.