Election denialism still could be a problem in Wisconsin and other battleground states in next year’s race for the White House, according to a new analysis.
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WI Kids Losing Health Coverage in Medicaid Unwinding
As Wisconsin kids head back to school, families who rely on Medicaid are reminded to ensure their children still have health insurance.
Labor Leaders: WI Tax Fraud Case Warrants More Scrutiny Over Trades
Construction union leaders in the Midwest hope law enforcement and other entities take notice of the outcome of a tax evasion case involving a Wisconsin drywall contractor.
Small Business Applications Soar in the Midwest
In June 2023, there were 465,906 new business applications, or those filing for an Employer Identification Number (EIN), in the United States, a 6.2 percent increase from May 2023, according to a recent report by the U.S. Census Bureau.
We Need to Stand Up to Bullies Targeting Vulnerable People in Wisconsin and Across the Country | Opinion
Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan is an affable guy, a progressive Democrat with a reputation for getting along with conservative Republicans. So it was particularly dramatic to see him rise to chastise his GOP colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee this week for behavior he described as “bigoted” and “insane.”
Great Lakes Are Once Again a Hot Destination for Cruise Ships
The Viking Polaris sliced through the dawn June fog, entering the harbor without fanfare. No horn blasts to this Midwestern port city’s landmark lift bridge. Onboard, all but a handful of cabins were dark as the 666-foot cruise ship ended its maiden Great Lakes voyage.
Dental Therapists Touted as Key to Advancing Dental Care Equity
Matt Crespin, executive director of the Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin, said the state has done a good job in building up certain types of care in underserved areas, but there are limitations.
Talk of Social Security Cuts in D.C. Renews Longstanding Concerns
There is renewed debate in Congress over the future of programs like Social Security and Medicare, and Wisconsin voices and advocacy groups are worried potential cuts are surfacing again.
Gov. Evers Has the Power to Win State Budget Victories, Starting With BadgerCare Expansion
For ten years the GOP-dominated Legislature has turned down federal funds for a BadgerCare expansion, blocking access to the program for at least 90,000 people.
SCOTUS Upends Consideration of Race in College Admissions
There’s been widespread reaction to yesterday’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to restrict affirmative action in college admissions. Wisconsin institutions, along with national civil rights voices, are still assessing the outcome.