Chippewa Falls’ Leinenkugels Brewery is closing after 157 years
After more than 157 years, Leinenkugel's beer will no longer be brewed in Chippewa Falls.
Nov
2024
8
MONEY AND JOBS
Nov
2024
1
15 Foods to Buy (and 10 to Avoid) at the Dollar Store
Dollar stores in Wisconsin can save shoppers money if they know what to buy and what to skip
Oct
2024
28
How Sen. Tammy Baldwin is getting help to Wisconsin families for childcare
Sen. Baldwin delivered direct support in the annual funding package to projects expanding access to affordable childcare across Wisconsin, especially in rural areas with childcare deserts.
Sep
2024
19
Wisconsin daycares could serve 33,000 more kids
The short answer to how Wisconsin daycares could serve 33,000 more kids? Hire more people to take care of those children. It’s a seemingly obvious answer to a problem that many family advocates in recent years have reached crisis level.
Almost 60% of child care providers across the state have unused capacity—closed classrooms—because of staff shortages. Providers report that if they were able to operate at full capacity, they could serve up to 33,000 more kids.
Jul
2024
2
Baldwin hails major win for Wisconsin in new biohealth tech hub, with 30,000 jobs estimated
Created by the CHIPS and Science Act, each hub specializes in improving US research and manufacturing—including Wisconsin-led advancements in personalized medicine.
Jun
2024
28
Inside the push for better child and senior care in Wisconsin
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Wisconsin family advocates amplify the importance of making life more affordable for those engaged in child care and elder care.
Jun
2024
10
Opinion: Wisconsin Republicans are blocking help for Wisconsin families
Despite approved funds, Republicans continue to block support for Wisconsin families.
May
2024
20
Opinion: One year later, Reps. Steil and Van Orden still owe Wisconsinites answers about how they’ll fight for working families
Their votes indicate values out of the mainstream, despite their pledges.
May
2024
16
Opinion: Wisconsin’s workforce is experiencing a rebirth that will ensure a brighter future
In this op-ed, Bridget Glover, a union activist within USW (Local 2-232), reflects on the support from the Biden-Harris administration and the impacts infrastructure investments have had on union workers and the Wisconsin workforce.
May
2024
15
Opinion: Eric Hovde in no hurry to raise pay for low-wage workers
“I’m bad because I’m the One Percent?”
