Money & Jobs
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Rubber-stamped regrets: Trump policies under Tom Tiffany are costing families their summer fun
Wisconsin families feel locked out of summer fun because basic necessities like gas and groceries are eating up the budget. Democratic lawmakers say under President Donald Trump’s policies that US Rep. Tom Tiffany has rubber-stamped, inflation has skyrocketed, gas prices have risen, and utility costs are out of control.
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WI energy program cuts costs and carbon in affordable housing
A Dane County program is working with rental property owners to make multifamily homes more energy efficient through renovations that make the buildings more environmentally sustainable while lowering energy bills, all at no cost to renters.
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Question of the Week: Minimum wage
What are your feelings about raising the minimum wage in Wisconsin? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for February 8, 2026 Click one of the options below about whether to increase the minimum wage.
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Is it time for a moratorium on AI data center construction in Wisconsin?
Candidate for governor Rep. Francesca Hong wants a pause on data center construction, citing bipartisan calls for more information about the impact on water and electric rates.
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Which Wisconsin companies are the best to work for? 4imprint ranks in Forbes’ top 75 list
Wondering which are the best Wisconsin companies to work for? Forbes surveyed employees to find out
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Tips to help manage your buy now, pay later loans
Whether you’re a first-time or recurring user of buy now, pay later plans, here are some expert recommendations to use buy now, pay later loans responsibly.
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Opinion: Wisconsin can’t afford to lose clean energy jobs to Washington politics
Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will raise energy costs and roll back environmental protections.
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Uber or Park? How to answer the great travel debate in Wisconsin
When planning your next trip, it’s common to focus on three main expenses: airfare, hotels, and meals. However, there’s one often sneaky expense travelers overlook: the price of getting to the airport. That’s why, the next time you fly, it might be a good idea to consider this article before deciding whether to rideshare or…
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‘Some people work their butts off and other people get rich’: Gwen Frisbie-Fulton’s view from rural America
My dad raised us to work hard and do good for our families, but he was also going to make damn sure we didn’t step on anyone else along the way.
