Affordability
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Opinion: The Affordable Care Act saved my life and this is why we have to protect it
Beyond my cancer diagnosis, I know the benefits of the ACA impact all Americans, even if they don’t have an ACA plan or health crisis.
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Biden demands grocery stores and food brands end ‘price gouging’ and ‘shrinkflation’
Grocery prices have risen by more than 20% since the beginning of the pandemic and in Wisconsin, grocery prices rose 5.6% from Nov. 2022 to Nov. 2023. In response, President Biden is demanding grocery chains and food brands lower their prices and stop ripping families off.
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This Wisconsin non-profit throws parties for kids in need
A proper birthday party is an annual right of passage for most elementary school-age kids. Unfortunately, throwing one isn’t possible for many families. In Wisconsin, roughly 15% of kids live below the poverty line–enough to fill Lambeau Field twice. That’s where Box of Balloons comes in…
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Inside the Madison store where DVDs still reign supreme
At its peak, Blockbuster had more than 9,000 stores worldwide, including about 100 here in Wisconsin. That was 20 years ago. Just five years later, in 2019, most of those stores closed. But everything comes back eventually… right?
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The real difference between 5, 10, & 15 year Wisconsin cheddar
Hook’s Cheese Co. in Mineral Point is arguably Wisconsin’s most famous cheesemaker, known for its 5-, 10-, and 15-year aged cheddars. But, are they really that different? It depends on how good your taste buds are!
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Analysis: It’s not a coincidence that Team Biden made 3 high-profile visits to Wisconsin this week.
This is all about you and the power of your vote in a closely-divided state that’s likely to decide who becomes president—yet again.
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Who says fitness isn’t fun? 5 weird Wisconsin workouts
Consider shaking up your fitness routine with a new activity! From bungees to burpees–these five classes are guaranteed fun.
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Nice Slice! The best pizza in 10 Wisconsin cities
We set out to find the best ‘za in the state’s 10 biggest cities–using Yelp reviews to lead the way, while filtering out chain restaurants, as well as any spots with less than 100 total reviews.
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6 supermarket shopping secrets from Wisconsin’s biggest chains
DID YOU KNOW? The average US household spends $438/month on groceries. That comes out to more than $5,000/year! But with a little insider knowledge and advanced planning, you can cut down on your bill without sacrificing quantity or quality.
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Wisconsin’s nursing shortage is getting worse. Here’s how lawmakers can fix it.
According to the 2022 Wisconsin Hospital Association report, in 2016, 6% of registered nurse positions and 9% of certified nursing assistant positions were open. Last year, those numbers jumped to 11% and 17%, respectively. At this rate, Wisconsin is projected to be short almost 20,000 registered nurses by 2035.
