Affordability
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From soaring medical debt to abrupt hospital closures, consumer advocates see a healthcare sector in need of oversight
Hospitals have less price transparency and are more likely to drop certain types of lower-margin care, critics say, compared to when they were treated similar to utilities.
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All 13 University of Wisconsin campuses, ranked from best to worst
From UW Madison to UW Parkside, we compared all 13 University of Wisconsin campuses on factors like tuition, class size, graduation rate, and more.
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Why one state lawmaker continues to fight to expand health care coverage
Affordable, comprehensive health care coverage is the most important protection against medical debt. The biggest gaps of coverage remain in states that have chosen not to expand Medicaid. Wisconsin is one of those states.
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Four places it’s 100% okay to tip $0 in Wisconsin
Most people plan to tip at the usual suspects – restaurants, salons, ride-shares – but nowadays, it feels like customers are being prompted to tip just about everywhere – from convenience store counters to checkout kiosks at airports. Here’s the deal: You don’t have to tip everywhere. There are still a few scenarios where etiquette…
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Here’s what you need to know about medical debt in Wisconsin
Health care advocates argue that hospitals could be doing a lot more to help patients who can’t afford care. The legislature has also played a role in denying affordable health care coverage to 90,000 people across the state.
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What’s the best budget-friendly destination in Wisconsin?
From hidden gems to popular attractions, this readers’ choice poll is dedicated to highlighting the best budget-friendly destinations Wisconsin has to offer.
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8 things you probably don’t know about UW-La Crosse
UW-La Crosse is a nationally-ranked school with a fascinating history. But how much of it do you really know?
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Bottoms up! 4 must-try bottomless mimosas in La Crosse
From trendy wine bars to boutique hotel restaurants, here are some spots around La Crosse and Eau Claire to put on your bucket list!
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Senator Tammy Baldwin announces shrinkflation bill to crack down on grocery prices
“Whether it’s a bag of chips, paper towels, or coffee, we are seeing the same disturbing trend: big corporations are shrinking the size of their product but continuing to charge Wisconsin families the same price,” Baldwin said in a statement.
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6 can’t-miss Chinese restaurants in Wisconsin
While we can argue all day about what’s real Chinese, Wisconsin restaurants offer the expected blend of authentic and American. Here are six to add to your dining bucket list!

























