Opinion: The hidden toll of medical debt on housing and employment in Wisconsin
Medical debt’s unfair toll on housing and employment, and the need for reform.
Aug
2024
5
ECONOMY
Jul
2024
30
Wisconsinites rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris and her vision for the future
People all over the Badger State are highlighting the historic legislative success of the Biden-Harris Administration as well as the vice president’s career.
Jul
2024
30
The WI childcare crisis explained—including what everyday Wisconsinites can do to force a change
Ask any working parent in Wisconsin if childcare costs too much, and odds are good they’ll say yes. Here's what you need to know about the crisis and what to do about it.
Jul
2024
29
Opinion: People over polluters. The JFC must release PFAS funding
It is time for the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to release funding and protect families from toxic PFAS contamination in drinking water.
Jul
2024
29
Why small business owners want their employees to have affordable healthcare
Main Street Alliance members know the Affordable Care Act keeps premium prices low so that they don’t lose good workers to corporate competitors.
Jul
2024
26
Opinion: Kamala Harris is the care champion Wisconsin families need and deserve
Vice President Kamala Harris will continue to be a champion for Wisconsin families
Jul
2024
15
Who is J.D. Vance? Here’s what to know about Trump’s VP pick.
Vance has compared abortion to murder and slavery, has criticized divorce, and has suggested people in “violent” marriages should try to work things out. He’s additionally said he wants to ban pornography, and has blamed a school shooting on “fatherlessness.”
Jul
2024
10
6 things you (probably) don’t know about Culver’s
40 years ago this month, George, Ruth, Craig, and Lea Culver opened their first family restaurant in Sauk City, Wisconsin. They called it: “Culver’s Frozen Custard and ButterBurgers."
The rest, as they say, is history! Today, there are more than 140 Culver’s locations in Wisconsin and more than 900 across America.
But how well do you know the Badger State's favorite fast food chain?
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
27
Summer school’s a lifesaver for rural Wisconsin families that need childcare
Traditionally, summer school was a way to catch up on a subject students might need a little more instruction on. However, now there’s a growing recognition among educators, families, and policymakers that summer school is much more than that. It’s full of high-quality structured learning programs that are hands-on, engaging, and fun, while being a smart solution for working parents.
