State Economy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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9 of the biggest moments in Wisconsin State Fair history
Can you believe admission to the first fair in 1851 was as little as 10 cents? Here are nine more milestones State Fair you might not remember OR have been alive to experience!
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VIDEO: Your Taxes Under Project 2025
Spoiler alert: The Project 2025 plan would raise taxes for most Wisconsinites. @upnorthnews Spoiler alert: The Project 2025 plan would raise taxes for most Wisconsinites. #Wisconsin #Project2025 #HeritageFoundation #Taxes #TaxNews #USPolitics #PoliticalNews ♬ original sound – UpNorthNews Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on your ballot,…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Van Orden and House GOP delay a new Farm Bill yet again
The five-year law overseeing the farm safety net, nutrition assistance, and conservation programs is on hold after Republicans’ “magic math” is exposed as a cut to food assistance.
