State News
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‘You need to pay’: School leaders and advocates talk staffing issues
“When you don’t have applicants, it starts with your starting wage,” Dr. Amy Starzecki, superintendent of the Superior School District said. “That’s what attracts people. You need to pay, and you need to provide funding to support the needs of our students.”
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3 things Wisconsin farmers are concerned about going into 2024
Wisconsin’s farmers say that farmland consolidation, immigration reform, and the Farm Bill are top of mind for an industry that is in crucial need of reform and support.
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Evers, Baldwin announce huge federal investment to expand internet access
The funds from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan will be used to fund two new grant programs—the Flexible Facilities Program and the Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program—to expand internet access to communities across the state.
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Wisconsin woman shares her painful miscarriage message
Today, Cheryl Janey’s two children are grown and she’s happily retired. But she has a story to tell from her younger days that comes with pangs of emotion. It’s a story she doesn’t want other women to ever have to go through. Cheryl is relieved that a Wisconsin judge recently reaffirmed her own ruling from…
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Three UW regents flip their votes, allow GOP to attack diversity efforts in exchange for funding
Evers says Republicans are “abusing power.” Assembly Speaker Vos says it’s only a “first step” toward eliminating programs that help people get a college education. Intimidation and threats by Republican legislators succeeded Wednesday in coercing three members of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents to flip their votes from last Saturday and agree to…
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Who Says Wisconsin News Can’t Be Fun?
UpNorthNews celebrates four years of being Unabashedly Wisconsin, and our radio show marks one year of making it enjoyable to keep up to date with the headlines and stories that affect an entire state.
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3 ways Wisconsin politics changed for the better in 2023
This time of year, we’re busy–buying gifts, tying up loose ends, and reflecting on the year that was while anticipating the new one ahead. Here’s a look back at three of the best political headlines to come out of Wisconsin in 2023.
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Wisconsinites get relief as Biden cancels nearly $5 billion more in student debt
More than 28,000 Wisconsinites have had their student debt discharged or have been identified for debt relief due to the Biden administration’s reforms of the student loan debt system.
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Biden wants to replace all lead pipes in Wisconsin within 10 years
The proposed rule would require utility companies to locate and dig up roughly 341,000 lead pipes statewide within 10 years to ensure clean drinking water for Wisconsinites and to protect children’s health.
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A new legal challenge is filed to Act 10’s ban on public sector bargaining rights
Scott Walker’s signature attack on public education and unions has withstood past challenges. New lawsuit is based on the state constitution’s guarantee of equal protection.
