Wisconsin
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The flavors of summer: Wisconsin-inspired ice cream takes center stage
With July marking National Ice Cream Month, northeast Wisconsin’s ice cream parlors are in the midst of their busiest season with customers seeking relief from summer heat.
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Wisconsin businesses still hurting as Trump tries new ways to impose tariffs
Attorney General Josh Kaul says the president is trying to get around a US Supreme Court order, while small businesses face financial uncertainty.
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What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (July 6-12)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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Vouchers drain vital funds from rural Wisconsin schools
Wisconsin’s private school vouchers divert millions of dollars in state aid away from public education, forcing rural districts to raise local property taxes to stay afloat. In communities lacking private school options, these programs siphon essential resources from public classrooms.
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Rubber-stamped regrets: Trump policies under Tom Tiffany are costing families their summer fun
Wisconsin families feel locked out of summer fun because basic necessities like gas and groceries are eating up the budget. Democratic lawmakers say under President Donald Trump’s policies that US Rep. Tom Tiffany has rubber-stamped, inflation has skyrocketed, gas prices have risen, and utility costs are out of control.
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The 7 districts likely to determine who controls the Wisconsin Assembly
Eight Republicans are retiring, giving Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer a reason to push harder for the first Democratic majority in 16 years.
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Child Care Counts ends: What the funding cliff means for Wisconsin parents
The expiration of pandemic-era childcare funding at the end of June could force about one-quarter of Wisconsin providers to either close or significantly reduce services. Childcare Counts allowed daycares to retain staff and keep childcare accessible.
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Tom Tiffany says affordability is a priority, so what does his record say on gas and utilities?
Votes by Tom Tiffany as a congressman and a state legislator show years of support for utility companies, opposition to a utility watchdog group, and thousands in corporate donations.
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How Mariah Antetokounmpo showed up for Milwaukee and helped families
Sometime between starting an apparel brand all about spreading positivity and becoming a mom times four, Mariah Antetokounmpo turned into a matriarch of Milwaukee.
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What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (June 29-July 5)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
