Category Archives: State News
WI Supreme Court Backs 'Least-Change' Redistricting Plan
In a four-three decision this week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court backed a "least-change" approach to redistricting in the state. The decision means the court will likely make minimal alterations when d...
Dec 5, 2021 By Vijay Kumar Koulampet // commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27024740
New Federal Funds Address Broadband Dilemma for Rural WI Students
Broadband gaps affect many facets of life, including education. The new federal infrastructure plan includes money to expand high-speed internet access, potentially making learning easier in rural Wis...
Dec 5, 2021
Situation In Wisconsin Hospitals Called Bad As It Has Been At Any Point During Pandemic
Public health officials say the situation in Wisconsin hospitals is currently as bad as it has been at any point during the COVID-19 pandemic. There have never been more patients on ventilators since ...
Dec 5, 2021 Natanael Melchor / Unsplash
BBB Study: Online Shopping Scams Flourish On Social Media During Pandemic
A shift toward online shopping during COVID-19, global supply chain crisis and a resurging economy have all created a recipe for a breakneck holiday shopping season - one where online shopping fraud p...
Dec 5, 2021 John Jones / CC
Madison Water Bills Could Double in Just 6 Years
If regulators give the Madison Water Utility the rate increase it is asking for it would mean customers' water bills would more than double over the last six years. The additional five dollars would i...
Dec 5, 2021 Joe Shlabotnik / CC
Dairy Business Association: Export Program Will Be Win For Wisconsin Dairy Community
The Dairy Business Association (DBA), Wisconsin's leading dairy advocacy group, congratulated state lawmakers and the governor for creating a program aimed at increasing exports of dairy, meat and oth...
Dec 5, 2021 Monika Kubala / Unsplash
DNR Now Offering Year-Round Campsite Reservations
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced year-round camping reservations are now available at more than 20 state parks and forests. Temperatures may be dropping, but that...
Dec 4, 2021 Robert Tadlock / CC
Governor Evers Vetoes 5 Anti-Abortion Bills
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is vetoing five bills that would have restricted access to abortions and reproductive health care. The Democratic governor promised to veto the Republican-backed legislat...
Dec 4, 2021
Public Can Weigh In on WI Efforts to Tackle Chronic Wasting Disease
The Department of Natural Resources wants Wisconsinites to weigh in on its efforts to address chronic wasting disease. The always-fatal disease that affects the brains of some deer, elk and moose appe...
Dec 4, 2021 C Watts / CC
Court Date For Former Green Bay Teacher Accused of Inappropriate Touching Delayed
The Brown County court date for a former Green Bay teacher accused of inappropriate touching has been delayed. David Villareal has denied the allegations. He was supposed to go on trial next Monday. N...
Dec 4, 2021
