The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) announced $3 million in grants to 10 public libraries and 15 library systems in the state.
Tag Archives: Wisconsin
What Can Be Done About the Baby Formula Shortage in Wisconsin?
By January of this year OOS levels had reached 23 percent, and continued to worsen with levels at 43 percent by the beginning of May.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Trips to These Milwaukee Eats
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the history and contributions of AAPI in the United States and learn about the diverse culture and heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Gov. Evers Commits to Taking Action on “Forever Chemical” Pollutants, Stresses Need for a State Standard
Gov. Evers reaffirmed his commitment towards taking action on PFAS cleanup and setting a health standard for PFAS consumer safety.
Tuition Freeze Continues for In-State Wisconsin Students 
In his latest State of the State address, Governor Tony Evers announced a $25 million investment in the University of Wisconsin System.
Health Outcomes in Wisconsin Have Improved but Lives are Lost to Drug Use Disorders
What causes the most deaths and disabilities combined in Wisconsin is drug abuse disorders at an almost 80 percent increase over the last three decades.
Warmer Weather Results in More Burn Bans in Wisconsin
Due to the high fire threat in northeast Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging the public to refrain from burning.
Costs for Higher Education Could Lead to Future Labor Shortages Across Wisconsin
Wisconsin higher education enrollment rates are currently declining faster than the national average.
Wisconsin Will Default to Pre-Civil War Law Without Roe v. Wade
Without Roe v. Wade to protect the right to abortion federally, Wisconsin will have to rely on an abortion ban dating back to 1849.
Wisconsin Homeownership Increases, Renters Still Struggling
The national homeownership rate, or the share of housing units occupied by their owner, made the largest recorded quarterly increase at 2.6 percentage points from Q1 to Q2 of 2020, and the country saw 2.1 million new homeowners by the end of 2020.