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Why gas prices could drop in Wisconsin in August
Gas prices in Wisconsin should finally start to tick down, after an outage at a fuel refinery in Illinois last month sent prices soaring across the Midwest. The refinery closed due to a storm in mid-July. On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a waiver allowing Wisconsin and three other states to...
Wisconsin judge refuses GOP request to pause absentee voting ruling sought by disabled people
A judge refused Thursday to put on hold his ruling that allows disabled people in Wisconsin to be emailed absentee ballots at home in November's presidential election in the closely watched battleground state.Republicans asked the judge to not enforce his ruling while their appeal is pending. But Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell on Thursday rejected their arguments, saying putting his ruling on hold "would inflict significant harm on both the disability rights advocates and the public interest."It will now be up to the state appeals court to decide whether to pause the ruling that opens up a new way...
Celebrating Disability Pride Month in Wisconsin
Brelynn Bille of Waupun started using a wheelchair as a support for her disability during her sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. That’s when she really began to notice the accessibility obstacles on campus. One of her classes was held in a building with a heavy door and...
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.
Central Wisconsin Forecast: Clear Skies and Warm Temperatures This Weekend
La Crosse, WI – This weekend’s weather in Central Wisconsin promises a mix of clear skies and warm temperatures, but residents should prepare for potential showers and storms starting late Saturday night. Today and Saturday will feature clear skies with temperatures reaching between 85 to 90 degrees, slightly...
Using ARPA funds, state gives long-term care agencies a bonus to raise wages
The state health department will increase payments for a group of long-term care providers starting in October in a strategy to increase wages and stabilize the caregiving workforce. For the first time, Wisconsin will institute a minimum fee schedule for providers who care for people covered by Medicaid. The fee structure is supposed to enable […]
What is the average student loan debt in Wisconsin and how borrowers could get relief through Biden plan
Starting in August, about 25 million student loan borrowers nationwide will begin getting emails about next steps to forgiving their debt, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday. The emails are the next step in President Joe Biden's sweeping student debt forgiveness plan, which he announced in Madison in April. The president's latest...
Why We Investigated Matthew Trewhella, the Far-Right Wisconsin Pastor Influencing Republican Politics
Some people said militant anti-abortion activist Matthew Trewhella was a ’90s figure who’s no longer relevant, but our reporting shows he’s influencing policies, bills and movements today.