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Disability Rights Wisconsin faces cuts to victim rights advocacy grants
Kristina Jackson, a survivor of domestic violence who has struggled with depression, said Disability Rights Wisconsin held her hand through her court process and for some of the time after it was finished. The support, which came through DRW’s Victim Advocacy Program, came in the form of Pam Malin, her advocate, and a DRW attorney […] The post Disability Rights Wisconsin faces cuts to victim rights advocacy grants appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Wisconsin tourism is having a big moment. But what goes into calculating economic impact?
The $25.6 billion number includes $15.7 in direct visitor spending, plus indirect effects like wages being spent in local economies. Not all counties benefit equally from tourism in Wisconsin, but all saw at least some increase from 2022 to 2023. It’s common for Wisconsin to set a tourism record every...
Nights in Wisconsin cities have become hotter. The cost is beyond just loss of sleep.
No one ever thought of Wisconsin as being in the tropics, but a new report says our cities are experiencing more uncomfortably hot "tropical nights," raising the risk of a cascade of consequences from a loss of sleep. Climate Central, a nonprofit organization that reports on climate science, found that...
For more than 30 years, Tree-Ripe has brought fresh citrus, peaches and more to Wisconsin
When Tree-Ripe Fruit Co. got its start in 1990, it was just a truck of fruit and an advertisement in the paper. People showed up for the fresh tree-ripe citrus and a business was born. Customers have continued to show up in droves year after year. Today, Tree-Ripe offers a variety of fruits...
15 News+: Pride history in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Pride is an integral part of Wisconsin’s history as the first gay rights state in the U.S. In February 1982, Republican Governor Lee Dreyfus signed the first anti-discrimination law, specifically making it illegal for housing or employers to discriminate based on sexual orientation. The Milwaukee...
WNA seeking nominations for Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame, Sunshine in Government Awards
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association is accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame and the Sunshine in Government Award. Submissions are due by Monday, Aug. 19. Hall of Fame inductees and award recipients will be honored during a banquet on Thursday, Nov. 7, at The Madison Club, 5 E....
Dairy producers share their perspective on carbon accounting
Professional Dairy Producers’ (PDP) latest initiative empowers dairy producers to better understand their environmental footprint. The Your Farm – Your Footprint initiative is a unique program that meets the growing need of producers to know and understand their farms' carbon impacts and take charge of conversations about dairy sustainability.
Blue Ribbons induct three former players into Hall of Fame
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Three former players, who combined to win 13 Wisconsin State League championships, returned to Joannes Stadium on Thursday to be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. Hear the reactions from the three inductees in the video above.
3 Northeast Wisconsin entities honored for sustainability, energy efficiency initiatives
(WLUK) -- Three entities in Northeast Wisconsin are among 10 recipients being recognized for their energy efficiency and sustainability efforts. of 2024 Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards. The annual Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards are given by Focus on Energy, the state's sustainability program. It aims to empower Wisconsin residents and businesses...
New Glarus enters the hard seltzer market with Watermelon Splash, only available in Wisconsin
New Glarus Brewing Co. has entered the seltzer market with Watermelon Splash, only available in Wisconsin, obviously. The brewery famous for Spotted Cow said in a news release that customers had been requesting a malt beverage from the company for some time. ...
A Legendary Actress from Wisconsin Has Alzheimer’s
A legendary, Oscar-nominated actress from Wisconsin has been suffering from Alzheimer's for the past five years, according to her son, who announced the actress has succumbed to the debilitating disease this week. Actress Gena Rowlands, who is 94-years-old, was a popular screen actress from the 1960s - 1980s, maybe most...
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