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A Comforting End: Nonprofit Aims To Create A Hospice House For Those Experiencing Homelessness

June 17, 2021 - 6:00am

A new group in Madison, called Solace Friends, is reaching out to help those experiencing homelessness during the most vulnerable, final moments of their lives by creating a hospice home for the homeless community.

Wisconsin's Workforce Woes Go Much Deeper Than $300 Unemployment Payments

June 16, 2021 - 2:20pm

A $300 per week supplemental unemployment payment has become a political lightning rod, but Wisconsin's workforce woes go much deeper than that.

An 'Historic Commitment': Stakeholders Praise Budget Committee's Decision To Boost Money For Nursing Homes, Low-Income Dental Services

June 16, 2021 - 2:05pm

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The Legislature’s budget writing committee voted Tuesday evening to increase state funding for nursing homes and salaries for some health care workers.

Eau Claire Officials Hopeful Return Of Music Festivals Could Rebound Tourism Spending

June 15, 2021 - 5:35pm

Tourism officials in Eau Claire are optimistic a return of summer music festivals will help boost tourism spending to pre-pandemic levels.

Wisconsin Dells Sees Chance At Record Tourism Season As People Plan Post-Vaccination Vacations

June 15, 2021 - 6:25am

In Wisconsin Dells, there are already signs that this year's tourism season could be a record-breaking one, as newly vaccinated people take trips they postponed in 2020.

Renter, Landlord Advocates Hope To Avoid Waves Of Evictions With Help Of Federal Aid

June 15, 2021 - 5:50am

Advocates for renters and landlords are hopeful an infusion of federal rental assistance will prevent a wave of COVID-19 related evictions at the end of the month. The CDC's eviction moratorium expires June 30.

State Regulators Approve Electric Vehicle Programs For 2 Of Wisconsin's Largest Electric Utilities

June 14, 2021 - 6:00am

Two of the state’s largest electric utilities will soon give customers the option of having utilities install and maintain electric vehicle charging stations in their homes or businesses under new programs approved by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.

Wisconsin Legislature Votes To End Supplemental Unemployment Benefits

June 9, 2021 - 5:50pm

Wisconsin's Legislature voted Wednesday to discontinue federal unemployment insurance benefits that were added during the coronavirus pandemic. The Assembly also passed a bill that would prevent local and state law enforcement from confiscating legally owned guns and ammunition.

State Treasurer, Community Agencies Launch New Network To Improve Wisconsin Homeownership

June 9, 2021 - 5:00pm

Wisconsin’s state treasurer and local community action agencies are launching a new statewide network to improve homeownership opportunities and prevent foreclosures.

Cost Of Living: How A Lack Of Affordable Housing Is Crimping Lives, The Economy

June 6, 2021 - 7:35am

For an increasing number of northeastern Wisconsin residents, housing is taking a bigger chunk of their income as rents and home prices rise and the marketplace struggles to build enough affordable units. It's creating a human as well as an economic crisis.

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A Comforting End: Nonprofit Aims To Create A Hospice House For Those Experiencing Homelessness

Wisconsin's Workforce Woes Go Much Deeper Than $300 Unemployment Payments

An 'Historic Commitment': Stakeholders Praise Budget Committee's Decision To Boost Money For Nursing Homes, Low-Income Dental Services

Eau Claire Officials Hopeful Return Of Music Festivals Could Rebound Tourism Spending

Wisconsin Dells Sees Chance At Record Tourism Season As People Plan Post-Vaccination Vacations

Renter, Landlord Advocates Hope To Avoid Waves Of Evictions With Help Of Federal Aid

State Regulators Approve Electric Vehicle Programs For 2 Of Wisconsin's Largest Electric Utilities

Wisconsin Legislature Votes To End Supplemental Unemployment Benefits

State Treasurer, Community Agencies Launch New Network To Improve Wisconsin Homeownership

Cost Of Living: How A Lack Of Affordable Housing Is Crimping Lives, The Economy

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