Despite growing opposition to property tax hikes, Wisconsin voters show increased support for school referendums
Stagnant state funding has led to a surge in school districts asking the public for more funding, and 61% passed on Tuesday.
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Do about half the states, including Wisconsin, have a constitutional right to hunt and fish?
Yes. 24 states have a constitutional right to hunt, almost all with constitutional amendments that passed since 1996.
Are doula services covered under Wisconsin Medicaid?
No. Wisconsin is among the minority of states that do not reimburse for Medicaid coverage of doula care.
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Fixed charges and delayed pricing signals can make water conservation hard to see on household bills. Here’s how cities can redesign rates so saving water actually pays off.
Opinion: How poverty’s gravity pulls workers under
“Being poor, it turns out, is expensive,” writes the CEO of Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc. His experience with employees shows how small setbacks and mounting fees create a gravitational pull that’s nearly impossible to escape.
Your Right to Know: How to jump-start your records requests
Wisconsin’s Open Records Law, by design, makes it easy to get records, to fulfill its important objective of informing the electorate. Don’t hesitate to exercise your right to use it.