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As Wisconsin Legislature Debates Roads, Local Officials Make Economic Development Case

Wisconsin Public Radio

Local government leaders in Wisconsin say tax dollars from more economic development in their areas are key to pay for local infrastructure improvements, but they also recognize it's that very same infrastructure that's crucial to foster economic growth.

More Wisconsin Businesses Closing Than Starting, Economic Report Warns

Brady Carlson

Wisconsin Public Radio

The number of Wisconsin businesses that close is higher than the number of new firms, according to a new analysis of Census data.

Series: Literacy In Wisconsin

How Tax Credits Can Work For Lower-Income Wisconsinites

Judith Bartfeld

UW-Extension

Many low- and moderate-income working families in Wisconsin may qualify for thousands of dollars in tax credits.

Series: Renewable Energy In Wisconsin

Solar Jobs Report Shows More Growth In Wisconsin

Chuck Quirmbach

Wisconsin Public Radio

A national study shows jobs in the solar power industry are increasing in most states – including Wisconsin.

Series: Growing Rural Wisconsin's Economy

How Transportation Funding Looks From A Spring Valley Travel Center

Scott Gordon

WisContext

They're as familiar a part of America's car-oriented transportation infrastructure as the roads themselves: Highway travel centers with gas, commercial truck and RV parking, Wi-Fi, a convenience store and maybe an in-house fast-food joint or and other amenities.

Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

$20M For Manure Digester Draws Interest, Questions

Chuck Quirmbach

Wisconsin Public Radio

Even with $20 million in public funds on offer to back a manure digester project, some in the energy and agriculture sectors say things remain murky.

Series: Growing Cranberries In Wisconsin

Series: Wisconsin Ag And Global Trade

Amid A Boom, Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Look To Future Markets

Scott Gordon

WisContext

Wisconsin growers produced between 5.85 and 5.9 million barrels of cranberries in 2016, according the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. That harvest would come close to a record they set in 2013.

Series: Refugee Resettlement In Wisconsin

Wisconsin Refugee Agencies Face Reduced Funding

Ross Terrell

Wisconsin Public Radio

Federal funding to refugee resettlement programs has been halted by President Donald Trump's executive order placing a 120-day ban on refugees entering the United States.

Aging Farmers In Douglas County Plan For The Future

Olivia Shalaby

Wisconsin Public Radio

The average farmer in Wisconsin is around 56 years old, according to national agriculture statistics. University of Wisconsin-Extension Douglas County has been helping farmers transition the family farm to the next generation.

Infrastructure Needs Across Wisconsin Much Broader Than Roads

John Davis

Wisconsin Public Radio

One of the biggest issues facing the Wisconsin Legislature in the state budget process is how to deal with the transportation budget and fix roads across the state in need of repair.