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Series: Wisconsin's 21st-Century Workforce

Wisconsin's Quality Of Life Contributes To Shrinking Workforce, Experts Say

Wisconsin Public Radio

Experts say Wisconsin's quality of life is contributing to the state's shrinking workforce and the lack of workers to replace retiring baby boomers.

Series: Renewable Energy In Wisconsin

Wisconsin Experts Confident About Renewable Energy's Future, Even Under Trump

Chuck Quirmbach

Wisconsin Public Radio

President-elect Donald Trump, an occasional climate change denier and outspoken critic of environmental regulations, has given environmentalists little reason for optimism, but some energy experts in Wisconsin agree renewable energy will continue to grow, even under a Trump presidency.

Winter Is The Perfect Time To Find Water Issues In Your House, Home Inspector Says

KP Whaley

Wisconsin Public Radio

Nearly 16 inches of rain fell in Wisconsin from June to August, which is about 4 inches above average, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. The increased moisture levels bring about some difficult challenges for Wisconsin homeowners.

Wisconsin Cheese Production Continues To Grow

Hope Kirwan

Wisconsin Public Radio

Wisconsin continues to increase monthly cheese production, marking more than two years of rising outputs.

Oil Pipeline Under Lake Michigan Heads For More Scrutiny

Chuck Quirmbach

Wisconsin Public Radio

A federal court in Detroit will hear arguments this week in a lawsuit against the U.S. government over a controversial, aging oil pipeline that passes under Lake Michigan.

Optimism Abounds About Restoring Jobs To Milwaukee's North Side

Scottie Lee Meyers

Wisconsin Public Radio

The civil unrest that played out this summer in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood was not just a reaction to an officer-involved shooting – it was a primal scream from a community that desperately seeks the restoration of economic opportunity.

Series: Challenges To Wisconsin's Rural Schools

Two Wisconsin Schools Superintendents Reflect On Winning, Losing Referendums

Scott Gordon

WisContext

With the state cutting aid to public schools and capping how much money they can raise through tax increases without voters' approval, school districts around Wisconsin have been seeking more funding through local referendums, especially those in rural areas.

Land Trusts Are A Growing Conservation Option

Jill Nadeau

Wisconsin Public Radio

When people think about preserving natural areas, many may think about government-protected lands – like state parks, national forests and state Department of Natural Resources wildlife areas. But land trusts are becoming an increasingly popular way to conserve land.

Series: The Dairy State Economy

As Sales Of Milk Alternatives Grow, So Do Dairy Farmers' Frustrations

Haleema Shah

Wisconsin Public Radio

Most Wisconsinites – and Americans – have a special place in their hearts and kitchens for dairy milk. But the last few years have seen a growth in popularity of milk alternatives such as almond milk, soy milk and rice milk.

Series: Health Insurance And The ACA

Future Of ACA Uncertain, But Coverage Intact For 2017

Donna Friedsam

UW Population Health Institute

The 2016 presidential election brings new leadership to Washington, D.C., and, with it, many questions about the future of health insurance, the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. However, all insurance options remain available to consumers for calendar year 2017.