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Wisconsin business groups say diversity efforts continue, but how they talk about it may change
Economic development officials in Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay say those efforts are important to addressing Wisconsin’s long-standing labor shortage and preventing future population declines.
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Rising rent pushes Dane County supervisor to resign from downtown Madison district
A Dane County supervisor says rising rents in her downtown Madison district have contributed to her decision to resign from her spot on the county board.
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Madison’s clerk placed on leave amid investigation into uncounted ballots
Madison’s mayor has placed City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl on paid administrative leave pending an investigation by the city into how nearly 200 absentee ballots went uncounted during the November 2024 election.
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Explore the wonder of Wisconsin’s Waubesa Wetlands in new film
Milwaukee filmmaker Ben Albert tells the story of the natural hidden gem just south of Madison, and the scientist who aims to preserve it — his grandfather, Cal DeWitt.
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield extends in-network coverage of UW Health as negotiations continue
UW Health doctors will continue to be in-network providers for patients with health insurance from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield until July 1.
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Portage curling coach hangs up his broom after state title, legendary career
Coach Jim Shlimovitz led the girls curling team for 16 years. After this year’s state curling championships, Shlimovitz announced his retirement from the team.
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Upcoming World Euchre Championship helps raise funds for Wisconsin community’s projects
Hundreds of euchre players from across the country will play in the charity tournament to support local parks and green spaces in New Glarus.
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield could drop UW Health as in-network provider
UW Health said efforts to renegotiate its agreement with the insurance company have not been successful.
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Madison Common Council OKs zoning overhaul designed to encourage ‘missing middle’ housing
The zoning overhaul includes lifting some restrictions on coach houses, duplexes and triplexes.
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New graphic novel shares childhood stories of comedian and Wisconsin native Chris Farley
A new graphic novel by comedian Kevin Farley and artist Ryan Dunlavey shares stories of Kevin and brother Chris Farley’s childhood in Wisconsin and the role their father played in shepherding them into comedy.
