During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, as we fast daily from food and water from dawn till sunset, let us honor and celebrate the central role of water in our lives, both physically and spiritually. This month-long spiritual experience enhances and deepens our compassion for the poor, hungry and thirsty.
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Wages, Staffing Struggles Dominate Discussion of State Prison System Budget
Nearly one-third of the jobs at Wisconsin prisons are vacant, and some facilities have only half the number of employees on their roster that they are authorized, the head of the Department of Corrections (DOC) told state lawmakers Tuesday.
Total Small Business Applications Increase Across the Midwest
Per the new report, in the Midwest, business applications increased 1.1 percent between January and February, from 69,160 to 70,148 applications.
Lawmakers Consider How Wisconsin’s Mental Health Policies Could Improve
State agency representatives and mental health advocates testified Tuesday about how Wisconsin could improve when it comes to addressing mental health issues, asking lawmakers to consider supporting different policies and additional investments, including certain items proposed by Gov. Tony Evers for the upcoming biennial budget.
Closing the Generational Gap on Climate-Change Education
A new report warns that the window is quickly closing to prevent the most harmful effects of climate change.
Poor People’s Campaign Takes Medicaid Expansion Advocacy to the Halls of the Capitol
As both chambers of the state Legislature held floor sessions Wednesday, scores of Wisconsin Poor People’s Campaign activists rallied on the first floor of the state Capitol rotunda to draw attention to one of their top priorities in the state budget: expanding Medicaid, known as BadgerCare in Wisconsin.
The Future of Abortion Access Lies In the Hands of Wisconsin Voters
Less than a year ago, Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law went back into effect after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Advocates Mark Affordable Care Act Anniversary with Success Stories, Warnings
With the Affordable Care Act another year older, patients who have benefited from expanded health care coverage along with boosters in Washington and Wisconsin used the 13th anniversary of the federal health care law Thursday to highlight its success and warn of renewed threats to its future.
Ag Research Community Urges Congress to Avoid Farm Bill Delays
The U.S. Farm Bill is up for reauthorization, and Congress faces calls to avoid any delays so certain programs can keep helping farmers and consumers without losing momentum.
Protesters Object to Coyote Hunts after Dog Injury
Wauwatosa residents have been increasingly speaking out against the killing of coyotes in the Milwaukee-area suburb.