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Wisconsin School Invests $3M to Become Top Teacher Employer
Acts of KindnessMay 14

Wisconsin School Invests $3M to Become Top Teacher Employer

A Wisconsin school district just raised teacher salaries to the top 25% in their region, betting that happy teachers mean thriving students. The bold move required $3 million and careful financial planning, but leaders say it's worth every penny.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Wisconsin Joins Clean Energy Wave With 2050 Pledge
Planet WinsMar 25

Wisconsin Joins Clean Energy Wave With 2050 Pledge

Wisconsin lawmakers just introduced a groundbreaking bill to power the entire state with 100% clean energy by 2050. If passed, Wisconsin would join three neighboring states already leading the clean energy revolution.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Wisconsin Town Rebuilds in Days After Tornado Hits
Acts of KindnessApr 20

Wisconsin Town Rebuilds in Days After Tornado Hits

After a tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, the community rallied with such force that one home lost its roof and was nearly rebuilt within days. Local restaurants, churches, and volunteers from across central Wisconsin proved that disaster can bring out the best in people.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Wisconsin Utilities Go Green Despite Federal Pullback
Planet WinsJan 19

Wisconsin Utilities Go Green Despite Federal Pullback

While the U.S. exits the Paris Climate Agreement, Wisconsin utilities are doubling down on clean energy with major solar, wind, and battery projects. Wisconsin Public Service has already slashed emissions by 56% since 2005 and just launched the state's first large-scale battery storage facility.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Enugu Launches Employment Council to Fight Poverty
SolutionsAug 23

Enugu Launches Employment Council to Fight Poverty

Nigeria's Enugu State just created a new Employment Council with a bold mission: tackle unemployment and lift people out of poverty through coordinated action. The initiative brings government, workers, and employers together to create real jobs where they're needed most.

Google News - Poverty Reduction2 min read
Wisconsin Adds 78 EV Charging Stations to Beat Range Fear
SolutionsApr 16

Wisconsin Adds 78 EV Charging Stations to Beat Range Fear

Wisconsin is building 78 new electric vehicle charging stations with $78 million in federal funding, ensuring drivers are never more than 50 miles from a quality charger. The state DOT is focusing two-thirds of stations in northern Wisconsin to boost tourism and ease range anxiety for EV owners.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Madison's Electric Buses Win the Wisconsin Winter Test
InnovationFeb 23

Madison's Electric Buses Win the Wisconsin Winter Test

When temperatures plunged to -4°F in Madison, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin shut down but the city's 62 electric buses kept running. Just four years after electric buses failed miserably in the cold, new technology is proving that zero-emission transit can handle brutal Midwestern winters.

Grist2 min read
Brazil Adds 1.2M Formal Jobs, Hits Record Employment
SolutionsJul 16

Brazil Adds 1.2M Formal Jobs, Hits Record Employment

Brazil created over 1.2 million formal jobs in 2025, pushing total registered workers to an all-time high of 48.4 million. Every single state saw employment gains, with the service sector leading the historic expansion.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
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Planet WinsAug 4

Wisconsin Breaks Ground on Clean Energy for 100K Homes

Three major renewable energy projects are now under construction across Wisconsin, set to power 100,000 homes while creating over 450 good-paying jobs. The solar, wind, and battery storage facilities mark a major step forward in meeting the state's growing electricity needs.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Wisconsin Women's Hockey Wins 2nd Straight National Title
SportsMar 23

Wisconsin Women's Hockey Wins 2nd Straight National Title

The Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team claimed their second consecutive national championship with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Ohio State. The win marks Wisconsin's ninth NCAA title, the most of any program in women's college hockey.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Wisconsin Badgers Erase 20-Point Deficit for Historic Win
SportsJan 29

Wisconsin Badgers Erase 20-Point Deficit for Historic Win

The Wisconsin Badgers turned a nightmare first half into one of the greatest comebacks in program history, erasing a 20-point deficit to defeat Minnesota 67-63. The victory marks Wisconsin's 11th straight win over their rivals and ties the school record for largest second-half comeback. #

Google News - Historic Victory3 min read
Paralympic Legend Fights 27% Employment Rate for Blind Workers
Community HeroesFeb 4

Paralympic Legend Fights 27% Employment Rate for Blind Workers

Nine-time Paralympic gold medalist Lord Chris Holmes is taking on the UK's shocking employment gap for blind people after the government declined his taskforce proposal. With only 27% of blind people employed compared to 83% of the general population, he's creating his own report to demand change.

Google: Paralympic champion3 min read
Wisconsin Offers $29K in Dairy Industry Scholarships
Acts of KindnessJan 28

Wisconsin Offers $29K in Dairy Industry Scholarships

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is awarding $29,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in dairy and skilled trades. Applications are open until February 20, with awards presented in April.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Wisconsin's Largest Wind Farm Could Power Up in 2028
SolutionsFeb 17

Wisconsin's Largest Wind Farm Could Power Up in 2028

Alliant Energy just submitted plans for a 277-megawatt wind farm in central Wisconsin that would become the state's most powerful clean energy site. After five years of planning with local landowners, the Columbia Wind project could bring 150 jobs and $100 million in tax revenue to the community.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Wisconsin County Recovers After Century of Forest Restoration
Planet Wins4d ago

Wisconsin County Recovers After Century of Forest Restoration

Once stripped bare by logging and devastated by America's deadliest wildfire, Marinette County, Wisconsin has transformed into a model of environmental recovery. A century of careful reforestation and stewardship proves that even severely damaged ecosystems can heal.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Wisconsin Approves 11 Clean Energy Projects in 2026
Planet WinsApr 12

Wisconsin Approves 11 Clean Energy Projects in 2026

Wisconsin is catching up to its Midwestern neighbors with a record number of clean energy projects heading for approval this year. The shift could save residents money while reducing the state's reliance on imported fossil fuels.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Wisconsin Seeks Volunteers to Save Rare Species in 2026
Planet WinsApr 1

Wisconsin Seeks Volunteers to Save Rare Species in 2026

Wisconsin is inviting everyday people to become community scientists and help protect the state's rarest plants and animals. No experience needed—just a willingness to explore nature and make a difference.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Wisconsin Saves $62M for Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Planet WinsJan 30

Wisconsin Saves $62M for Electric Vehicle Charging Network

A federal court ruled that Wisconsin can keep more than $62 million in funding for electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The victory protects jobs and ensures clean energy infrastructure moves forward as planned.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Wisconsin Foundation Awards $25K in Trade School Scholarships
SolutionsMar 5

Wisconsin Foundation Awards $25K in Trade School Scholarships

The WPS Foundation is opening applications for technical college scholarships worth $25,000, helping Wisconsin high school seniors launch careers in skilled trades. Since 1964, the foundation has invested over $6 million in student futures.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Woman's Cancer Vanishes After Biopsy in Wisconsin
Health & WellnessMay 21

Woman's Cancer Vanishes After Biopsy in Wisconsin

A 59-year-old Wisconsin woman's arm tumor completely disappeared within two weeks of her diagnostic biopsy, stunning doctors who found zero cancer cells when they operated. She remains cancer-free one year later in what scientists call a "spontaneous regression."

Live Science2 min read

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