Wisconsin health officials say all babies should be vaccinated against hepatitis B at birth despite a recent change from federal vaccine advisers.

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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says extending federal tax credits used to lower the cost of marketplace health insurance plans is the "only workable solution" to keep premiums affordable for Wisconsinites.

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Wisconsin health leaders worry changes to a federal recommendation to vaccinate newborns against hepatitis B will create unnecessary confusion for families and providers.

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Some tree farms in the central U.S. are selling more potted Christmas trees as people seek out an eco-friendly option or look to get more than one use out of their evergreens.

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The latest federal data shows sales of milk beverages turned around in 2024, increasing by 358 million pounds or just under 1 percentage point from the previous year.

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Surveys by the Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis and Chicago found tougher farm credit conditions in the third quarter of 2025. Surveyed farm lenders reported lower rates of loan repayment and higher demand for extensions and new loans. 

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Wisconsinites are paying slightly more for their Thanksgiving meal this year, thanks in part to a higher cost for turkey.

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Wisconsinites could be in store for a rough flu season thanks to a more active virus and the continued decline in vaccination rates this year. Fewer than 26 percent of […]

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Wisconsin farmers had a great growing year for crops. That has led to actual mountains of corn at grain elevators around the state.

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An outpouring of public comments prompted state agriculture officials to reduce planned fee increases for livestock markets, dealers and truckers.

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A bipartisan group of state lawmakers hopes to motivate new veterinarians to work with the state's rural farms by offering student loan repayment.

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A group of Wisconsin veterans were greeted by former President Barack Obama on Saturday when their Honor Flight plane touched down in Washington, D.C.

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During a visit to WAFER Food Pantry in La Crosse on Monday, Gov. Evers said the state followed the judge's ruling in issuing the payments.

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