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Health Care Systems Facing Blood Shortage

Health Care Systems Facing Blood Shortage

Wisconsin, like much of the country, needs blood donors.

Overdose Deaths Climbing Higher in 2021

Overdose Deaths Climbing Higher in 2021

Milwaukee will likely surpass record breaking 2020, reflecting a national trend.

Transportation: Final Bus Route Changes Begin in August
Transportation

Final Bus Route Changes Begin in August

As of August 29, 60% of MCTS routes will be high frequency, with fewer stops and faster times.

Op Ed: A Bold New Environmental Call
Op Ed

A Bold New Environmental Call

"30 by 30” pushes to conserve 30% of U.S. land and ocean by 2030. Biden backs it.

City Hall: Federal Funds Could Be Used for Milwaukee Universal Basic Income Program
City Hall

Federal Funds Could Be Used for Milwaukee Universal Basic Income Program

Funds would establish program infrastructure, city would still need to raise $450,000 from private donors.

Data Wonk: Trump Country Won Wisconsin For Biden
Data Wonk

Trump Country Won Wisconsin For Biden

40,000 vote increase in Democratic vote since 2016 election came from pro-Trump areas of state.

7 Mayors In State Back Infrastructure Plan

7 Mayors In State Back Infrastructure Plan

They are among 360 mayors in 50 states pushing for massive federal funding.

State Ranks 41st In Public Health Spending

State Ranks 41st In Public Health Spending

Some hoped pandemic might prompt action on this. Not so far.

Op Ed: It’s About Health Care, Not Health Insurance
Op Ed

It’s About Health Care, Not Health Insurance

The push for profits and shareholder value leads to ever worse public health.

Janesville Business Owner To Oppose Bryan Steil

Janesville Business Owner To Oppose Bryan Steil

Democratic newcomer will battle first-term Republican congressman in First District.

Supreme Court Suspends Gun Wielding Judge

Supreme Court Suspends Gun Wielding Judge

Winnebago County judge's ‘undignified language’ included threat to kill anyone who breaks into his house.

Vel Phillips Statue For State Capitol?

Vel Phillips Statue For State Capitol?

Statue of civil rights icon gets preliminary approval by subcommittee overseeing Capitol grounds.