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Wisconsin Awash in Federal Covid Funds

Wisconsin Awash in Federal Covid Funds

Billions must be spent by 2026. Evers administration eyes long-term investments.

College Students’ Pot Use At Historic High

College Students’ Pot Use At Historic High

Drinking less, smoking more. 44% reported using marijuana.

State Business Groups Oppose Vaccine Mandate

State Business Groups Oppose Vaccine Mandate

Biden order places “burden” on businesses, says leaders of WMC and MMAC.

School Board Approves Vaccine Mandate for MPS Staff

School Board Approves Vaccine Mandate for MPS Staff

Board also agrees to incentives for MPS students including $100 payment.

Milwaukee Facing Another Year of Record Homicides

Milwaukee Facing Another Year of Record Homicides

With 127 murders so far, 2021 is on pace to be just as deadly last year.

DNR Won’t Meet With Natural Resources Board in September

DNR Won’t Meet With Natural Resources Board in September

The Walker appointed chair of the board refuses to step down for Evers' appointee.

State Republicans Push ‘Born Alive’ Abortion Bill Again

State Republicans Push ‘Born Alive’ Abortion Bill Again

Evers vetoed the bill the last time it was introduced in 2019.

Drought Returns Lake Superior to Average Water Levels

Drought Returns Lake Superior to Average Water Levels

Lake has experienced historically high water levels for past seven years.

Rebecca Kleefisch Announces Campaign for Governor

Rebecca Kleefisch Announces Campaign for Governor

Kleefisch served as Lieutenant Governor under former Gov. Scott Walker.

GOP Election Probes ‘Bad Faith Efforts,’ Bipartisan Group Says

GOP Election Probes ‘Bad Faith Efforts,’ Bipartisan Group Says

Group including Republican politicians bashes ‘political stunts’ by Vos, Brandtjen.

State Democrats Back Afghans Resettlement

State Democrats Back Afghans Resettlement

Baldwin, Kind, Pocan confident about vetting and vaccination of refugees.

State Lags In Using HIV Prevention Drug

State Lags In Using HIV Prevention Drug

Small percent of Wisconsin’s vulnerable population taking the highly effective drug.