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No Pandemic Funds Left for Restaurants
Entire $28.6 billion fund allocated. A lifeline for Packing House, other area restaurants.
May 29th, 2021 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public RadioVillage Paid Foxconn Project Manager Nearly $1 Million
Private contractor billed Mount Pleasant for $973,750 and has just gotten a raise.
May 28th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioPeople’s Revolution Marks One Year of Marches
Group’s members vow to continue pushing for change.
May 28th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Budget Lifts UW Tuition Freeze
Committee votes to end tuition freeze on undergraduate students maintained for 8 years.
May 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioReport Shows Parks Need More Equity
A nation-wide problem. In Milwaukee persons of color have access to 70% less park space.
May 27th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioAdvocates, Opponents Clash Over Transgender Athletics Bills
Legislation would ban transgender girls and women from playing on female athletics teams.
May 26th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioNearly Half of State’s Prison Population Vaccinated
Despite incarcerated people becoming eligible early on, vaccinations lagged in prisons.
May 26th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Legislators Refuse Special Session on Medicaid Expansion
The Republican-controlled Senate and Assembly both adjourn sessions without debate or votes.
May 25th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Appoints New Natural Resources Board Members, But Chair Won’t Leave
The current chair won't leave until the Senate confirms his replacement, already appointed by the governor.
May 25th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s New Top Doc Will Prioritize Communication
Dr. Jasmine Zapata wants to be receptive to community needs, promote health programs.
May 24th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislature Considering Bills Restricting Transgender Athletes
Legislation would ban transgender women and girls from participating in athletics on female teams.
May 24th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioPandemic Aid Providing Relief for School Budgets
A new report shows federal funding and new revenue providing financial relief after an uncertain year.
May 24th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio