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No Pandemic Funds Left for Restaurants

No Pandemic Funds Left for Restaurants

Entire $28.6 billion fund allocated. A lifeline for Packing House, other area restaurants.

Village Paid Foxconn Project Manager Nearly $1 Million

Village Paid Foxconn Project Manager Nearly $1 Million

Private contractor billed Mount Pleasant for $973,750 and has just gotten a raise.

People’s Revolution Marks One Year of Marches

People’s Revolution Marks One Year of Marches

Group’s members vow to continue pushing for change.

GOP Budget Lifts UW Tuition Freeze

GOP Budget Lifts UW Tuition Freeze

Committee votes to end tuition freeze on undergraduate students maintained for 8 years.

Report Shows Parks Need More Equity

Report Shows Parks Need More Equity

A nation-wide problem. In Milwaukee persons of color have access to 70% less park space.

Advocates, Opponents Clash Over Transgender Athletics Bills

Advocates, Opponents Clash Over Transgender Athletics Bills

Legislation would ban transgender girls and women from playing on female athletics teams.

Nearly Half of State’s Prison Population Vaccinated

Nearly Half of State’s Prison Population Vaccinated

Despite incarcerated people becoming eligible early on, vaccinations lagged in prisons.

GOP Legislators Refuse Special Session on Medicaid Expansion

GOP Legislators Refuse Special Session on Medicaid Expansion

The Republican-controlled Senate and Assembly both adjourn sessions without debate or votes.

Evers Appoints New Natural Resources Board Members, But Chair Won’t Leave

Evers 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.

State’s New Top Doc Will Prioritize Communication

State’s New Top Doc Will Prioritize Communication

Dr. Jasmine Zapata wants to be receptive to community needs, promote health programs.

Legislature Considering Bills Restricting Transgender Athletes

Legislature Considering Bills Restricting Transgender Athletes

Legislation would ban transgender women and girls from participating in athletics on female teams.

Pandemic Aid Providing Relief for School Budgets

Pandemic Aid Providing Relief for School Budgets

A new report shows federal funding and new revenue providing financial relief after an uncertain year.