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Utility Moratorium Ending April 15th
Utilities report thousands of homes and businesses could have utilities disconnected.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioVictims in Roundy’s Warehouse Shooting Identified
Police continue to investigate the workplace shooting.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState Launching $300 Unemployment Supplement
In the coming months three more unemployment assistance programs will be available.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Reject Evers Entire Capital Budget
But plan could be revisited later in the budget process.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Mass Vaccination Sites Open
At Lambeau Field and UWM Student Union. Packers stadium can handle 6,000 shots per week.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson Declines Vaccine
As polls show about 50% of GOP men will refuse vaccine, state’s Republican congressmen won’t speak out.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioSenate Passes Bill To Prevent Rape Kit Backlog
Bipartisan bill passed one year ago, but Assembly resisted.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioBipartisan Bill Targets Prescription Drugs
Passed by both houses, aims to lower drug prices, goes to Evers for his signature.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio1-Week Waiting Period Back for Jobless Benefits
Previous waiver signed into law by Gov. Evers has expired. Will Legislature act?
Mar 16th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioStudies Link Obesity and Severe COVID-19
And 67% of Wisconsin adults are obese or overweight, state data shows.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioUnemployment Aid Coming to State
Federal stimulus extends unemployment benefits to September, ups number of weeks recipients can get aid.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioUSDA Expands Pandemic School Meals
Schools will be able to serve free meals through summer and all of September.
Mar 13th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio