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State Launching Vaccine Appointment Website
It launches in February. Anyone can sign up, those ineligible will go on wait list.
Jan 30th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioCity Vaccination Program Delayed by Old Computer System
Health Department interim commissioner points to long term underfunding, deluge of work during pandemic.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioBucks VP Alex Lasry Gets Vaccinated by “Pure Happenstance”
Lasry offered vaccine by wife's uncle when doses were close to expiring.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Likely to Veto GOP COVID-19 Bill
Bill includes mask mandate repeal and other 'poison pill' provisions.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioDHS Expanding Vaccinators for Assisted Living Facilities
DHS is partnering with independent pharmacies, local health departments to hasten rollout.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislature Halts Mask Mandate Repeal
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said bill not being taken up, for now.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioMadison Protester Gets Probation on Extortion Charges
Devonere Johnson's arrest sparked further protest in June.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioDWD Wants A Modernized Unemployment System
Secretary was in "complete shock" the first time she saw the antiquated systems.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioState Board Approves Sulfide Mining Rules
Natural Resources Board requires companies to pay more for permits, notify nearby tribes of any proposal.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState Revenue Surplus Higher Than Expected
State officials will begin next budget with a projected balance of $1.9 billion.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Resists Senate COVID-19 Compromise
Bill showed Senate Republicans too willing to 'cave into the governor,' Vos charges.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioSenate Votes to Kill State Mask Mandate
State Assembly will likely vote on repeal later this week.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio