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Firefighters, Police Next Up For Vaccines
State plan calls for phase 1b to start next week, may also include teachers, correctional workers.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioSenate Unveils Pared-Down COVID-19 Bill
Different than Assembly bill, aimed at getting Gov. Evers’ support.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioFood Bank Leaders Applaud Federal Aid
U.S. Department of Agriculture announced another round of funding for Farmers to Families food program.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislators Allowed to Contest DNR Decisions
State Supreme Court allows them to intervene in cases challenging DNR rulings to protect water.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Congressional Delegation on Removing Trump
Democrats want him gone, Republicans support him.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Joins 7 Governors Asking for More Vaccine
Governors say the federal government is holding back 50% of produced vaccine.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio$858 Million Asian Carp Prevention Project Starting
Army Corps of Engineers and Illinois are trying to stop the carp from entering the Great Lakes.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWaukesha Mayor Leaves Republican Party
After the events at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Shawn Reilly is "ashamed" of the party.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Passes ‘Poison Pill’ COVID-19 Relief Bill
GOP bill curtails efforts to slow spread of virus. And doesn't have support of Senate leadership.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioBody Cameras Would Have Helped Jacob Blake Shooting Investigation
District Attorney Michael Graveley said Kenosha Police need body cameras.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioUW Rapid COVID-19 Test Missed Many Asymptomatic Cases
A CDC study finds a test used by UW-System schools missed 59% of asymptomatic cases.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioTiffany, Fitzgerald Object To Some Biden Electors
Hours after chaos at the Capitol, two members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation vote to overturn part of the election, effort fails.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio