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Bipartisan 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 RadioTech Schools See Big Enrollment Declines
Pandemic reduces enrollment nationally 10%, report says. State schools see similar trend.
Mar 13th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Regulators Investigating How To Reach 100% Clean Energy
The Public Service Commission plans to develop a roadmap to carbon-free energy production.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioStimulus Bill Provides Major Funding to Local Governments
Bill will funnel millions into local services, housing assistance, health care, childcare tax credits and unemployment.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState Unemployment Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels
The state's unemployment rate in January was 3.8%.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Bill Cuts Funding for Cities that ‘Defund Police’
Any reduction in law enforcement spending would be matched by a reduction in state funding.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioVaccines Creating Optimism for Small Business Owners
Vaccinations are increasing and so is patronage at many small businesses.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public RadioAs Vaccinations Rise, Normal Life Slowly Returns
Cases continue to drop and museums, sporting events and small concerts are beginning to return.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio