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Bipartisan Bill Targets Prescription Drugs

Bipartisan Bill Targets Prescription Drugs

Passed by both houses, aims to lower drug prices, goes to Evers for his signature.

1-Week Waiting Period Back for Jobless Benefits

1-Week Waiting Period Back for Jobless Benefits

Previous waiver signed into law by Gov. Evers has expired. Will Legislature act?

Studies Link Obesity and Severe COVID-19

Studies Link Obesity and Severe COVID-19

And 67% of Wisconsin adults are obese or overweight, state data shows.

Unemployment Aid Coming to State

Unemployment Aid Coming to State

Federal stimulus extends unemployment benefits to September, ups number of weeks recipients can get aid.

USDA Expands Pandemic School Meals

USDA Expands Pandemic School Meals

Schools will be able to serve free meals through summer and all of September.

Higher Education: Tech Schools See Big Enrollment Declines
Higher Education

Tech Schools See Big Enrollment Declines

Pandemic reduces enrollment nationally 10%, report says. State schools see similar trend.

State Regulators Investigating How To Reach 100% Clean Energy

State Regulators Investigating How To Reach 100% Clean Energy

The Public Service Commission plans to develop a roadmap to carbon-free energy production.

Stimulus Bill Provides Major Funding to Local Governments

Stimulus Bill Provides Major Funding to Local Governments

Bill will funnel millions into local services, housing assistance, health care, childcare tax credits and unemployment.

State Unemployment Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels

State Unemployment Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels

The state's unemployment rate in January was 3.8%.

GOP Bill Cuts Funding for Cities that ‘Defund Police’

GOP Bill Cuts Funding for Cities that ‘Defund Police’

Any reduction in law enforcement spending would be matched by a reduction in state funding.

Vaccines Creating Optimism for Small Business Owners

Vaccines Creating Optimism for Small Business Owners

Vaccinations are increasing and so is patronage at many small businesses.

As Vaccinations Rise, Normal Life Slowly Returns

As Vaccinations Rise, Normal Life Slowly Returns

Cases continue to drop and museums, sporting events and small concerts are beginning to return.