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Voter Registration Down During Pandemic

Voter Registration Down During Pandemic

Numbers lower than previous presidential election years.

Johnson Gases Up Biden Investigation Before Election

Johnson Gases Up Biden Investigation Before Election

Trump lauds the investigation of his presidential opponent.

Most Rural Schools Plan In-Person Classes

Most Rural Schools Plan In-Person Classes

Many Districts Plan For Some Virtual School, Especially For Older Students

Disabled Workers Okayed for Pandemic Aid

Disabled Workers Okayed for Pandemic Aid

State gets federal permission to reverse its policy. Problem arose due to Walker-era restrictions passed.

$2 Million Gift For UW System Online Classes

$2 Million Gift For UW System Online Classes

Anonymous donation will be used for instructor training, technology purchases.

Report Pushes State Transition to Clean Energy

Report Pushes State Transition to Clean Energy

Wisconsin trails surrounding states in renewable energy. Report lists changes needed to catch up.

Nursing Homes Get Faulty FEMA Supplies

Nursing Homes Get Faulty FEMA Supplies

Gowns like garbage bags, other PPE from federal government has gone unused by state’s nursing homes.

Green Bay Officials Get Death Threats for Mask Mandate

Green Bay Officials Get Death Threats for Mask Mandate

'What have we come to, not in Green Bay, no one should be threatened.'

Ald. Coggs Wants To Increase Internet Access

Ald. Coggs Wants To Increase Internet Access

Remote work and education has made internet access a necessity.

Wisconsin Politicians Split Down Party Lines on Unemployment

Wisconsin Politicians Split Down Party Lines on Unemployment

Dems want money in people's hands, Republican's don't.

UW System, State Government Looking At Budget Cuts

UW System, State Government Looking At Budget Cuts

Gov. Evers said state agencies need to cut $250 million.

Moratorium Extended for Utility Disconnection

Moratorium Extended for Utility Disconnection

State regulators voted to extend the moratorium Through Sept. 1.