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Evers Says Schools May Need Summer Classes

Evers Says Schools May Need Summer Classes

Or early return. Schools need to 'catch up’ on learning lost during pandemic.

Evers Pushes Funding to Help Schools Change Mascots

Evers Pushes Funding to Help Schools Change Mascots

“If it's not a financial issue,” why won’t schools change race-based mascots? he asks.

GOP Bills Bar Transgender Athletes

GOP Bills Bar Transgender Athletes

Prevents them from competing with school teams that align with their gender identity.

Hintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project

Hintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project

Foxconn's partnership with Fisker Inc. the latest in long list of failures.

Business Down for Many Manufacturers

Business Down for Many Manufacturers

47% in state say business is down, 40% say its gone up.

Tech Colleges Push To Expand General Education

Tech Colleges Push To Expand General Education

Seek authority to expand Gen Ed degrees without UW System approval.

$322 Million in Rental, Utility Aid Available

$322 Million in Rental, Utility Aid Available

Evers announces new funding provided from latest federal stimulus bill.

Renewable Energy Group Sues State Regulators

Renewable Energy Group Sues State Regulators

Midwest Renewable Energy Association says state creates barriers to alternative energy.

State Residents Flock To The Outdoors

State Residents Flock To The Outdoors

Study finds 42% increase in state park stickers, surge in fishing, hunting licenses during pandemic.

Evers Signs Bill on Unemployment System

Evers Signs Bill on Unemployment System

Upgrading system and waiving waiting period for unemployment benefits.

11 Bills Would Change State Voting Laws

11 Bills Would Change State Voting Laws

One is bipartisan. The others are not.

Home Bakers Sue State Over Restrictions

Home Bakers Sue State Over Restrictions

Producers say state unfairly limits sales, some home businesses are ‘downright bullied.’