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GOP Senators Plan Override of Mask Mandate

GOP Senators Plan Override of Mask Mandate

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald says the Senate is ready to convene.

COVID-19 Effect on Economy is Widespread, Complex

COVID-19 Effect on Economy is Widespread, Complex

The best way to begin the recovery, is to suppress the virus, WEDC Director says.

Pandemic Imperiling Local Government Budgets

Pandemic Imperiling Local Government Budgets

Local governments need additional federal aid to get through next year.

Arsenic, PFAS Contaminated Water Spill in Marinette

Arsenic, PFAS Contaminated Water Spill in Marinette

A Johnson Controls subsidiary spilled contaminated water into Menominee River.

Warm Lake Waters Signal Coming Algal Blooms

Warm Lake Waters Signal Coming Algal Blooms

Conditions are ripe for blooms of harmful blue-green algae.

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.