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Wisconsin Cities Get Grant Funds for Elections

Wisconsin Cities Get Grant Funds for Elections

Milwaukee and four other cities will use the funds to administer elections during the pandemic.

Evers Considering Abandoned $1.1 Billion I-94 Expansion

Evers Considering Abandoned $1.1 Billion I-94 Expansion

The project was dropped by Gov. Scott Walker over it's huge price tag.

State Economy Shrunk 5% in 2020’s 1st Quarter

State Economy Shrunk 5% in 2020’s 1st Quarter

In line with nation, not as bad as other Great Lakes states from January through March.

Hotels, Vendors Laying Off Workers

Hotels, Vendors Laying Off Workers

In Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, including Miller Park and Lambeau Field.

Wisconsin To Have Nation’s COVID-19 Testing Center

Wisconsin To Have Nation’s COVID-19 Testing Center

Marshfield Clinic wins $22.5 million grant to do testing for multiple studies on virus by CDC.

Officer Accused of Assaulting Protester

Officer Accused of Assaulting Protester

Milwaukee Police investigating off-duty officer who allegedly assaulted woman taking pictures.

UW Tests Drug For COVID-19 Complications

UW Tests Drug For COVID-19 Complications

Clinical trial tor Ruxolitinib testing if drug can slow immune systems gone haywire.

State Sees Decline in Contested Local Elections

State Sees Decline in Contested Local Elections

Report also finds trends toward lower voter turnout and civic engagement.

2020 Tax Deadline Approaching

2020 Tax Deadline Approaching

If you haven't filed your taxes yet you have until July 15.

AG Creates Task Force Investigating Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

AG Creates Task Force Investigating Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Native women are three times more likely to be murdered than white women, research shows.

Beware of Contact Tracing Scams

Beware of Contact Tracing Scams

A real contact tracer will never ask you for personal information.

State Rules for School Voucher Applications Changed

State Rules for School Voucher Applications Changed

A lawsuit has just made it easier for families to prove they're eligible for school choice vouchers.