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Antimicrobial Product Misuse May Contribute to Antibiotic Resistance

Antimicrobial Product Misuse May Contribute to Antibiotic Resistance

Their heavy use during the pandemic has some experts worried.

Will COVID-19 Vaccine be a Silver Bullet?

Will COVID-19 Vaccine be a Silver Bullet?

UW-Madison Medical School Dean lays out challenges that remain, even if vaccine is developed.

A COVID-19 Case Spike May Merit Bar Limits, Sen. Johnson Says
DNR Will Draft Regulations on Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS

DNR Will Draft Regulations on Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS

The agency got the go-ahead from the state's Natural Resources Board.

Clean Energy Jobs Hard Hit by Pandemic

Clean Energy Jobs Hard Hit by Pandemic

Steadily growing industry saw thousands of job losses.

Mail-In Voting for Nursing Home Residents Maintained

Mail-In Voting for Nursing Home Residents Maintained

Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, policy will continue through the end of the year.

Unemployment Benefits Extended by 13 Weeks

Unemployment Benefits Extended by 13 Weeks

Unemployed workers who have exhausted their benefits can apply for an additional 13 weeks of support.

61% of State Residents Support Protests

61% of State Residents Support Protests

And Biden now leads Trump by 8% in state, latest Marquette poll finds.

County Spending $10 Million to Prevent Evictions

County Spending $10 Million to Prevent Evictions

Evictions up 44% since May. Both Milwaukee and Dane counties using federal funds to fight this.

State Trails Midwest in Spending on Universities

State Trails Midwest in Spending on Universities

Report: Wisconsin’s public university funding below five neighboring states, down 42% since 2006.

41% of State’s Grocery Shoppers Wear Masks

41% of State’s Grocery Shoppers Wear Masks

Researchers checked 26 grocery stores around state, women more likely to wear a mask.

State’s Home Sales Down 26% in May

State’s Home Sales Down 26% in May

Expert cites pandemic’s impact, which could continue affecting sales.