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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.’

State Creates 4 Community Vaccine Clinics

State Creates 4 Community Vaccine Clinics

In Racine, La Crosse and Marathon counties. Any eligible state resident can register to get vaccine.

Legislature Okays Unemployment System Upgrades

Legislature Okays Unemployment System Upgrades

Bill also includes COVID-19 legal immunity for businesses.

Kohl’s Rejects Bid to Take Over Board

Kohl’s Rejects Bid to Take Over Board

Stock rises as investors group pushing for company changes fails to take control of board.

Evers’ Capital Budget Spends $2.4 Billion

Evers’ Capital Budget Spends $2.4 Billion

More than $1 billion for UW System buildings and funds for Milwaukee state office building.

A Medication Rescue for Opioid Overdoses

A Medication Rescue for Opioid Overdoses

With overdoses at record highs, state-wide program provides Naloxone as a rescue drug.

Evers Budget Restores Union Rights

Evers Budget Restores Union Rights

Rolls back some of Act 10. Republicans likely to reject plan.

Not Enough Ice! Apostle Islands Caves Closed

Not Enough Ice! Apostle Islands Caves Closed

Temperatures not cold enough for safe access this winter.

What Can State Learn From Texas Crisis?

What Can State Learn From Texas Crisis?

Power generators in Midwest built to withstand freezing weather, utilities say.

GOP Legislators Cast Doubt on Evers’ Plans

GOP Legislators Cast Doubt on Evers’ Plans

Resistance to school funds hike, local sales tax, upping minimum wage, legalizing pot.