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UW-Whitewater Chancellor Resigns Following Cancer Diagnosis

June 17, 2021 - 12:05pm

UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight Watson will resign from his position June 30, following a stomach cancer diagnosis. UW System interim president Tommy Thompson has named a temporary replacement for the job. It will mark the third chancellor at UW-Whitewater since 2018.

Tiffany's Vote Against Juneteenth Holiday Puts Him At Odds With Wisconsin Delegation

June 17, 2021 - 11:40am

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany was the only member of Wisconsin's Congressional delegation to vote against recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday.

More Wisconsin Police Departments Are Adding Social Workers To Respond To Crisis Calls

June 17, 2021 - 6:55am

More police departments in Wisconsin are adding social workers or civilian positions that will respond to crisis calls with officers at a time when law enforcement has faced increased scrutiny over its use of force when responding to mental health calls across the country.

A Comforting End: Nonprofit Aims To Create A Hospice House For Those Experiencing Homelessness

June 17, 2021 - 6:00am

A new group in Madison, called Solace Friends, is reaching out to help those experiencing homelessness during the most vulnerable, final moments of their lives by creating a hospice home for the homeless community.

All City Of Milwaukee Employees Could Be Paid At Least $15 An Hour

June 16, 2021 - 2:40pm

Mayor Tom Barrett wants to raise salaries for the lowest paid city employees to $15 per hour.

Wisconsin's Workforce Woes Go Much Deeper Than $300 Unemployment Payments

June 16, 2021 - 2:20pm

A $300 per week supplemental unemployment payment has become a political lightning rod, but Wisconsin's workforce woes go much deeper than that.

An 'Historic Commitment': Stakeholders Praise Budget Committee's Decision To Boost Money For Nursing Homes, Low-Income Dental Services

June 16, 2021 - 2:05pm

Read full article: An 'Historic Commitment': Stakeholders Praise Budget Committee's Decision To Boost Money For Nursing Homes, Low-Income Dental Services

The Legislature’s budget writing committee voted Tuesday evening to increase state funding for nursing homes and salaries for some health care workers.

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UW-Whitewater Chancellor Resigns Following Cancer Diagnosis

Tiffany's Vote Against Juneteenth Holiday Puts Him At Odds With Wisconsin Delegation

More Wisconsin Police Departments Are Adding Social Workers To Respond To Crisis Calls

A Comforting End: Nonprofit Aims To Create A Hospice House For Those Experiencing Homelessness

All City Of Milwaukee Employees Could Be Paid At Least $15 An Hour

Wisconsin's Workforce Woes Go Much Deeper Than $300 Unemployment Payments

An 'Historic Commitment': Stakeholders Praise Budget Committee's Decision To Boost Money For Nursing Homes, Low-Income Dental Services

Continued Drought Could Affect Wisconsin Fruit, Vegetable Crops

Wausau, Stevens Point Juneteenth Celebrations Will Be First In Cities' History

Boswell Books' Daniel Goldin Shares His Favorite 2021 Summer Reads

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