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GOP Lawmakers Propose Unemployment System Upgrades, But Deny Immediate Funding

February 17, 2021 - 1:00pm

A GOP plan unveiled Wednesday would begin the process of upgrading Wisconsin's decades-old unemployment system, but would provide no immediate funding for the improvements.

State Superintendent Candidate Deletes Account After Tweeting About Racial Slur

February 17, 2021 - 12:30pm

A white candidate to be Wisconsin's top education official has deleted her Twitter account and apologized after posting a message that she had been called the n-word when she was 16.

Just A Few Labs Produce Snake Venom Used To Make Antivenom. One Is In Wisconsin

February 17, 2021 - 6:30am

Visitors to Mtoxins Venom Lab in Oshkosh can watch live extractions and learn about the surprising ways snakes have helped humans make mediacal breakthroughs.

Milwaukee Bucks Executive Lasry Announces US Senate Run

February 17, 2021 - 6:20am

A 33-year-old Milwaukee Bucks executive and son of a billionaire is running for the U.S. Senate in 2022 for the seat currently held by Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.

Biden Makes Pledge During Milwaukee Town Hall To Vaccinate All Those Interested By July

February 16, 2021 - 10:00pm

President Joe Biden said by the end of July there will be more than 600 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine, and anyone who wants to be vaccinated, will be.

Gov. Tony Evers Unveils $91B 'Bounceback' State Budget

February 16, 2021 - 7:45pm

Gov. Tony Evers proposed a $91 billion state budget on Tuesday, but many of his plans will likely face an uphill battle with the Republican-controlled state Legislature.

Utilities Propose $400M Solar-Battery Park In Kenosha County

February 16, 2021 - 3:15pm

The state's largest utility company WEC Energy Group is partnering with Madison Gas and Electric on a $400 million solar and battery storage project in Kenosha County. If approved, the project would be the first and largest battery storage project among the state's largest utilities.

More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Has Been Identified In Milwaukee. Officials Warn Of Increased Spread

February 16, 2021 - 2:25pm

There were 624 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Tuesday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 38 new deaths.

DWD Says PUA Unemployment Payments Expected To Go Out In Late April

February 16, 2021 - 1:25pm

Officials with the state Department of Workforce Development said self-employed and contract workers will have to wait until late April before they see new unemployment benefits that were signed into law in December. Wisconsin unemployment recipients call the timeline a "fiasco."

Bucks Announce Plans To Phase In Fans At Fiserv Forum

February 16, 2021 - 1:10pm

For the first time in almost a year, the Bucks will host spectators at the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday.

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GOP Lawmakers Propose Unemployment System Upgrades, But Deny Immediate Funding

State Superintendent Candidate Deletes Account After Tweeting About Racial Slur

Just A Few Labs Produce Snake Venom Used To Make Antivenom. One Is In Wisconsin

Milwaukee Bucks Executive Lasry Announces US Senate Run

Biden Makes Pledge During Milwaukee Town Hall To Vaccinate All Those Interested By July

Gov. Tony Evers Unveils $91B 'Bounceback' State Budget

Utilities Propose $400M Solar-Battery Park In Kenosha County

More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Has Been Identified In Milwaukee. Officials Warn Of Increased Spread

DWD Says PUA Unemployment Payments Expected To Go Out In Late April

Bucks Announce Plans To Phase In Fans At Fiserv Forum

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