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Evers Criticizes GOP Plans For Federal Relief Funds

April 9, 2021 - 4:20pm

Gov. Tony Evers said billions of dollars in federal relief funds headed to Wisconsin shouldn't be used to replace his budget's proposed state investments in areas like broadband and education.

State Regulators Accept Utilities' Plans For Managing Past-Due Bills During The COVID-19 Pandemic

April 8, 2021 - 2:45pm

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has accepted utilities’ plans for managing the amount of money customers owe on unpaid utility bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wisconsin GOP Plans For Latest Federal Relief Money May Not Be Allowed

April 7, 2021 - 7:05pm

GOP lawmakers forged ahead Wednesday with proposals to spend billions of dollars in federal COVID-19 recovery aid headed to Wisconsin even as a new nonpartisan analysis found some of their plans may run afoul of federal guidelines.

GOP Lawmakers Press Wisconsin Schools Chief On Federal Relief Funds

April 6, 2021 - 4:30pm

Republicans who run the Legislature's budget committee used a forum with Wisconsin's superintendent of schools Tuesday to criticize federal school aid payments during the pandemic, suggesting it could play a role in the education budget they pass later this year.

Evers Announces More Than $46M In Support To Small Businesses

April 6, 2021 - 4:00pm

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. and the Department of Revenue, announced more than $46 million to support an estimated 9,300 small businesses across Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Makes Its Case For The 2021 MLB All-Star Game

April 5, 2021 - 1:00pm

On a call Monday, Milwaukee Brewers players discussed why that got vaccinated, while Mayor Tom Barrett made his pitch for bringing the MLB All-Star Game to Milwaukee.

Logging Truck Proposal Would Make Roads Safer And Decrease Emissions, Advocates Say

April 5, 2021 - 5:00am

The drivers of logging trucks have to navigate school zones, tight intersections and small-town traffic because federal law prohibits them from driving on interstate highways. A new bill from a Wisconsin congressman would change that.

Kimberly-Clark Hiking Prices On Toilet Paper, Diapers

April 1, 2021 - 5:30am

Kimberly-Clark says it's raising prices on consumer paper products like toilet paper and diapers. The announcement comes as prices for wood pulp continue to grow.

Wisconsin Dairy Marketing Group Nationally Recognized For 'Cheeselandia' Social Media Campaign

March 31, 2021 - 5:45am

Marketing experts say social media ambassadors can help the agriculture industry tap into more experiential and authentic marketing of their products.

DWD: Federal PUA Benefits Approved In December, March Set To Launch Tuesday

March 30, 2021 - 10:45am

Two sets of unemployment benefits for self-employed and contract workers are set to launch in Wisconsin Tuesday. The state Department of Workforce Development also announced new benefits under an unemployment insurance extension will launch Wednesday, a week ahead of schedule.

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Evers Criticizes GOP Plans For Federal Relief Funds

State Regulators Accept Utilities' Plans For Managing Past-Due Bills During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Wisconsin GOP Plans For Latest Federal Relief Money May Not Be Allowed

GOP Lawmakers Press Wisconsin Schools Chief On Federal Relief Funds

Evers Announces More Than $46M In Support To Small Businesses

Milwaukee Makes Its Case For The 2021 MLB All-Star Game

Logging Truck Proposal Would Make Roads Safer And Decrease Emissions, Advocates Say

Kimberly-Clark Hiking Prices On Toilet Paper, Diapers

Wisconsin Dairy Marketing Group Nationally Recognized For 'Cheeselandia' Social Media Campaign

DWD: Federal PUA Benefits Approved In December, March Set To Launch Tuesday

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