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Wisconsin FoodShare Recipients Will See An Increase In Benefits Starting In February

January 28, 2021 - 2:00pm

State officials say monthly FoodShare benefits will increase by 15 percent thanks to funding in the federal stimulus bill passed in late December.

DHS To Partner With Independent Pharmacies, Local Health Departments After Slow Vaccine Rollout At Assisted Living Facilities

January 28, 2021 - 5:10am

Read full article: DHS To Partner With Independent Pharmacies, Local Health Departments After Slow Vaccine Rollout At Assisted Living Facilities

As part of a federal pharmacy program, pharmacists from Walgreens and CVS are visiting Wisconsin's assisted living facilities to administer COVID-19 vaccines. But state health officials say the pharmacies have asked for more help as Wisconsin's rollout has lagged.

Madison Man Whose Arrest Sparked Outrage Gets Probation

January 27, 2021 - 5:35pm

A man whose arrest sparked outrage and helped fuel large protests in Madison this summer where a state lawmaker was injured has been sentenced in federal court.

African American Literature Book Club Highlights Books 'By And Of Black People'

January 27, 2021 - 6:35am

Troy Johnson established the website AALBC.com as a way to share books written by and about people of African descent.

Wausau Could Become First Wisconsin City To Launch Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

January 26, 2021 - 1:20pm

A group of struggling families in Wausau could get $500 per month with no strings attached under a program designed to study the effects of providing a guaranteed income.

Wisconsin's Rural Vaccine Rollout Stymied By Thin Staffing, Long Drives

January 26, 2021 - 5:40am

Wisconsin’s vaccination rate has lagged behind neighboring states like Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois. In rural Wisconsin, the rollout has been complicated further by limited resources, staffing, storage and transportation barriers.

Facing Uncertainty, Wisconsin Tribe Switches To Indian Health Service For Vaccine Shipments

January 25, 2021 - 5:10am

One northern Wisconsin tribe that had signed up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the state has since shifted to getting doses through the federal Indian Health Service after facing uncertainty regarding when shipments would arrive.

Judge Modifies Bail Conditions For Rittenhouse

January 23, 2021 - 4:25pm

A Wisconsin judge has modified bail conditions for 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, who's charged with fatally shooting two people during a protest in southeastern Wisconsin.

More Women Are Serving As Wisconsin State Lawmakers Than Ever Before

January 22, 2021 - 6:20am

This year, more women are serving as state lawmakers across the United States than ever before — and Wisconsin's Capitol reflects the nationwide trend.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Police Reform Package

January 21, 2021 - 5:00pm

Wisconsin's lawmakers have introduced a police reform package designed to change use-of-force policies and investigations.

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Wisconsin FoodShare Recipients Will See An Increase In Benefits Starting In February

DHS To Partner With Independent Pharmacies, Local Health Departments After Slow Vaccine Rollout At Assisted Living Facilities

Madison Man Whose Arrest Sparked Outrage Gets Probation

African American Literature Book Club Highlights Books 'By And Of Black People'

Wausau Could Become First Wisconsin City To Launch Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

Wisconsin's Rural Vaccine Rollout Stymied By Thin Staffing, Long Drives

Facing Uncertainty, Wisconsin Tribe Switches To Indian Health Service For Vaccine Shipments

Judge Modifies Bail Conditions For Rittenhouse

More Women Are Serving As Wisconsin State Lawmakers Than Ever Before

Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Police Reform Package

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