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Doctor blasts Wisconsin senator's COVID vaccine skepticism
By Scott Bauer Jun. 25, 2021 11:15 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, a vocal critic of COVID-19 vaccine mandates, announced plans Friday to hold a news conference bringing...
Wisconsin school leaders blast Republican K-12 spending plan
By Todd Richmod Jun. 21, 2021 01:50 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Superintendents, school board members and other education leaders on Monday demanded that Republican lawmakers devote more state aid to...
Highlights of Republican-authored Wisconsin state budget
By Scott Bauer Jun. 17, 2021 10:30 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature's budget-writing committee completed its work Thursday on the state's next two-year spending plan, paving the...
Heads of Wisconsin's largest school districts 'dismayed'
By Scott Bauer Jun. 15, 2021 10:07 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The superintendents of Wisconsin's five largest school districts told members of the Legislature on Tuesday that they're “dismayed” that ...
Court: Local Wisconsin heath departments can't close schools
By Scott Bauer Jun. 11, 2021 10:38 AM EDT
Wisconsin Veterans Museum to re-open in July
Jun. 10, 2021 11:20 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Veterans Museum plans to reopen next month after state officials shut it down for 16 months amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Marquette to require student vaccinations
Jun. 08, 2021 08:17 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Marquette University will require students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by August to attend classes this fall.
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Dane County governments inch toward in-person meetings again
Jun. 07, 2021 10:16 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Local governments across Dane County are inching back toward in-person meetings as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations at their lowest level in Wisconsin
Jun. 01, 2021 10:18 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Hospitalizations due to the COVID-19 virus hit their lowest recorded levels in Wisconsin this week before inching back up n Tuesday.
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Milwaukee’s ‘Food Fairy’ delivers food to those in need
By Sam Woods Of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service May. 08, 2021 01:01 AM EDT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — When Laura Manriquez was 9 years old, her dad asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up. Her answer? A teacher, a nurse or a nun.
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Wisconsin health officials order fraction of vaccine doses
By Todd Richmond May. 06, 2021 02:34 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin health officials said Thursday that they've ordered only a fraction of the COVID-19 vaccine doses the federal government had set...
US parents excited over prospect of virus shots for children
By Heather Hollingsworth And Todd Richmond May. 05, 2021 12:02 AM EDT
UW-Madison invites 2020 graduates back to campus celebration
Apr. 29, 2021 03:00 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced Thursday they're inviting 2020 graduates back to campus this fall to celebrate...
Dane County forms task force to expand internet access
Apr. 24, 2021 09:59 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Officials in Dane County have created a task force to explore how to expand internet access for rural residents.
The...
Supply of COVID-19 vaccine nearing demand in Wisconsin
By Scott Bauer Apr. 22, 2021 02:25 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The supply of COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin is nearing the point of exceeding demand for the first time, with more than 50% of the...
The Latest: Las Vegas strip clubs given OK to reopen May 1
By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:56 AM EDT
Editorial Roundup: Wisconsin
By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2021 01:40 AM EDT
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. April 19, 2021.
Editorial: Wait and see right approach on Foxconn
Monday’s announcement...
Republican law professor announces attorney general run
By Todd Richmond Apr. 19, 2021 01:00 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin-Madison professor Ryan Owens announced Monday that he will run for attorney general, becoming the second...