Friday April 16, 2021 - Updated 4:35am

Governor

4:35am

Gov. Evers. And Treatment Court Professionals, Local Leaders Highlight Need for Treatment Alternatives and Diversion Program Funding in Budget Proposal

4:30am

WXOW. Governor Evers visits La Crosse to promote diversion programs

4:22am

Racine Journal Times. Governor visits Pfizer facility in Pleasant Prairie

Legislative

4:28am

WKOW. Bill would make harassing referees a crime

4:23am

Racine Journal Times. Vos hopes $69M in federal funding leads to improved RUSD graduation rates

4:20am

U.S. News & World Report. New Wisconsin Senate Leader Acknowledges 'Rocky Start'

State Agencies

4:34am

ETF Sec. Voelker. Fills Executive Team Positions

4:27am

WFRV. Moratorium on utility bills ends, allowing disconnection for nonpayment

4:25am

Wisconsin Public Radio. I-94 Expansion Put On Hold As Department Of Transportation Opts For More Research

4:24am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Fish Consumption Advisory Issued For Silver Creek In Monroe County Due To PFAS

4:24am

Wisconsin Public Radio. State Crime Lab Slowly Reducing Case Backlog

4:22am

Chippewa Herald. Anglers warned after PFAS found in trout from popular Fort McCoy stream

Economy/Business

4:26am

WBAY. Restaurant industry facing worker shortage as business comes back

Coronavirus

4:33am

Racine Public Health. Updates religious institution section of "Safer Racine" ordinance. 

4:30am

Bloomberg. Unused Vaccines Are Piling Up Across U.S. as Some Regions Resist

4:29am

WTMJ. Health leaders say vaccinating children will be critical to fighting pandemic as variants spread

4:29am

WISN. COVID-19 vaccine supply at Wisconsin Center still outpaces demand

4:28am

NBC 15. Dane CO. COVID-19 cases significantly increase in ages 8-59

4:23am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Vaccines 'readily available': Zorn Arena clinic to begin vaccinating walk-ins today

4:22am

Wisconsin State Journal. Cases of worrisome COVID-19 variant double in Wisconsin in a week

4:21am

CNBC. Pfizer CEO says third Covid vaccine dose likely needed within 12 months

4:20am

Spectrum News. Medical experts react to Pfizer recommendations on 'likely' booster and annual COVID-19 shots

4:20am

Fox 6. DHS: 943 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 3 new deaths

Local

4:31am

Milwaukee County Sups. Clancy, Rolland. Applauds unanimous recommendation of overtime accountability ordinance. 

4:21am

Cap Times. Five Midwest mayors urge federal officials to support Amtrak expansion

Congress

4:32am

U.S. Sen. Johnson. Discusses Democrat’s Costly Infrastructure Bill and the Biden Border Crisis on ‘Fox Business’

4:27am

WFRV. Federal Government pulls the plug on Farm to Families Food Box Program, local pantries prepare for influx

4:26am

WEAU. Rural veterinarian on state’s shortage, new bill proposal

Thursday April 15, 2021

Governor

4:45pm

Sen. Wanggaard, Rep. Kerkman. Governor signs Pfizer bill.

2:55pm

Gov. Evers. Visits Pfizer facility in Pleasant Prairie, signs Assembly Bill 120. 

1:08pm

Institute for Reforming Government. Coalition of State & National Groups Call on Lawmakers to Support Course Access for Struggling Students

11:16am

Gov. Evers. Delivers Radio Address on Badger Bounceback Agenda on justice reform and marijuana legalization. 

Budget

4:32am

Dairy Business Association. Members connect with lawmakers on priorities. 

2:09pm

Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Wisconsin Republicans won't allow medical or recreational marijuana, top Republican says

2:08pm

Wisconsin State Journal. Senate Republican leader: No recreational, medical marijuana but potential tax cuts

4:18am

WFRV. The Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care is calling for an increase in Medicaid reimbursements

4:11am

Fox 6. Gov. Evers cites revenue, reform in push to legalize marijuana

Legislative

4:16pm

Sen. Felzkowski. Healthcare access bills pass state Senate. 

3:00pm

Sens. Smith, Roys. GOP legislators ignore experts to carry on the 'big lie'

11:14am

Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition. Diability vote advocates voice concerns on election bills. 

11:00am

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Don't Legalize Harassment of Election Officials

11:00am

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Don't Make It Harder to Vote Absentee

9:49am

Common Cause in Wisconsin. Opposes these additional voter suppression measures being fast-tracked through WI Legislature

4:30am

Wisconsin State Journal. Senate sends bills controlling federal stimulus funds to governor, passes election changes

4:29am

Marshfield News Herald. Wisconsin Senate passes COVID and election bills that face likely vetoes from Gov. Tony Evers

4:23am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Senate Approves GOP Stimulus Spending Plan, Proposed Election Law Changes

4:20am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Senate Approves Republican Election Changes

4:19am

U.S. News & World Report. Senate OKs Republican COVID Package Despite Veto Threat

4:17am

WKOW. Senate GOP advances election, stimulus bills; Dems dismiss effort as “not real”

4:15am

WTMJ. 'We are not out of the woods yet': State Senator Chris Larson says he tested positive for COVID-19

4:14am

WTMJ. Sen. Julian Bradley reflects on first few months as the state's first Black Republican senator

State Agencies

3:51pm

DOT. Distracted driving: Wisconsin's April Law of the Month

2:06pm

DOT. To expand review of I-94 East/West project

2:05pm

DOC. Job Center now open inside Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center. 

12:03pm

DWD. BLS Data: Wisconsin Adds 12,900 Total Non-Farm, 11,100 Private-Sector Jobs in March

11:02am

AG Kaul. Releases 2020 State Crime Laboratories Annual Report

11:01am

DFI. Gov. Evers honors the 2020 Governor's Financial Literacy Award recipients. 

11:01am

DMA. Northern Thaw exercise concludes at Volk Field

10:59am

Wisconsin Lottery. Wind Lake Woman Wins $500,000 from Scratch Ticket 

9:51am

WEDC. Drexel Building Supply, Inc. expands operations in New Berlin. 

9:50am

DNR. New Fish Consumption Advisory For Silver Creek

8:59am

WHEDA. Supportive housing webinar to feature service provider insights, service delivery design examples

8:58am

DMA. Wisconsin Statewide Tornado Drill a go for Thursday, April 15

4:24am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin DOJ Gets Federal Grant To Start Database Tracking Sexual Assault Kits

4:14am

WAOW. Wisconsin DOJ gets sexual assault kit tracking database

Economy/Business

2:57pm

WEC Energy Group. Declares quarterly dividend

4:19am

WQOW. Hospitality industry struggling to hire

4:18am

NBC 26. More than 250 local Kimberly-Clark jobs to move to Chicago

4:17am

WKOW. Dells attractions still face staffing issues with delay in student travel program

Coronavirus

1:10pm

DHS. Releases Improved COVID-19 Hospital Data Webpage

9:00am

Survival Coalition. Update April 13: COVID cases and deaths among people with disabilities and older adults in Wisconsin.

4:29am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Michigan is overwhelmed by another COVID-19 surge, this one driven by young people. Is Wisconsin next?

4:28am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Chippewa County public health director concerned about vaccine hesitancy

4:18am

Fox 11. Some rural Wisconsin counties still doing well despite pause on J&J vaccine

4:16am

NBC 15. One-quarter of Wisconsinites have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series

4:16am

CBS 58. Doctors say women not more likely than men to have side effects after COVID-19 vaccine

4:16am

WTMJ. Wisconsin health officials: Don't let vaccine side effects deter you from getting second dose

4:13am

WXOW. Monroe County announces openings at COVID-19 vaccination clinic

4:13am

The Hill. Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause to continue as CDC panel postpones decision

4:13am

Politico. Sharpening resistance: States fret pause in J&J vaccine could drive up hesitancy

4:12am

WXPR. Oneida County Health Department Encourages People to Make COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

Courts

2:59pm

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Files Amicus Brief in Case Against Vos and LeMahieu

1:09pm

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Sues State Board for Race Discrimination

2:10pm

Stevens Point Journal. Wisconsin couple sues over college grant program that is open to some minorities but not others

4:28am

Cap Times. Wisconsin Supreme Court finds previous DHS order limiting indoor public gatherings invalid

4:20am

U.S. News & World Report. Ziegler Replaces Roggensack as Supreme Court Chief Justice

Education

2:58pm

Marquette University. Latinx undergraduate enrollment doubles over last decade, now up to 15% as part of HSI initiative

2:04pm

UW-Stout. Summer STEAM Experience to offer two online camps this year

1:07pm

Marquette University. IWL Pay Equity Series to discuss paid family and medical leave April 20

11:03am

UW-La Crosse. Physical Therapy Program embraces shift to telehealth

11:03am

UW-Madison. Metabolic switch may regenerate heart muscle following heart attack

8:58am

UW-River Falls. To hold limited in-person commencement May 1.

8:57am

NWTC. Receives grant to build pathways for students intersted in energy management. 

4:32am

UW-Eau Claire. Students pass referendum to support Sonnentag Complex

9:54am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. FAFSA completion rate drops 32%, raising fears that high school seniors are not on the path to college

4:12am

Fox 6. Milwaukee Public Schools welcomes students back to in-person learning

Congress

3:01pm

U.S. Rep. Grothman. Visits Southern Border to See the Biden Administration’s Border Failures Firsthand

2:57pm

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Supports Bipartisan CORPS Act to Help America Recover and Rebuild from COVID-19

2:07pm

U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Plan to Rescue Troubled Federal Trust Funds

4:31am

U.S. Sen. Johnson. Sends Letters to Federal Agencies Inquiring into $600 Million No-Bid Contracts to Organization with Biden Ties

Wednesday April 14, 2021

Governor

9:11am

Rep. Hintz. Statement on federal Foodshare funding announcement. 

9:09am

American Heart Association. Applauds Governor Evers for prioritizing food security. 

4:43am

Rep. Hesselbein. Gov. Evers saves food assistance for Wisconsin families.

4:39am

Rep. Subeck. Praises Biden and Evers administration to preserve Foodshare funding. 

4:31am

Hunger Task Force. Emergency FoodShare benefits assured for 407K Wisconsin families. 

4:13am

Specturm News. Wisconsin secures more than $70M in food assistance

Budget

4:25am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Evers Makes Pitch For Juvenile Justice Reform As GOP Lawmakers Prepare To Review Budget

Senate Floor Session

3:17pm

Badger Institute. Commends Senate passage of dental therapy bill

2:45pm

Sen. Marklein. Rural EMS bill passes the state Senate. 

2:42pm

Sen. Bewley. Smoke and mirrors: The Republican's "year of nothing."

2:22pm

Sen. Smith. Republicans scurry to play politics with COVID relief funds. 

2:21pm

Sen. Stroebel. Election integrity bills pass Wisconsin Senate. 

2:20pm

Sen. Cowles. Plan to provide cleaner water passes Senate. 

2:19pm

Sen. Jacque. Bills protecting freedom to worship and medical decision-making head to governor. 

1:17pm

Sen. Jacque. Paddlewheel bill spins through Senate.

Assembly Floor Session

10:01am

Rep. Gundrum. Supporting Wisconsinites with federal ARPA funds. 

5:00am

Wisconsin Jewish Conference, Holocaust Education Resource Center, Milwaukee Jewish Federation. Wisconsin Jewish community applauds passage of Holocaust Education Bill. 

4:57am

Rep. Jessie Rodriguez. Supports legislative oversight of federal dollars. 

4:56am

Rep. Tittl. Votes to require Holocaust education in Wisconsin classrooms. 

4:56am

Rep. Tittl. Supports critical investments using federal stimulus dollars. 

4:55am

Rep. Vorpagel. Statement on legislative priorities for federal COVID relief funds. 

4:54am

Rep. Armstrong. Votes for stimulus package.

4:53am

Rep. Steineke. Directs federal aid to broadband, long-term care facilities, small businesses. 

4:53am

Rep. Hesselbein. Statement on Republican attempt to control federal funding. 

4:52am

Rep. Callahan. State Assembly approves bill to fund local roads. 

4:51am

Rep. Snyder. Summer sales tax holiday passes the Assembly.

4:50am

Rep. Subeck. Criticizes Assembly Republicans politicization of federal pandemic relief. 

4:49am

Rep. Ohnstad. Statement on legislative session.

4:49am

Rep. Allen. Assembly advances the people's priorities.

4:48am

Rep. Hintz. Assembly passes UW Oshkosh Sesquicentennial resolution. 

4:47am

Rep. Cabrera. Wisconsinites cannot afford to gamble with ARPA funds. 

4:46am

Rep. Considine. Statement on Assembly floor session.

4:45am

Rep. Edming. Backs use of stimulus funding to meet critical needs. 

4:45am

Rep. Dallman. Votes in favor of critical investments.

4:44am

Rep. James. Supports investments in communities.

4:42am

Rep. Summerfield. Praises passage of broadband bill. 

4:41am

Rep. Plumer. Supports investments in Wisconsin.

4:36am

Rep. Oldenburg. Votes to invest in rural Wisconsin.

4:35am

Rep. Plumer. Holocaust Education Act heads to governor's desk.

4:34am

Rep. Emerson. Statement on AB 17 passage.

4:30am

Wisconsin Property Taxpayers. Applauds Assembly passage of AB 232.

4:29am

Rep. Magnafici. Assembly passes sales tax holiday. 

4:26am

Wisconsin Public Radio. State Assembly Approves Republicans' COVID-19 Stimulus Spending Plan

4:23am

Chippewa Herald. Assembly Republicans pass bills seeking control over federal stimulus funds, Tony Evers likely to veto

4:22am

Cap Times. Wisconsin Assembly approves summer sales tax holiday for bars, restaurants

4:18am

WKOW. GOP passes stimulus spending bills despite likely veto

4:17am

WBAY. Assembly OKs Republican COVID spending plan; Evers vows veto

Legislative

3:25pm

Sen. Larson. "We are not out of the woods yet. Let's not lose our way." - Statement on COVID-19 diagnosis. 

2:18pm

Rep. Cabral-Guevara. Comments on Kimberly-Clark restructuring. 

12:04pm

Common Cause in Wisconsin. Testimony in Opposition to Assembly Bill 173 and Assembly Bill 198

10:57am

Wisconsin Hospital Association. Rep. Tony Kurtz receives 2021 Health Care Advocate of the Year Award. 

10:48am

Sen. Smith. Column: Schools, Children and their Future. 

10:03am

Sen. Pfaff, Rep. Billings, Rep. Doyle, DCF Sec. Amundson. To hold virtual round table on childcare.

9:13am

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Don’t Turn Away Poll Workers

9:12am

Rep. Hintz. Applauds Gov. Evers' support for Wisconsin small businesses. 

4:58am

Rep. Stubbs. Statement on death of Molly Toon.

State Agencies

3:30pm

DMA. National Guard’s top enlisted Soldier visits Wisconsin and reflects on “The Year of the Guard”

3:22pm

DNR. Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Oshkosh Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

2:22pm

DNR. Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Approves 2021 Migratory Bird Hunting Season Framework

And Regulations

1:15pm

DOJ. Death Investigation in McFarland

1:14pm

DMA. Wisconsin Army National Guard welcomes new senior enlisted advisor at change of responsibility ceremony

11:33am

DPI. New partnership highlights importance of teachers in Wisconsin

10:02am

DNR. Seeking Public Comment For Wild Rice Management Strategic Analysis

9:11am

AG Kaul. Provides Update on Sexual Assault Kit Initiative and Tracking System

Coronavirus

4:24am

La Crosse Tribune. Gundersen, Mayo to pause giving J&J vaccine pending FDA, CDC investigation of blood clot cases

4:23am

Wisconsin State Journal. DOC has vaccinated 17% of Wisconsin prisoners, but ‘slow’ process compared to state

4:20am

WAOW. Health officials say COVID-19 case increase may be linked to youth sports

4:19am

WTMJ. City of Milwaukee decides to hold off raising capacity limits for now

4:19am

WISN. Milwaukee health officials ‘concerned’ about vaccine supply outpacing demand

4:18am

NBC 15. Wis. groups worry pause in J & J vaccine use will hurt underserved communities

4:17am

WBAY. Wisconsin coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations all above average

4:16am

CNBC. States rush to replace J&J vaccine appointments after FDA recommends pause

4:14am

Fox 6. Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause impacts Milwaukee County clinics

Statewide

12:05pm

Wisconsin Hospital Association. Advocacy Day draws 1,000 people from across the state. 

11:31am

Wisconsin Hospital Association. SSM Health Wisconsin receives WHA Advocacy All-Star Award. 

11:31am

Customers First Coalition. New podcast episode: Energy assistance during the pandemic. 

Courts

4:09pm

Pro-Life Wisconsin. Victorious at the Wisconsin Supreme Court: Tavern League of Wisconsin, Inc. v. Andrea Palm and Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 

3:26pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler elected as next chief justice.

2:41pm

State Bar of Wisconsin. Statement on new Chief Justice. 

9:10am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Tavern League of Wisconsin v. Andrea Palm. 

10:53am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin High Court: Governor Can't Limit Business Capacity

10:50am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Supreme Court rules Gov. Evers can't limit bars and restaurant capacity without Legislature

4:21am

Marshfield News Herald. Hagedorn and liberal justices signal they may block latest Wisconsin election lawsuit

Education

3:21pm

UW-River Falls. Student newspaper recives eight awards in statewide contest. 

2:20pm

Marquette University.  Army ROTC advances to Sandhurst Military Skills Competition

2:17pm

UW-Stevens Point. Environmental activities, online presentations highlight Earth Week.

2:16pm

Edgewood College. Major Gift Creates Scholarships for Business, Technology

11:32am

UW-Stout. Chancellor: University applying pandemic lessons for future success

10:04am

UW-Stout. Shredded campus office paper being recycled into tissue paper

10:02am

UW-Eau Claire. Eau Claire Jazz Festival will be virtual, livestreamed event on April 23

9:08am

UW-Green Bay. Institute for Women’s Leadership Gains Momentum

Local

2:41pm

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Nicholson. Parks Committee advances proposal to eliminate single-use 'forever plastics.'

10:47am

Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Announces Housing Forward: An Agenda to Address the Housing Needs of All in a Growing City

9:07am

Wisconsin Policy Forum. Affordable housing in Milwaukee: Taking stock of non-governmental players and activities. 

4:28am

Milwaukee Alds. Coggs, Lewis, Dodd. Black Maternal Health Week is a time to reflect on how we can do better

4:25am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. County starting initial discussions on spending options for $20M in federal COVID-19 aid

4:24am

Janesville Gazette. Enrollment, staff losses projected in Janesville public schools

4:17am

WKBT. PFAS probe in Town of Campbell wells slow, but care needed for right solution, official says

4:16am

WKBT. La Crosse Co. Health & Human Services board declares racism as a public health crisis

Congress

3:30pm

Protect Our Care. Andrea Palm Has the Experience and Qualifications Needed to Be Deputy Secretary of HHS

9:08am

U.S. Rep. Tiffany. Sends Letter to Secretary Mayorkas Requesting Answers and Expressing Border Crisis Concerns

4:21am

The Hill. IRS chief warns of unpaid taxes hitting $1 trillion

4:20am

Reuters. Biden ready to announce U.S. withdrawal, even as peace eludes Afghanistan

Tuesday April 13, 2021

Governor

4:45pm

Rep. Vining. Celebrates preservation of federal food assistance for Wisconsin families. 

4:44pm

Rep. Goyke. Applauds Wisconsin officials and Biden administratoin for swift action to preserve over $70 million in federal emergency food assistance. 

4:01pm

Gov. Evers. Reaches deal with USDA, preserves more than $70 million a month in food assistance for Wisconsin families. 

1:46pm

Gov. Evers. Announces $100 million investment in economic recovery. 

Budget

8:55am

Gov. Evers. Hosts Badger Bouncback Live Session on justice reform and marijuana legalization. 

3:52am

WISC. ‘This is our future:’ Thompson, Blank ask legislature to help pay for UW campus projects

3:48am

Wisconsin State Journal. ‘Dire shape’: UW-Madison pushes for money to replace Humanities Building

Assembly Floor Session

4:10pm

Rep. Cabral-Guevara. Supports critical investment package. 

3:58pm

Rep. Subeck. Holocaust education bill passes state Assembly.

3:57pm

Sen. Jacque, Rep. Tusler. More protection on the way for cyberstalking victims. 

Legislative

3:25pm

Rep. Bowen. And Village President-elect McKaig statement on police killing of Daunte Wright.

3:24pm

Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association. On passage of PTSD legislation. 

2:57pm

Sen. Jacque. Bill to protect public safety employees' mental health heads to governor's desk. 

2:55pm

Sens. Smith, Roys. GOP legislators pass voter suppression bills. 

2:54pm

Sen. Pfaff. 32nd District Agriculture and Conservation town hall shows confidence in budget, extends call for conservation efforts. 

2:09pm

Rep. Neubauer. Statement on the death of Daunte Wright. 

12:28pm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Republicans set to vote on $2 billion in spending that may violate federal rules

12:02pm

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Tourism, Restaurant Interests Against Bills for Earlier School Starts

10:08am

Protect Our Care Kicks Off Campaign to Hold “GOP Medicaid Deniers” in Wisconsin Accountable for Putting Politics Over Health

9:36am

Rep. Vining. Advocates for federal food assistance for Wisconsin families. 

3:59am

Rep. Baldeh. Latest police-killing is both outrageous and familiar. 

3:57am

Rep. Stubbs. Statement on shooting in Knoxville, TN.

3:57am

Rep. Stubbs. Statement on police killing of Daunte Wright. 

12:27pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. State Assembly To Vote On Republicans' COVID-19 Stimulus Spending Plan

12:26pm

Green Bay Press Gazette. Plan to suspend sales taxes at bars and restaurants this summer would cost state but save consumers $170 million

State Agencies

2:57pm

DOJ. Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Call on Congress to Pass NO HATE Act

12:39pm

DMA. Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 426th Regional Training Institute earns prestigious Superior Unit Award

12:39pm

DNR. Wisconsin State Park System spring operations update. 

12:30pm

Wisocnsin State Journal. DNR to relax park restrictions; observation towers, playgrounds to reopen

10:55am

WEDC. Bring big ideas to life downtown. 

3:58am

DNR. Seeking Public Comment On Fall 2021 Wolf Harvest Season And Future Of Wolf Management

3:46am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Months After Benefits Were Paid, State Serves Some Unemployment Recipients With 'Overpayment' Notices

Economy/Business

1:44pm

NFIB Wisconsin. Optimism increases as pandemic restrictions eased, but Wisconsin small businesses still hampered by hiring. 

9:35am

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Oshkosh Corporation is newest Gold Member.

Coronavirus

1:26pm

Kewaunee County Public Health. Cancels Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinic. 

12:41pm

Gov. Evers. And DHS announce community-based vaccination clinic in Barron County to open April 20. 

11:56am

DHS. Pauses Administration of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

9:46am

Public Health Madison & Dane County. Pausing Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Administration

12:29pm

Wisconsin State Journal. State, Dane County to 'pause' Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

8:57am

The Hill. US health officials call for pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine over rare blood clots

3:56am

Janesville Gazette. Rock County COVID-19 hospitalizations more than double in one week

3:55am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Medical Leader: Rising Cases, Spikes In Surrounding States Are A 'Warning Sign'

3:53am

WEAU. State COVID-19 vaccinators cannot require ID or proof of residency from patients

3:52am

WKOW. PHMDC: More community vaccination clinics coming in near future

3:51am

WISN. All welcome: COVID-19 vaccines readily available at Wisconsin Center

3:50am

WJFW. Vaccinations hit all time high in Wisconsin, but COVID variants are on the rise

3:47am

Baraboo News Republic. COVID-19 vaccine available as Baraboo, Portage providers hear 'rumbles' of hesitancy

Statewide

2:52pm

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Marin Bozic becomes board advisor.

3:51am

CBS 58. Wisconsin given a 'C' on White House infrastructure report card

Education

2:25pm

UW-Whitewater. Announces 2021 alumni award recipients

2:08pm

Alverno College. Planning for in-person learning in fall 2021. 

12:39pm

UW-Stout. Student contributes artwork to mural remembering George Floyd’s death

11:58am

UW-Madison. Guggenheim Fellowship awarded to psychology professor

10:41am

UW-River Falls. Student selected to present research at national symposium. 

10:24am

UW-Madison. Recent UW grad, an Afghan Kurdish poet, wins $90,000 scholarship for immigrants with exceptional potential

9:45am

UW-Whitewater. Athletic director finalists named

9:45am

UW-Madison. Alum’s mask makes Time magazine’s list of best inventions of 2020

3:54am

WXPR. No More Mask Requirement at Several Local Schools

3:51am

WTMJ. 'A whirlwind of preparation': Milwaukee teachers, staff prepare for return to in-person learning

3:50am

WAOW. BREAKING: Wausau School Board Approves Final Motion to Reopen Schools

3:49am

Chippewa Herald. Some Wisconsin school districts begin planning for early start date this fall

3:49am

Wisconsin State Journal. Madison School District eyes 3.3% property tax increase to balance next year's budget

3:48am

Racine Journal Times. 'Severe, pervasive and persistent' | State says Burlington schools failed to address 'racially hostile environment'

3:46am

Fox 6. Superintendent: MPS '100% ready' for in-person learning

Local

12:19pm

Milwaukee and Fire and Police Commission. Commissioners to consider modifying or eliminating the exception to the ban on chokeholds by members of the Milwaukee Police Department. 

11:59am

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Nicholson. Calls for Milwaukee County to go carbon neutral by 2050.

8:54am

United Way of Dane County. Volunteers honored with Virtual Community Volunteer Awards.

3:53am

WKBT. Number of PFAS-contaminated wells in Town of Campbell nears 200

Congress

3:59pm

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Supports Healthy Families Act to Establish National Paid Sick Days Policy

2:02pm

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Calls for Vote on Legislation to Address Surge of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes During Coronavirus Pandemic

12:00pm

U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Braun; U.S. Rep. Garamendi.  Introduce Bipartisan Reform to Strengthen Buy America Requirements for Federal Government

Monday April 12, 2021

Budget

3:52pm

Joint Finance Co-Chairs Marklein, Born. JFC announces virtual public hearing registration information. 

4:21am

Janesville Gazette. Joint Finance Committee spends day at UW-Whitewater for public budget hearing

4:20am

WXPR. Groups, Counties Call for Renewal of Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program

Legislative

4:21pm

Rep. Shankland. Column: The American Rescue Plan Act will leave a positive and lasting impact in our communities. 

3:24pm

Rep. Steineke. Assembly Republicans propose historic investment in broadband access.

2:50pm

Sen. Ballweg, Rep. Kurtz. Reveal comprehensive agriculture export program. 

12:57pm

Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Calling for racial justice and accountability in the wake of growing Anti-Asian violence

11:08am

Sen. Wimberger. Announces listening sessions.

11:06am

Sen. Agard. Statement on the shooting of Daunte Wright.

State Agencies

4:02pm

DMA. Revamped Comprehensive Health and Wellness leaders course gives Wisconsin National Guard leaders the tools to help troops find balance

3:50pm

PSC. Urges Consumers to Seek Assistance before Moratorium on Utility Disconnections End

2:53pm

DNR. Recruiting Next Class Of Wisconsin

Conservation Wardens

2:51pm

Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. Approves battle site restoration project. 

11:07am

DNR. Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Nekoosa Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

4:33am

DMA. Brothers in arms: Wisconsin Guard members recount deploying with siblings

4:22am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Federal Funding Expected To Help Ease Wisconsin's Road Repair Needs

Economy/Business

12:55pm

Construction Business Group. Launches campaign to combat worker misclassification. 

11:11am

Wisconsin Startup Coalition. First Advocacy Week kicks-off. 

Coronavirus

2:53pm

DHS. Reaffirms that Every Wisconsinite Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine

9:06am

Kewaunee County Public Health COVID-19 vaccine available.

4:34am

DMA. Wisconsin Guard troops assisting with community vaccination effort in Milwaukee

4:25am

WISN. Upward trend in COVID-19 cases a ‘concern’ for state, community health leaders as neighboring states struggle

4:24am

WISN. Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine supply plummets in Wisconsin

4:24am

WBAY. Wisconsin reaches 3.5 million “shots in the arm” milestone, fewer than 600 new COVID-19 cases confirmed Sunday

4:22am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Vaccine update: western Wisconsin continues to fall behind state rate

4:20am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Reports Almost 25% of Population Fully Vaccinated

Statewide

3:19pm

Wisconsin Environment, Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Wisconsin health leaders discuss federal climate action. 

1:43pm

Protect Our Care. Why Remaining Holdout States Should Expand Medicaid

11:28am

Marshfield Clinic Health System. PreventionGenetics to house data storage and networking systems at data center

11:12am

Wisconsin Farmers Union. Farmer-Labor Podcast explores power in the farm economy.

9:00am

Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition. Disability rights and voting briefing: April 12 at noon.

4:26am

Racine Journal Times. COVID-19 might've been only a preview of Wisconsin’s impending ‘Silver Tsunami’ of aging patients

Courts

4:34am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Fabick v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - order. 

4:27am

WTMJ. Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs state power to protect water from farm pollutants

4:27am

Chippewa Herald. Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs balance of power in key environmental cases

Education

2:54pm

UW-Madison. Tour of L&S, engineering facilities highlights need for new buildings

1:44pm

UW-River Falls. Williams is Commissioned Composer, virtual concert April 21. 

12:56pm

Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association. UW Now Livestream: Economic stimulus. 

12:49pm

ACLU of Wisconsin. DPI Rules That Burlington School District Has Not Addressed Racism, Calls on District to Take Further Action

11:09am

Alverno College. Walsh Named Dean of School of Adult Learning and New Initiatives

11:09am

Marquette University. To host Symposium on Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice, April 16

9:03am

UW-La Crosse. Environmental Studies minor attracts students of all majors

4:26am

Marshfield News Herald. Students learning virtually more likely to be in Wisconsin's urban centers, new data show

4:25am

WTMJ. Milwaukee Public Schools prepare to re-open this week amid rise in COVID-19 case numbers

4:23am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Thompson Continues Push For Systemwide Online Education Program

4:20am

AP. US colleges divided over requiring student vaccinations

Local

3:20pm

Milwaukee Council President Johnson. Thank you, Reggie Moore. 

4:21am

Cap Times. Report: Federal funds saving local transit like Madison Metro from ‘worst-case scenario'

4:19am

Fox 6. MCTS officials 'very comfortable' expanding bus capacity to 20

Friday April 9, 2021

Governor

2:10pm

Institute for Reforming Government. Calls on Governor Evers to Appeal Biden Medicaid Decision

2:58pm

Wisconsin State Journal. Biden administration blocks Medicaid work requirement by former Gov. Scott Walker

Budget

12:03pm

ACLU of Wisconsin. Advocacy Groups Stress Importance of Public Input During Press Conference at State Budget Hearing

12:02pm

UW-Whitewater Chancellor Watson. Joint Committee on Finance Welcome Address. 

Legislative

2:06pm

A Better Wisconsin Together. Duey as He Says, Not as He Does

2:04pm

Rep. Gundrum. Announces budget listening sessions.

12:41pm

Rep. Duchow. To hold listening sessions with Sen. Kapenga.

12:37pm

U.S. Term Limits. Wisconsin Senate Committee passes resolution to term limit Congress.

12:35pm

Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson. Testifies in opposition to election bills before Senate Committee. 

11:56am

Sen. Jacque. Delivers GOP Radio Address. 

11:13am

Rep. Hebl. Column: Partisan politics is costing Wisconsin. 

10:03am

Sen. Marklein. Column: A responsible stimulus plan to spend federal funds in Wisconsin.

4:29am

Sen. Felzkowski. Authors Second Amendment sanctuary state bill. 

4:28am

La Crosse Tribune. Josh Kaul, Democrats propose bill to allow attorney general to bring civil rights charges

4:28am

Chippewa Herald. Republican legislative leaders want Josh Kaul to sue to allow state to use stimulus for tax cuts

4:27am

Marshfield News Herald. Green Bay residents file complaint over November election as Republicans consider law changes

4:21am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Election Officials, Groups Raise Concerns About Proposed Election Law Changes

4:18am

U.S. News & World Report. Bill Would Let AG File Lawsuits Over Civil Rights Violations

4:17am

WFRV. Proposed legislation expands the powers of AG to investigate, bring action against civil rights violations

4:15am

WAOW. Area lawmaker working on Second Amendment sanctuary bill

State Agencies

12:36pm

DNR. Begins Dredging And Cleanup Of Three-Quarter Mile Segment Of Portage Canal

11:14am

DNR. Extends Deadline For Town Of Peshtigo Residents To Receive Free PFAS Sampling Of Private Drinking Water Wells. 

9:53am

DNR. Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Hartford Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

4:20am

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

Economy/Business

11:55am

Alliant Energy. Urges Wisconsin residents to call 811 before you dig. 

9:55am

Wisconsin Technology Council. Know a young person with a business idea? Deadline April 14 for 'Wisconsin YES!' contest. 

4:14am

WCLO. Rock County COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Coronavirus

4:27am

Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin reports most daily COVID-19 cases in nearly 2 months; deaths, hospitalizations also up

4:22am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Records Highest Number of Virus Cases in 2 Months

4:19am

Fox 6. Milwaukee County vaccine supply rising, appointments available

4:19am

WXPR. UW Stevens Point Plans Vaccine Clinic

4:18am

WEAU. New Wis. COVID-19 variant dashboard provides regional data for strains of concern

4:18am

WBAY. 2 million vaccinated against COVID-19; state reports over 1,000 new cases

4:15am

WISC. Dane Co. sees increase in COVID-19 cases, officials urge testing for those feeling symptoms

4:15am

CBS 58. State health officials say highest number of COVID-19 cases detected in kids under 18

Statewide

9:52am

Wisconsin Policy Forum. Wheels on the bus. 

Courts

11:12am

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. President Rick Esenberg on Supreme Court Decision in Zignego v. WEC

11:10am

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. Court Upholds Halt to Purge of Wisconsin Voter Rolls

9:56am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Zignego v. Wisconsin Elections Commission. 

2:59pm

U.S. News & World Report. Appeals Court Sides With Wisconsin Governor on Press Access

2:57pm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Panel of federal judges rules Tony Evers can keep conservative group MacIver out of events

2:54pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects Voter Purge Lawsuit

9:58am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Don't Purge Voters From Rolls

Education

3:40pm

UW-Stout. Poetry Celebration to feature local award-winning poet, writing workshop and student showcase

2:09pm

UW-Madison. New Data Science degree emerges as the fastest growing major

2:07pm

Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association. Day of the Badger a huge success. 

12:37pm

MTEA. Calls on MPS School Board to hold Special Meeting to discuss reopening preparations

12:03pm

UW System. Seeks to focus coordination of online eduation efforts. 

12:00pm

DPI. Public comment period open for draft informational guidebook on dyslexia and related conditions

11:59am

UW-Madison. Health tool significantly reduces medication over-prescription, improving patient safety

11:11am

UW-Madison. Artificial intelligence can accelerate clinical diagnosis of fragile X syndrome

Local

3:59pm

Milwaukee Ald. Zamarripa. City’s anti-harassment policy should be applicable to ALL employees

4:16am

NBC 26. Brown County sees increase in pandemic garbage disposal as trash lines highways 'every quarter-mile'

Congress

4:00pm

U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Statement on Biden's Proposal to Cut Real Defense Spending

2:53pm

WEAU. Rep. Kind introduces bill to address state’s veterinary shortage

9:58am

U.S Rep. Gallagher. Announces $3.9 Million DOT Grant to Austin Straubel International Airport

4:17am

Fox 11. 'Depends on what you mean by common sense': Locals react as Biden pushes gun reform

Thursday April 8, 2021

Governor

3:12pm

Gov. Evers. Delivers radio address on Badger Bounceback Agenda to do what's best for our kids. 

11:12am

Gov. Evers. And First Lady Evers announce collaboration with NGA on social and emotional needs of kids and families. 

4:15am

Fox 11. Gov. Evers visits New London High School; students talk mental health

Budget

12:34pm

Clean Wisconsin, Dairy Business Association, The Nature Conservancy, WI Land+Water. Environmental, agricultureal groups lay out budget blueprint for clean water. 

4:29am

Wisconsin Public Radio. DNR Secretary Preston Cole Urges Lawmakers To Fund Efforts To Address PFAS, Buy Public Lands

4:26am

Cap Times. Business owners tell Lt. Gov. Barnes to expand BadgerCare, broadband

4:14am

WBAY. Evers tours aging Cofrin Library in push for $96.3 million tech center

Legislative

4:53pm

Rep. Neylon. Testifies on election reform legislation. 

4:20pm

Rep. Bowen. Applauds Biden-Harris administration for executive action to curb gun violence in our communities. 

3:35pm

Speaker Vos, Majority Leader LeMahieu. Letter to AG Kaul regarding American Resuce Plan Act. 

3:11pm

Protect Our Care, Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Sen. Baldwin and health advocates to Wisconsin legislative Republicans: “Expand Badgercare now”

3:10pm

Sens. Smith, Roys. GOP legislators continue to undermine democracy with anti-voting bills. 

2:11pm

AG Kaul, Sen. Johnson, Rep. Anderson. Propose Civil Rights Enforcement Legislation

1:35pm

Assembly Workforce Development Committee Democrats. Statement on Assembly Bill 237.

1:15pm

Rep. Subeck. Praises President Biden's executive orders to curb gun violence. 

12:48pm

Sen. Agard. Applauds President Biden taking steps to address gun violence. 

12:36pm

Common Cause in Wisconsin. Testimony In Opposition to Senate Bill 207, Senate Bill 210, Senate Bill 213

11:43am

Rep. Callahan. Assembly Bill 238 awaiting vote in state Assembly. 

9:28am

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Don’t Interfere with the Freedom to Vote

4:25am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Citing Jill Underly's support from Democrats and unions, top Republican Robin Vos vows to block increased DPI funding

4:24am

Sheboygan Press. Republicans warned their spending plan for Wisconsin's federal COVID stimulus funds may not be allowed

4:13am

U.S. News & World Report. GOP Plans for Spending Federal Stimulus May Not Be Allowed

State Agencies

4:29pm

DOT. Municipalities receive $99 million in quarterly transportation aid

12:47pm

DCF. Additional Child Care Counts payment programs coming soon. 

12:35pm

DHS. Releases New COVID-19 Variant Trackers

11:42am

DNR. 2021 Youth Turkey Hunt Happening Soon

9:27am

DNR. Announces 2021 Keep Wildlife Wild Poster Contest Winners

4:29am

ETF. Latest investment performance. 

4:27am

Wisconsin State Journal. DNR to withhold data on PFAS in wastewater; agreement with WMC allows sampling to continue

4:11am

WXPR. Business Group, DNR Agree Not to Release PFAS Tests for Now

Economy/Business

1:34pm

Boardman & Clark. Labor & employment update. 

1:17pm

Food Finance Institute. New Meat Processing Boot Camp responds to increased market demand

10:06am

We Energies. Customers urged to stay connected if they are behind on bills

10:01am

Madison Black Chamber of Commerce. Resiliency Showcase to be held virtually. 

9:54am

Wisconsin Technology Council. Finalists in Gov's Biz Plan Contest poised to aid in post-COVID economic rebound. 

9:25am

New North. Program finalized for second New North Summit virtual event, set for April 14. 

Coronavirus

9:05am

Gov. Evers, DHS. Announce community-based vaccination clinic in Douglas County to open April 13.

9:02am

Survival Coalition. Update April 6: COVID cases and deaths among people with disabilities and older adults in Wisconsin.

4:28am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Vaccination rate among Chippewa County seniors has stalled

4:25am

Wausau Daily Herald. New COVID-19 cases continue to tick in the wrong direction

4:17am

WTMJ. Health departments urge vaccines and continued virus mitigation as case numbers rise

4:16am

NBC 15. Over 90% of Dane Co. residents 65+ receive at least one COVID-19 vaccine

4:14am

WBAY. Wisconsin on pace to have 2 million COVID-19 vaccinated residents

4:12am

AP. Are some COVID-19 vaccines more effective than others?

4:11am

Fox 6. DHS: 727 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 5 new deaths

Statewide

4:18pm

Midwest Renewable Energy Association. Announced as 2021 Force for Positive Change award recipient. 

9:06am

Wisconsin Library Association. Governor issues National Library Week proclamation. 

Courts

4:27am

Wisconsin State Journal. DHS confirms Wisconsin to lose out on more than $50M in monthly federal food aid starting in May

4:26am

Stevens Point Journal. Timing of Supreme Court ruling ending Evers health order cost Wisconsin millions in food assistance

4:15am

Fox 11. Virus-related case involving businesses heads to Wisconsin Supreme Court

4:12am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Court Ruling Means Food Aid Cuts Will Begin in May

Education

2:08pm

UW-Milwaukee. Team from UWM and UW-Madison competes in Solar Decathlon finals. 

10:50am

Marquette University. Launches $750 million comprehensive fundraising campaign, “Time to Rise: The Marquette Promise to Be The Difference”

10:32am

UW-Whitewater. Annmarie Lavorata named student speaker for 2021 spring commencement

10:32am

UW-Whitewater. John Chenoweth named UW-Whitewater provost

4:18am

WAOW. Area school districts weigh-in on failed referendums

4:17am

WISN. Racine County school discusses ending mask policy, parents concerned

4:16am

WISC. Vaccinated students and staff exempt from campus COVID-19 testing

4:16am

NBC 26. Masks not required at handful of Wisconsin schools

4:13am

WEAU. Cameron School District no longer requiring masks

Local

2:06pm

MCTS. To Increase Capacity Limit Starting April 12

10:40am

Public Health Madison & Dane County. Dane County, City of Madison to give licensed establishments COVID-19 credit to help rebound from pandemic. 

9:06am

West Allis Ald. Tenorio. Statement on failure to pass mask mandate. 

4:31am

Milwaukee County Sheriff Lucas. Warns residents do not fall victim to scams.

Congress

10:35am

The Hill. Biden rescinds Trump-approved Medicaid work requirements in Michigan, Wisconsin

4:28am

La Crosse Tribune. Local small businesses feeling hopeful with incoming federal relief during Rep. Kind visit

4:18am

WXOW. Rep. Ron Kind discusses American Rescue Plan and the benefits for small businesses in the La Crosse area

Wednesday April 7, 2021

Budget

3:37pm

Joint Finance Committee Democrats. Republicans attempt to distract and undermine Badger Bounceback Budget's investments. 

1:22pm

PSC Chairperson Valcq. Testimony before the Joint Committee on Finance.

12:53pm

DWD Sec.-designee Pechacek. Testimony on the 2021-23 budget bill.

10:30am

Joint Finance Co-Chairs Marklein, Born. JFC to hear, vote on responsible stimulus plan legislation. 

10:16am

DNR Sec. Cole. Testimony to Joint Finance Committee.

4:41am

Joint Finance Committee Democrats. Workforce, education budgets invest in resilience, recovery, and rebuilding in Wisconsin.

4:34am

Wisconsin Public Radio. GOP Lawmakers Press Wisconsin Schools Chief On Federal Relief Funds

4:32am

Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin school districts set to receive at least $2.2 billion in federal stimulus aid

4:29am

U.S. News & World Report. GOP Lawmakers Quiz Wisconsin School Chief Over Virus, Aid

Legislative

4:10pm

Assembly Transportation Committee Democrats. Statements on Republican bills to control American Rescue Plan Act funding. 

4:10pm

Rep. Dallman. Introduced Assembly Bill 234. 

3:24pm

Dairy Business Association. Applauds ag committee's support of truthful labeling. 

3:07pm

Assembly Jobs and Economy Committee Democrats. Statement on recent committee activity. 

10:31am

Sen. Smith. Column: Imagine the possibilities during the year of broadband access. 

9:12am

Sen. Bernier, Rep. Rozar. Introduce bill to honor Colby cheese. 

4:37am

WTMJ. WI policymakers discuss challenges to diversifying teacher workforce

State Agencies

12:43pm

Wisconsin Lottery. All or Nothing Lotto game celebrates two years. 

12:02pm

DNR. Help Shape Deer Hunting In Wisconsin

11:51am

OCI. Thousands of Wisconsinites Get Covered on Healthcare.gov

11:51am

DOJ. And Office of Children’s Mental Health Partner to Help Youth When in Crisis

11:04am

Serve Wisconsin. Recruiting organizations working to alleviate poverty in Wisconsin.

10:47am

DNR. Report: Hundreds Of High-Capacity Wells Are Drawing Down Lake Levels In The Central Sands Region

10:29am

DCF. Announces Community Innovation Grant Recipients

9:08am

DNR. Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of New Richmond Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

4:33am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. DNR orders Enbridge to test groundwater, additional soil after 2019 underground petroleum leak near Fort Atkinson

4:30am

U.S. News & World Report. Study: High-Capacity Wells Draining Central Wisconsin Lakes

Economy/Business

12:09pm

Fox Cities Chamber. Stars of Fox Cities Education to shine April 29. 

Coronavirus

2:54pm

Rep. Bowen. Receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, urges others to get vaccinated. 

12:04pm

Marshfield Clinic Health System. To provide 1,000 vaccies during walk-in clinic at UW-Stevens Point. 

4:36am

CBS 58. Wisconsin Center becomes federal vaccination site, meaning more people can get their dose

4:36am

WISN. Health officials considering new public health order amid increase in COVID-19 cases

4:35am

WBAY. Door County leads the state in residents getting first dose of vaccine

4:34am

Reuters. A third of COVID survivors suffer neurological or mental disorders: study

4:31am

Cap Times. Madison's Alliant Energy Center to become FEMA mass vaccination site

4:31am

Politico. Congress shoveled out billions to boost contact tracing. It may have come too late.

4:28am

WDIO. Wisconsin COVID-19 vaccine efforts ramping up with eligibility expanding

4:27am

Fox 6. Milwaukee County virus cases rising; UK variant, kids of concern

Statewide

3:48pm

Wisconsin Microfinance. Local nonprofit celebrates 10 years. 

12:10pm

Marsy's Law for Wisconsin. Recognizes one year of crime victim's constitutional amendment in action. 

10:41am

Marshfield Clinic Health System. Accepting applications for behavioral health grants. 

Education

4:38pm

UW-Eau Claire. Research shapes geology major's UW-Eau Claire experience

3:06pm

UW-La Crosse. Student Affairs Master’s Program shifting to online/blended model

2:53pm

UW-Madison. Three students named 2021 Goldwater Scholars

2:07pm

Marquette University. College of Nursing speaker to discuss racial disparities of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias on April 9

11:06am

UW-Eau Claire. CERCA returns in 2021 with virtual platform

10:57am

The Guardian. ‘Race against the clock’: the school fighting to save the Ojibwe language before its elders pass away

10:38am

UW-Madison. Novel 'Transcendent Kingdom' chosen as 2021-22 Go Big Read book.

10:28am

UW-Stout. Poetry Celebration to feature local award-winning poet, writing workshop and student showcase

10:27am

UW-Stout. Making the News: Students talk about contributing to local journalism

8:55am

UW-Platteville. Students virtually teach physical education to students with disabilities

8:54am

UW-Platteville. Engineering physics student conducts undergraduate research, presents at Student Showcase

8:53am

UW-Platteville. Panel of industry leaders to address diversity in engineering and construction

4:37am

WXOW. La Crosse public high school students return to the classroom

4:36am

NBC 15. New Glarus voters approve $28.9 million referendum for building improvements

4:34am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Altoona schools increase face-to-face classes; students protest decision

4:33am

Wausau Daily Herald. Voters again reject $155 million Wausau school facilities referendum; $3 million staff referendum passes

4:31am

Appleton Post Crescent. Hortonville schools referendum: Voters support $41.8 million of facility upgrades, half of district's request

4:30am

AP. Survey: Even as schools reopen, many students learn remotely

4:29am

WXPR. Phelps & Wausau Pass School Operational Referendums, Other Districts Narrowly Fail

Local

11:48am

River Alliance of Wisconsin. Clean water referendum pases with bipartisan support in Marquette, Portage and Wood County. 

4:43am

Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson. Milwaukee County Election Commission reports unofficial 2021 Spring Election results. 

4:35am

WKBT. Water distribution effort continues for town of Campbell as more than 100 wells have tested positive for PFAs

4:28am

WXPR. Lincoln & Oneida Counties Fail to Pass Tax Increases for Road & Maintenance Projects

Congress

9:39am

Various Businesses and Organizations. Letter to U.S. DOT Sec. Buttigieg regarding I-94 East-West.

4:40am

U.S. Sens. Johnson, Grassley. Press Secret Service on Hunter Biden

Tuesday April 6, 2021

Governor

10:08am

Gov. Evers. Announces more than $46 million in support to small businesses. 

4:10am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Governor Declares Emergency Because of Wildfires

Budget

10:39am

DPI Supt. Stanford Taylor. Testimony as prepared for delivery at Joint Committee on Finance hearing on the 2021-2023 Biennial Budget Proposal

10:07am

Joint Finance Co-Chairs Born, Marklein. Federal Coronavirus Funding Received by School Districts Thus Far

4:10am

WEAU. Gov. Evers to ask for feedback about education spending in budget listening session

Legislative

3:41pm

Assembly State Affairs Committee Democrats. Statement on committee public hearing. 

1:27pm

Speaker Vos. Statement: Retirement announcement from Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez. 

11:50am

Rep. McGuire. Statement on Kenosha erosion control resolution. 

12:45pm

Cap Times. Wisconsin Assembly elections panel aims to begin ‘formal investigation’ into 2020

State Agencies

3:57pm

AG Kaul. Joined 24 States and the District of Columbia in Urging US Department of Education to Forgive Loans of Certain ITT Tech Students

3:42pm

DMA. Wisconsin National Guard commemorates Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month

12:43pm

Wisconsin State Journal. DNR study finds irrigation responsible for draining lakes

12:41pm

DNR. 2021 Spring Turkey Season Opener April 21

11:17am

DNR. Recommends Regional Strategy For Central Sands High-Capacity Well Withdrawals, Seeks Public Comment

9:28am

WEDC. Releases report outlining state's economic recovery strategy. 

9:27am

DFI. Gov. Evers proclaims April as Financial Literacy and Capability Month. 

9:26am

DNR. Help Protect Oak Trees From Oak Wilt

Economy/Business

4:14am

The Hill. Feds propose prohibiting US foreclosures until 2022

4:12am

CBS 58. Wisconsin overpaid $102 million in unemployment benefits; recipients required to pay it back

4:09am

Politico. 'False hopes’: Small business rescue faces crunch just days after Congress extended it

Coronavirus

12:45pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Some Are Hesitant To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine. Health Officials Hope Education Can Be Persuasive.

9:23am

Gov. Evers. Announces FEMA support for COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic site in Madison begins April 7. 

4:13am

The Hill. 33 states now offering COVID-19 vaccination to all adults

4:12am

WJFW. Wisconsin vaccine eligibility expands, finding appointments gets harder

4:11am

WKOW. Outbreak of COVID-19 variant at child care facility has other facilities concerned

Statewide

12:42pm

Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition. Disability Rights and Voting: A Briefing for Policymakers and Election Officials. 

11:16am

Wisconsin Dental Association. Gear up for summer: Mouthguard tips to keep your smile safe. 

9:25am

Wisconsin Policy Forum. Fewer Wisconsin kids getting subsidized child care. 

4:11am

NBC 15. Wisconsin sees 25 percent drop in reports of child abuse during pandemic

Courts

2:50pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Calendar and case synposes April 2021. 

9:29am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Benjamin J. Harris. 

4:16am

La Crosse Tribune. Wisconsin cities request attorneys fees in election dispute brought by Donald Trump

4:15am

La Crosse Tribune. Wisconsin Appeals Court sides against business group in effort to block public records

Education

2:49pm

Marquette University. Cofounders of Democracy Found to go “On the Issues,” April 8

1:29pm

UW System. 2021 Regent Scholar Awards: UW System recognizes three professorts for distinction in research, innovation, entrepreneurship. 

12:13pm

MPS. Students and teachers honored by Herb Kohl Educational Foundation

11:17am

UW-Eau Claire. UW MBA Consortium students appreciate online program’s flexibility, engagement

11:15am

Alverno College. Community Conference Will Focus on Change Through Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

11:15am

UW-La Crosse. Renee Redman receives Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award

9:26am

Madison Teachers Inc. 98% of Madison educators reject 0.5% base wage adjustment. 

4:16am

Chippewa Herald. 'It is time': Chippewa Falls schools return to five day in-person education

4:14am

Cap Times. 68% of MMSD students will return for in-person learning

4:10am

NBC 26. School districts are once again listening to healthcare leaders for facemask recommendations

4:09am

Fpx 6. CDC: Schools do not need daily disinfection to prevent COVID spread

Local

9:38am

Hunger Task Force. Harley-Davidson gift provides mobile market discount for local shoppers. 

9:37am

Washington County Exec. Schoemann. Washington County Parks to expand Leonard J. Yahr Beach in 2021. 

4:23am

Milwaukee County Sheriff Lucas. Death investigation as the Milwaukee County Jail. 

4:20am

DrydenWire.  Polk County Deputy To Receive Deputy Sheriff Of The Year Award From National Sheriffs’ Association

Congress

1:47pm

U.S. Rep. Steil. Fighting for Wisconsin Veterans, Calling on President Biden to Eliminate 480,000 Veteran Case Backlog at National Personnel Records Center

4:22am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Visits University of Wisconsin Lab Working to Track Coronavirus Variants

4:22am

Wisconsin United for Freedom. Takes a strong and unwavering stance against "vaccine passports," as well as discrimination based on medical vaccination status. 

Monday April 5, 2021

Governor

12:54pm

Gov. Evers. Signs Executive Order #110, Declares State of Emergency Due to Elevated Wildfire Conditions

Budget

3:23pm

Gov. Evers. Hosts Badger Bounceback Live Session on what's best for our kids. 

4:21am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Evers directs millions for climate change initiatives in budget, putting focus on green energy in Wisconsin

Legislative

2:03pm

Rep. Dallman. To host budget listening session. 

10:57am

Sen. Nass. Federal recovery funds - prioritize families and businesses directly harmed. 

4:24am

CBS 58. GOP plan would require some school districts to host summer classes

State Agencies

4:15pm

DNR. Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Kohler Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

3:36pm

DNR. Celebrate Citizen Science Month By Volunteering To Monitor Wisconsin’s Amazing Natural Resources

2:44pm

DSPS. To resume unarmed combat sports program. 

2:43pm

DNR. Governor Evers signs emergency order relating to elevated fire risk across Wisconsin.

2:01pm

DOT. It’s not too late to obtain an ID to vote in the Spring Election

12:53pm

Wisconsin Elections Commission. Last Minute Reminders for the Spring Election

10:58am

DMA. Wisconsin’s Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 12-16

10:56am

WEDC. Verona business wins first Main Street Mini-Makeover Contest

Coronavirus

2:03pm

DMA. Wisconsin National Guard makes COVID-19 vaccines available to all military dependents and military retirees

12:55pm

Public Health Madison & Dane County. Childcare Center Outbreak Linked to B.1.1.7 Highlights Importance of Vaccination and Testing

10:58am

DHS. Everyone Age 16 and Older Now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine

12:57pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. 'We're Not Given The Option To Get Vaccinated': Advocates Work To Narrow Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Wisconsin

4:27am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin's Dane County Eases Virus Orders on Outdoor Groups

4:26am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Mayo Clinic to begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to patients 16 and up

4:25am

Wisconsin Public Radio. 20 Percent Of State Population Is Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

4:24am

Fox 11. COVID-19 7-day new case average continues to climb on Easter Sunday

4:24am

NBC 15. More than a fifth of Wisconsin residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19; a third have received at least one dose

4:23am

WTMJ. Vaccine clinics prepare for next eligible group to receive COVID-19 vaccine Monday

4:22am

Washington Post. How Wisconsin turned around its lagging vaccination program — and buoyed a Biden health pick

4:20am

Spectrum News. CDC Announces New Travel Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Americans

Statewide

10:55am

Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition. April 6th Election: Resources for voters with disabilities. 

Education

4:14pm

UW-Eau Claire. Olga Diaz named vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and student affairs

2:08pm

UW-River Falls. Ackerman receives Lydecker Student Research Award.

2:06pm

Luxemburg-Casco School District. Dedication ceremony for Agriscience Center set for April 6. 

2:04pm

UW System. Regents announce outstanding teachers for 2021. 

2:02pm

DPI. Department will hold public hearing on proposed rule related to age waivers for GED tests

9:49am

DPI Supt. Standford Taylor. Year of COVID, Wisconsin's library workers' dedication never wavered. 

Local

10:53am

Dane County Exec. Parisi. Henry Vilas Zoo Welcomes Three North American River Otter Pups

4:28am

Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Letter to MLB Commissioner regarding All-Star Game.

4:25am

Milwaukee Biz Times. Barrett, VISIT Milwaukee want MLB to bring All-Star game here

4:22am

WJFW. Referendum proposes 500K cut in local programs to fund infrastructure

Congress

4:21am

Chippewa Herald. Amazon apologizes to Rep. Mark Pocan for 'incorrect' tweet about workers 'peeing in bottles'

Friday April 2, 2021

Governor

11:55am

Gov. Evers. Appoints Kalvin D. Barrett as Dane County Sheriff. 

9:22am

Gov. Evers. Grants 17 pardons, brings total pardons granted to 174.

Budget

3:57pm

Gov. Evers. And DOT Sec.-designee Thompson highlight transportation investments in video message with local leaders. 

11:53am

OCI, PSC. Op-Ed: Broadband Expansion is Critical to Health Care Access in Wisconsin

3:43am

Reps. Neubauer, Goyke. Forward Wisconsin Budget Action meetings signal strong community support for Governor's Badger Bounceback budget. 

3:10am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Attorney General Josh Kaul, Democratic Lawmakers Renew Push For Gun Law Changes

3:04am

WEAU. WI Democrats push for stricter background checks in governor’s budget

Legislative

1:55pm

Rep. Steineke. Statement on Kalvin Barrett appointed as Dane Co. Sheriff.

12:53pm

Rep. Dallman. Honors local reitiring police officer. 

11:33am

Rep. Subeck. Calls for hearing on legislation for statewide mask requirements. 

10:35am

Sen. Marklein. Column: To understand, than to be understood.

9:29am

Rep Shankland. Assembly Democrats request immediate public hearing on statewide mask order legislation.  Letter.

3:41am

Sen. Bernier. A responsible stimulus plan. 

3:23am

Sen. Wanggaard. Statement on court stay on sex offender placement in Caledonia.

3:14am

WISC. Amid confusion over federal guidance, state audit finds $1.1M of errors in how agencies used COVID relief aid

3:09am

Cap Times. Wisconsin Republicans seek to prohibit so-called ‘vaccine passports’

3:08am

Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Wisconsin soon will start losing $50 million per month in federal food aid without new emergency order

3:07am

Appleton Post Crescent. Could we need a 'vaccine passport' to attend a ball game or concert? Wisconsin GOP lawmakers want to make sure that doesn't happen

State Agencies

1:54pm

DNR. Very High Fire Danger Across Wisconsin

12:53pm

OCI. Bulletin, April 2, 2021, Voluntary Extension of Special Enrollment Period for Products Offered Outside the Federal Marketplace

11:16am

DMA. Wisconsin National Guard Child and Youth Program celebrates Month of the Military Child

3:24am

PSC. And Gov. Evers urge consumers to apply for Federal Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. 

3:21am

PSC. Awards $7 million in energy innovation grants for 32 projects.

3:19am

DNR. Wisconsin NRB virtual meeting April 14.

3:18am

DNR. 2021 Ojibwe Spring Harvest Season Underway

3:04am

La Crosse Tribune. Lt. Gov. Barnes visits La Crosse MTU in support of new electric buses

3:03am

WKBT. Lt. Gov. Barnes responds to Wisconsin’s potential loss in federal food aid

3:03am

U.S. News & World Report. Conservative Law Firm Demands Ministers See Prisoners

Economy/Business

1:54pm

NFIB Wisconsin. Wisconsin entrepreneurs are raising compensation at the highest level in past 12 months. 

3:15am

WBAY. Amtrak in Green Bay? Company announces vision plan for new routes

3:12am

WTMJ. Brewers, surrounding businesses hoping for major economic bounce-back in 2021

3:11am

WTMJ. 'They're looking at July 4': Wisconsin companies planning to bring back employees this summer

3:05am

Wisconsin State Journal. World Dairy Expo to stay in Madison

Coronavirus

11:54am

Lincoln County Health Department. Continues to advise the public to use face covering. 

11:52am

DHS. Releases Guidance for Spring and Summer Activities

11:00am

Madison & Dane County Public Health. Indoor Mask Requirement Remains in Place, Public Health Order #15 Released

3:15am

NBC 26. Green Bay common council approves mask mandate

3:13am

NBC 15. COVID-19 variant cases spike dramatically in Wisconsin from previous week

3:12am

WISN. Kids could be the key to herd immunity in Wisconsin

3:10am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Health Department aims to lift event restrictions in July

3:09am

Stevens Point Journal. Portage County will issue mask mandate to replace state order shot down by state Supreme Court

3:05am

Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin DHS awards $6.2 million in grants to 100 organizations in effort to promote vaccine equity

3:02am

Fox 6. DHS: 517 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI, 3 new deaths

Courts

5:05pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Fabick v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - Response to petition for orginal action and motion for a permanent or temporary injunction. 

5:04pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Fabick v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - Motion to file non-party brief of the Liberty Justice Center.

5:03pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Fabick v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - Non-party brief of the Liberty Justice Center.

5:02pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Fabick v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - order.

5:01pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Fabick v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - order. 

5:00pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Fabick v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - Unopposed motion for leave to file a brief. 

4:59pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Fabick v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - Brief of members of the Wisconsin Voting Rights Coalition. 

4:58pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Fabick v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - Motion for leave to file a non-party brief. 

4:56pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Fabick v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - Nonparty brief of amicus curiae Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. 

9:26am

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Our Brief to Defend Voting Rights at the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Education

9:24am

UW-Stout. Virtual Family Day activities open to students, families, public

Local

3:58pm

Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. Letter to MLB Commissioner regarding 2021 All Star Game.

3:13am

NBC 15. Public health warning issued after spike in Dane Co. overdoses

Thursday April 1, 2021

Governor

1:42pm

Citizens Utility Board. Consumer advocacy takes leap forward. 

1:24pm

Sen. Bradley. Bipartisan utilities bill becomes law. 

1:13pm

Gov. Evers. Delivers radio address on his plan to invest federal American Rescue Plan funds. 

12:19pm

Gov. Evers. Signs PSC bill to support voice of utility customers. 

Budget

2:09pm

Various Milwaukee Organizations. Letter to Speaker Vos, Majority Leader LeMahieu, Joint Finance regarding special education reimbursement.

1:43pm

Sen. Agard. Joins AG Josh Kaul, Sen. LaTonya Johnson in support of Governor Evers' gun safety budget provisions.

12:10pm

Gov. Evers. ICYMI:Gov. Evers, DOT Sec-designee Thompson head out on pothole patrol to fix Wisconsin roads. 

9:56am

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Governor’s Budget Offers Undocumented Students A Brighter Future

4:30am

WAOW. Governor Visits Wausau to Promote Transportation Budget

4:25am

WFRV. Tommy Thompson visits UW-Green Bay to make the case for more UW System funding

4:24am

WBAY. UW System Schools report $170 million budget hole due to pandemic

4:21am

WXOW. ‘Pothole Patrol’: Gov. Evers tours damaged roads across the state

Legislative

4:20pm

Rep. Tranel. Statement on World Dairy Expo remaining in Wisconsin.

3:51pm

Rep. Oldenburg. To hold additional Wisconsin state budget listening sessions. 

3:49pm

Rep. Hesselbein. To hold virtual budget listening session.

2:50pm

Sen. Jacque. To hold listening sessions.

1:57pm

Rep. Magnafici. Stands up to discrimination.

1:00pm

Rep. Jessie Rodriguez. Announces in-district budget listening sessions. 

10:52am

Speaker Vos. Announces State of the Tribes address. 

9:48am

LFB. Federal tax law changes in the American Rescue Plan of 2021. 

4:28am

WKOW. Lawmakers question WEC administrator about outside election consultants’ influence

4:22am

U.S. News & World Report. Elections Chief: No Complaints About Green Bay Consultant

State Agencies

4:21pm

DOT. Milwaukee Downtown DMV reopens April 5 for driver license, ID services

3:15pm

DOJ. Jackson County Cold Case Victim Identified after 43 Years

12:12pm

DHS. Awards $6.2 Million in Grants to Promote Health Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Program

10:08am

WEDC. Connect with export partners in Poland via WEDC’s virtual trade venture

10:07am

AG Kaul, DNR Sec. Cole. Remind Wisconsinites of Tribal Right to Spearfish, Consequences for Interfering

9:04am

Wsiconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Demands WI Department of Corrections Clarify Policy on In-Person Clergy Visits

9:02am

DATCP. Keep Your Kids Safe newsletter April 2021. 

4:36am

DWD. Sees Surge in Fraudulent Activity

4:33am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Regulators, Residents Question Pipeline Spill Enbridge Failed To Report For Over A Year

4:30am

WTMJ. DWD reports 'surge' in fraudulent activity relating to unemployment insurance benefits

Coronavirus

1:14pm

WEDC. Encourages employees to get vaccinated for safer communities. 

12:11pm

Kewaunee County Public Health. Issues face covering advisory. 

9:08am

DATCP. Midwestern state agriculture leaders encourage vaccination. 

9:01am

Survival Coalition. Update March 30: COVID cases and deaths among people with disabilities and older adults in Wisconsin. 

1:10pm

NBC 26. Marinette County Public Health continues to recommend the use of face coverings

1:10pm

WEAU. Eau Claire City, County Contagious Disease Ordinance goes into effect

4:37am

WAOW. Merrill Mayor declares face mask requirement

4:34am

Sheboygan Press. 30% of Wisconsin residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

4:33am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Chippewa County not likely to impose mask order

4:32am

Stevens Point Journal. Local mask mandates possible in Portage County, Stevens Point as state court throws out Evers order

4:32am

Marshfield News Herald. No mask requirement planned in Wood County after state Supreme Court strikes down governor's order

4:31am

Racine Journal Times. County's top health official: We continue 'to strongly recommend' mask usage

4:31am

Appleton Post Crescent. Appleton and Neenah mayors won't pursue local mask mandate after repeal of statewide order

4:29am

CBS 58. Wisconsin Center to transition to federal community vaccination clinic; enough for 3K doses per day

4:29am

NBC 15. WI Supreme Court ruling doesn’t end Dane Co., Rock Co., other local mask mandates

4:28am

WKOW. State health officer: masks are effective, and so are mask orders

4:27am

WISC. ‘Soon it’s going to be the most common thing we see’: Labs monitor coronavirus variants such as B.1.1.7 strain from UK

4:27am

NBC 26. Outagamie County to issue new face mask requirement

4:26am

NBC 26. Northeast Wisconsin cities, counties activate local mask ordinances after Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling

4:25am

Fox 11. Local face mask requirements kick in as state mandate is overturned

Statewide

3:14pm

Wisconsin Builders Association. April proclaimed as New Homes Month.

2:53pm

ACT Now Campaign. With Country on Road to Recovery, New National Coalition Says We Need to #ACTNow to Build Better Future With More Jobs, Justice and Climate Solutions for Wisconsin and Nation

10:26am

Protect Our Care. Kicks Off Medicaid Awareness Month With Nationwide Activities

9:12am

National Governors Association. To Work With 6 States To Meet Social And Emotional Needs Of Students And Families

9:10am

Wisconsin Farmers Union. 'Meat-ing' features creative marketing techniques.

Courts

10:25am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Christus Lutheran Church of Appleton v. DOT.

10:25am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Village of Slinger v. Polk Properties.

1:11pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. State's Largest Business Lobby Sues Environmental Regulators Over PFAS Sampling Of Wastewater

1:11pm

WKOW. Evers asks court to make Trump lawyers cover legal fees for ‘conspiracy theories’ lawsuit

4:35am

Wisconsin State Journal. Business group lawsuit seeks to halt PFAS sampling program by DNR

4:29am

WISN. Wisconsin could lose $50 million in federal funding for food aid

4:21am

Fox 6. Mask ruling might mean loss of $49M in federal food assistance

Education

4:38pm

UW-Eau Claire. Philip Rucker to speak during annual Devroy Forum

4:23pm

UW-Stout. Interior design student named to Future 100 list by New York magazine

3:49pm

Marquette University, WARF. Announce 2021 ‘Force for Positive Change’ event

2:51pm

Marquette University. Theology professor chosen as first participant for Jesuit fellowship program

2:49pm

UW-Eau Claire. Antigen testing moving from Zorn Arena to McPhee Physical Education Center

12:12pm

UW-Madison. New condenser makes water from air, even in the hot sun

12:10pm

UW-Eau Claire. Composer's work featured in The Minnesota Orchestra concert

12:07pm

UW-Madison. Science Expeditions, Engineering Expo offer virtual events statewide April 9–11

9:57am

Wisconsin Medicine. Livestream: Advances in asthma. 

9:50am

UW-Milwaukee. Alumna empowers student investors with $1 million gift. 

9:11am

MPS. Students among contest winners at the César E. Chávez Birthday Celebration

4:22am

WKBT. Tomah school district continues mask requirement despite court’s overturning mandate

Local

2:54pm

Racine Mayor Mason. Police Chief Maurice Robinson aims to start in Racine mid-May.

9:07am

United Way of Dane County New accepting applications for 2022-2023 investment cycle. 

4:35am

La Crosse Tribune. City believes additional PFAS found on French Island unrelated to airport, asks for more state aid

4:23am

WEAU. French Island PFAS contamination investigation

4:20am

WXOW. Kabat asks state for help with PFAS contamination issue

Congress

4:22pm

U.S. Rep. Steil. Seeks Applicants for Gold Star Family Fellow

3:14pm

U.S. Rep. Grothman. Statement on Amazon's book banning. 

10:01am

U.S. Reps. Tiffany, Fitzgerald. Send Letter to Senate Finance Urging Members to Reject Confirmation of Andrea Palm

4:38am

U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Statement on Biden's Trillion-Dollar "Infrastructure" Plan