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Millions of Americans to get piece of $167 million rebate program to help with bills – when to apply for the savings
MILLIONS of Americans are expected to benefit from a $167 million rebate program in one US state. Tennessee is one of 26 states slated to receive federal funding from the United States government’s $8 billion Inflation Reduction Act. Eligible states will individually conduct their plan for rolling out the funds to each homeowner who spent […]
ATV/UTV riders: Remember that safe riding is a year-round activity
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ) urges ATV/UTV enthusiasts to always recreate responsibly when hitting the trails, including this Labor Day weekend. That means staying on designated routes, wearing a helmet and seatbelt and keeping their speed in check. So far this year, 22 people have been killed in ATV/UTV crashes. Most of them were not wearing seat belts or helmets, and alcohol and speed were also noted as contributing factors. ...
Financial controversies surround both U.S. Senate candidates in Wisconsin
(The Center Square) – Both U.S. Senate candidates from Wisconsin accuse each other of lacking fiscal transparency, and each deny harboring conflicts of interest. But recent investigations show incumbent Democrat Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde are equally opaque about certain financial circumstances. Hovde is the CEO of California-based Sunwest Bank, and a […]
How climate change is expanding the reach of EEE, a rare and deadly mosquito-borne illness
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. A 41-year-old man in New Hampshire died last week after contracting a rare mosquito-borne illness called eastern equine encephalitis virus, also known as EEE or “triple E”. It was New Hampshire’s first human case of the disease in a decade. Four other human EEE infections have been reported this year in Wisconsin, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
New UMOS CEO stresses seasonal farm worker safety
Milwaukee-based United Migrant Opportunity Services Inc. recently announced longtime employee Jose Martinez will become the nonprofit’s first new permanent president and CEO in almost 50 years. The move came after former CEO Lupe Martinez, no relation, took the role of president emeritus on Jan. 1. Founded in 1965, UMOS has expanded to more than a dozen states with a range of child development, workforce and social service programs for migrant...
Authorities Bust Welfare Fraud Scam
(WGTD)---An Illinois couple allegedly engaged in a long-running and elaborate scheme to fraudulently claim thousands of dollars worth of food share and energy assistance benefits in Wisconsin. 51-year-old Hosea Giovanni and 50-year-old Tia Stevenson were charged in Racine Court last week with five felonies and two misdemeanors. The purported loss...
Divided legislative committee launches audits of DPI and DNR
The Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Audit Committee ordered two audits on Thursday — one on how the state Department of Public Instruction’s analyses school district financial data and another to look into financial losses in the Department of Natural Resources’ fish and wildlife account. Both audits were...
OCHD provides tips to prevent respiratory illnesses
ONEIDA COUNTY – The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) recently provided tips to prevent respiratory illnesses. “Getting the flu shot is important, but protecting yourself from respiratory illnesses goes beyond just the flu,” a release from OCHD stated. “This season, take charge of your health and the well-being of your loved ones.”
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