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Wisconsin tribes awarded $20 million in federal funding for affordable housing projects
Wisconsin tribes will receive $20 million in federal funding to build new affordable housing in their communities. A shortage of affordable housing has put a strain on tribal residents and governments — contributing to homelessness and overcrowding, and forcing residents to look outside their communities for a place to live. On Monday, four of...
Watch our Assembly District 48 Democratic candidate debate
Voters in Wisconsin Assembly District 48 will have a choice when they head to the polls on Aug. 13 among five Democratic candidates to represent them: former Sun Prairie City Council President Bill Connors, attorney Andrew Hysell, human resources professional Goodwill Obieze, attorney Avery Renk and Dane County Board Supervisor Rick Rose.
Democrats vying for western Wisconsin House seat won't hold TV debate
WASHINGTON – You might’ve heard them online, but you won’t see the three Democrats vying for a battleground western Wisconsin House seat debate on TV this year. Plans for the only television broadcast debate in the Democratic primary for the state’s 3rd Congressional District fell through this month after debate organizers said two of the candidates could not agree on slew of proposed dates and times. ...
WisDems: Round up: Governor Evers urges Wisconsinites to vote NO on Constitutional Amendments
MADISON, Wis. — On Monday, Gov. Evers held press conferences alongside local leaders in Madison, Eau Claire, and La Crosse to urge voters to vote no on the two misleading GOP-backed Constitutional Amendments on the August 13 ballot. Gov. Evers shared with voters how these two amendments would prevent any Governor from acting swiftly to help Wisconsinites in moments of emergency.
Election Day disruptions top worry list for commissioners
(The Center Square) – Members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission are not worried about computer glitches or a shortage of ballots on Election Day in November. They’re worried about outside agitation and election disruptions. Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs told WisPolitics her biggest fear on is an effort to freeze Wisconsin’s votes. “I do worry...
Public health leaders urge parents to get kids vaccinated before the school year starts
Most Wisconsin students still have a month left of summer vacation. But public health officials are already urging families to think about getting kids up to date on vaccinations before the school year starts. Milwaukee County leaders held a press conference encouraging back-to-school immunizations on Tuesday. Dr. Ben Weston, chief...
Long COVID patient's persistent struggles highlight urgent need for more research
A new variant of COVID-19 has recently led to increased rates of infection, with Aspirus reporting a 10% positivity rate. The Department of Health Services reports hospitalizations have increased in northern Wisconsin by 12% and that over 75% of hospital beds are in use. Any COVID-19 infection can lead to...
Remains identified of Wisconsin soldier killed in Korean War
(WLUK) -- The remains of a Wisconsin soldier who was reported missing in action nearly 75 years ago during the Korean War have been identified. U.S. Army Cpl. Robert P. Raess, 21, of Dodgeville, was accounted for March 26, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday. Scientists used anthropological analysis, mitochondrial DNA analysis and circumstantial evidence to identify Raess's remains.
U.P. lawmakers make demands after prison guards sound alarm on U.P. max-security prisons, statewide facilities
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) — Unionized prison guards with the Michigan Corrections Organization have caught the attention of legislators in the Upper Peninsula as they sound the alarm on what they are calling an unaddressed staffing crisis statewide. On Tuesday, State Sen. Ed McBroom along with State Reps. Dave Prestin and Greg Markkanen criticized the job […]