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Health care systems urged to mandate vaccinations
Wisconsin's largest physicians organization is urging all health care organizations to require that their employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Wisconsin COVID-19 cases 7-times higher than month ago
Positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Wednesday were twice as high as a week ago and seven-times as high as a month ago, fueled by the more contagious delta variant, leading state health officials to again urge everyone to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.
Medical schools study health disparities in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's two medical schools are collaborating on a study of health disparities in the state.
Wisconsin bill forbids requiring proof of COVID vaccination
The Wisconsin Assembly planned to vote Wednesday on a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit businesses, colleges and universities, governments and anyone else in the state from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Judge pauses loan forgiveness for farmers of color
A federal judge has halted loan forgiveness for farmers of color in response to a lawsuit alleging the program discriminates against white farmers.
Dane County governments inch toward in-person meetings again
Local governments across Dane County are inching back toward in-person meetings as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.
Man given nearly 5 years in prison for COVID-19 relief fraud
A Pewaukee businessman has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million in federal coronavirus relief funding meant for struggling businesses.
Court rules against using race, sex to allocate federal aid
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of a conservative legal group that sought to stop President Joe Biden's administration from giving priority status for COVID-19 relief to restaurants and bars owned by women and certain minorities.
Wisconsin public schools to get fraction of what Evers wants
Wisconsin public schools would receive $150 million more in state funding over two years under the Republican budget plan to be approved Thursday by a legislative committee, less than 10% of what Democratic Gov. Tony Evers called for.
Masks no longer required in state buildings beginning June 1
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — New guidelines from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration says people vaccinated for COVID-19 will no longer be required to wear masks in the state Capitol and most other state facilities beginning on June 1. The revised guidelines for state government follows advice from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that […]
ABA survey: 52% believe justice system is racially biased
A recent survey from the American Bar Association found that more than half of respondents believe the U.S. criminal-justice system is racially biased.
Republicans delay veto overrides on COVID-19 bills (UPDATE)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly on Tuesday postponed voting on proposals to override Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes of bills that would prevent health officials from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and prohibit the closing of churches during the pandemic. Evers vetoed both bills last month, saying they restricted his ability […]
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- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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