Wisconsin faces persistent storms as August continues
By Emma Grenzebach | Aug. 18, 2021The state has experienced many damaging storms in the last few weeks and should expect continuing intense weather.
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The state has experienced many damaging storms in the last few weeks and should expect continuing intense weather.
Gov. Tony Evers formally announced his re-election bid Saturday at the state Democratic Party’s virtual convention.
With the March 20 declaration of open water after almost three months of ice, Madison’s five lakes are again becoming home to a variety of watersports, including swimming, kayaking, fishing and more. The defrosting of the lakes also provides a space for the formation of algal blooms each year.
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, stood on the House floor Thursday morning to discuss Cardi B and her recent Grammys performance of “WAP” with Megan Thee Stallion.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) said Friday that they will continue the pause on administering Johnson & Johnson vaccines until a federal recommendation is made to lift it.
Wisconsin public officials met Thursday to discuss the firearm provisions in Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal.
State superintendent candidates Deborah Kerr and Jill Underly met for a conversation centered around questions from Wisconsin students Wednesday.
Gov. Tony Evers announced his spending plan for the $3.2 billion the state received from the American Rescue Plan Monday. He also vetoed a bill that would have given Republicans in the legislature oversight of the federal funding.
The Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities Subcommittee on Law Enforcement Policies and Standards met Thursday to discuss officer misconduct, use of force and duty to intervene, data collection, no-knock search warrants, community engagement and school resource officers.
Wisconsin has ramped up its vaccine rollout, as more groups are now eligible to receive the vaccine and the state will receive doses of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine.