Second case of new coronavirus variant detected in Wisconsin
A second case of a new coronavirus variant has been detected in Wisconsin, according to the state Department of Health Services. Dr. Ryan Westergaard, the state’s chief medical officer, said this could be the tip of the
Trump’s Senate impeachment trial gets underway
The Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is underway. “Impeachment is unique. It is a political act, it is not the same as a civil or a criminal trial. So you have the Senate acting
Evers adds funding for early education, long term care to proposed state budget
Governor Tony Evers is previewing parts of his proposed state budget, including a new series of grants for those who are caring for their children and loved ones during the pandemic. The programs will offer up 140
Forward Janesville postpones virtual trip to D.C.
Forward Janesville postpones it’s virtual trip to Washington D.C. in order to focus on what it considers a much bigger issue – the City of Janesville’s proposed transportation utility. Vice President of Government Relations and Education Dan
Onion truck crash closes I-43 in both directions
A single-vehicle crash involving a semi truck carrying a load of onions closes Interstate 43 near Beloit in both directions for more than four hours Tuesday. According to a notification from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation the
Spreitzer introduces ranked choice voting legislation
State Representative Mark Spreitzer would like to eliminate the state’s current election system which allows a candidate to win even if they don’t receive a majority of the votes. The Beloit Democrat says he’s introducing a bill
Proposal would help first responders receive PTSD treatment through workers compensation
Legislation introduced at the Capitol could make it easier for police and first responders to obtain workers compensation for post traumatic stress disorder. State Senator Andre Jaque (R-DePere) said current law is based on a decades old
Pace of vaccinations picks up amid decrease in new COVID-19 cases
There were fewer than 600 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Monday. One more person was added to the total of those who have died in Wisconsin due to COVID-19, according to numbers from the
Evers appoints Dem donor John Miller to Board of Regents
Governor Tony Evers has appointed a Democratic donor to an open seat on the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. John Miller will replace Jose Delgado, who died of a stroke last month. Miller is CEO
Biden will visit Wisconsin next week
President Joe Biden will visit Wisconsin next week, his first stop in the state since winning the presidency. Biden’s Tuesday visit will come the same day Governor Evers delivers his budget address, and Wisconsin’s spring primary election.