State

Sat
20
Mar

DMV expands online services

Wisconsin residents can now title and register vehicles that have out-of-state titles online.

Transfer applications for titles can be done through the Wisconsin DMV’s website, which offers other services such as applying for driver’s license renewals and requesting copies of licenses, registrations or titles.

Sat
20
Mar

AARP offers community challenge grants

Community organizations and local governments are invited to apply for 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grants.

Since the program began five years ago, funds have supported projects that spark change. Since 2017, AARP has awarded 560 grants across the country.

The deadline to apply is April 14.

Thu
11
Mar

Advocates seek Medicaid coverage of acupuncture therapy

Expanding Medicaid benefits to include acupuncture therapy could aid Wisconsin’s fight against the opioid epidemic as well as treat mental health issues and addiction, advocates say.

Wed
03
Mar

People’s Maps Commission seeks public comment

The People’s Maps Commission will hold a virtual public hearing for the Second Congressional on Thursday, March 11, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to seek public input on the upcoming redistricting of legislative maps. All Wisconsin residents are encouraged to watch and participate. 

Wed
03
Mar

Wisconsin’s jobless pushed to brink as ideas swirl for mending torn safety net


Brandon Cacek, 40, stands outside of his home in Marinette on Feb. 3. (Angela Major/WPR photo)

Brandon Cacek filed for unemployment insurance in mid-March last year after losing his substitute teaching job due to the pandemic. He’s still waiting for that crucial aid 11 months later. 

Wed
03
Mar

Fiscal Facts: Wisconsin sees slow but significant shift in state, local spending

In recent decades, the distribution of spending between state and local government in Wisconsin has undergone a slow but profound shift, with the gap between the local and state shares nearly erased.

Wed
03
Mar

Fiscal Facts: Pandemic hits casino revenues — and state

While the pandemic’s impact on the entertainment industry has been widely reported, less attention has been paid to the significant fallout for tribal casinos and state and local revenues.

Wed
03
Mar

Wisconsin lawmakers ‘closer’ to legalizing medical marijuana, far from allowing recreational use

The majority Republican Legislature is likely to block Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Wisconsin, but a GOP senator suggests medical marijuana could advance.

Wed
03
Mar

Applications sought for WI Agriculture Youth Council

Young residents with an interest in farming and related industries are invited to sign up for the 2021-2022 Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council.

The deadline for applications is March 31.

Fri
26
Feb

State seeks summer food sponsors

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is looking for sponsors for its summer food service program.

The program provides meals to children in economically disadvantaged areas.

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