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Wed
13
Jan

Lawmakers ponder altering Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes

When Wisconsin voters took to the polls on Nov. 3, they were not actually choosing among Joe Biden, Donald Trump and third-party candidates. Rather, they were voting for a slate of 10 partisan electors who would pledge their support for the winner of the popular vote at the Electoral College.

Wed
13
Jan

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Wisconsin law enforcement is using this month as a reason to educate the public about human trafficking.

This crime can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender or nationality. Victims are forced into sex work against their will.

Wed
06
Jan

Pocan announces he won’t run for Senate in 2022

Congressman Mark Pocan said he will not be a candidate for Senate in 2022.

Wed
06
Jan

Nunes will continue as Alice in Dairyland


Julia Nunes. (Submitted photo)

Alice in Dairyland Julia Nunes will remain Wisconsin’s Alice in Dairyland through 2021.

The Chippewa Falls woman was expected to be replaced by the next Alice in Dairyland in May. However, the finals, set in Walworth County, were canceled due to COVID-19.

The next finals will be held May 19-21, 2022 in Dane County.

Tue
29
Dec

Fiscal Facts: Tuning in to video fees


This Hulu home screen shows some selections on the platform. Use of streaming services was up in 2020 due in large part to the pandemic. (Photo by Heather Stanek)

While consumers may be binge-watching video more than ever in a time of social distancing, new data shows cable television revenues falling in Wisconsin in the run-up to COVID-19.

More Wisconsin households may be “cutting the cord” and dropping cable in favor of internet video streaming services such as Disney Plus, Hulu and Netflix.

Wed
23
Dec

What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine


Logo courtesy of Pfizer

Pfizer has started rolling out its coronavirus vaccine to the most at-risk populations, but shots are expected to be offered to the general public in 2021.

Here’s what Pfizer has released so far regarding the vaccine.

Who gets it first?

Wed
23
Dec

State Superintendent issues statement on death of former justice

Wisconsin’s State Superintendent expressed her condolences following the death of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson.

Wed
23
Dec

Reckless driving made roads more dangerous in 2020

Even as the nation saw an unprecedented drop in driving at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin recorded a significant increase in fatal car crashes and crash fatalities during the initial months of the crisis.

Wed
23
Dec

Kurtz appointed to joint finance committee

Rep. Tony Kurtz, R-Wonewoc, has been added to the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee.

As part of the committee, he will review and submit input regarding the state budget.

Wed
23
Dec

Alliant Energy gives $100,000 to feed 2,000 families

Alliant Energy has put forth $100,000 to assist those in need across Wisconsin and Iowa this holiday season. The money purchased 2,000 food boxes for families in 14 communities. In addition, families received gift certificates to purchase meat from grocery stores.

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