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Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce president: '71% said the mask mandate negatively impacted their business'

By Art Benavidez | Mar 20, 2022

Madison businesses have voiced their thoughts on the end of the mask mandate, from good to not so good.

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Wisconsinites have concerns about current economic state

By Art Benavidez | Feb 4, 2022

U.S. citizens are worried about the direction the country and the economy are headed in under the Biden Administration, according to the results of a McLaughlin & Associates survey.

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'I stand on the side of Wisconsin working families': Baldwin voices support for Build Back Better

By Art Benavidez | Dec 21, 2021

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has lent her voice in support for the Build Back Better Act, which has to wait until next year to pass in the Senate.

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Democratic legislators introduce 'Forward on Climate' bill package

By Art Benavidez | Nov 19, 2021

A cluster of 22 bills named “Forward on Climate” have been proposed by Democratic legislators from across the state.

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'Wisconsin's team on and off the field': Former Packer players come together to rebuild playground

By Art Benavidez | Nov 4, 2021

A group of former Green Bay Packer players have joined forces in an effort to restore a playground in Milwaukee.

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Wisconsin teachers union declines to comment on AG's memo on increasing school harassment across the country

By Art Benavidez | Oct 20, 2021

The Wisconsin Education Association Council refused to comment after U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland released a memo earlier this month to governmental and state agencies regarding threats to to school administrators, faculty and staff.

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Wisconsin Archives chief declines to comment on 'harmful' content warning label on national documents

By Art Benavidez | Oct 18, 2021

An independent agency of the U.S. government charged with the preservation and documentation of government and historical records recently said they were looking at putting warning stickers on some of its content.

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Johnson wrestles with providing clarity on Pfizer's COVID vaccine

By Art Benavidez | Oct 18, 2021

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) wrote a letter to the acting FDA commissioner concerning Pfizer's vaccine and then incorrectly stated on Fox News that there isn't an approved COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.

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'The most regressive tax out there': Wisconsin lawmakers stay quiet amid inflation, wage concerns

By Art Benavidez | Aug 25, 2021

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) declined to comment about the growing concern regarding inflation and the impact on wages.

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'Requiring vaccines will have a disproportionate impact on low-income families': Evers keeps proof of vaccine passports option open

By Art Benavidez | Aug 17, 2021

With states and cities deciding whether or not to mandate vaccine passports, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has not tipped his hand as to whether he would require one in Wisconsin.

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New poll finds Americans 'concerned' over China's influence on the U.S.

By Art Benavidez | Aug 4, 2021

Americans are concerned over China's influence over the United States, including media, culture and government, according to a new poll.

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'She's the right choice to help us': Wojciechowski nominated for position within USDA

By Art Benavidez | Jul 30, 2021

Wisconsin born Adrienne Wojciechowski recently received the presidential nomination for a position in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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Alliant begins construction on three new 'large-scale solar projects'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 29, 2021

Alliant is scheduled to begin huge solar projects in Richland, Wood and Rock counties, with the approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW).

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'Grab a friend and find the vaccine': Evers joins other Midwest governors in encouraging residents to get vaccinated

By Art Benavidez | Jul 23, 2021

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has joined his Midwestern governing counterparts in an effort to urge residents to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.

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'Help is now on the way': Wisconsin National Guard heads to U.S.-Mexico border

By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021

Wisconsin National Guard soldiers are headed to the U.S.-Mexico border after the governor was asked in May to assist in aid at the border.

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'Congratulations to all the Badgers': Three athletes with UW ties compete in Olympic Games

By Art Benavidez | Jul 11, 2021

The University of Wisconsin (UW) will be well represented in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as a current student, and two former students, will compete in the games.

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'Our businesses are bouncing back': Evers encourages residents to get vaccinated to continue upward trend

By Art Benavidez | Jul 11, 2021

Wisconsin leaders continue to sing the praises of residents and continue to urge the safety of vaccines as vaccination rates in the state continue to rise.