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WSJ editorial board: Private sector wages are up but 'inflation tax' means workers must spend more to buy less,

By Karen Kidd | May 9, 2022

Private sector employees are making more in pay and benefits but what they're bringing home isn't keeping up with inflation, the Wall Street Journal's editorial board opined late last month

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Pay hike for Oshkosh school employees is investment 'in quality teaching and learning for our students,' superintendent says

By Karen Kidd | Feb 6, 2022

The 4.7% pay increase approved last month for Oshkosh Area School District employees is part of the district's investment in its staff, the superintendent recently told a local news outlet.

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'These businesses play a critical role': Over 200 venues, businesses to receive $27 million in grants

By Karen Kidd | Dec 30, 2021

More than 200 small venues and businesses in Wisconsin will receive a share of millions in Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money, Gov. Tony Evers said in a pre-Christmas announcement.

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Evers announces $100 million in federal COVID funds to 'improve broadband access' in Wisconsin

By Karen Kidd | Nov 11, 2021

Wisconsin residents who don't have access to quality broadband are the groups in the state targeted by tens of thousands in federal grant money, Gov. Tony Evers announced in a social media post and press release.

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'Our hearts go out': Flags flown at half staff as 26-year-old Fond du Lac police officer who died of COVID complications is laid to rest

By Karen Kidd | Oct 5, 2021

U.S. and Wisconsin flags in the state were flown at half-staff on Wednesday, Sept. 29 in honor of a 26-year-old Fond du Lac Police officer who died of COVID complications last week.

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Evers calls for more equitable education, investment 'in our kids and our schools' following superintendent's address

By Karen Kidd | Oct 5, 2021

Coming off a successful legislative session in which Wisconsin schools got more money, but not full funding, Gov. Tony Evers took to Twitter earlier this month to call for more equitable education, support and funding for the state's students.

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DHS Secretary 'completely delusional, as is his boss' in claiming southern border is 'closed,' Johnson says

By Karen Kidd | Sep 23, 2021

Republican Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and the Department of Homeland Security's secretary earlier this week expressed differing definitions of "closed" as it pertains to the nation's southern border.

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Wisconsin National Guard troops' 'intangible efforts' leads to Evers' day of recognition proclamation

By Karen Kidd | Sep 1, 2021

Wisconsin National Guard troops' "intangible efforts" during the still ongoing pandemic, including community testing and manning call centers, saved lives and lead to a day of recognition last month, a guard general said.

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'It's that simple': Evers pushes COVID vaccine $100 gift card reward

By Karen Kidd | Sep 1, 2021

Wisconsinites who haven't yet gotten their COVID vaccine still have time to do so and get $100 from the state for their efforts.

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Wisconsin lodging industry to receive more than $70 million 'to help offset losses' from the pandemic

By Karen Kidd | Aug 20, 2021

The more than $70 million in federally funded grants to Wisconsin's lodging industry is "a shot in the arm" that the industry needs, Gov. Tony Evers said in the same news release that announced the grants.

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Xcel named clean-energy leader: 'We're proud to be leading the charge'

By Karen Kidd | Aug 18, 2021

Xcel Energy's outgoing CEO recently expressed pride in the Minneapolis-based utility's recognition as a nationwide clean energy leader, news that also caught Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' eye.

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School group president: 'Unacceptable to gamble with children's lives' by reopening schools too soon

By Karen Kidd | Aug 4, 2020

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the Trump administration are standing firm on reopening schools this fall but are receiving considerable pushback over what DeVos calls "doing what is right for students."