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Sentenced to Prison as Minors, These Two Men Want Kids to Get Help With Trauma Sooner
About 90% of children who commit crimes have significant trauma histories, according to a state trauma-informed care coordinator. But the system is not set up with treatment and rehabilitation as priorities, explained childhood trauma survivors and experts. Wisconsin’s governor wants to change that.
Wisconsin to Congress: Approve Next Round of COVID-19 Relief ASAP
“Listen to us. Hear our stories.” People struggling with pandemic recession want Biden’s plan taken up quickly.
Volunteers Make and Deliver Comfort Food for Wisconsin Families in Need
Vaccinations are coming, but hard-hit households will need help for some time to come.
Here’s the Mess Betsy DeVos Left for Incoming Education Secretary Miguel Cardona
Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos left the department’s funding for low-income schools, protections for students with disabilities, and rights for survivors under Title IX in shambles.
Biden’s Next Big Challenge: How to Deal With Trump’s Takeover of the Courts
“If somebody believes they are a victim of discrimination in their workplace, the final say on whether our civil rights laws are properly enforced is a lower court judge,” Daniel Goldberg, legal director of the nonprofit advocacy group Alliance for Justice, told COURIER.
Proposed Bill Would End ‘Unconscionable’ Practice of Giving Kids Life Without Parole
Wisconsin continues to sentence young people to life sentences without the possibility of parole, despite the practice being banned by the US Supreme Court.
Assembly Republicans Backtrack on COVID-19 Compromise Relief Bill
Nearly two dozen organizations ask legislators not to rescind face mask requirements. Senate does it anyway, Assembly is next.
This Week Marks One Year Since the Coronavirus First Came to Wisconsin
An “emergency” committee continues to manage resources and staffing as coronavirus cases move from a mystery to a vaccine target.
As She Grieves Her Father-in-Law, This Wisconsin Nurse Awaits Her Vaccine Dose
COVID-19 also sickened her husband, so Kristi Mecikalski is well aware of the value of getting immunized.
What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines Now in Wisconsin
Tackling some frequently asked questions about vaccines.
Racine Schools Will Reopen While Madison Stays Virtual
Contrasting decisions from two of the state’s largest school districts embody a debate that has consumed the country for months.
Grafton Police: Pharmacist Accused of Destroying Vaccine Is a Conspiracy Theorist Who Said the World Is ‘Crashing Down’
Report says Steven Brandenburg was storing weapons and food in bulk, going through divorce, making false virus claims.
On Legislature’s Opening Day, Evers and Democrats Ask GOP to ‘Get to Work’ on COVID Relief
Governor wants immediate action on a compromise bill while Democratic lawmakers want a proposal that goes even further.
GG’s House, Part 3: Unveiling ‘Love in Action’
Madison community pours $100,000 of in-kind donations into the project. GG’s children respond with a donation of their own.
Racial Disparities Task Force Members Hopeful for Action, But There Aren’t Any Proposals Yet
Spokeswoman says the group is on “an aggressive pace,” months after the Assembly Speaker dismissed pleas for immediate action.
GG’s House, Part 1: A Murder, a Photo, and a Family Shattered
“That was such a horrific thing that happened to her. I don’t know if we’ll ever get over that. We try to take one day at a time, but each comes with tears and sadness.”
The Wisconsin 24: Meet Brad Pfaff and Donna Rozar
Rozar brings her experience as seasoned cardiac nurse and county supervisor, while Pfaff is elected to the Senate one year after it fired him as DATCP secretary.
Every Wisconsin Republican in Congress Voted Against the COVID Relief Bill
For the second time in 2020, every GOP member from the state opposed bipartisan help for farmers, renters, homeowners, small business owners, and families.
BLM and Indigenous Groups Are Getting Racist Team Names Torn Down. What Is Taking Wisconsin So Long?
State has 28 schools that still haven’t caught up to Washington’s football team and now Cleveland’s baseball team.
Evers Announces Plans for PFAS Standards, Support for Veterans Living Near Contaminated Military Sites
Recommendations outline efforts to boost rural economy, enact environmental safeguards. But GOP may be about to weaken rules on “forever chemicals.”
Here Are 12 Wisconsin-Based Holiday Treats ‘Yule’ Love
Mary Bergin takes us on another tour of the state, this one rooted in food and drink to enjoy this time of year.
Former GOP Official Says Ron Johnson Called It ‘Political Suicide’ to Admit Biden Won
Dec. 2, 2020, headlines from around Wisconsin
A COVID Vaccine Could Be Weeks Away for Some Americans. Here’s What You Need to Know.
You have questions about coronavirus vaccines? We have answers.
6,100 Doses of Experimental COVID-19 Drug Now in Wisconsin
Promising treatment will need to be rationed at first, as supply will not meet the demand.
St. Croix County Board Kills More Measures to Keep People Safe From COVID-19
Board members also voted down a measure recommending masks be worn in public.
Need Health Insurance? The ACA Marketplace Is Now Open Until Dec. 15.
A lot has happened in the past 10 days—so much so that you may not realize that the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment season began on Nov. 1.
COVID-19 Is Impacting Mental Health. Here’s How We Can Adapt.
Professionals offer advice on how families can cope as we head into the holiday season and social isolation continues.
The Menominee Nation Was Able to Keep Its COVID Numbers Low. Then Fatigue Set In.
Health, community leaders say it’s becoming increasingly difficult for people to stay apart as pandemic presses on.
Chippewa Falls Grieves as COVID-19 Takes Beloved High School Teacher
An otherwise healthy 57-year-old, Warren Bowe’s friends express anger, frustration over ongoing reluctance by many to wear masks, socially distance.