More than 2 million American women have left the workforce since the start of the pandemic, a reflection of the country’s ongoing childcare crisis.
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‘No Time to Waste’: Barnes Urges GOP To Pass Budget, Help Small Businesses
Wisconsin has “a tremendous opportunity” to help small business recovery and growth, a brewery and restaurant owner says.
Biden’s COVID Relief Plan Is a Huge Deal for Women. Here’s How.
Study after study has found that women, particularly women of color, have borne the brunt of the pandemic’s economic toll, losing jobs and leaving the workforce in alarming numbers.
Biden’s COVID-19 Relief Puts Money Into the Pockets of Wisconsinites Who Need It
This approach, which includes a “revolutionary” expansion of the child tax credit, is likely to boost the economy more effectively than Trump’s coronavirus response signed one year ago, economists say.
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.
Next Vaccination Group Includes 65+, Educators, Prisoners, Food Service Workers
Committee’s recommendations still need DHS approval. Some groups will be at an employer’s discretion.
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.
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.
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.”
With Nine New Pardons, Evers Has Now Given Second Chances to 74 Individuals
Governor’s move restores rights to those who proved they’ve turned their lives around and made it stick.
Biden in Wisconsin: Trump’s on Park Avenue and Can Only See Out to Wall Street
Democratic candidate used Wisconsin visit to say the president “panicked,” leading to 200,000 coronavirus deaths.
Politics Creates Economic Illusion in Houdini’s Hometown
Whether Trump broke the economy in Appleton or is saving it may be more about feelings than facts.
Evers Task Force Calls for Higher Wages for Workers Who Care for Children and Elderly
Findings echo what Vice President Joe Biden is proposing on national level.
Teachers With Underlying Health Concerns Told to Return to School or Else
Some educators are told they still have to teach from an empty classroom, not a healthier home environment.
Biden Says Trump and DeVos ‘Haven’t Stepped Up,’ Leaving Schools Unable to Safely Reopen
“This year we’re facing some of the most difficult circumstances and we’re seeing an awful lot of heart and grit from our educators and our students to try to rise to the occasion here. But our government hasn’t risen up to that bar.”
Joe Biden’s Plan for Caregivers Is ‘First of Its Kind’ From a Presidential Candidate
Biden’s caregiver proposal is the most wide-ranging care policy ever proposed by a major party’s presidential nominee, according to experts.
How Biden Plans to Help Parents Find Affordable Child Care That Fits Their Needs
By the time her son was born in 2017, “$1,000 a month only got my son half day care” at a good childcare provider, one mom said.
Biden Plan Targets ‘Child-Care Emergency’ Made Worse by Pandemic
Lack of GOP help, COVID capacity limits, pervasively low pay, and lack of benefits threaten a key component of any economic recovery.
Racine Schools Will Start Year Online
Wisconsin’s fifth-largest school district follows the lead of Milwaukee and Madison.
The UNN Candidate Interview: Marsha Rummel, Nicki Vander Meulen and Tyrone Cratic Williams of Assembly District 76
Seven Democrats are vying for Rep. Chris Taylor’s seat. Here is a look at three of the contenders.
Biden Releases $775 Billion Plan to ‘Ease the Squeeze’ on the Caregiving Crisis
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee unveiled the third part of his economic recovery program, which includes expanding care for children, elderly Americans, and people living with disabilities.
Teachers in Wisconsin’s 5 Largest Districts Demand Online-Only Classes For Now
Unions in Green Bay, Racine, Kenosha want to join Milwaukee and Madison in going virtual during a continued surge in COVID-19 cases.
Thousands of Workers Are Going on Strike for Black Lives Today. Here Are Their Demands.
Tens of thousands of frontline workers across the country are going on strike Monday to protest systemic racism and police brutality and to demand that corporations and the government take action to address white supremacy, end economic exploitation of Black workers, and allow all workers to unionize.
The UNN Candidate Interview: Aisha Moe and Kelda Roys of Senate District 26
Seven Democrats are vying for long-time Sen. Fred Risser’s seat. Here is a look at two of the contenders.
The UNN Candidate Interview: Nada Elmikashfi and John Imes of Senate District 26
Seven Democratic candidates are vying for long-time Sen. Fred Risser’s seat. Here is a look at two of the contenders.
WI GOP Congressman Thinks Schools That Don’t Reopen This Fall Should Be Defunded
Tom Tiffany, Wisconsin’s newly elected congressman, wastes no time in declaring war on education in the middle of a pandemic.
Freshman GOP Lawmaker Who Voted For Cutting Workers Comp: I Didn’t Know What I Was Voting For
He realized one month later the change didn’t sit well with law enforcement.
Evers Signs COVID-19 Relief Bill
Governor signals more is needed for workers comp benefits, hazard pay, aid to small businesses, farmers
‘Safer at Home’ Shutdown Ordered
Affects non-essential businesses. Death toll rises to 5.
More Than 100 Wisconsin Cases of Coronavirus
Evers says he does not believe ‘shelter in place’ is in the state’s future