Friday May 14, 2021 - Updated 11:49am

Governor

11:49am

NFIB Wisconsin. Wisconsin small business owners unable to fill job openings. 

11:30am

Governor signs Hmong-Lao Veterans Day bill. 

10:32am

Gov. Evers. Signs bill designating May 14 as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, orders flags to half-staff. 

9:11am

Gov. Evers. Seeks applicants for coroner of Green Lake County. 

4:10am

WQOW. Gov. Evers visits airport; talks Starlink, broadband internet

Budget

4:16am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. GOP leader says no to more funding for Wisconsin Black Historical Society, says people can look at obscure display in Capitol

4:16am

La Cross Tribune. Budget committee votes on funding for Veterans Affairs, declines funding for Black Historical Society

4:09am

Fox 11. Wisconsin budget battle: GOP cuts vacant jobs, Dems urge collective bargaining expansion

4:08am

Fox 6. Budget hearing comments 'racist,' Wisconsin lawmaker says

4:07am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Proposal Would Give $10M To State Veterans Homes

Legislative

11:28am

Rep. Hebl. Teams up with League of Women Voters to talk national popular vote. 

10:10am

Sen. Marklein. Column: Dialing-in funding for broadband. 

10:09am

Rep. Behnke. No mask mandate in schools.

9:13am

Rep. Steffen. Calls on local governments to repeal mask mandates. 

4:13am

Chippewa Herald. Disability rights advocates push back against GOP voting legislation

State Agencies

10:09am

DATCP. Ginseng Board of Wisconsin Election Period Now Open

9:58am

DNR. Find Your Adventure During Free Fun Weekend

4:12am

U.S. News & World Report. DNR Moves to Stop Night Wolf Hunt, Cut Registration Window

Economy/Business

10:30am

Fox Cities Chamber.

Bazaar After Dark, License to Cruise, and Appleton's Octoberfest return to Fox Cities social calendar. 

4:13am

Racine Journal Times. How much does Wisconsin not having a job search requirement for unemployment benefits affect worker shortage?

4:11am

Milwaukee Biz Times. Brewers games will return to full fan capacity next month

4:09am

WTMJ. Easing restrictions spurs Milwaukee-area festivals to re-evaluate summer events

Coronavirus

4:17am

AP. ‘Great day for America’: Vaccinated can largely ditch masks

4:17am

WISN. New CDC mask guidelines shock businesses, city

4:15am

Wisconsin State Journal. Dane County health agency plans 'update' next week following CDC guidance for fully vaccinated

4:15am

Cap Times. Dane County mask order remains in effect as officials review new CDC guidance

4:11am

USA Today. CDC lifts indoor mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people. What does it actually mean?

4:10am

WFRV. Outagamie Co. removes facial coverings requirement, effective immediately

4:09am

WISC. Dane County nears herd immunity benchmark as 12-15 year olds start getting their shots

Education

9:12am

UW-Stout. Berglund receives May University Staff Appreciation Award

Local

4:10am

WKBT. Campbell to contract with Davy Engineering to study solutions to PFAS contamination

4:08am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Milwaukee Begins Planning For Nearly $400M In Federal Aid

Congress

10:08am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Applauds Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen American Manufacturing and Create Jobs Across the Country

4:12am

Wisconsin Public Radio. More Than 100 Scientists Ask Biden Administration To Restore Protections For Gray Wolves

4:08am

WXOW. Sen. Baldwin blames Trump election lie for stalled election reform bill

Thursday May 13, 2021

Governor

1:28pm

Gov. Evers. And WEDC announce pilot program to test SpaceX internet service in Eau Claire County.

11:10am

Gov. Evers. Delivers radio address on Joint Committee on Finance vote to gut Badger Bounceback Agenda. 

4:16am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Evers: Small Businesses Will Remain A Priority For Federal COVID-19 Aid, Despite Funding Cut

4:14am

U.S. News & World Report. Evers Promises to Preserve Grants in Face of Less Stimulus

Budget

4:15pm

Sen. Jacque, Rep. Edming. Legislative budget plan aids county veterans' programs. 

1:54pm

For Our Future WI Action Fund. Essential Frontline Workers Press For Freedom To Collectively Bargain

Legislative

4:23pm

Rep. Snodgrass. Local State Representative, Oneida Leader, Rural Sign Maker Subject of Political Documentary, “Swing Country”

1:52pm

Rep. Dittrich. Supports citizens making voices heard. 

11:26am

Rep. Allen. To hold third budget listening session.

9:01am

Rep. Loudenbeck. Bill heads to Governor's desk. 

4:22am

Rep. Stubbs. Statement on Senate Bill 216 Passage through Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing, and Forestry.

4:20am

La Crosse Tribune. Disability rights advocates push back against GOP voting legislation

4:19am

Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Wisconsin Republicans seek to join lawsuit challenging Biden stimulus provision on tax cuts

4:18am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Disabled voters say Republican efforts in Wisconsin Legislature will make it harder for them to cast ballots

4:16am

NBC 26. Wisconsin disabled community opposes election law changes

State Agencies

4:01pm

DPI. Three Wisconsin high school seniors receive national honor

1:31pm

WHEDA. Seeks projects for National Housing Trust Funds

11:41am

DOA. Wisconsin Launches Data Project to Help Community Advocates & Policy Experts Track and Respond to Evictions

11:06am

DNR. Wisconsin NRB Virtual Meeting May 26

9:02am

DATCP. To Survey for Gypsy Moth in 47 Counties

4:22am

ETF. GIB Approves New Health Plan, Minor Benefit Changes, and Pre-Tax Savings Account Changes

Economy/Business

9:36am

Dairyland Power Cooperative. Collaborating on new workforce training opportunity. 

2:54pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Milwaukee, Green Bay Among Wisconsin Cities Facing Major Lifeguard Shortages

4:17am

WTMJ. Milwaukee-area businesses eyeing Labor Day for mandatory return to the office

Coronavirus

2:12pm

CDC. Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People

1:16pm

Survival Coalition. Update May 11: COVID Cases and Deaths Among People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Wisconsin

9:54am

Marshfield Clinic Health System. Offers COVID-19 vaccinations for 12-15 year olds. 

4:23am

DHS. Wisconsin Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 12-15

4:24pm

WISC. PHMDC to update public health order next week in light of CDC masking guidance

2:43pm

WTMJ. 'Return to a version of normal': City of Milwaukee to ease COVID-19 restrictions on June 15

1:24pm

The Hill. CDC says vaccinated can take masks off indoors and outdoors

1:12pm

Reuters. CDC to ease mask guidance for vaccinated people -- sources

1:10pm

CNBC. CDC to say fully vaccinated people don’t need to wear face masks indoors or outdoors in most settings

4:19am

Wisconsin State Journal. COVID-19 vaccination extended to more youth as Gov. Tony Evers mulls vaccine incentives

4:17am

WAOW. Oneida County becomes first in area to surpass 50% with at least one COVID-19 vaccine

4:14am

WXPR. Governor Urges People to Get Vaccinated as CDC Recommends Pfizer Vaccine for Kids as Young as 12

4:13am

Wisconsin Public Radio. State Health Officials: Vaccinators Ready As CDC Advisors OK COVID-19 Vaccine For Children 12 To 15

Environment/Outdoors

11:28am

Wisconsin's Green Fire. Releases report assessing wetland protecitons in Wisconsin.

Statewide

4:02pm

Marshfield Clinic Health System. Stevens Point hospital reaches construction milestone

Courts

4:15am

U.S. News & World Report. Suit Challenges Restaurant Aid Priority to Women, Minorities

Education

2:44pm

Marquette University. Marquette hires first director of Black student initiatives

2:10pm

U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Leads House Effort to Declassify Intelligence Surrounding Lab Leak Hypothesis

2:09pm

UW-Eau Claire. Resilience in action: Tressa Lange

2:09pm

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. School Choice Wisconsin Ensure MPS Follows the Law, Provide Transportation Benefits to Private School Students

1:31pm

UW-Stout. George Floyd-inspired While Black Project hopes to shed light on microaggressions

11:42am

UW-Platteville. Senior design team revitalizes Cuba City’s Presidential Plaza, project recognized by WEDC

11:42am

UW-Platteville. Compeer Financial grants $10,000 to UW-Platteville Dairy Pilot Plant at Pioneer Farm

11:09am

Wisconsin Medicine. Livestream: The Future of Heart Care. 

4:21am

UW-Stevens Point. To offer six outdoor Commencement ceremonies May 21-22

4:17am

CBS 58. Waukesha School Board votes to make masks optional in schools

Local

11:07am

City of Madison. Greater Madison Music City Receives $50,000 Our Town Grant From National Endowment for the Arts

11:07am

Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Announces New Efforts to Curb Congestion and Emissions from Traffic

9:02am

Dane County Cities & Villages Association. Elects 2021-22 Executive Committee. 

4:15am

WKBT. Trempealeau County committee approves Second Amendment sanctuary resolution

Congress

1:13pm

Protect Our Care. NEW VIDEO: Protect Our Care Releases New Video With Patients Across the Country Calling for Action on Skyrocketing Drug Prices

11:25am

U.S. Rep. Grothman. Statement on Israel and Hamas. 

11:08am

U.S. Rep. Gallagher. And Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Create Glioblastoma Awareness Day

9:06am

U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Ernst. Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Transportation Access for Workers and Families