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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Chali Pittman |Jimmie Kaska |Melissa Kaye |Beth Habhegger
Source: Source: Wisconsin Elections CommissionJun 5, 2025, 11:48 AM CSTMADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Wisconsin’s top election agency is under federal scrutiny from the Trump Administration. Federal funding for voter education and poll worker training could be on the line. The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division issued a sharp warning to the Wisconsin Elections Commission in a letter yesterday, saying the agency is out of compliance with federal law.
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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Chali Pittman |Jimmie Kaska |Melissa Kaye |Beth Habhegger
MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Negotiations between Governor Tony Evers and top Republicans on the state budget have hit a wall, and state officials have issued statements expressing their disappointment with the talks stalling.
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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Tom Kertscher |Melissa Kaye |Beth Habhegger |Savanna Tomei-Olson
The percentage of Wisconsin schoolchildren not receiving state-mandated vaccinations because of their parents’ personal beliefs is four times higher than it was a generation ago. That rise in personal conviction waivers has driven a decrease in all immunizations among Wisconsin children ahead of new measles outbreaks hitting the U.S. that are linked to three deaths.
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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Savanna Tomei-Olson |Beth Habhegger |Melissa Kaye |Adam Hess
MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – While the National Weather Service (NWS) is facing severe staffing shortages, none of its Wisconsin offices has a chief meteorologist in charge. Earlier this year, Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cut or offered and approved early retirement for about 550 employees of the National Weather Service. The NWS collects weather data, builds forecasts, issues warnings in severe weather, and surveys damage after storms.
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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Dakota Lavota |Beth Habhegger |Savanna Tomei-Olson |Melissa Kaye
BlogThe Racine Raiders win streak was snapped by the Detroit Ravens on Saturday, with the final score being 27-7. The Detroit defense played well, as the Raiders did not score in the first, third, or fourth quarters. This Saturday, the Raiders host the 5-0 Indy Bison at Historic Horlick Athletic Field. You can listen to the game on WRJN at 1400AM and 99.9FM in Racine and 98.1FM in Kenosha. If you are out of the area, make sure to download the Civic Media App and select WRJN.
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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Dakota Lavota |Beth Habhegger |Savanna Tomei-Olson |Melissa Kaye
We are a few days into our “Sconnie Summer’ text-to-win statewide contest! You can win some great prizes, like a daily chance to win Milwaukee Brewers Club Level tickets or $100 cash! Plus, every entry puts you into one of our grand prize drawings of a Wisconsin vacation in Baraboo at the Ringling House B&B or the Door County White Lace Inn with some gas money to get you there. The Contest runs from Monday, June 2nd, 2025 to Saturday, June 14th, 2025. How to play:Download the Civic Media App.
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1 month ago | 
waukradio.com | Renuka Rayasam |Beth Habhegger |Savanna Tomei-Olson |Jimmie Kaska
The country’s top nonpartisan government watchdog has confirmed it is examining the costs of running the nation’s only active Medicaid work requirement program, as Republican state and federal lawmakers consider similar requirements. The U.S. Government Accountability Office told KFF Health News that its analysis of the Georgia Pathways to Coverage program could be released this fall.
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2 months ago | 
civicmedia.us | Beth Habhegger |Melissa Kaye |Stuart Wattles
All eyes are on Wisconsin as the NFL Draft’s player selection rounds are underway in Green Bay. But what you may not know – all ears are on an Appleton band as it prepares to live out its own big-league dreams. Listen to a quick version of this story here: Doozey is a high-energy, three-piece group made up of Andy Van Dusen (vocals/guitar), Ryan Patterson (bass), and DeAngelo Harris (drums). They’ve been playing together for years and are a Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) award winner.
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2 months ago | 
civicmedia.us | Beth Habhegger |Melissa Kaye |Stuart Wattles |Jimmie Kaska
GREEN BAY, WI—(WGBW)—Sports fans from all over the nation are expected to attend the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay today through Saturday. With over 250,000 visitors expected, scammers may attempt to exploit the fast-paced environment by targeting them with various fraudulent scams and schemes. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) says any travel, but especially travel to popular locations and events, can increase the risk of identity theft.
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2 months ago | 
civicmedia.us | Beth Habhegger |Melissa Kaye |Stuart Wattles |Jimmie Kaska
Dogs & Cream treats your taste buds by serving up hot dog creations that are anything but ordinary!Craving a classic Chicago dog or something wild like a Mac & Cheese Dog or a Pretzel Dog, they’ve got you covered!And save room for that velvety custard that’ll melt your troubles away. Go to WRJN.com, click the Big Deals banner, and purchase $20 worth of gift certificates for just $10 – today only at WRJN BIG DEALS!
