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2 days 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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1 week ago | 
civicmedia.us | Jimmie Kaska |Melissa Kaye |Savanna Tomei-Olson |Adam Hess
WAUSAU, Wis. (WXCO) – A gold fish was recently found in the wild, so the DNR is reminding us of the risks of diseases these actions pose. The Wisconsin DNR says do not release pet fish into local waterways. “People are probably thinking I don’t really want to flush my goldfish or get rid of it, so I’ll just release it into the wild.” explained Erin McFarlane a Statewide Clean Boats, Clean Waters Educator with UWSP. “That goldfish isn’t naturally from Wisconsin. It’s not the best step to take.
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1 week ago | 
civicmedia.us | Peter Cameron |Savanna Tomei-Olson |Melissa Kaye |Adam Hess
The Badger Project is a nonpartisan, citizen-supported journalism nonprofit in Wisconsin. <br><h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Oshkosh Republican said he will block the president's debt-increasing "One Big Beautiful Bill" if it doesn't cut federal spending.</h3><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://thebadgerproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/RonJohn-1024x738.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-25756"><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Sen.
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1 week ago | 
civicmedia.us | Lucas Hunt |Savanna Tomei-Olson |Jo Ann Krulatz |Stuart Wattles
MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – The Wisconsin Senate will hold a public hearing Wednesday to litigate a bill that would require Governor Evers’ administration to deposit millions of dollars in the general fund. The lawmakers are targeting the interest generated from federal COVID-19 funding. As of May 9, the Department of Administration reported to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee that the administration had amassed about $171.5 million in interest.
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1 week ago | 
civicmedia.us | Lucas Hunt |Savanna Tomei-Olson |Jo Ann Krulatz |Stuart Wattles
MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – All three announced candidates for the Democratic Party’s state chair have qualified for the race in time for the party’s June convention. Three representatives are on the ballot for state chair: 3rd CD Democratic Chair William Garcia, former party Executive Director Devin Remiker, and operative Joe Zepecki.
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1 week ago | 
civicmedia.us | Laura McKenna |Laura McKenna |Lisa Hale |Lucas Hunt |Savanna Tomei-Olson
May 28th is National Burger Day!Despite being a vegetarian, I know my way around a delicious burger. It’s alllll about the toppings and I think there’s something that’s way underutilized: ONIONS!Now I love onions in all form and fashion: red, sweet, caramelized, raw. You name it, I’ll eat ’em. I also love an onion or pretzel bun. Yum! It just changes the whole flavor profile of the burger. But the one onion that is way underused is the French Fried Onion.
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1 week ago | 
civicmedia.us | Lucas Hunt |Jo Ann Krulatz |Savanna Tomei-Olson
It’s smiles all around as players and fans celebrate the 25th annual Green Bay Charity Softball Game. The beloved tradition features some NFL skill with a little backyard fun — and all for a good cause. This year the game benefits Hands of 10ve, a foundation started by Green Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love. “This is your show, not mine,” former game host Green Bay Packers all-time leading receiver and Super Bowl Champion Donald Driver says to Love during a news conference.
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1 week ago | 
civicmedia.us | Lucas Hunt |Jo Ann Krulatz |Savanna Tomei-Olson
MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Another step has been taken in combatting statewide lead poisoning Tuesday, as the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DHS) finalized an emergency rule Governor Evers established in January. The rule lowered the lead poison threshold to 3.5 µg/dL, which allows more families to be eligible for lead poisoning resources. Some resources include screenings, care coordination, and follow up services for kids. Gov.
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2 weeks ago | 
waukradio.com | Savanna Tomei-Olson |James Kelly |Lucas Hunt |Adam Hess
MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – AAA is activating its Tow to Go program over Memorial Day weekend in an effort to keep impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel. If someone knows they shouldn’t drive and they don’t have a backup plan, they can call AAA. A tow truck driver will come get the individual and their car and take them home as long as it’s within 10 miles. Over the last 30 years, Tow to Go has gotten nearly 30,000 drivers home safely.
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2 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Savanna Tomei-Olson |Lucas Hunt |Jo Ann Krulatz |Adam Hess
MADISON, Wis. (CIVIC MEDIA) – AAA is activating its Tow to Go program over Memorial Day weekend in an effort to keep impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel. If someone knows they shouldn’t drive, and don’t have a backup plan, they can call AAA. A tow truck driver will come get the person, and their vehicle, and take them home as long as it’s within 10 miles. Over the last 30 years, Tow to Go has gotten nearly 30,000 drivers home safely. People don’t need to be AAA members to use the service.
