Biden signs bills addressing opioid crisis into law
President Joe Biden on Thursday gathered a bipartisan group of lawmakers behind closed doors in the White House to witness the signing of two bills aimed at addressing the ongoing…
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Russians top Biles, Americans in gymnastics qualifying
The trouble started early. A step out of bounds on floor exercise here. A short landing there. Over the course of two hours on Sunday, the mistakes — some almost…
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Borders with Canada, Mexico to remain closed through Aug. 21
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise among unvaccinated Americans, the United States will continue to restrict border crossings between Mexico and Canada to essential travel only for at least…
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Biden calls DACA ruling ‘disappointing,’ pledges to appeal
A federal judge in Texas ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is illegal and ordered President Joe Biden’s administration to stop approving new applications. In a…
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Wisconsin’s attorney general race heating up
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s race for attorney general is heating up, with Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul officially launching his reelection bid and a Republican challenger reporting a record-high amount…
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Bice: Republican attorney general candidate Eric Toney defends 10 prosecutions for COVID-19 violations
Fond du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney charged 10 individuals with misdemeanors for violating Gov. Tony Evers’ safer-at-home order but later dropped the charges. Source link
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Courage House, a group home for LGBTQ youth, recovers from the pandemic as demand for its services grows
The local group home for LGBTQ youth struggled during the pandemic but now is full and has a waitlist for the first time. Source link
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Wisconsin Senate passes $87 billion budget on to Evers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans finished their work on the state budget Wednesday, moving the $87 billion spending plan through the Senate and on to Gov. Tony Evers. What…
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Here’s how Milwaukee leaders plan to respond to unrest on Water Street
Recent weekends have brought what city officials and business leaders agree is the wrong kind of attention to the Water Street entertainment district. While this past weekend was relatively trouble-free,…
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Quinten Wynn leads Kimberly throwers
KIMBERLY – The Kimberly boys track and field throwers have always been an integral part of the team’s championship success. This season is no different as the Papermakers have advanced…
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