NATIONAL ECONOMY
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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.
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Looking Back on 2020: How COVID Crushed Wisconsin’s Economy
Despite those qualifying for federal and state funds to stay afloat, revenue is down and layoffs common.
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Every Wisconsin Republican in Congress Voted Against the COVID Relief Bill
For the second time in 2020, every GOP member from the state opposed bipartisan help for farmers, renters, homeowners, small business owners, and families.
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Congress Has Approved Another COVID Relief Bill. Here’s What That Means for Wisconsin.
Renters, farmers, and rural residents should get a boost from the long-awaited second federal COVID relief package.
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One Wisconsin Woman on Why Absent Legislators Have to ‘Put Themselves in My Shoes’
Roughly 42,000 Wisconsinites waiting on unemployment checks, as legislative committee holds hearing on why.
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Giannis Is Staying With the Bucks. Workers and Businesses Are Thrilled.
“This is the best news of 2020,” says a service workers union head.
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WI Treasury Alum: Janet Yellen Is Good for Workers, Consumers, Interest Rates, Tariffs
Eau Claire native Chris Van Es says she and other Obama-era figures are also “crisis tested” and ready to help President-elect Biden.
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Evers Sends Wisconsin Movie Theaters $10 Million Lifeline
The list of recipients includes small, independently owned theaters and chains such as Milwaukee-based Marcus Theaters, which was awarded over $4 million.
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You’re About to Get a Tax Break Thanks to All That Pandemic Online Shopping
Out-of-state retailers paid more in Wisconsin taxes that will go toward targeted tax relief.
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Woman Who Organized Efforts to Recall Evers Admits She Lied to Reporters
“I like when they look dumb. They’ve drug my name through the mud.”
