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Wisconsin’s Covid Condition: The Pandemic Recedes in its Second Summer
New COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are all hitting their lowest reported levels in the state, but with only about half of Wisconsinites vaccinated for the coronavirus, public health authorities are urging more people to do so as the Delta variant looms.
Friday June 25, 2021
The Peculiar Divergence In COVID Vaccinations Around Milwaukee’s Republican Hinterland
A link between partisan politics and coronavirus vaccinations at the national level has become increasingly recognized, but a slew of additional factors are playing a role in Wisconsin's largest metro area.
Thursday June 10, 2021
A Wet Decade Shifts To Drought In Southern Wisconsin
Following the state's wettest decade on record, lower-than-normal precipitation in the spring of 2021 is leading drought conditions to emerge in agricultural areas reliant on steady rains.
Monday June 7, 2021
The Difference Between Wisconsin’s ‘Confirmed’ and ‘Probable’ COVID-19 Data
Efforts to count coronavirus cases and deaths around the state indicate the varying degrees of certainty that can be attributed to individual circumstances as public health agencies keep up with day-to-day rhythms of the pandemic.
Thursday May 13, 2021
History Is at the Heart of Wisconsin’s 2021 State of the Tribes Address
In a speech to the state Legislature, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa President John D. Johnson, Sr. connects the principles of tribal sovereignty to contemporary issues important to Native communities.
Tuesday May 11, 2021
How Does Hesitancy Fit Into Wisconsin’s COVID-19 Vaccination Trends?
Here & Now Extra: Differences by age, race, gender and politics in terms of who is getting coronavirus vaccines around the state align with national trends and polling, while pointing toward potential gaps going forward.
Friday April 23, 2021
Map: A Closer Look at Wisconsin’s 2021 State Superintendent Election Results
The vote for Jill Underly over Deborah Kerr in the election to lead the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction reflected the partisan nature of the race to some degree, but there were also several divergences from typical geographic patterns.
Wednesday April 7, 2021
Where Is Wisconsin’s COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Lagging — And Why?
With universal eligibility starting April 5, the pace of coronavirus shots is speeding up everywhere in the state, but rates have been stubbornly lower in Clark, Rusk and Taylor counties.
Tuesday March 30, 2021
Northeast Wisconsin’s Coronavirus Vaccinations Get a Boost at Lambeau Field
Here & Now Extra: By the end of June, a community clinic at the home of the Green Bay Packers is gearing up to vaccinate tens of thousands of people from around the region.
Tuesday March 23, 2021
A Sprint Between Variants and Vaccinations Extends Wisconsin’s COVID-19 Marathon
Here & Now Extra: As newer and more virulent coronavirus strains gain a foothold in the state, public health researchers hope tracking efforts and vaccinations can keep pace.
Tuesday March 16, 2021
How Is Title IX Relevant to Wisconsin’s Transgender Student-Athlete Bills?
Here & Now Extra: Shifting federal policies on a landmark anti-discrimination law have played a role in a wave of state-level legislation restricting participation in school sports.
Tuesday March 9, 2021
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