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Tue
29
Dec

Fiscal Facts: Tuning in to video fees


This Hulu home screen shows some selections on the platform. Use of streaming services was up in 2020 due in large part to the pandemic. (Photo by Heather Stanek)

While consumers may be binge-watching video more than ever in a time of social distancing, new data shows cable television revenues falling in Wisconsin in the run-up to COVID-19.

More Wisconsin households may be “cutting the cord” and dropping cable in favor of internet video streaming services such as Disney Plus, Hulu and Netflix.

Wed
23
Dec

What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine


Logo courtesy of Pfizer

Pfizer has started rolling out its coronavirus vaccine to the most at-risk populations, but shots are expected to be offered to the general public in 2021.

Here’s what Pfizer has released so far regarding the vaccine.

Who gets it first?

Wed
23
Dec

State Superintendent issues statement on death of former justice

Wisconsin’s State Superintendent expressed her condolences following the death of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson.

Wed
23
Dec

Reckless driving made roads more dangerous in 2020

Even as the nation saw an unprecedented drop in driving at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin recorded a significant increase in fatal car crashes and crash fatalities during the initial months of the crisis.

Wed
23
Dec

Kurtz appointed to joint finance committee

Rep. Tony Kurtz, R-Wonewoc, has been added to the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee.

As part of the committee, he will review and submit input regarding the state budget.

Wed
23
Dec

Alliant Energy gives $100,000 to feed 2,000 families

Alliant Energy has put forth $100,000 to assist those in need across Wisconsin and Iowa this holiday season. The money purchased 2,000 food boxes for families in 14 communities. In addition, families received gift certificates to purchase meat from grocery stores.

Wed
23
Dec

Guest column: Wisconsin broadband providers keep promoting rural investments

The Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association (WSTA) was founded in 1910 to represent local telephone companies offering voice service. More than a century later, our members remain committed to their customers and communities as they work to deploy broadband throughout Wisconsin.

Wed
23
Dec

Fiscal Facts: School tax levy increases continue for coming year

Amid a pandemic and global recession, school districts are increasing property taxes for the coming year by 3.3 percent — lower than last year’s 4.5 percent but still the second-highest percentage since 2010.

Wed
23
Dec

Don’t imbibe and drive this holiday season

The Wisconsin DOT warns motorists to ditch drunken driving, especially during the holidays.

State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies will be out in force monitoring for intoxicated driving through Jan. 1.

Wed
23
Dec

CVS Health, Walgreens to administer COVID-19 vaccine to long-term care facilities


A woman receives a COVID-19 vaccine. (Walgreens photo)

National pharmacy chains have announced they will provide COVID-19 vaccines to long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes.

CVS Health plans to administer the first dose of Pfizer’s vaccine to more than 40,000 locations. The goal is to vaccinate four million residents and staff.

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