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Whitmer changes contracting rules to target payroll fraud

04/16/2021 11:02 AM

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced changes in Michigan's contracting process to ensure construction and other companies aren't rewarded with government money for payroll fraud such as misclassifying workers as independent contractors.

Filipovich won't run for re-election to Duluth City Council

New Wisconsin Senate leader acknowledges 'rocky start'

Democrats begin long-shot push to expand the Supreme Court

Wisconsin Treasurer Godlewski launches US Senate bid

Wisconsin Senate approves Republican election changes

Wis. Supreme Court: Governor can't limit business capacity

Central American nations deploy troops to reduce migration

Biden calls for peace and calm after Minnesota shooting

President Biden is calling for calm in the wake of the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.

Whitmer outlines priorities for spending federal virus aid

Wisconsin Assembly OKs genocide education bill

The Wisconsin Assembly approved a bipartisan bill that would require schools to include instruction on the Holocaust and other genocides. The Senate passed the bill in March. It now goes to Gov. Tony Evers.

Stauber weighs in on infrastructure plan, other impacts to Northland

Before he heads back to Washington on Tuesday, Congessman Pete Stauber had a conversation with members of the Hermantown Chamber on Monday.

Congressman Pete Stauber weights in on infrastructure plan, other priorities in Washington.

Biden tells executives US needs to invest & lead in computer chips

Klobuchar, Collins propose support for dementia caregivers

Caitlyn Jenner considers run for California governor

Minnesota lawmakers aim to strengthen sexual assault laws

Wisconsin Supreme Court says don't purge voters from rolls

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging changes to respond to a high rate of new coronavirus infections.

Michigan gov. urges halt of high school classes, youth sports

Pres. Biden announced executive actions aimed at addressing what the White House calls a

Biden tightens some gun controls, says much more needed

Biden to unveil actions on guns, including new ATF boss

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Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week

Police: FedEx shooter legally bought guns used in shooting

The queen says goodbye to Philip, continues her reign alone

As Biden gains support from vets, Afghanistan plan a plus to some

As voting fight moves westward, accusations of racism follow

Black soldier mistreatment common even before Virginia case

Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

Alaska to offer tourists COVID-19 vaccines starting June 1

Continent's toughest COVID restrictions get tighter in Ontario

After outcry, WH says Biden will lift refugee cap in May

Raul Castro stepping down as Cuba's leader

Company: Alleged FedEx shooter is former employee; 8 dead

Blinken in Afghanistan to sell Biden troop withdrawal

Democrats begin long-shot push to expand the Supreme Court

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking

Midwest News

Shots fired at Guardsmen patrolling near Wright scene

Authorities say two National Guardsmen suffered minor injuries when they were fired upon as they provided neighborhood security in Minneapolis following the police killing of a 20-year-old Black man in a nearby suburb.

In Minneapolis, armed patrol group tries to keep the peace

As the nightly protests over Daunte Wright’s death intensify outside a police station in a Minneapolis suburb, the Minnesota Freedom Fighters, a group of Black men, are at the scene to protest but are also determined to keep things peaceful.

Health

Michigan extends mask order, capacity limits amid surge

Michigan has extended by five weeks a pandemic order requiring masks in public, limiting capacity inside businesses and capping gathering sizes.

April is National Donate Life Month

St. Luke's honored organ donors during a special flag raising on Friday outside of the hospital.

Consumer

US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is investigating complaints that air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.

Biden tells executives US needs to invest & lead in computer chips

President Joe Biden used a virtual meeting with corporate leaders about a global shortage of semiconductors to push for his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.

Politics

GOP plans for spending federal stimulus may not be allowed

A nonpartisan review has found the majority of Wisconsin Republicans' plans for spending federal stimulus money either may not be allowed under the law or might have to be repaid.

Turnout barely tops 20% for Wisconsin spring election

Turnout for Wisconsin's spring election barely topped 20%. That's on par with other elections where the state superintendent of schools was the only statewide race.

Democratic-backed Underly elected Wisconsin schools chief

Jill Underly rode support from the state teachers’ union and an overwhelming financial advantage to win election as Wisconsin superintendent of schools.

Jill Underly (left) has been declared the winner of the Wisconsin superintendent race.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer gets COVID-19 vaccine

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer got her first COVID-19 vaccine shot Tuesday. She touted it as the most effective way to protect people and to return Michigan to normalcy.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer received her first dose of the Pfizer COVID vaccine on Tuesday.

After new law, McConnell warns CEOs: 'Stay out of politics'

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says it’s a “big lie” to call the new voting law in Georgia restrictive and warns big business to “stay out of politics” after major corporations distanced themselves from the state’s new rules amid vast public pressure.

Fond du Lac prosecutor announces attorney general run

Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney will challenge Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul next year. He's the first Republican to get in the race.

Eric Toney is running for Wisconsin Attorney General.

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