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WEB4 days ago · It’s a seemingly obvious answer to a problem that many family advocates in recent years have reached crisis level. Almost 60% of child care providers across the state have unused capacity—closed classrooms—because of staff shortages. Providers report that if they were able to operate at full capacity, they could serve up to 33,000 more kids.
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WEBBy Christina Lorey |. Dec 2023 5. The book follows Sofia and her brother Jax, who stumble across Evy, a pine tree that feels different from the other trees in his forest. Throughout the story, the siblings teach Evy how to shine in her own way. Families can stop by Santa’s Workshop after driving through the light display to pick up a copy and ...
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WEBThe short answer to how Wisconsin daycares could serve 33,000 more kids? Hire more people to take care of those children. It’s a seemingly obvious answer to a problem that many family advocates in recent years have reached crisis level.
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WEBVIDEO: “It Just Feels So Good to Feel Good”. By Salina Heller |. Sep 2024 3. Kamala Harris gave a message a hope as she wrapped up the Democratic convention last Thursday. Hope was also something that was felt when the vice president hosted a campaign rally in Eau Claire earlier in the month.
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WEBABOUT US. UpNorthNews is a locally based digital news source dedicated to exploring how the daily goings-on in places of power—especially Madison and Washington, DC—impact Wisconsin families and communities. Our people-centered, fact-based stories are delivered in a variety of ways, including graphics and video for social media, website ...
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WEBFeb 2024 28. Leading up to the 2016 campaign, Donald Trump honed a carefully crafted image of himself as a successful businessman and a winner. But in reality, Trump has a long record of failure, according to Chris Edelson, a professor and author of two books on US presidential power.
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WEBTwo years in, the Inflation Reduction Act is lowering health care costs in Wisconsin. By Isabel Soisson |. Aug 2024 16. The Inflation Reduction Act ensured that 43,000 Wisconsinites were able to keep their health insurance, reduced the cost of insulin for nearly 32,000 Wisconsin seniors, and incentivized manufacturers to invest in the state and ...
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WEB9 hours ago · Retired educator Kim Butnick of Eau Claire is voting this year with her daughter and future grandkids in mind. She was at the Harris-Walz campaign... VIDEO: Why This Durand 17-Year-Old Is Excited To Turn 18, And Vote In His First Election. Carlin Pfieiffer of Durand will turn 18 years old a month and three days before election day.
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WEBDuring the first quarter of 2024, there’s also been a 13% drop in aggravated assault, according to the FBI. Murder and rape both decreased by about 26%.