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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in an interview “what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?” Johnson, who has no medical expertise or background, made the comments Thursday during an interview.   Contrary to what medical experts advise, Johnson has said he doesn’t need to be vaccinated because he had COVID-19 in the fall. He […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a package of Republican-authored bills that would have directed how the state would spend $3.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief money. Evers on Thursday also announced that up to $420 million in that money coming to the state would go toward a grant program targeting small businesses. One of the bills he vetoed would have directed $200 million toward small businesses, […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The supply of COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin is nearing the point of exceeding demand for the first time, with more than 50% of the eligible population having received at least one dose and nearly 30% of the total population fully vaccinated. State health leaders said Thursday that while the gap between supply and demand is closing, there is an increasing emphasis on reaching those who may […]

A retired Ripon College economist says he doesn’t believe there is a need for a fourth stimulus check.   While millions of Americans are still waiting for their third stimulus check —  or an extra "top-up" payment — some lawmakers and advocates are pushing for a fourth direct payment. And maybe more.   Retired Ripon College economist Paul Schoofs says the case for more widespread payments to Americans is over.   More than 75 members of Congress […]

The Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer says she would be surprised if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention didn’t allow the Johnson and Johnson vaccine to resume.   Vaccine advisors to the CDC meet Friday to make recommendations for use of the J and J shot after it was paused to investigate a potential link to serious blood clots.   Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says she expects the […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin schools will receive more than $175 million in federal funding to pay for school-based COVID-19 testing for teachers, students and staff. The money announced Tuesday is coming to Wisconsin as part of $10 billion the U.S. Department of Health Services announced in March it was targeting to help schools reopen across the country. The tests would be voluntary. Concerns about new […]

The Fond du Lac County Public Health Department is holding another vaccination Clinic this week.   Environmental Health supervisor Danielle Vollendorf says a clinic will be held from 4pm to 6pm this Wednesday in the St. Cloud area for residents 18 and older using the Moderna vaccine.  Meanwhile Vollendorf says it’s great news that 40 percent of state residents have now received at least one COVID-19 shot.

The president of Fond du Lac’s St. Agnes Hospital says her first reaction to news of the pausing of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine was empathy for people who have received the vaccine who may be worried.   Vaccinators have suspended use of the vaccine amid fears the shots may cause blood clots. St. Agnes Hospital president Katherine Vergos says it’s important for people to understand that this is a very […]

Fond du Lac Republican state representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt says he is not surprised by a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that Governor Tony Evers’  administration can’t limit capacity on businesses without legislative approval.  "My initial reaction is it's not surprising news considering the decision that was made two weeks ago.  If the governor doesn't have the authority to re-issue these emergency orders than he obviously doesn't have the authority enact restrictions on […]