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Juneteenth becomes a Federal Holiday

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President Joe Biden signs legislation making Juneteenth a national holiday.

Yesterday, President Joe Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a national holiday. Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19, commemorating the announcement from federal troops the emancipation proclamation had freed all slaves two years prior.

06/18/2021

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Preparations for Chauvin’s Sentencing

Preparations for Chauvin’s Sentencing

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Clip: S1900 Ep1949 | 7m 24s | Murv Seymour with an inside look on how Wisconsin is preparing for the Chauvin sentencing. (7m 24s)

Tony Evers’ Reelection Candidacy, Next Steps on State Budget

Tony Evers’ Reelection Candidacy, Next Steps on State Budget

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Clip: S1900 Ep1949 | 7m 51s | Governor Tony Evers speaks about his reelection candidacy and the state budget. (7m 51s)

An Unconventional Form of Preventative Healthcare

An Unconventional Form of Preventative Healthcare

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Clip: S1900 Ep1949 | 5m 45s | Marisa Wojcik reports on a new way of thinking about preventative healthcare. (5m 45s)

Noon Wednesday: Juneteenth and Black Prosperity

Noon Wednesday: Juneteenth and Black Prosperity

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Clip: S1900 Ep1949 | 25m 16s | Ruben Hopkins reflects on the meaning of Juneteenth in history and today. (25m 16s)

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