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A new study says the early U.S. COVID-19 death toll is much higher than official counts, and that there were disparities in which deaths were missing from those tallies. About 840,000 deaths were logged in 2020 and 2021. On Wednesday,… Source: LacrosseTribune.com

The state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to allow Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services to seek a federal waiver prohibiting FoodShare recipients from purchasing candy or soda with their benefits. “You know what? Kids from families that qualify for food share might deserve a little candy and soda now and then too,” said Senator […] Source: WRN.com

Sen. Mullin’s DHS secretary confirmation: Live fact-checks Source: Politifacts.com

Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state. The state legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a measure that could allow tribes to offer online sports betting available to people anywhere in Wisconsin. The move… Source: LacrosseTribune.com

Arizona has become the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of operating an illegal gambling business within its borders. A 20-count charging document from Arizona’s Democratic attorney general accuses Kalshi of accepting bets… Source: LacrosseTribune.com