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Circuit Courts Planning For Re-Opening
Many in-person proceedings have been suspended since March.
May 28th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP, Dems Battle Over Unemployment Backlog
Democrats say Walker administration failed to update the system, now it can't handle unprecedented wave of unemployment claims.
May 28th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerElections Commission Approves Vote By Mail Plan
2.7 million registered voters will receive an absentee ballot application in the mail.
May 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWI Supreme Court Dismisses Second ‘Safer At Home’ Suit
Ruling leaves local stay-at-home orders in place.
May 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMitchell Airport Traffic Down 90%
Revenue down just as much. Director says social distancing incredibly difficult to arrange.
May 27th, 2020 by Graham KilmerJustice Hagedorn Surprises Observers
Supreme Court justice seems like a true conservative, not a right-wing activist.
May 27th, 2020 by Bruce ThompsonAmtrak Bringing Back Hiawatha Trains
Bus service had temporarily replaced trains as pandemic cut ridership.
May 27th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneThe Demise of Standardized Tests
Pandemic is speeding the decline of longtime measures of student achievement.
May 27th, 2020 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin ExaminerNew Highs for COVID-19 Testing, Cases, Deaths
State reports over 10,000 tests in a single day for the first time.
May 27th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneLafayette Crump Appointed DCD Leader
Duke graduated attorney works for Milwaukee DNC 2020, has experience with real estate development.
May 27th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAttend Rock the Stream with Brett Newski
Join Rock the Stream, a Rock the Green initiative, in their ongoing concert series to benefit Milwaukee musicians and nonprofits. Week #5 features Brett Newski Thursday May 28 at 7 p.m. and supports the Vivient Health food pantry.
May 27th, 2020 by Rock the GreenDCD Leader Rocky Marcoux Will Retire
Marcoux has held position for 16 years, survived contentious reappointment battles.
May 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene