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Will State Legislature Take Action?

Will State Legislature Take Action?

Fitzgerald cancels Senate session, but Republicans expect extraordinary session later this spring.

State’s Hospitals Face a Blood Shortage

State’s Hospitals Face a Blood Shortage

“I’ve never seen anything like it.” 75 blood drives cancelled due to COVID-19.

Taverns: Insurer Denies Claims From Taverns
Taverns

Insurer Denies Claims From Taverns

Coverage for "Civil Authority" shutdowns has exclusion for "loss due to virus."

40 COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee County

40 COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee County

Up 67% since yesterday. Abele favors moving back the spring election.

To The Readers: Our Lives Depend on Accurate Information
To The Readers

Our Lives Depend on Accurate Information

Urban Milwaukee pledges to provide it. Help us by sharing any information or updates on the coronavirus.

Eyes on Milwaukee: National Ave. Affordable Housing Moves Forward
Eyes on Milwaukee

National Ave. Affordable Housing Moves Forward

But is it ugly? Committee debates design of Thirteen31 building at 13th and National.

72 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

72 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

And state closes all bars and restaurants. "Stay home if you can," says Gov. Evers.

Taverns: This Is It! Needs Your Help
Taverns

This Is It! Needs Your Help

Historic LGBT bar in Cathedral Square in danger of closing forever during COVID-19 shutdown.

Op Ed: Flood Prevention Laws Needed
Op Ed

Flood Prevention Laws Needed

State’s annual rainfall up by 7 inches and "100-year floods" now happen routinely.

Extra Pens, Sanitized Voting Machines

Extra Pens, Sanitized Voting Machines

Voting in spring election will be drastically changed by COVID-19, with many voting by mail.

State Republicans Now Love Trump

State Republicans Now Love Trump

Big change from 2016, when GOP and talk radio opposed him, now 95% view him favorably.

Democrats Call for Paid Sick Leave Bill

Democrats Call for Paid Sick Leave Bill

Under state law, as workers have to self-quarantine, they are left with no pay.