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New Unemployment Claims Rising

New Unemployment Claims Rising

Extended unemployment insurance ends this week.

WI Daily: 1,059 New Cases As Governor Announces Mask Mandate
WI Daily

1,059 New Cases As Governor Announces Mask Mandate

Second biggest testing and case day on record.

Data Wonk: Evers Should Re-Order All Restrictions
Data Wonk

Evers Should Re-Order All Restrictions

Not just a mask mandate. Put the Supreme Court on the hot seat.

Evers Issues Statewide Mask Mandate

Evers Issues Statewide Mask Mandate

Order goes into effect August 1st.

WI Daily: 870 New COVID-19 Cases
WI Daily

870 New COVID-19 Cases

Over 700 cases in 19 of last 21 days, but positive case rate no longer climbing.

Sieger on Songs: Woody Guthrie Meets Wilco and Billy Bragg
Sieger on Songs

Woody Guthrie Meets Wilco and Billy Bragg

The song “Hoodoo Voodoo” is a surreal classic that captures the spirit of Woody.

Most Rural Schools Plan In-Person Classes

Most Rural Schools Plan In-Person Classes

Many Districts Plan For Some Virtual School, Especially For Older Students

New Opioid “Iso” Hitting Milwaukee

New Opioid “Iso” Hitting Milwaukee

County has documented seven overdoses this year from powerful synthetic drug Isotonitazene.

Disabled Workers Okayed for Pandemic Aid

Disabled Workers Okayed for Pandemic Aid

State gets federal permission to reverse its policy. Problem arose due to Walker-era restrictions passed.

Milwaukee Youth Council Takes Action

Milwaukee Youth Council Takes Action

With members from every aldermanic district, group allocates funding to mental health services.

National Guard’s COVID-19 Testing At Risk

National Guard’s COVID-19 Testing At Risk

Federal funding for this ends next month. Guard members have helped accomplish much of testing in Wisconsin.

Larson Launches State Mask Mandate Petition

Larson Launches State Mask Mandate Petition

State senator has gotten 8,000 signatures and a torrent of social media abuse.