Health
Democrats Call for Paid Sick Leave Bill
Under state law, as workers have to self-quarantine, they are left with no pay.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Labs Overwhelmed By COVID-19 Tests
Can’t keep up with demand for tests, hoping FDA will allow more private labs to process samples.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bars, Restaurants Ordered to Close
Milwaukee and 10 suburbs order no in-house service. Carryouts and delivery only.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Officials Ask Public to Stay Home, As Much as Possible
As cases of COVID-19 grow in Milwaukee County and the state, preventive measures now will save lives in the future.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Senators Must Pass Coronavirus Act
House passed relief bill goes to Senate, Johnson and Baldwin should support it.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Sarah Godlewski
Evers Says State Bars, Restaurants Can Stay Open
But must operate at 50 percent of their fire code capacity or 50 people maximum.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
47 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
One had recovered and 504 negative tests. Cases and testing resources continue to grow.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
33 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
On Sunday, officials confirm five more cases Fond du Lac County, one more in Milwaukee County.
Mar 15th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Now 23rd in Healthcare Outcomes
We ranked 7th in 1990. How can we turn that around?
Mar 15th, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Legislators Take No Action on Pandemic
Some states passing laws, funding, Vos and Fitzgerald say "no need" for Wisconsin Legislature to meet.
Mar 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s Republicans Oppose Coronavirus Bill
Relief bill supported by Trump, passed overwhelmingly, state's 4 GOP Congressmen vote no.
Mar 14th, 2020 by Allison Stevens, Wisconsin Examiner
27 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
Six in Milwaukee County. State’s total up to 27 as of Saturday afternoon.
Mar 14th, 2020 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
