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Rainey Seeks Extension of Eviction Moratorium

Rainey Seeks Extension of Eviction Moratorium

Ald. Rainey is worried the state's rental assistance won't be enough.

UW-System Lays Off 40 Administrators

UW-System Lays Off 40 Administrators

Because of COVID-19, the UW-System laid off 40 from UW-Shared Services Office.

Wisconsin State Fair Canceled

Wisconsin State Fair Canceled

Ongoing pandemic would put safety of attendees and workers at risk.

Circuit Courts Planning For Re-Opening

Circuit Courts Planning For Re-Opening

Many in-person proceedings have been suspended since March.

Elections Commission Approves Vote By Mail Plan

Elections Commission Approves Vote By Mail Plan

2.7 million registered voters will receive an absentee ballot application in the mail.

WI Supreme Court Dismisses Second ‘Safer At Home’ Suit

WI Supreme Court Dismisses Second ‘Safer At Home’ Suit

Ruling leaves local stay-at-home orders in place.

Will Evictions, Home Foreclosures Rise?

Will Evictions, Home Foreclosures Rise?

State moratorium on both has expired, experts expect surge in problems.

47% of State’s Non-Profits Have Cut Staff

47% of State’s Non-Profits Have Cut Staff

Many cutting programming, most seeing fewer volunteers, report finds.

Wisconsin’s Long History As Swing State

Wisconsin’s Long History As Swing State

For more than 100 years the state’s political pendulum has swung back and forth.

Evers Promises Three New UW Regents

Evers Promises Three New UW Regents

“Extremely unusual” for board members with expired terms to stay on and continue voting.

Many Will Have a Virtual Memorial Day

Many Will Have a Virtual Memorial Day

War Memorial Center cancels events. Others scaling back or moving events online.

Alliant Energy Closing Sheboygan Coal Plant

Alliant Energy Closing Sheboygan Coal Plant

Part of utility's plan to transition to solar, clean energy.