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State Grows COVID-19 Testing Capacity

State Grows COVID-19 Testing Capacity

Partnerships with private labs help. But still a shortage of tests.

State DNR Forges Ahead on ‘Forever Chemicals’

State DNR Forges Ahead on ‘Forever Chemicals’

Despite pandemic, regulators continue work on enforcement standards for PFAS in drinking water.

Holding Election Angers Municipal Officials

Holding Election Angers Municipal Officials

“It’s madness.” Statewide shortage of 7,000 poll workers.

Researchers Seek Plasma of COVID-19 Survivors

Researchers Seek Plasma of COVID-19 Survivors

Froedtert, Medical College seek donors. “They all have this superpower.”

How to Enjoy State Parks Safely

How to Enjoy State Parks Safely

Visit parks and natural areas, DNR Secretary says, but keep your distance.

Wisconsin GOP Leaders Make No Election Changes in Special Session

Wisconsin GOP Leaders Make No Election Changes in Special Session

And appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to block absentee balloting extension.

State Prisons Seek More Protective Gear

State Prisons Seek More Protective Gear

Corrections department also releases holds on 1,148 nonviolent misdemeanor offenders to reduce spread of disease.

WI Congressional Delegation Backs Federal Help

WI Congressional Delegation Backs Federal Help

All back CARES Act and Evers' disaster declaration for Wisconsin.

Election Includes Constitutional Amendment

Election Includes Constitutional Amendment

Ballot has controversial victims' rights amendment with bipartisan support and opposition.

National Guard Not Deployed To Enforce Quarantine

National Guard Not Deployed To Enforce Quarantine

Rumors that guard units were deployed to enforce the stay at home order are unfounded.

Overwhelming Majority Support School, Business Closures

Overwhelming Majority Support School, Business Closures

86 percent of Wisconsin voters support the shutdown order to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden Says Convention May Be Postponed

Biden Says Convention May Be Postponed

Milwaukee DNC could attract 50,000 people in July, safer to move date back, he says.