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State Grows COVID-19 Testing Capacity
Partnerships with private labs help. But still a shortage of tests.
Apr 8th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState DNR Forges Ahead on ‘Forever Chemicals’
Despite pandemic, regulators continue work on enforcement standards for PFAS in drinking water.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioHolding Election Angers Municipal Officials
“It’s madness.” Statewide shortage of 7,000 poll workers.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioResearchers Seek Plasma of COVID-19 Survivors
Froedtert, Medical College seek donors. “They all have this superpower.”
Apr 6th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioHow to Enjoy State Parks Safely
Visit parks and natural areas, DNR Secretary says, but keep your distance.
Apr 5th, 2020 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin GOP Leaders Make No Election Changes in Special Session
And appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to block absentee balloting extension.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Prisons Seek More Protective Gear
Corrections department also releases holds on 1,148 nonviolent misdemeanor offenders to reduce spread of disease.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWI Congressional Delegation Backs Federal Help
All back CARES Act and Evers' disaster declaration for Wisconsin.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioElection Includes Constitutional Amendment
Ballot has controversial victims' rights amendment with bipartisan support and opposition.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioNational Guard Not Deployed To Enforce Quarantine
Rumors that guard units were deployed to enforce the stay at home order are unfounded.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public RadioOverwhelming Majority Support School, Business Closures
86 percent of Wisconsin voters support the shutdown order to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioBiden Says Convention May Be Postponed
Milwaukee DNC could attract 50,000 people in July, safer to move date back, he says.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio