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Utilities May Recover Pandemic-Related Costs

Utilities May Recover Pandemic-Related Costs

PSC allows them to track expenses due to state order barring disconnections for non-payment.

UW System Furloughs 588 Employees

UW System Furloughs 588 Employees

Every administrative employee furloughed, due to revenue losses caused by pandemic.

Smithfield’s Cudahy Meat Packing Plant Closed

Smithfield’s Cudahy Meat Packing Plant Closed

28 workers there have COVID-19 and nearly 300 at company’s South Dakota plant.

Lamenting the Loss of Eugene Kane

Lamenting the Loss of Eugene Kane

“Incredibly talented” columnist for Journal Sentinel, dead at 63, mourned by community.

Reports of Domestic Abuse Up During COVID-19 Pandemic

Reports of Domestic Abuse Up During COVID-19 Pandemic

Sheltering in place isn't safe if there is abuse in the home.

State Still Reviewing Triage Guidelines for Ventilators

State Still Reviewing Triage Guidelines for Ventilators

Committee has more time to decide how scarce medical equipment will be used.

First Responders Blast COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Law

First Responders Blast COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Law

Police, Firefighters say it will be too difficult to determine where they contracted virus on the job.

Kelly Might Hear Voter Purge Case

Kelly Might Hear Voter Purge Case

Justice Dan Kelly could lift his recusal from the case now that he lost his election.

Hunger Task Force Will Distribute $1M in Dairy Products Locally

Hunger Task Force Will Distribute $1M in Dairy Products Locally

The organization will support struggling dairy farmers and local food pantries.

Healthcare Workers Want PPE, Sick Pay, Hazard Pay

Healthcare Workers Want PPE, Sick Pay, Hazard Pay

17 percent of COVID-19 cases statewide are healthcare workers. They are calling on the Legislature to help them.

Near-Record Year for School Referendums

Near-Record Year for School Referendums

Spring election’s voters pass more than 80% of local school funding referendums.

Evers Signs Wisconsin COVID-19 Bill

Evers Signs Wisconsin COVID-19 Bill

Bipartisan bill responds to pandemic, addresses testing, unemployment claims, other issues.