Janel Heinrich, Director of Public Health Madison and Dane County.
Content referencing Janel Heinrich
The Ugly Rhetoric of Justice Rebecca Grassl Bradley
Radical Supreme Court justice ignores democratic principles and pandemic data.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
State Supreme Court Affirms Local Public Health Powers
Court rules that local public health officials can unilaterally issue, enforce health orders.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State High Court To Rule On Local Health Orders
WILL suit charges Dane County health director had no power to issue orders combatting COVID-19.
Mar 14th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Pressure Builds on State’s Hospitals
More than 95% of ICU beds are full, one-third of them patients with COVID-19.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear WILL Challenge to Dane County Health Orders
WILL is challenging authority of health officer to issue orders without legislative approval
Dec 20th, 2021 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Pandemic Surging As Holidays Begin
Wisconsin sixth-worst in nation. Too many haven’t gotten COVID-19 vaccine, officials warn.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State High Court Declines to Block Mask Mandate
Won’t bypass lower courts, as asked, to overrule Dane County mask order.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
WILL Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to Strike Down Dane County Universal Mask Order
Wisconsin Supreme Court recently made clear that public health officers do not have unlimited authority
Aug 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Madison, Dane County Mandate Vaccine For Workers
Public employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
State High Court Blocks School Closures
Local health departments can’t order closures, 4-3 Supreme Court decision rules.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Children’s Vaccinations Vary By County
In Dane County, 29% of those aged 12 to 15 have had first dose, in Clark County just 1%.
May 21st, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Officials Push To Vaccinate Kids 12 to 15
Could help get to herd immunity, officials across state sending consent forms to parents.
May 10th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Why Some Counties Have Fewer Cases
Dane and St. Croix counties are well below other counties in per-capita COVID-19 numbers.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Will Cushman
Plaintiffs seek Injunction against new “Madison Dane” and Milwaukee orders
Jul 5th, 2020 by Veterans Liberty Law
Wisconsin Politicos Respond to Safer At Home Ruling
Politicians, lobbyists and activists fall back on party line in attacking or praising decision.
May 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Erik Gunn, Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
19 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
Two in Milwaukee County. State’s total up to 19 as of Friday
Mar 14th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Two Additional Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Dane County
Patients were in contact with person with illness confirmed earlier this week
Mar 12th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Third Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Wisconsin
Person was exposed while traveling
Mar 10th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
