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State Allocates $100M for Nursing Home Aid
Funding from the CARES Act will go offset COVID-19 related expenses.
May 22nd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Local “Safer at Home” Orders
Two plaintiffs are Republican candidates for office, another is a Milwaukee pastor.
May 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Fear of COVID-19 in State’s Crowded Prisons
Despite reductions in overall population, overcrowded prisons remain a threat to inmate safety during the pandemic.
May 21st, 2020 by Parker Schorr
What Comes Next in the Fight Against the Coronavirus?
Will individual choices be enough to keep a spike in cases and deaths at bay?
May 21st, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
State Creates Pandemic Rent Assistance Program
Gov. Evers is using Cares Act funds to help low-income residents pay for housing.
May 21st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State’s Liberal Talk Radio Chain Growing
Mike Crute’s stations, audience growing, so why the resistance from Democratic leaders?
May 20th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Suburbs’ Policies Ignore Science, Kowalik Charges
Suburban elected officials overruling health officers on COVID-19, city official charges.
May 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Wisconsin a ‘Failed State’?
The Guardian questions if state can perform its core job, "protecting people’s basic security.”
May 20th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Did April Election Hike COVID-19 Cases?
Multiple studies differ on impact of in-person voting in Wisconsin during pandemic.
May 20th, 2020 by Alana Watson
Evers Details $1.1 Billion Pandemic Plan
State’s share of CARES Act to ramp up testing, tracing, PPE supplies, hospitals.
May 20th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Legislature Should ‘Step Up’ Barnes Says
Take action to protect our health, end patchwork of pandemic rules, Lieutenant Governor urges.
May 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Reopen Fans Love Attacking Women
State health secretary Andrea Palm, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, others targeted.
May 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Foxconn’s Profits Plunge By 90%
Factories in China shut down for weeks, sales down, still hoping for subsidy for Wisconsin operation.
May 19th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Lawsuit Demands State Mail Ballots to Voters
Activist groups say April election excluded voters, demand mailed ballots to all this fall.
May 19th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Wants 270-Day Shutdown! Nope
Republicans, talk radio spread rumor of nine-month shutdown. Governor calls it "a lie."
May 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Announces $75 Million Small Business Grant Program
Up to 30,000 businesses could receive aid. Additional funding for minority-owned firms.
May 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Black Lives Collateral Damage in Pandemic
The rush to reopen state is most threatening to the black community.
May 18th, 2020 by Malik Pitchford
Why Vos, Fitzgerald Refused to Lead
They took away Gov. Evers’ power to oversee pandemic and then did nothing. Why?
May 18th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Tony Evers Plays Mr. Rogers
Governor handles pandemic and Supreme Court loss with nice guy concerns for our health.
May 18th, 2020 by Steven Walters
State COVID Restrictions Continue for Prisons
Social distancing guidelines maintained for all state’s correctional institutions.
May 18th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
No New State Pandemic Rules Likely
Evers and legislative leaders can’t agree. And even if they did it would take weeks to create.
May 17th, 2020 by Laurel White
Wisconsin Relaxes Food Stamps Rules
Residents using SNAP benefits can now buy groceries online.
May 16th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Attorney General Supports Local Health Orders
Kaul opinion finds local orders enforceable, but communities continue to rescind theirs.
May 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Are Local “Safer at Home” Orders Legal?
Kenosha and Brown counties drop theirs, while Mayor Barrett stands by city's, says politics at play.
May 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Justice Bradley Got $20K from Safer-At-Home Plaintiff
Bradley got max contribution from one of the parties to a second lawsuit challenging the safer-at-home orders.
May 15th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Urges Supreme Court to Keep ACA Intact
AG Kaul filed a brief as a friend-of-the-court in Supreme Court Case.
May 15th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
GOP Fundraiser Under Investigation for PPE Business
Mike Gula, who has fundraised for Sen. Ron Johnson, tried to cash in on the pandemic but didn't deliver.
May 14th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Losing a Loved One to COVID-19
Nothing is the same for families trying to grieve during the pandemic.
May 14th, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden
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
Milwaukee’s “Safer at Home” Order Remains in Effect
Bars and restaurants in Milwaukee must remain closed.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Strikes Down “Safer at Home”
Decision goes into effect immediately. Milwaukee's order remains in effect.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MU Poll Finds Most Back State Shutdown
But margin reduced: 69% favor stay-at-home order versus 86% in late March poll.
May 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
State’s COVID Growth Slower Than Nation
Wisconsin below most states and all of Midwest in per-capita COVID-19 cases and deaths.
May 13th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Weishan Running for Register of Deeds
After 20 years on the county board Sup. John Weishan, Jr. seeks a better paying position.
May 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Five of Six Badger Bounce Back Critieria Have Green Light
Testing totals should soon surge as a result of Wisconsin National Guard collections.
May 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Vos, Fitzgerald Cost Taxpayers Billions
Their latest mistake adds $25 million more lost to taxpayers.
May 12th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
High Court Considers Second Lawsuit on Shutdown
Two citizens argue state 'Safer-At-Home’ order violates their constitutional freedoms.
May 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
COVID-19 Testing Falls To One-Week Low
Three of six Badger Bounce Back plan criteria are now satisfied.
May 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Allows Most Retail Stores to Open
New order by Gov. Evers says stores can allow customers in, with restrictions.
May 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Test Ugly Campaign Theme
Message for 2020: ’Some of you will have to die’.
May 11th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Special Election Will Have In-Person Voting
Tuesday’s 7th District election in Northern Wisconsin will use many safety measures.
May 11th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
A Red County Questions Federal Effort
Our government could win WWII but can’t manufacture enough masks to protect us from a virus?
May 10th, 2020 by Gregory Humphrey
Wisconsin Grapples With Holding Elections During Pandemic
As more elections move forward, public officials work to ensure safe voting.
May 10th, 2020 by Chelsea Hylton, Francisco Velazquez and Dee J. Hall
Seeking COVID Compassion
Advocates seek clemency, reduction of state’s incarcerated population.
May 10th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
The Portfolio of Pat Roggensack
Justice who suggested meat packers aren’t “regular folks” has big investments, campaign donations.
May 9th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Consumers Will Decide When We Reopen
You can’t order people to visit movie theaters, retail shops, when most still fear a reopening.
May 9th, 2020 by John Torinus
Challenger to Robin Vos Drops Out
Vos gets dog feces in the mail, and Democrat Robert Prailes suffers "ugly" personal attacks.
May 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Road Show Attacks Evers’ Plan
Analysis: Republicans want a Badger Bounce Back, but distort details of Evers' plan.
May 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State Releases Guidelines for Businesses to Use Once Reopened
Guidelines include general advice and industry specific recommendations.
May 8th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Rural Educator Running for State Superintendent
Jill Underly, superintendent of the Pecatonica School District, wants to address educational inequities caused by poverty.
May 8th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
UW System Expects $212 million in Losses
The pandemic has brought a fiscal crisis to the university system.
May 8th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Businesses Prepare for Possible Re-Opening
State hangs in the balance while Supreme Court deliberates Safer-At-Home order.
May 8th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
COVID-19 Testing Up 31% in Wisconsin
State reports over 5,000 tests in a day for first time. Positive test rate drops to record low.
May 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
For Now, Milwaukee Must ‘Learn To Live With’ COVID-19
Local officials dealing with the pandemic look back on past two months of COVID-19.
May 7th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Janet Bewley Is New State Senate Minority Leader
Sen. Bewley sets her sights on overcoming GOP opposition, re-taking the senate.
May 7th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
State Tax Revenue Down $870 Million
The pandemic has led to a massive slow down in tax collections for the state.
May 7th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
MMAC Wants State to Start Reopening Next Week
The group supported Evers original stay at home order that ended April 24.
May 7th, 2020 by Alana Watson
County Creating More Space in Parks
As parks usage spikes, officials closing some parkways to cars to create more space for recreation.
May 6th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Is It Safe to Reopen the State?
The data shows pandemic spreading into non-urban red counties.
May 6th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Vos Suggests Changes to Evers’ Order
On stay at home policies, Republican leader says legislators more in touch with people than Evers.
May 6th, 2020 by Laurel White
Schools Face Uncertain Financial Future
New report projects shrinking funding. "So many revenue sources are falling.”
May 6th, 2020 by Madeline Fox
Justice Suggests Evers’ Order Is ‘Tyranny’
State Supreme Court justices compare safer-at-home order to Japanese internment camps.
May 6th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
State Makes Progress on Bounce Back Plan
Two of six criteria have now been met. More work remains before state can reopen.
May 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Sets New COVID-19 Testing Record
Percent of negative results increases, a positive sign.
May 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Will Test All Nursing Home Residents
38% of COVID-19 deaths were in long-term care facilities. 10,000 tests per week planned.
May 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Special Interests Battle on High Court Case
Koch and WMC filings push Supreme Court to stop Evers state shutdown, liberal groups disagree.
May 5th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Pandemic Temper Tantrums?
Republicans’ court challenge to Evers’s safer-at-home order is about anger, not state law.
May 4th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Why State’s Voting By Mail Was Chaotic
And how Wisconsin could prepare for fall election by mail only.
May 4th, 2020 by Daniel C. Vock
Can Missy Hughes Help Businesses Recover?
WEDC director still hasn’t been approved by Senate, but has vital role in state’s economy.
May 4th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Do Republicans Have Secret COVID-19 Plan?
Vos and Fitzgerald want high court to overrule Gov. Evers’ policies. What will their plan be?
May 2nd, 2020 by James Rowen
GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce wants to replace the Badger Bounce Back plan with their own.
May 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
The State’s 1918 Pandemic Shutdown Worked
Milwaukee was one of four cities with lowest rate of disease, at least 30% lower than most cities.
May 1st, 2020 by Jim Malewitz
1 in 5 Workers File For Unemployment During Pandemic
18 percent of the U.S. workforce has lost their job since the start of the pandemic.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsinites Starting To Ignore Stay-At-Home Order
State residents starting to experience “quarantine fatigue.”
Apr 30th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Evers Orders Budget Cuts
State losing billions in revenue due to the economic shutdown.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Tosa Restaurant Won’t Open May 1st After All
Dan Zierath cites fear of losing his licenses.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
OSHA Supervising Re-Opening of Meat Packing Plants
COVID-19 infection rate in Green Bay is skyrocketing.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Business Lobby Wants State to Re-Open Monday
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is pushing its plan to reopen Wisconsin businesses next week.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
The Politics of the Pandemic
Republican push to reopen state economy depends on distorting the data.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Positive Case Rate Falls, But State Wants It Even Lower
New webpage allows public to track progress on criteria in Badger Bounce Back plan.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Return of Brad Pfaff
Former state agriculture secretary running for state senate, the very body that ousted him.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Reopening State Parks, Forests
On May 1st, 34 parks across state to reopen, including city's Lakeshore State Park, Havenwoods State Forest.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Needs 600 Contact Tracers
State making progress on hiring and training, but still short of 1,000 person goal.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
$6.9 Million Won for 317 Affordable Apartments
7 city projects win WHEDA funding that will leverage millions more private dollars.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Half of State’s Restaurants Shut Down
Many may never return. Even for those doing carryout, business down by 50%.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
State Gets Federal Help with COVID-19 Supplies
But barriers remain, supplies still fall way short, particularly N95 respirator masks.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Some Non-Essential Businesses Can Open
Evers order says dog groomers, small engine repair, upholsterers, others can reopen with precautions.
Apr 27th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Janesville Firm Making Millions of Masks
Monterey Mills pivots to making 65,000 masks per day for healthcare workers, others.
Apr 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Walker Says Wisconsin Should Reopen
Ex-governor tells far-right Breitbart News he’s concerned about citizens’ civil liberties.
Apr 27th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Will Senate Act on Assembly-Passed Bills?
160 bills passed by Assembly haven’t gotten consideration by state Senate.
Apr 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Affordable Housing Redevelopment for 37th Street School Gets City Funding
Plus: City assessments top 2008 values for the first time.
Apr 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Ends Week With 1,412 New COVID-19 Cases, Surge in Testing
Despite testing boost, state still has almost three times the capacity.
Apr 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Activists Plead for Release of Prisoners
Worry over spread of COVID-19 in state’s prisons, lives of most vulnerable inmates.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Many Democratic Legislators Resigning
But Assembly Minority Leader Hintz seeks reelection to his post.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
COVID-19 Testing Remains High, Positive Case Rate Surges 28%
Brown County passes Milwaukee County for highest case rate. State reports biggest one day case increase.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
$33 Million School Rises in Clarke Square
Cristo Rey will become anchor in southside neighborhood.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
More Than A Thousand Safer-At-Home Protesters Converge On Capitol
Counter-protests crop up.
Apr 24th, 2020 by WPR Staff
COVID-19 Testing Jumps Over 50 Percent To New Record, Cases Rise as Positive Rate Falls
Over 3,400 tests performed in last 24 hours, 304 new positive cases.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Lethal Idiocy of MacIver Institute
“Freedom” and the “free market” won’t solve the pandemic. It will spread the disease.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
A Bay View Scavenger Hunt From Rush Mor Records
Free game allows for education, entertainment and exploration.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
