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School Districts Adjust to Distance Learning
Drop-offs, drive-ups and digital classrooms being used in state’s schools.
Apr 13th, 2020 by Madeline Fox
Business Groups Want State To Reopen
Pushing Evers to act within two weeks. Scientists say it's too soon.
Apr 12th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
UW System Projects $170 Million Revenue Loss
Housing and dining fee refunds and college sports revenue losses, all due to pandemic.
Apr 12th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
County Jails Cut Inmate Population
Eau Claire down by 49%. Sheriffs try to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks among inmates, staff.
Apr 12th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Boarded Up Businesses Appear Across Milwaukee
Modern furniture store, a grocery store and gas stations are all covered in plywood.
Apr 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite Slowing Growth Rate, No End in Sight for “Safer at Home”
"Science will determine what reopening looks like and when that will happen," said Evers.
Apr 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Officials Drafting Guidelines for a Ventilator Shortage
Who gets a life saving ventilator and who doesn't?
Apr 10th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
African-Americans Hard Hit By COVID-19 Across Wisconsin
African-American disparity isn't just a Milwaukee problem.
Apr 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Officials Will Track Election Day COVID-19 Spread
It will take several weeks to see if in person voting increased transmission of the disease.
Apr 10th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez
Did High Court Ignore Their Rules on Election Case?
An attorney says the court didn't follow their normal rules for accepting briefs.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Police Arresting Stay-At-Home Violators
MPD says they have and will pursue charges against people who violate the "stay-at-home" order.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez and Alana Watson
Construction Starting Soon On State Fair Park Care Facility
Army Corps of Engineers already mobilizing at State Fair Park.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Closes State Parks, Including Lakeshore in Milwaukee
Havenwoods State Forest on city's north side also closed.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Relief Muddied By GOP Legislators’ Power Grab
Proposal gives spending, tax authority to Republican controlled committee, removes governor from the process.
Apr 9th, 2020 by Laurel White
Pandemic Suppresses the Black Vote
Biggest impact of poll closures, long lines, on Milwaukee’s African American community.
Apr 8th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
One Million In State Voted By Mail
But total turnout for election still way down for spring presidential primary.
Apr 8th, 2020 by Laurel White
Some Wore Masks, Some Didn’t
Long lines at city’s polling places discourage many who walk away.
Apr 8th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Milwaukee’s Voter Turnout Is Way Down
18,803 voted in person. Total current turnout less than half that in April 2016.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Republican Death Cult
Gather in polling places, gather in churches, and let 11 million die; the new GOP vision.
Apr 7th, 2020 by James Rowen
Why Does Madison Have More Voting Sites Than Milwaukee?
It's less than half the size, but has 13 times the voting sites and three times the workforce.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Buses Limited to 10 Riders
Starting Thursday a limit of 10 passengers on county buses to prevent spread of COVID-19.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State Faces April 16 Deadline for Medicaid Money
Legislature must amend lame duck law or lose hundreds of millions in federal funds.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Jon Peacock
Long Lines at Milwaukee’s Polling Places
Voters turn out to vote in-person, most wearing masks. See our photos.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Detente Ends for Evers, Legislature
Cooperation during pandemic ends as Vos, Fittzgerald blast governor on election timing.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Pandemic Decimates Urban Polling Places
Lack of workers leaves few voting sites open in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine.
Apr 7th, 2020 by Henry Redman
State 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
Where Are the Missing Ballots?
While municipalities search for missing ballots, voters can still go to the polls Tuesday.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Charting the Changes in State’s Prisons
Courts grinding to a halt, 39% drop in locking up those on probation, parole.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Supreme Court Reinstates Election, Overrules Evers
April 7th in-person election will occur as scheduled says court.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
2,440 Positive Cases of COVID-19, Testing Capacity Growing
27 percent of confirmed cases have required hospitalization.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Hypocrisy on Election
Why wouldn’t Vos, Fitzgerald postpone the election? Because they were safer.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Governor Evers Suspends In-Person Voting Until June
UPDATE: Wisconsin Supreme Court overrules Evers, reinstates election.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Provides Leadership on Pandemic?
Compare Trump to Evers or Maryland’s Republican Governor Larry Hogan.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
State Budget Needs Major Repairs
Everything has changed since two-year budget passed in July.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Democrats Ahead on Campaign Donations
State Democratic Party raised nine times more than state Republican Party in 2020.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Holding Election Angers Municipal Officials
“It’s madness.” Statewide shortage of 7,000 poll workers.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Laurel White
Holding the Election Could Kill People
Vos and Fitzgerald must wake up. There's overwhelming evidence that people gathering for election will spread disease.
Apr 5th, 2020 by Tom Nelson
How to Enjoy State Parks Safely
Visit parks and natural areas, DNR Secretary says, but keep your distance.
Apr 5th, 2020 by Mary Kate McCoy
Change Lame Duck Law, Baldwin Urges Legislators
Republican law passed to limit governor’s power prevents him from getting federal funding for COVID-19.
Apr 5th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Wisconsin 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
Who Will Be Denied Medical Resources?
State’s disability groups call for equal treatment should life-saving supplies need to be rationed.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Reports 2,122 Positive COVID-19 Cases, 56 Deaths
Despite record increases, officials believe curve is flattening, "safer at home" working.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
WI Congressional Delegation Backs Federal Help
All back CARES Act and Evers' disaster declaration for Wisconsin.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Mayoral Candidate Sues To Delay Election
Lena Taylor's suit alleges African Americans disenfranchised by city's changes to early voting.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Will Have Only Five In-Person Voting Sites
As city is short over 1,000 poll workers, polling sites reduced from 180 to 5.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Evers Calls Special Legislative Session To Delay Election
Will the Legislature act? Evers wants mail-in election.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
National 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
Free Universal Treatment for COVID-19 Needed
This is the critical missing link to combating this pandemic.
Apr 3rd, 2020 by Robert Kraig
Absentee Ballot Deadlines Extended, Election Not Delayed by Federal Judge
Ballots must now be received by April 13th at 4 p.m., a six day delay.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Hospitals Sue Patients During Pandemic
Wisconsin hospitals continued to sue patients after Gov. Tony Evers declared a Public Health Emergency.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith
GOP Lame-Duck Law Blocks COVID-19 Aid
State GOP was warned of unintended consequences to their law in 2018.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Convention Center, State Fair Park Could Become 1,200 Bed Facilities
"Alternative care sites" could be operated by federal government.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
1,730 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, 869 in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County reports 20 deaths from disease, 17 were African Americans.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s Incarcerated are in Danger
Activists urge action to protect incarcerated individuals during this pandemic.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Overwhelming 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
Is Dan Kelly Good for Democracy?
His legal work and rulings as Supreme Court justice show strong anti-democratic views.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Biden’s Ideas Won’t Get Hearing in April Election
Pandemic overshadowing what could have been important election.
Apr 1st, 2020 by John Torinus
State a Leader in Census Response
Pandemic may be reducing response rate across U.S., federal money and political power at stake.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Allison Stevens
1,550 COVID-19 Cases, Biggest One Day Increase
State reports 26 percent of individuals with confirmed cases are hospitalized.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Risk Public Health With Election
Refusal of Vos and Fitzgerald to postpone election could cause more disease, deaths.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Unemployment System Overwhelmed
Callers can’t get through, 1.5 million calls last week to Department of Workforce Development.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
How to Prevent Evictions, Foreclosures
Can’t keep up with payments? Experts offer advice.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic
State Races To Do More COVID-19 Testing
But faces problem: shortage of everything.
Apr 1st, 2020 by Will Cushman
State Will Use Hotel As Isolation Facility
110-room Super 8 hotel near airport will be converted to facility for milder COVID-19 cases.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Downplays Pandemic in Midwest
Reality: as one Wisconsin doctor put it, a COVID-19 “tsunami” is coming.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
1,351 Positive COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, 674 in Milwaukee County
State working with private partners to double testing capacity.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Trump Help State Get Medical Supplies?
Still won’t use Defense Production Act to ramp up production. Baldwin pushes for action.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Urges Legislators to Convene
“We still need” state solutions to coming surge of COVID-19 patients, he warns.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Should Police Enforce Stay-At-Home Order?
So far Milwaukee Police Chief Morales, other city police departments push voluntary compliance.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Alana Watson
Shut-Off Proposal Called ‘Dictator Like’
Ald. Rainey wants water, electric shut off for businesses violating shutdown. Mayor, governor disagree.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Has 1,221 COVID-19 Cases, Exploring Field Hospital Locations
State says data on hospitalization coming soon.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, Republicans Spar on Holding Election
Governor wants all vote-by-mail election, Fitzgerald blasts idea, "this is ridiculous.”
Mar 30th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Northwoods Counties Say Stay Out
Door County closes welcome center. Rural counties lack hospital beds to handle COVID-19 surge from visitors.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Evers To Purchase Ventilators, Protective Equipment
Moves come after Republican lawmakers rejected a broad COVID-19 bill floated by Evers.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Supreme Decision
Karofsky v. Kelly, stakes are high in state Supreme Court race.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Bill Lueders
State’s COVID-19 Case Count Rises to 1,112
10 deaths in Milwaukee County as of Sunday morning, all African Americans older than 50.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Could Get $2.2 Billion Stimulus Funds
And Milwaukee in line for $102.7 million in direct aid from COVID-19 stimulus fund.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Acts to Boost Healthcare Workforce
Relaxes rules to allow state’s 2,750-plus physician assistants to help provide pandemic care.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Jim Malewitz and Bram Sable-Smith
Over 1,000 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin
State reports over 2,000 tests processed in one day for the first time.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Org Connecting People With Resources
Milwaukee Community Care and Mutual Aid helps those struggling to get what they need during the pandemic.
Mar 28th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic
Governor Calls for Mail-In Election
Governor Tony Evers calls for all registered votes to be mailed ballots.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Fourth Election Lawsuit Arguing for Postponement
This one filed by advocacy groups arguing that maintaining the election will disenfranchise minorities.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Laurel White
Eight COVID-19 Deaths in Milwaukee’s African American Community
In the City of Milwaukee, the African-American community is facing a crisis.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
842 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, “Crisis Within A Crisis” in Milwaukee
Evers acknowledges disparate racial impact in Milwaukee, says CDC is studying matter.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Evers Blocks Evictions, Foreclosures During Pandemic
Emergency order in effect for 60 days.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Accept Absentee Ballots, Serve as Required Witness at Five Sites
56,000 absentee ballots requested already. Lawsuits pending in court could change election.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Holds Off Debate on Evers’ Emergency Powers
Despite adversarial relationship, GOP leaders say now isn't an appropriate time.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
State Cites Companies For Price Gouging
Sends cease-and-desist letters to 16 companies accused of price-gouging during pandemic.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Trump Can’t Lift Pandemic Restrictions
In a state of emergency local health officials have broad authority to maintain restrictions.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Will Legislature Delay Election?
Life-and-death issue poses the most danger for Milwaukee. Only the Legislature can act.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Has Biggest One-Day Jump in COVID-19 Cases
585 cases Wednesday, up from 457 Tuesday, and 7 deaths, as disease spreads.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Quarantine Cause More Domestic Violence?
Safer-at-Home not necessarily true for victims of child abuse.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Henry Redman
We Need Paid Sick Leave Now!
Most of the many workers laid off have no paid leave. This is a crisis.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Linda Garcia Barnard and Matt Rothschild
On 10th Anniversary, Affordable Care Act At Risk
Activists hold telephone rallies, cite Act's importance amid the pandemic.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Unemployment Claims Have Skyrocketed
Up 1200% in Wisconsin! And with more layoffs and filings likely to come.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Governor Issues “Safer at Home” Order
Starting Wednesday no playdates or team sports. People must "start taking this seriously."
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Calls for Mail-In Only Election, Delay
Calls on governor to move back election "or this issue is going to explode."
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Issues “Stay at Home” Order For Wednesday
"Essential" activity allowed is broadly defined, but message clear: please stay home.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Has One-Day Drop in COVID-19 Tests
For first time in a week, the growth rate of new cases, positive and negative, slows.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Surplus Will Help in Crisis
Evers veto of Republican tax cut saves expected surplus, means less financial stress.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Steven Walters
