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• Local Faith Communities Adapt to Epidemic - Princess Safiya Byers - Mar 29th, 2020
• Study Projects 853 COVID-19 Deaths in Wisconsin, 81,114 Nationwide - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 28th, 2020
• Campaign Cash: Menards Accused of Price Gouging - Wisconsin Democracy Campaign - Mar 28th, 2020
• Evers Acts to Boost Healthcare Workforce - Jim Malewitz and Bram Sable-Smith - Mar 28th, 2020
• Over 1,000 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 28th, 2020
• Federal Judge Won’t Delay Spring Election - Laurel White - Mar 28th, 2020
• Local Org Connecting People With Resources - Allison Dikanovic - Mar 28th, 2020
• Frontline Thank You - Press Release - Mar 28th, 2020
• Milwaukee Establishes Drive-Up Early Voting - City of Milwaukee Election Commission - Mar 27th, 2020
• Nicholson Calls for Respectful, Empowering Public Health Education Efforts - Sup. Marcelia Nicholson - Mar 27th, 2020
• Help Sew Masks for Healthcare Workers - Graham Kilmer - Mar 27th, 2020
• County Clerk Christenson and All 19 Municipal Clerks in Milwaukee County Ask State Leadership for April 7th Spring General Election Changes - George Christenson - Mar 27th, 2020
• Gov. Evers Issues Order to Expedite Expansion, Enhance Efficiency of Healthcare Workforce    - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 27th, 2020
• Eight COVID-19 Deaths in Milwaukee’s African American Community - Corri Hess - Mar 27th, 2020
• Fitzgerald Rejects Evers’ Idea as Fantasy - Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald - Mar 27th, 2020
• Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward Association and City of Milwaukee Business Improvement District No. 2 Support Neighborhood Restaurants and Retailers During Global Pandemic - Historic Third Ward Association - Mar 27th, 2020
• 842 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, “Crisis Within A Crisis” in Milwaukee - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 27th, 2020
• Department of Revenue announces immediate help for small businesses on sales taxes and other steps to help taxpayers in response to COVID-19 - Wisconsin Department of Revenue - Mar 27th, 2020
• Governor Evers Blocks Evictions, Foreclosures During Pandemic - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 27th, 2020
• Pandemic Related Fraud Popping Up - Alexandra Tempus - Mar 27th, 2020
• AG Kaul and DFI Secretary Blumenfeld Warn About, Encourage Reporting of Potential COVID-19 Charity Scams - Josh Kaul - Mar 27th, 2020
• MacIver Institute To Gov. Tony Evers: Now Is The Time To Share With Wisconsin Basic Public Information About Covid-19 - MacIver Institute - Mar 27th, 2020
• Why Are Many COVID-19 Tests Negative? - Megan Hart - Mar 27th, 2020
• Statement: County Clerks’ Clear Violation of the Law - Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald - Mar 27th, 2020
• Op Ed: Lessons of the Pandemic - State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff - Mar 27th, 2020
• Supervisor Martin Urges Residents to Stay Home and Stay Safe to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus - Sup. Felesia Martin - Mar 27th, 2020
• Transportation: Free Bus Rides Start Saturday - Graham Kilmer - Mar 27th, 2020
• U.S. Sees A Historic Number of Unemployment Claims - Graham Kilmer - Mar 26th, 2020
• City Will Accept Absentee Ballots, Serve as Required Witness at Five Sites - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 26th, 2020
• Milwaukee Health Department launches campaign to increase awareness around COVID-19 and best practices for staying healthy - City of Milwaukee Health Department - Mar 26th, 2020
• Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Urge FDA to Change Discriminatory Blood Donation Policies to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Mar 26th, 2020
• MPS Teachers Using Tech To Engage Students - Allison Dikanovic - Mar 26th, 2020
• Wisconsin Conservatory of Music invites shuttered Milwaukeeans to sing along on Saturdays - Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - Mar 26th, 2020
• We’re All In This Together - Urban Milwaukee - Mar 26th, 2020
• Evers Administration Issues Guidance for Businesses During COVID-19 Emergency - Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance - Mar 26th, 2020
• Gov. Evers and Insurance Commissioner Urge Insurers to Allow Small Employers to Keep Furloughed Employees on Health Insurance - Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance - Mar 26th, 2020
• AG Kaul and Multistate Coalition Fighting for Emergency Relief for Federal Student Loan Borrowers in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic - Josh Kaul - Mar 26th, 2020
• Ascension St. Joseph Offers Free COVID-19 Testing - Edgar Mendez and Ron Smith - Mar 26th, 2020
• Half of Wisconsin Counties Have COVID-19 Cases - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 26th, 2020
• Medical Examiner Launches Public Data Portal - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 26th, 2020
• Residents urged to abide by “Stay-at-Home” order - Ald. Khalif Rainey - Mar 26th, 2020
• Milwaukee Metro Area Ranks 6th Nationally for COVID-19 Case Rate - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 26th, 2020
• AG Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Trump Administration to Ease Restrictions and Allow Medical Professionals to Research Solutions to COVID-19 Pandemic - Josh Kaul - Mar 26th, 2020
• Residents MUST take the coronavirus Stay-at-Home order seriously or face the severe consequences - Ald. Russell Stamper, II - Mar 26th, 2020
• Local Companies Working to Supply Healthcare Workers - Corrinne Hess and Alana Watson - Mar 26th, 2020
• Northwestern Mutual Donates More Than $1.5 Million Toward Coronavirus Relief Efforts - Northwestern Mutual - Mar 26th, 2020
• David Bowen, Gwen Moore Talk COVID-19 From Quarantine - Graham Kilmer - Mar 26th, 2020
• BBB Warning: False Advertising, Price Gouging is Unfair, Illegal - Wisconsin Better Business Bureau - Mar 26th, 2020
• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Works to Pass Bipartisan Economic Stimulus Legislation to Support Wisconsin Families, Workers, Small Businesses, Hospitals and Our Health Care System - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Mar 25th, 2020
• Eyes on Milwaukee: City To Do Video Inspections of Projects - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 25th, 2020
• ATC commits $50,000 to support American Red Cross, food pantries - American Transmission Co. - Mar 25th, 2020
• Trump Can’t Lift Pandemic Restrictions - Graham Kilmer - Mar 25th, 2020
• Lynden Launches Site with Virtual Tours/Education Materials - Lynden Sculpture Garden - Mar 25th, 2020
• “Stay-at-Home” order calls for more adaptability - Ald. Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson - Mar 25th, 2020
• Wisconsin Dental Association Donates 20,000 Surgical Masks and Other PPE From Postponed Mission of Mercy Charitable Clinic to Medical Workers Statewide - Wisconsin Dental Association - Mar 25th, 2020
• State Has Biggest One-Day Jump in COVID-19 Cases - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 25th, 2020
• Florentine Opera Cancels Macbeth Performances in May - Florentine Opera Company - Mar 25th, 2020
• Could Quarantine Cause More Domestic Violence? - Henry Redman - Mar 25th, 2020
• Installation Underway of Plexiglass Checkout Barriers at All Sendik’s Food Market Stores - Sendik's - Mar 25th, 2020
• Froedtert & MCW health network now accepting donations of PPE and health care supplies for staff, patients and visitors - Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin - Mar 25th, 2020
• Alderman Asks Hospital for Free Testing - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 25th, 2020
• During These Tough Times Oak and LöC Has All Your Needs Covered - Oak & Loc - Mar 24th, 2020
• African-Americans Hit Hard by COVID-19 - Graham Kilmer - Mar 24th, 2020
• #SaferAtHome Update: The Wisconsin Humane Society will remain hard at work during the statewide shutdown - Wisconsin Humane Society - Mar 24th, 2020
• Council suspends license fees, parking enforcement during the COVID-19 state of emergency - Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton - Mar 24th, 2020
• Support Downtown Business, Win Gift Card - Graham Kilmer - Mar 24th, 2020
• State Better Positioned Today for Downturn - Corri Hess - Mar 24th, 2020
• BBB Serving Wisconsin: We are Open for Business during COVID-19 Pandemic - Wisconsin Better Business Bureau - Mar 24th, 2020
• AG Kaul Leads Multistate Coalition in Urging President Trump to Immediately Prioritize Production of Critical Medical and Testing Supplies, Protective Gear - Josh Kaul - Mar 24th, 2020
• State Reports 457 COVID-19 Cases, Up From 416 - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 24th, 2020
• Downtown buildings to shine in red, white and blue as beacons of hope and strength - Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21 - Mar 24th, 2020
• Transportation: County Supervisors Push Free Bus Rides - Graham Kilmer - Mar 24th, 2020
• Unemployment Claims Have Skyrocketed - Graham Kilmer - Mar 24th, 2020
• Know Your Rights: AG Kaul Urges Wisconsin Consumers to Know Their Rights Regarding Price Gouging - Josh Kaul - Mar 24th, 2020
• Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sustain Rural Broadband Connectivity during Coronavirus Pandemic - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Mar 24th, 2020
• Governor Issues “Safer at Home” Order - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 24th, 2020
• Murphy’s Law: Baldwin Plan Needed for Pandemic - Bruce Murphy - Mar 24th, 2020
• BBB Tip: How to Support Small Businesses during Coronavirus - Wisconsin Better Business Bureau - Mar 24th, 2020
• Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Issue Safer at Home Order - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 24th, 2020
• Barrett Calls for Mail-In Only Election, Delay - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 24th, 2020
• Summerfest Postponed Until September - WPR Staff - Mar 24th, 2020
• Dear Governor Evers, Senator Scott Fitzgerald and Representative Robin Vos: - Mayor Tom Barrett - Mar 24th, 2020
• City Issues “Stay at Home” Order For Wednesday - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 24th, 2020
• Order of the City of Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Imposing a City-Wide “Stay-At-Home” Requirement to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 - City of Milwaukee Health Department - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Why Flattening The Curve Matters - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Statement from Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. - Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. - Mar 23rd, 2020
• County Asks for Equipment Donations - Graham Kilmer - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Eyes on Milwaukee: City May Use Hotels for Quarantine - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Craft Distillery Produces Disinfectant Spray - Michael Holloway - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Senator Craig Statement on Governor Evers’ Shelter-in-place Order - State Sen. David Craig - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Update Regarding Hop Operations - The Hop - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Statement: Gov. Evers’ Executive Order - Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald - Mar 23rd, 2020
• State Has One-Day Drop in COVID-19 Tests - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Monterey Mills and Eder Flag, team up to start manufacturing of much-needed respirator masks - Monterey Mills - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Rep. Bowen Tests Positive for COVID-19 - State Rep. David Bowen - Mar 23rd, 2020
• The State of Politics: State Surplus Will Help in Crisis - Steven Walters - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Dear Friends of Lynden, - Lynden Sculpture Garden - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Wisconsin SBDC to assist businesses with disaster loan applications - University of Wisconsin System - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Op Ed: Scott Walker Offers Mortgage Debt Plan - James Rowen - Mar 23rd, 2020
• City Will Also Issue “Stay at Home” Order - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Pandemic Forces State Prisons to Adapt - Isiah Holmes - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Evers Reverses Course, Announces “Stay at Home” Order - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Statement from Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele - County Executive Chris Abele - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Governor Evers, Insurance Commissioner Order Insurers to Assist Restaurants Offering Delivery During COVID-19 - Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions - Mar 23rd, 2020
• State High Court Suspends Jury Trials - Shawn Johnson - Mar 23rd, 2020
• Supervisor Taylor Calls on Evers to Suspend Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Payments - Sup. Sequanna Taylor - Mar 23rd, 2020
• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces New Legislation to Scale Up Made in America Production of Medical Supplies and Personal Protective Equipment For Hospitals and Health Care Workers - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Mar 22nd, 2020
• Milwaukee Closing Early Voting Sites - City of Milwaukee Election Commission - Mar 22nd, 2020
• Op Ed: What My Patients Need to Know - Dr. Bryan Johnston - Mar 22nd, 2020
• Gov. Evers Suspends Utility Rules and Allows for Additional Consumer Protections - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 22nd, 2020
• Gov. Evers Announces New Order Relating to Department of Public Instruction - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 22nd, 2020
• State’s Schools Scramble to Teach Online - Terry Falk - Mar 22nd, 2020
• 381 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 4 Deaths - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 22nd, 2020
• State Residents Turn to Outdoors - Rich Kremer - Mar 22nd, 2020
• Op Ed: We Urge Release of Aged, Infirm Inmates - Gretchen Schuldt - Mar 22nd, 2020
• Milwaukee’s Bars, Restaurants and Venues Call for Help - Michael Holloway - Mar 22nd, 2020
• Wisconsin Requests FEMA Assistance in Obtaining Protective Medical Supplies - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 21st, 2020
• How to Grocery Shop During Pandemic - Judith Siers-Poisson - Mar 21st, 2020
• Nurses Prepare for COVID-19 Onslaught - Parker Schorr and Bram Sable-Smith - Mar 21st, 2020
• Gov. Evers Urges Wisconsinites to Stay Home - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 21st, 2020
• Back in the News: Media Food Pantry List Can Mislead? - Bruce Murphy - Mar 21st, 2020
• 281 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, Four Deaths - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 21st, 2020
• Gov. Evers Announces Four Remaining Grand Princess Cruise Ship Passengers Return to Wisconsin - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 21st, 2020
• Baldwin, Shaheen Call for No Junk Plans Act and Enrollment Assistance in Economic Stimulus Response Legislation - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Mar 21st, 2020
• Dining: Lucky Liu’s Temporarily Closes, Cites Racial Tension - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 21st, 2020
• Diabetic? Here’s What You Need to Know During COVID-19 Pandemic - Bram Sable-Smith - Mar 21st, 2020
• Op Ed: Ron Johnson Is Not Helping - Tom Nelson - Mar 21st, 2020
• Send Your Favorite Bartender a Tip - Graham Kilmer - Mar 21st, 2020
• Scam Alert: Government Relief Checks Trigger Latest Coronavirus Scam - Wisconsin Better Business Bureau - Mar 21st, 2020
• Gov. Evers Announces Federal Approval for Disaster Loans for Small Businesses - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 20th, 2020
• Baldwin, Colleagues Tell Trump to Immediately and Fully Use All Defense Production Act Authorities to Mobilize War-Scale Manufacturing Effort of Respirators, Ventilators, Test Kits, Other Medical Equipment - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Mar 20th, 2020
• First Responders React To Supply Shortage, Change Operations - Graham Kilmer - Mar 20th, 2020
• Pocan, DeLauro to Introduce Layoff Prevention Bills - U.S. Rep Mark Pocan - Mar 20th, 2020
• UWM cancels commencement, closes most student housing - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Mar 20th, 2020
• Milwaukee Mayor and Wisconsin Supreme Court Debates on WISN 12 Cancelled - WISN 12 - Mar 20th, 2020
• Office of Open Government Advisory: Additional Information Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Open Meetings - Josh Kaul - Mar 20th, 2020
• Bus Driver Tests Positive for COVID-19 - Graham Kilmer - Mar 20th, 2020
• Gov. Evers Works to Increase Wisconsin Medical Provider Access to Critical Supplies - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 20th, 2020
• Governor Evers Doesn’t Want Election Rescheduled - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 20th, 2020
• MCTS Reduces Weekday Bus Service - Milwaukee County Transit System - Mar 20th, 2020
• Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Updated Mass Gatherings Order - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 20th, 2020
• MPS’ rapid COVID-19 response, Educators’ commitment to students show crucial role public schools play in Milwaukee Community - Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association - Mar 20th, 2020
• Evers Doesn’t Believe Wisconsin Will Need “Shelter in Place” Order - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 20th, 2020
• Don’s Diner is Now [Temporarily] A Grocery Store - Michael Holloway - Mar 20th, 2020
• Home Buyer Protections Programs to Ease Fears in Time of Coronavirus - Falk Ruvin Gallagher - Mar 20th, 2020
• Youth Orgs Staying Connected Remotely - Allison Dikanovic - Mar 20th, 2020
• Emergency Powers Give Wisconsin Authority to use BadgerCare to Fight Coronavirus - Citizen Action of Wisconsin - Mar 20th, 2020
• Plenty of Horne: Shepherd Express to Suspend Print Edition - Michael Horne - Mar 20th, 2020
• State Treasurer Surveys COVID-19 Economic Fallout - Ruth Conniff - Mar 20th, 2020
• Gun Sales Spike - Rich Kremer - Mar 20th, 2020
• Neighborhood Businesses Barely Surviving - Claudia Delgadillo - Mar 20th, 2020
• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Loan Forgiveness Plan to Support Small Businesses Hurt By Coronavirus Pandemic - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Mar 20th, 2020
• First City of Milwaukee COVID-19 Death Reported - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 20th, 2020
• American Family Insurance and gener8tor Offering Emergency Response Program - gener8tor - Mar 20th, 2020
• Mayor Tom Barrett Exposed to COVID-19, In Self-Quarantine - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 19th, 2020
• Statement from Mayor Barrett - Mayor Tom Barrett - Mar 19th, 2020
• Gov. Evers Confirms Two COVID-19 Deaths in Wisconsin - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 19th, 2020
• First Stage cancels all remaining performances for 2019/20 season - First Stage - Mar 19th, 2020
• Milwaukee County Releases Interactive Map of COVID-19 Outbreak - Graham Kilmer - Mar 19th, 2020
• Representative LaKeshia Myers Calls on Governor to Cancel K-12 Standardized Testing - State Rep. LaKeshia Myers - Mar 19th, 2020
• State Rep. Brostoff Quarantining After Coronavirus Exposure - Graham Kilmer - Mar 19th, 2020
• Department of Public Works to Relax Parking Enforcement - City of Milwaukee Dept. of Public Works - Mar 19th, 2020
• DMV Service Centers closed tomorrow (Friday, March 20) - Wisconsin Department of Transportation - Mar 19th, 2020
• Will April Election be Postponed? - Laurel White - Mar 19th, 2020
• UW System to offer prorated room and board refunds - University of Wisconsin System - Mar 19th, 2020
• Gov. Evers Urges the Public to Help Keep Our Healthcare Workers Safe - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 19th, 2020
• Bittercube Offering Delivery Cocktails, Online Classes - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 19th, 2020
• Pabst Theater Group Creates Employee Relief Fund - Graham Kilmer - Mar 19th, 2020
• Urban (Coronavirus) Ideas: Suspend Alternate Side Parking Rule - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 19th, 2020
• WisDOT public construction meetings are on hold - Wisconsin Department of Transportation - Mar 19th, 2020
• Hospitality Democracy closing all restaurants - Hospitality Democracy - Mar 19th, 2020
• 155 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, 50% More Counties Affected - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 19th, 2020
• Grocery Stores, Amazon Hiring - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 19th, 2020
• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Representative Mark Pocan Introduce Legislation to Guarantee Coronavirus Testing Kits for American Servicemembers in Middle East - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Mar 19th, 2020
• Wisconsin Court System Slows to A Crawl - Henry Redman - Mar 19th, 2020
• DPW Admin Committee Votes to Significantly Scale Back State Convention - Democratic Party of Wisconsin - Mar 19th, 2020
• Milwaukee Food Pantries and Meal Programs Still Running - Sam Woods - Mar 19th, 2020
• Gov. Evers Waives Work Search and Modifies Availability Requirements for Unemployment Benefits - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 18th, 2020
• COVID-19 Testing Supplies Running Low - Graham Kilmer - Mar 18th, 2020
• State Launches Programs To Aid Business - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 18th, 2020
• UWM to offer online, alternate instruction for remainder of spring semester - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Mar 18th, 2020
• Statement: Meeting with Gov. Evers, Legislative Leaders - Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald - Mar 18th, 2020
• RWB Staff Fundraiser – T-Shirts for a Cause ⁠— RWB Milwaukee - Sydra Group - Mar 18th, 2020
• Hospital Care Needed in 31% of U.S. COVID-19 Cases - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 18th, 2020
• City of Milwaukee Rolls Out Restaurant Carryout Zones - City of Milwaukee Dept. of Public Works - Mar 18th, 2020
• DFI Issues Emergency Guidance on Character and Fitness Requirements for Payday and Licensed Lenders - Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions - Mar 18th, 2020
• WEDC announces targeted grants to small businesses suffering losses due to coronavirus emergency - Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation - Mar 18th, 2020
• The Show Must Go On — Let Nicole’s Third Ward Social and Red Elephant Chocolate Bring You Sweet Happiness During these Times - Sydra Group - Mar 18th, 2020
• 106 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 18th, 2020
• Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Direct Cash Assistance to Help Americans Weather Economic Fallout of Coronavirus Outbreak - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Mar 18th, 2020
• Gov. Evers Orders Scaling Down of all Child Care Settings - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 18th, 2020
• City Hall: Common Council Transforms Meetings - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 18th, 2020
• State’s Day Care Centers Still Open - Corri Hess - Mar 18th, 2020
• Gift Card Program to Support Kegel’s Staff - Kegel's Inn - Mar 18th, 2020
• Coronavirus Artist Relief Drive Launched - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 18th, 2020
• 10 Ways to Stay Safe Yet Active - Maddy Day - Mar 18th, 2020
• Baldwin Helps Introduce Updated Emergency Paid Leave; Small Business Support Legislation in Response to Worsening Coronavirus Crisis - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Mar 18th, 2020
• Murphy’s Law: Wisconsin Now the Reddest State? - Bruce Murphy - Mar 18th, 2020
• Gov. Evers Submits Request for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance for Small Wisconsin Businesses - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 18th, 2020
• The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is Canceling All Performances and Events Through April 26 to Help Stop the Spread of the COVID-19 Virus - Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Mar 18th, 2020
• Will State Legislature Take Action? - Melanie Conklin - Mar 18th, 2020
• Johnson Statement on Coronavirus Bill Vote - U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson - Mar 18th, 2020
• Johnson Amendment Would Protect Workers During Coronavirus Emergency - U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson - Mar 18th, 2020
• State’s Hospitals Face a Blood Shortage - Megan Hart - Mar 18th, 2020
• Taverns: Insurer Denies Claims From Taverns - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 18th, 2020
• Public Market announces full closure to public based on guidelines from State of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Public Market - Mar 18th, 2020
• Milwaukee Pride Inc. to Postpone PrideFest Milwaukee 2020 - Milwaukee Pride, Inc. - Mar 18th, 2020
• 40 COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee County - Graham Kilmer - Mar 17th, 2020
• To The Readers: Our Lives Depend on Accurate Information - Urban Milwaukee - Mar 17th, 2020
• Archbishop Listecki will Pray for Healing and Protection from CoVID-19 at 11 Locations across the Archdiocese of Milwaukee - Archdiocese of Milwaukee - Mar 17th, 2020
• WEDC working to secure federal small business disaster loans for Wisconsin - Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation - Mar 17th, 2020
• 72 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 17th, 2020
• Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Limit Gatherings to Less Than 10 to Slow Spread of COVID-19 - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 17th, 2020
• Taverns: This Is It! Needs Your Help - Graham Kilmer - Mar 17th, 2020
• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Senate Action on Coronavirus Response Legislation - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Mar 17th, 2020
• Extra Pens, Sanitized Voting Machines - Henry Redman - Mar 17th, 2020
• State Patrol assisting with transport of COVID-19 test kits/samples - Wisconsin Department of Transportation - Mar 17th, 2020
• Democrats Call for Paid Sick Leave Bill - Melanie Conklin - Mar 17th, 2020
• Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald to Postpone March Floor Session - Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald - Mar 17th, 2020
• BBB Tip: What to Do if an Event is Canceled by a Pandemic - Wisconsin Better Business Bureau - Mar 17th, 2020
• Wisconsin Labs Overwhelmed By COVID-19 Tests - Rich Kremer - Mar 17th, 2020
• Dining: Bars, Restaurants Ordered to Close - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 17th, 2020
• Eleven Milwaukee County Municipalities Restrict Food and Beverage Sales in Latest Effort to Protect Public Health - County Executive Chris Abele - Mar 16th, 2020
• Milwaukee Officials Ask Public to Stay Home, As Much as Possible - Graham Kilmer - Mar 16th, 2020
• BelAir Cantina Transitions to Delivery/To Go Services Immediately - BelAir Cantina - Mar 16th, 2020
• Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19 - County Executive Chris Abele - Mar 16th, 2020
• Hospitality Democracy Restaurant Closures / Takeout & Delivery Only - Hospitality Democracy - Mar 16th, 2020
• Kegel’s Inn Temporarily Suspends Dining Room Operations - Kegel's Inn - Mar 16th, 2020
• Captain Pabst Pilot House Temporarily Suspends Public Operations - Captain Pabst Pilot House - Mar 16th, 2020
• Wisconsin Conservatory of Music to Temporarily Close Physical Locations - Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - Mar 16th, 2020
• Back in the News: David Clarke Is Still Crazy - Bruce Murphy - Mar 16th, 2020
• MPD Announces Changes Due To Covid-19 - Milwaukee Police Department - Mar 16th, 2020
• Op Ed: Senators Must Pass Coronavirus Act - Sarah Godlewski - Mar 16th, 2020
• Update Regarding Hop Operations - The Hop - Mar 16th, 2020
• Congresswoman Moore Statement on Coronavirus Exposure - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore - Mar 16th, 2020
• Dining: Evers Says State Bars, Restaurants Can Stay Open - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 16th, 2020
• Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Will Move Programming Online - Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce - Mar 16th, 2020
• Health: 47 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 16th, 2020
• Archbishop Listecki Suspends the Public Celebration of Masses - Archdiocese of Milwaukee - Mar 16th, 2020
• Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Prohibit Mass Gatherings of 50 People or More - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 16th, 2020
• MPS Offers Breakfast and Lunch To Go - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 16th, 2020
• Please Vote Absentee In Spring Election - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 16th, 2020
• AG Kaul Warns Wisconsin Residents of COVID-19 Scams and Price Gouging - Josh Kaul - Mar 16th, 2020
• St. Ann Center Temporarily Closes March 18 - St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care - Mar 16th, 2020
• MCTS Riders Encouraged to Limit Non-Essential Travel - Milwaukee County Transit System - Mar 16th, 2020
• Public market suspends public dining & seating; will remain open for carry out and to-go orders - Milwaukee Public Market - Mar 16th, 2020
• An Important Message from The Bartolotta Restaurants - The Bartolotta Restaurants - Mar 16th, 2020
• Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to Suspend Operations Indefinitely - Potawatomi Hotel & Casino - Mar 16th, 2020
• Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin National Guard Work to Bring Grand Princess Cruise Ship Passengers Safely Back to Wisconsin - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 16th, 2020
• Dining: List of Restaurants Offering Delivery, Carryout - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 15th, 2020
• Milwaukee Public Schools to begin distribution of meals and instructional materials - Milwaukee Public Schools - Mar 15th, 2020
• Advocate Aurora Health adopts a no-visitor policy, with a few exceptions - Advocate Aurora Health - Mar 15th, 2020
• Want $130? City Needs Poll Workers - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 15th, 2020
• Milwaukee Public Library to Close Public Locations March 16-29 - Milwaukee Public Library - Mar 15th, 2020
• 33 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin - WPR Staff - Mar 15th, 2020
• Now Serving: Stone Creek Temporarily Closes In Response to Coronavirus - Michael Holloway - Mar 15th, 2020
• First Stage cancels all remaining performances of GRETEL! - First Stage - Mar 15th, 2020
• Second Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Discovered in the City of Milwaukee - City of Milwaukee Health Department - Mar 14th, 2020
• Franklin Health Department reports positive case of COVID-19 - City of Franklin Health Department - Mar 14th, 2020
• Legislators Take No Action on Pandemic - Melanie Conklin - Mar 14th, 2020
• State’s Republicans Oppose Coronavirus Bill - Allison Stevens - Mar 14th, 2020
• 27 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin - WPR Staff - Mar 14th, 2020
• Governor Evers directs WisDOT to issue COVID-19 Relief Effort Supply Permits - Wisconsin Department of Transportation - Mar 14th, 2020
• Washington County Begins Emergency Protocols to Mitigate COVID-19 Spread - Washington County - Mar 14th, 2020
• Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19 - County Executive Chris Abele - Mar 14th, 2020
• 19 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin - Shamane Mills - Mar 14th, 2020
• Gov. Evers Mandates Closing All K-12 Schools - WPR Staff - Mar 14th, 2020
• Johnson Statement on Coronavirus Legislation - U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson - Mar 14th, 2020
• WAUMC cancels all worship, church activities from March 15 – 29; includes Milwaukee Hot Club performance - Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church - Mar 14th, 2020
• Discovery World Temporarily Closed to Public Beginning Saturday, March 14 - Discovery World - Mar 13th, 2020
• First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Confirmed in the City of Milwaukee - City of Milwaukee Health Department - Mar 13th, 2020
• Giannis Pledges $100,000 for Fiserv Workers - Graham Kilmer - Mar 13th, 2020
• Milwaukee Public Schools close effective Monday, March 16, 2020 - Milwaukee Public Schools - Mar 13th, 2020
• Dining: Bars, Restaurants and COVID-19 - Graham Kilmer - Mar 13th, 2020
• Milwaukee Ballet’s PUSH. performance cancelled - Milwaukee Ballet - Mar 13th, 2020
• Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Mandate Statewide Closure of All K-12 Wisconsin Schools - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 13th, 2020
• Milwaukee Preparing for COVID-19 Outbreak - Corri Hess - Mar 13th, 2020
• Senator Baldwin Helps Introduce Bill to Expand Free Coronavirus Testing - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Mar 13th, 2020
• Milwaukee Arts Groups Suspending Shows - Dominique Paul Noth - Mar 13th, 2020
• The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is Canceling All Performances Through March 23 Due to EverIncreasing Concerns Over the Spread of the COVID-19 Virus - Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Mar 13th, 2020
• Op Ed: How You Can Prevent Spread of COVID-19 - State Sen. Jennifer Shilling - Mar 13th, 2020
• Blood donation appointments, local community blood drives being canceled due to concerns about coronavirus - Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin - Mar 13th, 2020
• Area School Districts to Close - Press Release - Mar 13th, 2020
• City Hall: Public Meeting, Courthouse Cancelations Begin - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 13th, 2020
• Alice Cooper Postpones Spring 2020 Tour - Wisconsin Center District - Mar 13th, 2020
• Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Issues Proclamation About COVID-19 - County Executive Chris Abele - Mar 13th, 2020
• Johnson Spokesman Addresses Coronavirus Precautions - U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson - Mar 13th, 2020
• Evers Addresses COVID-19 in Wisconsin - Melanie Conklin - Mar 13th, 2020
• Milwaukee Repertory Theater to Suspend all Performances and Public Events Through April 5, 2020 - Milwaukee Repertory Theater - Mar 13th, 2020
• Pocan Receives CDC Answers on Coronavirus Testing Capacity - U.S. Rep Mark Pocan - Mar 13th, 2020
• Statement from Marcus Performing Arts Center - Marcus Performing Arts Center - Mar 12th, 2020
• An urgent message regarding First Stage performance schedule due to COVID-19 - First Stage - Mar 12th, 2020
• UWM cancels all study abroad programs; Foundation employee tests negative for coronavirus - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Mar 12th, 2020
• Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Cancels March 19th Neighborhood Night and Postpones April 4th Birthday Party - Betty Brinn Children’s Museum - Mar 12th, 2020
• Elections Commission Takes Action on COVID-19 Issues for April 7 and May 12 Elections - Wisconsin Elections Commission - Mar 12th, 2020
• The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is Canceling March 13-15 Performances at the Marcus Performing Arts Center Due to Ever-Increasing Concerns Over the Spread of the COVID-19 Virus - Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Mar 12th, 2020
• Milwaukee Health Department issues guidelines for travel and mass gatherings - City of Milwaukee Health Department - Mar 12th, 2020
• Lakefront Brewery Closing to the Public Until Further Notice - Lakefront Brewery - Mar 12th, 2020
• Two Additional Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Dane County - Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Mar 12th, 2020
• Pocan: Coronavirus Testing Capacity Shortage Explained - U.S. Rep Mark Pocan - Mar 12th, 2020
• 54th Annual Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been Canceled - Westown Association - Mar 12th, 2020
• Universities Make Changes in Face of COVID-19 - Rich Kremer - Mar 12th, 2020
• Gov. Evers Declares Public Health Emergency Due to COVID-19 - Gov. Tony Evers - Mar 12th, 2020
• Pocan: Military Bases Abroad Possibly Lack Coronavirus Test Kits - U.S. Rep Mark Pocan - Mar 12th, 2020
• City Hall: Milwaukee Preparing for the Arrival of Coronavirus - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 11th, 2020
• UWM to suspend in-person classes after spring break, until April 10 - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Mar 11th, 2020
• Three Additional Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Wisconsin - Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Mar 11th, 2020
• In Letter to Trump, Baldwin and Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Mar 11th, 2020
• State’s Election Clerks Prepare for COVID-19 - Rob Mentzer - Mar 11th, 2020
• Johnson Discusses Coronavirus on MSNBC - U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson - Mar 11th, 2020
• UWM Employee Tested for Coronavirus - Alana Watson - Mar 11th, 2020
• UWM Foundation employee tested for coronavirus; spring break extended - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Mar 10th, 2020
• Wisconsin Ginseng Festival Cancelled - Rob Mentzer - Mar 10th, 2020
• Coronavirus Could Hit State Economy Harder - Erik Gunn - Mar 10th, 2020
• Third Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Wisconsin - Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Mar 10th, 2020
• DFI Reminds Investors to Beware of Con Artists Looking to Profit from Fear and Uncertainty Related to COVID-19 - Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions - Mar 9th, 2020
• Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin urges blood donation to maintain adequate blood supply as coronavirus outbreak continues - Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin - Mar 9th, 2020
• Coronavirus Likely to Hit Milwaukee, Officials Say - Corri Hess - Mar 6th, 2020
• Op Ed: Coronavirus and Candor - Bill Kaplan - Mar 4th, 2020
• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Insurance Companies to Put People over Junk Plan Profits Amidst Coronavirus Concerns - U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin - Mar 3rd, 2020
• Pocan Questions Removal of COVID-19 Cases Tested from CDC Website - U.S. Rep Mark Pocan - Mar 2nd, 2020
• Scam Alert: Afraid of Getting Sick? Don’t Fall for a Coronavirus Con - Wisconsin Better Business Bureau - Feb 28th, 2020

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