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STATE NEWS

Supreme Court overrules Evers’ executive order to postpone election, Spring Primary will take place tomorrow

By Hope Karnopp | Apr. 6, 2020

Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order Monday ahead of Tuesday’s primary to suspend in-person voting in Wisconsin until June 9, 2020. Hours later, the State Supreme Court ruled against Ever’s executive order, meaning Wisconsin’s Spring Primary will go on as scheduled, even with the state’s ‘Safer at Home’ Order in effect.

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2020 Democratic National Convention rescheduled to week of August 17 amid coronavirus concerns

By Morgan Lock | Apr. 2, 2020

The 2020 Democratic National Convention has been postponed to mid-August as organizers attempt to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, the Democratic National Committee announced Thursday. 

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Senators, Representatives join Evers in seeking Federal resources for Coronavirus response

By Bremen Keasey | Mar. 31, 2020

Gov. Tony Evers was joined by every member of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in calling on support from national officials to receive additional resources more quickly in the state’s fight against the coronavirus outbreak.

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Evers announces first two deaths from COVID-19 in Wisconsin

By Allison Garfield | Mar. 19, 2020

A man in his 50s from Fond du Lac County and a man in his 90s from Ozaukee County are the first two deaths in Wisconsin from the novel coronavirus.

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Evers orders shutdown of all K-12 schools in Wisconsin

By Allison Garfield | Mar. 13, 2020

The shutdown, affecting over 1 million children, will last until at least April 5.

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Evers declares public health emergency in Wisconsin amidst Coronavirus outbreak

By Molly Meyer Kehoe | Mar. 13, 2020

Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency in the state of Wisconsin Thursday morning in response to the coronavirus outbreak. 

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With public support, possible budget savings, Sen. Schilling calls for Medicaid expansion

By Hope Karnopp | Mar. 13, 2020

Some Democratic lawmakers renewed a push for Medicaid expansion Monday in Wisconsin in the wake of financial concerns and public support for the move.

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Three more cases of Coronavirus confirmed, making the total in Wisconsin six

By Bremen Keasey | Mar. 11, 2020

The Wisconsin Department of Health confirmed three people have tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday — doubling the total number of confirmed cases in Wisconsin to six.

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Democrats propose bill to protect reproductive acts as Roe v. Wade faces scrutiny

By Molly Meyer Kehoe | Mar. 11, 2020

As the U.S. Supreme Court begins to hear cases that could challenge Roe v. Wade, two Democratic legislators proposed two bills Wednesday to ensure Wisconsinites get deserved medical treatment under its current constitutional protections.

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As U.S. House passes new bill, Wisconsin Democrats propose similar minimum wage increase

By Annabella Rosciglione | Mar. 10, 2020

Thirty Wisconsin Democrats have proposed a state-wide minimum wage increase to $15, matching the nationwide proposal passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Third case of Coronavirus in Wisconsin confirmed in Dane County

By Bremen Keasey | Mar. 10, 2020

The Wisconsin Department of Health and Dane County announced Tuesday a third person in Wisconsin — Dane County specifically — has tested positive for COVID-19. 

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Wisconsin joins lawsuit against Trump over reallocation of funds to border wall

By Bremen Keasey | Mar. 5, 2020

Gov. Tony Evers authorized the state to join a multi-state lawsuit against Pres. Donald Trump to prevent the reallocation of defense funds to the country’s southern border wall.

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Wisconsin officials won’t declare state of emergency yet for Coronavirus outbreak

By Hope Karnopp | Mar. 5, 2020

While COVID-19 has begun to spread across the U.S., Wisconsin officials ruled out declaring a state of emergency for now as the state and UW-Madison prepare emergency plans. 

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Evers signs bills to combat opioid use through programs to study substance abuse disorder

By Emma Grenzebach | Mar. 3, 2020

Gov. Tony Evers signed four bills Tuesday addressing substance abuse with programs designed to specifically monitor and study opioid use disorder.

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Sen. Baldwin calls on USDA to allow more federal funding for rural broadband

By Bremen Keasey | Mar. 3, 2020

U.S. Sen. Tammy Balwin, D-Wis., joined a bipartisan group of senators calling for a change in requirements to a U.S. Department of Agriculture program blocking rural communities in 19 states from funding for rural broadband expansion.

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Rural Wisconsin students face unique challenges when it comes to college preparatory classes

By Kylie Ver Kuilen | Feb. 27, 2020

Advanced Placement classes give students the ability to get a head start to earning their degrees, saving both time and money — however, students in rural environments don’t always have access to the same opportunities.

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Despite requirement of curricula to cover underrepresented folks, crucial education gaps can exist for Wisconsin students

By Claudia Belawski | Feb. 27, 2020

Although Wisconsin — like most states in America — must implement the histories of marginalized communities in their school curricula, the effects of this education still show wide gaps in quality.

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Six dead after shooting in Milwaukee at Molson Coors complex

By Bremen Keasey | Feb. 26, 2020

Six people were killed this Wednesday afternoon after a gunman opened fire on the Milwaukee campus of Molson Coors. 

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Two million Wisconsinites would see tax cut from Republican proposal

By Bremen Keasey | Feb. 25, 2020

An estimated two million Wisconsinites would see a tax cut thanks to the Republicans’ $200 million tax plan sent to Gov. Tony Evers last Thursday.

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Redistricting debate could be shaped by local referenda about nonpartisan maps

By Annabella Rosciglione | Feb. 24, 2020

With statewide redistricting currently locked in a battle between the governor and state Legislature, Wisconsinites will have a chance to vote to bring fairness to the redistricting process at a local level.