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Frustration over refusal to delay election spurs lawsuit
Local officials' frustration with Gov. Tony Evers' refusal to order any changes to Wisconsin's presidential primary to protect people from the coronavirus reached new heights as the city of Green Bay sued to stop in-person voting and leaders in River Falls questioned how the election can proceed.
Wisconsin Senate gives virtual meeting a test run
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Senate is preparing to meet over the internet for the first time in state history if it needs to convene to take action on proposals reacting to the coronavirus outbreak. Two state senators and 11 stand-ins met in person and remotely on Tuesday for a dry run in case […]
Milwaukee federal courthouse temporarily closes to public
The U.S. Courthouse in Milwaukee has been temporarily closed to the public to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Milwaukee courts extend cancellations, changes through May 15
The Milwaukee County Circuit Court has extended cancellations and procedural changes through May 15.
Kaul sends Trump letter asking for priority on mask, respirator production
Attorney General Josh Kaul and 15 other attorneys general from throughout the U.S. have asked President Donald Trump to use his authority to prioritize the production of medical equipment.
Milwaukee mayor urges Evers to conduct election by mail
Gov. Tony Evers must order Wisconsin officials to conduct the state’s spring election entirely by mail to keep workers and voters safe in the midst of the coronavirus emergency, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says.
State Bar asks for attorney exemption to ‘Safer at Home’ order
The State Bar of Wisconsin is asking Gov. Tony Evers to make attorneys exempt from his "Safer at Home" order.
University of Wisconsin-Madison cancels graduation ceremony
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has canceled its planned graduation ceremonies that were to take place May 8 and May 9 and will instead offer a "virtual ceremony."
Evers ordering non-essential Wisconsin businesses closed
Gov. Tony Evers said Monday he will order the closure of all non-essential businesses starting Tuesday, and is urging people to stay at home to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, which has killed four people in the state and infected at least nearly 400.
Wisconsin postpones jury trials amid coronavirus concerns
Jury trials in Wisconsin have been postponed until the end of May and in-person proceedings have been suspended statewide until at least April 30 in an effort to protect public health and keep courts operating during the coronavirus outbreak, the state Supreme Court has ordered.
GOP seeks to toss Democratic Wisconsin election lawsuit
Republican state lawmakers in Wisconsin asked a federal judge on Friday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Democrats that seeks to loosen the state's election laws for the upcoming April 7 presidential primary to deal with problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
$371M in DOJ grants available to make Wisconsin communities safer
More than $371 million in Department of Justice grants are on offer to help places around Wisconsin tackle addiction, school security, human trafficking and recidivism, the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced on Thursday.
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