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Wisconsin Senate postpones session due to coronavirus
The Wisconsin Senate will not convene for its final regular session day of the year as originally planned next week due to the spread of the coronavirus.
US Supreme Court postpones arguments because of virus outbreak
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that it is postponing arguments for the first time in more than 100 years because of the coronavirus, including fights over subpoenas for President Donald Trump's financial records.
Wisconsin governor orders ban on gatherings over 50 people
Gov. Tony Evers ordered a ban on all gatherings of more than 50 people on Monday, a step in line with federal recommendations that came as other states took similar action to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
ABA sets up coronavirus task force to assist during pandemic
The American Bar Association is setting up a national volunteer task force to help with legal needs related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Eastern District postpones jury trials, proceedings until May due to virus
The Eastern District of Wisconsin is postponing jury trials and other court proceedings through at least May 1 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In the order issued on Friday, Chief Judge Pamela Pepper said normal court operations posed a risk to public and the judiciary. By March 15, Wisconsin had 33 confirmed cases of […]
Milwaukee County courts suspend proceedings as pandemic precaution
The Milwaukee County Circuit Court is suspending a number of proceedings for three weeks as a coronavirus precaution.
Election officials: Tuesday primaries on despite virus fears
Elections officials in the four states holding presidential primaries next week say they have no plans to postpone voting amid widespread disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Instead, they are taking extraordinary steps to ensure that voters can cast ballots and keep polling places clean.
Mother held on $100,000 bond in young son’s death
Cash bond has been set at $100,000 for a Lomira mother accused in the death of her 3-year-old son.
Access to Wisconsin correctional facilities, Milwaukee County jail restricted
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is restricting non-essential access to the county jail as a precaution to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Dane County courts to limit in-person proceedings starting Monday
The Dane County Circuit Court is temporarily suspending many of its in-person proceedings because of coronavirus concerns.
Milwaukee, Waukesha counties cancel jury service starting Monday (UPDATE)
Milwaukee County is canceling new juries from March 16 through April 3 as a coronavirus precaution.
Marquette suspends in-person classes as coronavirus precaution
Marquette University is suspending in-person classes for nearly a month as a precaution to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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