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Wisconsin Supreme Court questions capacity limits order (UPDATE)
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Supreme Court justices on Thursday questioned the legality of an order issued by the state’s top health official limiting how many people can gather in bars and restaurants following the court’s decision earlier this year that a similar order couldn’t remain in effect without legislative […]
Audit cites problems leading to unemployment payment delays
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development was responsible for 11 of the 13 weeks it took, on average, to process unemployment claims filed since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to an audit released Monday. The nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau report looked at a sample of nearly 270 people who had filed […]
Legal software company selects Milwaukee for Midwest office
The legal software company Expert Institute LLC has chosen Milwaukee as the site for its Midwest office.
Evers calls schools’ virtual learning decisions ‘messy’
Gov. Tony Evers acknowledged on Thursday that local decisions on whether to do online learning in the face of the pandemic have been "messy" but didn't offer any advice on what Wisconsin school districts should do next semester.
GOP leaders want oversight of federal aid, vaccine plans
The Wisconsin Legislature's top Republicans have signaled that they want oversight of how Gov. Tony Evers divvies up any future federal pandemic-relief money and distributes vaccines.
Evers tops 100 pardons with latest 33
Gov. Tony Evers has pardoned more than 100 people during his first two years in office with his latest round of granted requests.
Judicial applicants wanted for Racine County Circuit Court Branch 5
Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for Racine County Circuit Court Branch 5.
Wisconsin high court declines to hear Trump election lawsuit
A split Wisconsin Supreme Court refused on Thursday to hear President Donald Trump's lawsuit attempting to overturn his loss to Joe Biden in the battleground state, saying the case must first wind its way through lower courts.
Wisconsin set to distribute vaccines, help small businesses
Wisconsin is ready to begin distributing coronavirus vaccines by mid-December, when it hopes to receive nearly 50,000 doses, state health officials said.
Wisconsin governor calls Trump lawsuit an ‘assault’
President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn Wisconsin's election results by tossing ballots only from the state's two most heavily Democratic counties is an "assault on democracy," attorneys for Gov. Tony Evers said in filings with the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Evers to deliver State of State address virtually
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers plans to deliver his third State of the State address virtually on Jan. 12, saying the unprecedented move is consistent with his recommendations to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic and limit interactions and gatherings. Evers also announced Wednesday that he’s asked to deliver his state budget address […]
Tricia Walker becomes 3rd ever Asian-American Wisconsin state court judge
Tricia Walker has been appointed to the Fond du Lac County Circuit Court, making her the third Asian-American ever to serve as a Wisconsin state court judge.
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