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Wisconsin attorney general suing over GOP lame-duck law
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic attorney general filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging parts of a Republican-authored law limiting his powers that was passed during a lame-duck legislative session two years ago. The lawsuit from Attorney General Josh Kaul, together with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, targets parts of the […]
Virus deaths hit new high in Wisconsin, Evers releases bill
Gov. Tony Evers released legislation Tuesday in response to the surging pandemic as Wisconsin announced a daily record of 92 deaths from the coronavirus and health officials cautioned that even when a vaccine becomes available it will be months before most people receive it.
Thousands await jobless aid as leaders blame each other for failure
As Wisconsin businesses closed this spring to slow the spread of COVID-19, jobless filings and phone calls flooded the Department of Workforce Development — too quickly for staff employees to keep up. But DWD Secretary Caleb Frostman remained optimistic.
State sets COVID record, Evers prepares bills for next week
Wisconsin health officials reported more jaw-dropping COVID-19 infection numbers Thursday as people continued to flaunt recommendations to wear masks and avoid gatherings and state government remained gridlocked on how to beat the pandemic.
Gov. Evers advises people to stay home as coronavirus surges
Gov. Tony Evers renewed his pleas Tuesday for people to stay home to avoid the coronavirus in an unusual prime-time speech hours after the state set new records for infections and deaths.
Wisconsin high court won’t weigh reinstating capacity limits
The conservative-leaning Wisconsin Supreme Court declined on Wednesday to consider reinstating Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' coronavirus restrictions limiting the size of public gatherings, deferring to a lower court to decide.
Appeal filed in ruling reinstating Wisconsin capacity limits
An appeal was filed Tuesday to a judge's order putting back in place limits on how many people can gather in Wisconsin bars, restaurants and other indoor venues.
Applicants wanted for Winnebago County Circuit Court Branch 4
Gov. Tony Evers is seeking applicants for an open seat on the Winnebago County Circuit Court.
Judge puts Wisconsin capacity limit order back into effect
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge reimposed an order on Monday from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration restricting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor venues to 25% of their capacity. The capacity limits order was issued Oct. 6 by Andrea Palm, secretary of […]
Evers releases ad criticizing GOP over virus response
With coronavirus cases soaring in Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers released a television ad Friday criticizing Republicans for inaction and the state’s second-largest school district announced it would remain all-virtual at least until late January.
Wisconsin judge blocks governor’s order limiting capacity
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked an order from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor places, a step that comes as the state breaks records for new coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations. Sawyer […]
Wisconsin judge upholds mask order for enclosed spaces
A Wisconsin judge on Monday upheld Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate in the face of a conservative challenge.
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