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Wisconsin hospitals have filed at least 104 lawsuits in small claims court since Gov. Tony Evers declared a Public Health Emergency on March 12.
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Wisconsin's restaurants are feeling the effects of the new coronavirus, which has slowed sales and caused massive layoffs. Some are coming up with creative ways to attract customers and help their community in the process.
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The state Department of Health Services announced on March 31 that there are 1,351 positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, as well as 17,375 negative tests. However, the number continues to grow as counties announce positive test results.
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Vice President Joe Biden said in an interview he expects the Democratic National Convention will be rescheduled.
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A federal judge will hear arguments April 1 in a case seeking the postponement of Wisconsin's April 7 election.
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Results of a Marquette University Law School Poll conducted in late March 2020 show the majority of registered voters in Wisconsin think measures to close schools and non-essential businesses and requiring people to stay home are appropriate responses to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Gov. Tony Evers released plans for a second COVID-19 aid package for the state after releasing an initial proposal. It includes help for small businesses, an increase in the Earned Income Tax Credit and a fund to prevent foreclosures.
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The state Legislature's top Republicans both say they support a temporary repeal of Wisconsin's one-week waiting period for unemployment benefits as part of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly support closing schools and businesses to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, according to the latest poll by the Marquette University Law School. And their support for Gov. Tony Evers has never been higher.
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Food science experts assert that there have been no known cases of the new coronavirus being spread through food or by touching food packaging.