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Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Wisconsin Supreme Court Dismisses Second 'Safer At Home' Lawsuit

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Shawn Johnson
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The state Supreme Court won't take up a second lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's "Safer at Home" order, a step that could preserve the power of local governments to issue their own stay-at-home restrictions.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Wisconsin Dells Business Opens For Memorial Day Amid Pandemic

Frederica Freyberg
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Businesses in the Wisconsin Dells would normally be gearing up for a busy tourism season, but now face a slow reopening due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Noon Wednesday: The COVID-19 Outlook For Wisconsin's Hospitals

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Marisa Wojcik
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Wisconsin didn't see a surge of COVID-19 patients that other parts of the U.S. did, but how are hospitals preparing for future cases? Wisconsin Hospital Association chief medical officer Dr. Mark Kaufman discusses what healthcare providers are doing going forward.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Circuit Courts Mull Plans To Safely Resume In-Person Proceedings During Pandemic

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Danielle Kaeding
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court is allowing circuit courts to resume jury trials and in-person hearings as long as they create plans to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Some courts are beginning to hold proceedings while most will likely take time to get up and running.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Report: Nearly Half Of Wisconsin Nonprofits Have Made Cuts Amid Pandemic

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Megan Hart
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With students home and a large number of Wisconsinites out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic, many Wisconsin nonprofits are seeing increased demand for their services while also facing new challenges.
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Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

With Eviction Moratorium Lifted, Tenant Advocates Expect Surge In Filings

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Rich Kremer
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An emergency order banning most evictions and home foreclosures in Wisconsin due to the COVID-19 pandemic has expired. Now, tenant rights groups and homeless shelters are bracing for a surge in demand for services.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

A Bad Time To Graduate: Class Of 2020 Facing Historic Job Market Uncertainty

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Rich Kremer
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College graduates across the county are facing one of the most tumultuous job markets in American history. For the class of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant an economy that continues to hemorrhage jobs and a loss of high-stakes internship opportunities.

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Maintains 10-Elk Harvest For 2020 Hunt

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Danielle Kaeding
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The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board has decided not to lower the limit for the state's elk harvest in 2020. The board voted 5 to 2 to allow hunters to take 10 bulls during the state's elk season.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Despite Referendum Approval, Milwaukee Pubic Schools Looking At Stretched Budget

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Madeline Fox
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School districts across Wisconsin and around the country are bracing for a tougher time balancing their budgets than usual.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

The COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact On LGBTQ Youth

Andy Moore
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Organizations that provide crisis support to LGBTQ youth in Wisconsin have seen an uptick in need as kids are cut off from many support systems they've cultivated outside of their homes, which may or not be safe spaces for them.