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Evers, Barnes Release Policing Bills As Wisconsinites Celebrate Juneteenth

Will Kenneally
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A Wisconsinites celebrated Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery, Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes released a slate of bills aimed at reforming police practices in the state.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

After A Fight For His Life With COVID-19, A Green Bay Meat Packer Returns To Work

Andy Moore
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In 15 years of work at the JBS Packerland beef plant in Green Bay, Guadalupe Paez said he didn't take more than 10 sick days. But, on March 10 he was feeling very sick.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

Wisconsin Elections Commission Approves Absentee Ballot Mailers

Will Kenneally
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The Wisconsin Elections Commission gave final approval to send absentee ballot requests to 2.7 million Wisconsin voters in advance of the fall 2020 election.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

UW-Madison Releases Plan To Reopen Campus For Fall 2020 Semseter

Marisa Wojcik
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced plans to reopen campus to students and staff for the fall 2020 semester.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

State Announces Two Studies To Test For Breadth Of COVID-19 In Wisconsin

Will Kenneally
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced two studies to evaluate the spread of COVID-19 in the state, using antibody and wastewater testing.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

How The Oneida Nation Outpaced The State On Its COVID-19 Response

Andy Moore
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Debbie Danforth, health director for the Oneida Nation, noticed something important in early March 2020. She saw that nursing home residents in the state of Washington were getting sick. Real sick.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

Students To Return To UW System Campuses For Fall 2020 Semester

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Students will return to University of Wisconsin System campuses in the fall of 2020 for some in-person instruction, according to guidance from the UW System president and Board of Regents.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

DHS: 22,758 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

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There have been 22,758 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of June 14, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 240 cases from the day before.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

UW System Releases Guidelines For Reopening Campuses During Pandemic

Rich Kremer
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The University of Wisconsin System has released recommendations to campuses for bringing students and employees back to campus for the fall 2020 semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Rally In Madison Calls For End To 'Public Health Crisis Of Racism'

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Protests are continuing in Wisconsin, marking two weeks of public outcry against systemic racism and police violence. Several hundred health care providers and advocates rallied at the state Capitol in Madison, and more protests and community events were held around Milwaukee.