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

The Perennial Lessons To Learn From Public Health Policy Battles

Andy Soth

PBS Wisconsin

Many people have heard of Typhoid Mary, but far fewer know the name Mary Mallon.

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

Wisconsin Public Radio

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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

Wisconsin Public Radio

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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.

Series: Homelessness Around Wisconsin

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

Wisconsin Public Radio

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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

Wisconsin Public Radio

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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

Wisconsin Public Radio

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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

Wisconsin Public Radio

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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

PBS Wisconsin

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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.

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

Wisconsinites Celebrate Memorial Day Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Will Kenneally

PBS Wisconsin

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As Wisconsinites celebrated the unofficial start to summer over the Memorial Day weekend amid ongoing coronavirus concerns, state health officials said they will watch closely for any uptick in new cases.

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

Health Sector Isn't Spared In Wisconsin's Coronavirus Job Losses

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Shamane Mills

Wisconsin Public Radio

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Health care has been considered recession-proof because a downturn in the economy doesn’t lessen the need for medical care, but providers postponing routine clinic visits and elective surgeries early in the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in lost revenue and prompted staffing cutbacks.