Articles by Corrinne Hess

Series: Foxconn In Wisconsin

Foxconn Officials Say They Have Met Job Goals For 2019

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Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 - 3:50pm
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Foxconn officials say they have invested "hundreds of millions" of dollars in the development of the Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park in Racine County and have met Wisconsin's pay-for-performance criteria in 2019.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin Polls Close But Hundreds Of Voters Remain In Line

Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Public Radio
Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 10:00pm
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While polls officially closed at 8 p.m. across the state in Wisconsin's spring election, which took place in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, voters remained in line Tuesday night waiting to cast their ballots.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Democratic National Convention Postponed Amid COVID-19 Concerns

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Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, April 2, 2020 - 12:55pm
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After more than a year of planning, organizers have postponed the DNC amid fears over the new coronavirus.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Biden: Democratic National Convention Will Likely Be Rescheduled

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Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 - 6:55pm
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Vice President Joe Biden said in an interview he expects the Democratic National Convention will be rescheduled.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Pregnant Women Worry About Coronavirus For Themselves And Baby

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Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 - 6:05am
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From canceling prenatal classes to having to forgo visits from grandparents, the new coronavirus has changed how people are preparing for one of the most exciting and emotional times of their lives.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Milwaukee Mayoral Candidates Spar Over Handling Of COVID-19

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Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, March 30, 2020 - 4:00pm
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Democratic state Sen. Lena Taylor differ over how the city is handling COVID-19. They face each other April 7 in the city's mayoral election.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin Worshipers Turn Online To Prevent Coronavirus Spread

Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Public Radio
Sunday, March 29, 2020 - 3:35pm
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Religious leaders across Wisconsin have moved their services online to comply with government orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19.,
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

COVID-19 Deaths Concentrated In Milwaukee's African American Community

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Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, March 27, 2020 - 3:00pm
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Eight of the state's 14 COVID-19 deaths have occurred in Milwaukee's African American community. On March 27, Gov. Tony Evers called the deaths in Milwaukee "a crisis within a crisis."
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Dentists Limiting Services To Emergency Care During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, March 27, 2020 - 6:20am
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Dentists are delaying non-essential procedures to reduce the spread of disease and to conserve personal protective equipment for frontline health care workers.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: March 2020

Wisconsin Businesses Pivot To Help Health Care Providers During Pandemic

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Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Public Radio
Alana Watson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, March 26, 2020 - 6:10am
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Businesses are responding to healthcare providers' need for personal protective equipment.