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

The Economic Fallout Of The 1918 Flu Pandemic And COVID-19

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How can the economic impacts of the 1918 influenza pandemic inform understanding about COVID-19's effects? UW-Madison economist Tessa Conroy discusses the differences between each crisis, including how the current unprecedented level of federal stimulus fits into the picture.

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

'Gotta Lay Low': Madison Man Goes Viral With COVID-19 Parody Of Bohemian Rhapsody

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Elizabeth Dohms-Harter

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Madison-based writer Adrian Grimes' iteration of a parody of "Bohemian Rhapsody" has gone viral, with more than 4.9 million views.

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

Report: Traffic On Wisconsin Roads Down Drastically Because Of Coronavirus Pandemic

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Alana Watson

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Traffic on Wisconsin roads has decreased dramatically because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum.

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

Noon Wednesday: COVID-19 And Mass Unemployment In Wisconsin

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Marisa Wojcik

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The Department of Workforce Development announced it will be sending unemployment benefits to more than 154,000 people as Wisconsin's jobs take a huge hit due to conditions from COVID-19. Joe Peterangelo of the Wisconsin Policy Forum explains what this will mean for the state's economy.

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

In The Midst Of Uncertainty, Coronavirus Stimulus Payments Hit Wisconsinites' Bank Accounts

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Shamane Mills

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As the federal government rolls out stimulus payments under the CARES Act, there's appreciation mixed with concern: Will it be enough for struggling families? Will it ignite a stalled economy? Will it go to those who truly need it?

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

Wisconsin Regulators Warn Debt Collectors To Back Off During Pandemic

Bram Sable-Smith

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The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions is warning debt collectors against "harassing" debtors during the coronavirus pandemic.

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

Pence Applauds Increased Ventilator Production During Madison Visit

Will Kenneally

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Vice President Mike Pence toured a GE Healthcare manufacturing facility in Madison, as the state and nation move to increase production of ventilators and other critical medical equipment.

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

Challenges Are Plentiful For Wisconsin Child Care Providers As Pandemic Continues

John Davis

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A growing number of Wisconsin child care centers have closed in recent weeks as the COVID-19 outbreak continues, and those left open to serve essential workers are facing other challenges.

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

Republican-Led Legislature Sues Over Wisconsin's "Safer At Home" Extension

Frederica Freyberg

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Legislative Republican leaders filed a lawsuit before the Wisconsin Supreme Court seeking to block the state's "Safer at Home” order extension.

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

‘Wait Until I Call My Mom’: Reprieve For Some Wisconsinites Who Faced Medical Debt During Pandemic

Bram Sable-Smith

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After WPR and Wisconsin Watch reported on her case, a Milwaukee breast cancer survivor discovers the hospital that sued her has dropped its claim.