Articles by Laurel White

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

Wisconsin Quarantine Laws Include Potential For Steep Penalties, Jail Time

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Laurel White
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 6:30am
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Three cases of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, have been diagnosed in the state and government health officials have yet to issue community quarantine orders. Instead, quarantine and isolation have been limited to diagnosed patients and individuals who have been in contact with them.

Wisconsin DOJ Launches Program To Address Backlog Of Untested Sexual Assault Evidence Kits

Laurel White
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, January 30, 2017 - 5:05pm
The Wisconsin Department of Justice and a sexual assault prevention group unveiled a new program Monday aiming to decrease the backlog of sexual assault evidence kits in the state.
Series: Trauma-Informed Care In Wisconsin

Tonette Walker Promotes Trauma-Informed Care In 2017 State Of The State

Laurel White
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, January 13, 2017 - 4:25pm
In a break from tradition, Wisconsin First Lady Tonette Walker spoke for a few minutes during Gov. Scott Walker's State of the State address to promote an initiative that provides "trauma-informed care" to children across the state.

82 Percent Of Public Schools Earn Passing Grade On Report Cards

Laurel White
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 11:45am
The state has released its first K-12 school rankings in two years, debuting a new school report card system.
Series: Voter ID In Wisconsin

The Timeline Of Voter ID Rules In Wisconsin

Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Public Radio
Laurel White
Wisconsin Public Radio
Monday, September 26, 2016 - 5:00am
The evolution of Wisconsin's voter ID law from 2011 until today is vastly complicated: a series of court challenges, appeals, decisions implemented and decisions halted or postponed.
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