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


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

WMC Proposes 3-Tiered Plan To Reopen More Businesses Around Wisconsin

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The state's business lobby, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, has released a to reopen more businesses around the state. The plan involves a case-by-case evaluation of each business sector, as well as the health care capacity and COVID-19 infection rate in every county.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Evers Encourages Continued Distance Ahead Of COVID-19 Order Extension

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In a media briefing the day before his original "Safer at Home" order was set to expire, Gov. Tony Evers reiterated the need for Wisconsinites to continue to distance themselves as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin National Guard Contributes To State's COVID-19 Efforts

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The head of the Wisconsin National Guard said roughly 10% of the state's troops are deployed in various ways to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Pence Applauds Increased Ventilator Production During Madison Visit

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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

Evers Releases 'Badger Bounce Back' Plan To Relax Public Health Rules

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Gov. Tony Evers released a plan to relax public health restrictions in Wisconsin through a series of three phases, dependent on the state's ability to test and trace COVID-19 infections and a confirmed downward trend in cases.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Evers Extends Wisconsin's 'Safer At Home' Order To May 26

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Gov. Tony Evers directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the state's "Safer at Home" order to May 26.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Evers, Legislators Call For Bipartisanship As Court Battle Continues

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Gov. Tony Evers stressed the need for bipartisan action to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, ahead of a meeting between members of his administration and Wisconsin's main business lobby.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

UW-Madison, State Announce Furloughs, Budget Cuts Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty

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UW-Madison has outlined a tiered plan to require faculty and staff at the state’s flagship campus to take up to six days of unpaid leave over six months.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Postmarks Status Causes Absentee Ballot Confusion In April 2020 Election

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Confusion born of unclear or missing postmarks reigned during a meeting of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. The members tried to determine how to treat absentee ballots under provisions of an election-eve order from the U.S Supreme Court.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Assembly Majority Leader Lays Out Wisconsin's COVID-19 Response Package

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The Wisconsin Legislature's Republican leadership supported in-person voting on April 7, and found backing from both the state Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke discusses the election and plans for legislation in response COVID-19 pandemic.