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


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

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 'Safer At Home' Order

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Zac Schultz
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Wisconsin’s Supreme Court struck down the state's "Safer at Home" order, leaving Wisconsin with no plan in place to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Tony Evers said the ruling will undercut the progress the state has made on containing COVID-19.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears 'Safer At Home' Challenge

Zac Schultz
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court met virtually to hear the lawsuit filed by the Republican-controlled Legislature against Department of Health Services Secretary-Designee Andrea Palm, arguing she and the governor overstepped their authority.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reviews Lawsuit Against 'Safer At Home' Order

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Frederica Freyberg
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court is reviewing a lawsuit brought by legislative Republicans over the state's extended 'Safer at Home' order. Here & Now reporter Zac Schultz discusses the complaint and arguments being made by both parties.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Congregations Find New Ways To Celebrate Faith During Pandemic

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Zac Schultz
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The outbreak of COVID-19 has made gathering together hard for many religious congregations, at a time when many need religion the most. But religious communities across the state are creating innovative ways to remain connected.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

With Illinois Still Closed, Its Residents Head To Wisconsin Bars, Restaurants

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Corrinne Hess
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When Kenosha's Brat Stop reopened at 2 p.m. on May 15, there was a line of people waiting at the door. About 75% of the cars in the parking lot had Illinois license plates.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Minority-Owned Businesses Can Get $2K Grants From WEDC

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Rob Mentzer
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A new state grant program for minority-owned businesses will give a boost to small companies in Wisconsin affected by COVID-19 closures.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Federal Lawsuit Seeks Changes For Wisconsin's Next Pandemic Election

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Shawn Johnson
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A new federal lawsuit aims to force the state to mail absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters, arguing that step among several others could prevent a repeat of Wisconsin's April 2020 pandemic election that "shook the public's faith in the democratic process."
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Evers Administration Withdraws COVID-19 State Rulemaking Proposal

Bridgit Bowden
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Gov. Tony Evers' administration has withdrawn its outline for a new emergency rule to manage the coronavirus pandemic in Wisconsin amid opposition from Republican lawmakers.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Wisconsin Home Sales See Sharp Drop In April 2020

Brady Carlson
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The Wisconsin housing market saw a significant decline in sales in April, down 6.9 percent from the same period in 2019.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

UW-Milwaukee Report Highlights Racial Divide In COVID-19 Outbreak

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Marisa Wojcik
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A report from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee shows how coronavirus is spreading along lines of segregation in north Milwaukee, and African Americans are being disproportionately impacted.