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

COVID-19, Fewer Polling Sites Cut Turnout Most Among Milwaukee's Black Voters

Wisconsin Watch

Significant numbers of Milwaukee voters were dissuaded from voting on April 7 by the sharp reduction in polling places and the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic — with the biggest effects seen among Black voters, according to a study from the Brennan Center for Justice.

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

How AIDS Pushed Wisconsin To Change Its Approach To Public Health

Andy Soth

PBS Wisconsin

In the early 1980s, a new mysterious malady captured the attention of public health professionals. Initially labeled GRID, these clusters of illnesses seemed to largely be an issue only on the East and West coasts. But Wisconsin's government was taking action.

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

Wisconsin DPI Releases Guidance For Reopening K-12 Schools For 2020-21

Marisa Wojcik

PBS Wisconsin

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The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released guidance or how K-12 schools across the state will be able to reopen facilities for the 2020-21 school year as COVID-19 continues to spread throughout Wisconsin communities.

Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Evers, Barnes Release Policing Bills As Wisconsinites Celebrate Juneteenth

Will Kenneally

PBS Wisconsin

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A Wisconsinites celebrated Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery, Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes released a slate of bills aimed at reforming police practices in the state.

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

Wisconsin Elections Commission Approves Absentee Ballot Mailers

Will Kenneally

PBS Wisconsin

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The Wisconsin Elections Commission gave final approval to send absentee ballot requests to 2.7 million Wisconsin voters in advance of the fall 2020 election.

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

UW-Madison Releases Plan To Reopen Campus For Fall 2020 Semseter

Marisa Wojcik

PBS Wisconsin

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced plans to reopen campus to students and staff for the fall 2020 semester.

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

How The Oneida Nation Outpaced The State On Its COVID-19 Response

Andy Moore

PBS Wisconsin

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Debbie Danforth, health director for the Oneida Nation, noticed something important in early March 2020. She saw that nursing home residents in the state of Washington were getting sick. Real sick.

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

Students To Return To UW System Campuses For Fall 2020 Semester

Will Kenneally

PBS Wisconsin

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Students will return to University of Wisconsin System campuses in the fall of 2020 for some in-person instruction, according to guidance from the UW System president and Board of Regents.

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

UW System Releases Guidelines For Reopening Campuses During Pandemic

Rich Kremer

Wisconsin Public Radio

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The University of Wisconsin System has released recommendations to campuses for bringing students and employees back to campus for the fall 2020 semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Rally In Madison Calls For End To 'Public Health Crisis Of Racism'

WPR Staff

Wisconsin Public Radio

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Protests are continuing in Wisconsin, marking two weeks of public outcry against systemic racism and police violence. Several hundred health care providers and advocates rallied at the state Capitol in Madison, and more protests and community events were held around Milwaukee.