Articles by Will Kenneally

Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin

Learn More About The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin

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WisContext
Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 1:00pm
For people in Wisconsin who are interested in better understanding the pandemic, how it spreads and the ways they can protect themselves and their families, here are explanations for common questions and additional information about COVID-19 resources.
Series: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Evers, Barnes Release Policing Bills As Wisconsinites Celebrate Juneteenth

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, June 19, 2020 - 5:25pm
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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
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 7:50pm
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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

State Announces Two Studies To Test For Breadth Of COVID-19 In Wisconsin

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 5:45pm
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced two studies to evaluate the spread of COVID-19 in the state, using antibody and wastewater testing.
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
Monday, June 15, 2020 - 1:15pm
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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: Policing Practices And Accountability In Wisconsin

Joint Pride-Black Lives Matter Rally Celebrates Intersection Of Movements

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Saturday, June 13, 2020 - 2:00pm
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The LGBTQ Pride and Black Lives Matter movements echoed their similar calls for reforming how the law enforcement system treats people in each community.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

Phone Call Recoding Prompts Criticisms Of Evers and Vos

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 4:50pm
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Gov. Tony Evers remained largely silent during a media briefing on issues surrounding the recording members of his staff made of a conversation with Republican leaders without their knowledge.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

Evers' Staff Records Phone Conversation With GOP Leaders

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 9:40am
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The partisan divide between legislative Republicans and Gov. Tony Evers grew deeper as GOP leadership criticized the governor for recording a meeting without their knowledge.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

Wisconsin Elections Commission Reviews Draft Absentee Ballot Mailer

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 6:15pm
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Wisconsin Elections Commission staff proposed a draft of a mailer containing an absentee ballot request form that the group plans to send to 2.7 million registered voters for the fall 2020 election.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: June 2020

Many Wisconsin Businesses May Not Recover Due To COVID-19 Crisis

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - 4:45pm
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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes said 20-30% of Wisconsin businesses could face permanent closure due to economic concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic.