Articles by Will Kenneally

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

Evers Encourages Continued Distance Ahead Of COVID-19 Order Extension

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Thursday, April 23, 2020 - 4:30pm
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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

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - 4:30pm
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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

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - 3:45pm
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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

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, April 20, 2020 - 4:25pm
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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

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 1:20pm
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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

Wisconsin Legislature Passes COVID-19 Aid Package

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - 12:50pm
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The Wisconsin Legislature passed, by a near-unanimous vote, a coronavirus aid bill that will adjust regulations and provide financial support as the state battles the global pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Public Health Officials Begin To See Flattened COVID-19 Curve In Wisconsin

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, April 13, 2020 - 4:30pm
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Wisconsin is starting to see a flattening of its COVID-19 curve, the Gov. Tony Evers said at a briefing. However, the governor and public health officials cautioned Wisconsinites that though the curve is flattening, the state is not "out of the woods" yet.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin Legislature To Take Up Coronavirus Aid Package

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, April 10, 2020 - 4:15pm
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Wisconsin's legislative leaders called the state Senate and Assembly into extraordinary session to pass a COVID-19 pandemic aid package. The bill's language is still being worked out.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Evers Criticizes Republican COVID-19 Response Proposal

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 - 5:45pm
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Republican legislative leaders are drafting a COVID-19 response bill that would shift power away from the executive branch, according to the governor's office.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsinites Cast Their Votes Amid Their COVID-19 Pandemic

Will Kenneally
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 7:20pm
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Amid a turbulent and unprecedented pandemic, thousands of Wisconsinites cast in-person and absentee ballots in the state's spring 2020 general election.