The state Dem Party is having “internal discussions” on contingency options for its June 12-13 convention in Wisconsin Dells. Spokeswoman Courtney Beyer told WisPolitics.com options under consideration include limiting the number of people who can attend the convention in person
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — To help workers impacted by the growing coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Tony Evers today called on lawmakers to immediately repeal a one-week delay in collecting unemployment benefits — something Republicans approved nearly a
Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s efforts in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and how political parties are adapting their voter outreach efforts.
MADISON – As many concerts, theater performances, sporting events, and other events are being canceled or rescheduled due to COVID-19, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding consumers of the tips and resources available below and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue an agency order prohibiting mass gatherings of 10 people or more to slow the spread of COVID-19. The order makes exceptions for transportation, educational
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue an agency order prohibiting mass gatherings of 10 people or more to slow the spread of COVID-19. The order makes exceptions for transportation, educational
Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made the following statement on agriculture and the COVID-19 pandemic: “I have heard from several farmers in my district who are concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on milk hauling,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin supports immediate Senate action to pass coronavirus response legislation. “This is an urgent public health emergency and the Senate needs to take action to support Wisconsin families, workers and small businesses. We need
At the direction of Governor Evers, Department of Transportation Secretary-designee Craig Thompson has ordered the Wisconsin State Patrol to assist with the growing need to deliver COVID-19 test kits and samples to designated labs. Through coordination with the State Emergency
MADISON – A group of Wisconsin’s law enforcement leaders today urged support for the proposed crime victims’ constitutional amendment commonly known as Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin. The prominent members of Wisconsin’s law enforcement community represent the more than 300 Sheriffs, Police
MADISON, Wis. – Last year was the wettest year on record in Wisconsin for many counties, and there are signs that we could be in for more flooding in the state this spring. Gov. Tony Evers has declared March 16-20
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin voters are requesting absentee ballots at a record pace with concerns about Coronavirus COVID-19, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. As of Tuesday morning, more than 173,000 absentee applications have been received by Wisconsin municipal clerks. That
The state Dem Party is having “internal discussions” on contingency options for its June 12-13 convention in Wisconsin Dells. Spokeswoman Courtney Beyer told WisPolitics.com options under consideration include limiting the number of people who can attend the convention in person and holding some events virtually. Beyer stressed that discussions on
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — To help workers impacted by the growing coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Tony Evers today called on lawmakers to immediately repeal a one-week delay in collecting unemployment benefits — something Republicans approved nearly a decade ago. Evers also ordered bars and restaurants to be
Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s efforts in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and how political parties are adapting their voter outreach efforts.
MADISON – As many concerts, theater performances, sporting events, and other events are being canceled or rescheduled due to COVID-19, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding consumers of the tips and resources available below and on the agency’s website: https://www.datcp.wi.gov Under Wisconsin law, consumers are protected
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue an agency order prohibiting mass gatherings of 10 people or more to slow the spread of COVID-19. The order makes exceptions for transportation, educational institutions, child care, hotels, military, law enforcement, food pantries, hospitals,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue an agency order prohibiting mass gatherings of 10 people or more to slow the spread of COVID-19. The order makes exceptions for transportation, educational institutions, child care, hotels, military, law enforcement, food pantries, hospitals,
Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made the following statement on agriculture and the COVID-19 pandemic: “I have heard from several farmers in my district who are concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on milk hauling, supply chains and food processors. As in any widescale crisis,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin supports immediate Senate action to pass coronavirus response legislation. “This is an urgent public health emergency and the Senate needs to take action to support Wisconsin families, workers and small businesses. We need to pass legislation that provides free testing for everyone who
At the direction of Governor Evers, Department of Transportation Secretary-designee Craig Thompson has ordered the Wisconsin State Patrol to assist with the growing need to deliver COVID-19 test kits and samples to designated labs. Through coordination with the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), State Patrol on March 14 transported a
MADISON – A group of Wisconsin’s law enforcement leaders today urged support for the proposed crime victims’ constitutional amendment commonly known as Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin. The prominent members of Wisconsin’s law enforcement community represent the more than 300 Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, and other law enforcement members from communities throughout Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Last year was the wettest year on record in Wisconsin for many counties, and there are signs that we could be in for more flooding in the state this spring. Gov. Tony Evers has declared March 16-20 Flood Safety Awareness Week in Wisconsin. ReadyWisconsin and the Department
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin voters are requesting absentee ballots at a record pace with concerns about Coronavirus COVID-19, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. As of Tuesday morning, more than 173,000 absentee applications have been received by Wisconsin municipal clerks. That exceeds total requests for three of the last four Spring