Melvin campaign: Endorsed by Justice Daniel Kelly

Waukesha – Jack Melvin, candidate for the Waukesha Circuit Court Judge Branch 5, announces the endorsement of Justice Daniel Kelly. “I think Jack will make an excellent circuit court judge, that is why I fully support his campaign.”, said Justice

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Dept. of Motor Vehicles: Service centers closed tomorrow

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Evers has directed Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary-designee Craig Thompson to ensure continuation of essential services of the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and protect the health and safety of citizens and

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Waupun prison employee tests positive for coronavirus

The Department of Corrections today confirmed an employee has contracted COVID-19, the first positive case within the agency. The confirmation comes after WisPolitics.com reported Waupun Correctional Institution Warden Brian Foster sent an email late last night informing DOC personnel of

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WISDOM: pPreventing COVID-19 deaths in jails and prisons

Dear Governor Evers: We do not need to tell you that the Coronavirus threat is grave.  We are also certain that you understand that people in jails and prisons are especially susceptible to the spread of, and consequences from, infectious diseases like COVID 19. We appreciate efforts of the Department of

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Melvin campaign: Endorsed by Justice Daniel Kelly

Waukesha – Jack Melvin, candidate for the Waukesha Circuit Court Judge Branch 5, announces the endorsement of Justice Daniel Kelly. “I think Jack will make an excellent circuit court judge, that is why I fully support his campaign.”, said Justice Kelly. “I’m grateful to receive the support of Justice Kelly.

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Dept. of Motor Vehicles: Service centers closed tomorrow

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Evers has directed Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary-designee Craig Thompson to ensure continuation of essential services of the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and protect the health and safety of citizens and employees. After reviewing public-facing DMV services, Secretary Thompson authorized DMVs

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Bugenhagen Jr. campaign: Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices endorse

MUKWONAGO – Judge Paul Bugenhagen Jr, candidate for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II, announced the endorsement of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Rebecca Bradley, Brian Hagedorn, and Daniel Kelly, as well as former Justices David Prosser and Michael Gableman. “I’m honored to receive the endorsements of Justices Bradley, Hagedorn, Kelly and

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Gov. Evers: Confirms two COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin

MADISON — Together with state health officials at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Gov. Tony Evers today confirmed two deaths in Wisconsin due to COVID-19. The first death was a male in his 50s from Fond Du Lac County. The second death was a male in his 90s

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Issues emergency guidance on remote notarization

MADISON, Wis. – At the direction of Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued emergency guidance today pertaining to remote online notarization in Wisconsin. “Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, remote online notarization is now authorized in this state, subject to several safeguards to ensure the integrity of the

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Gov. Evers: Waives work search and modifies availability requirements for unemployment benefits

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued Emergency Order #7 waiving work search requirements and modifying the availability requirements for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits for workers impacted by COVID-19.  The order is available here.  Emergency Order #7 waives the requirement that UI claimants conduct at least four weekly work search actions during the

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Requesting more federal resources from Trump administration for Wisconsin small businesses during coronavirus crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the nation, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to approve Governor Tony Evers’ request for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for Wisconsin small businesses to access the funding they need to stay in

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Waupun prison employee tests positive for coronavirus

The Department of Corrections today confirmed an employee has contracted COVID-19, the first positive case within the agency. The confirmation comes after WisPolitics.com reported Waupun Correctional Institution Warden Brian Foster sent an email late last night informing DOC personnel of the case at that prison. “As everyone knows we are

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