'Squash this thing:' Milwaukee leaders discuss Gov. Evers' extended Safer at Home order
MILWAUKEE -- While COVID-19 cases aren't doubling daily, it's now about every eight days.
Lawyer signals delay unlikely in Wisconsin US House election
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Wisconsin Dem congressional reps send letter to FEMA, say state's received no COVID testing materials
MADISON -- Democratic Wisconsin Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Ron Kind (WI-03) sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) questioning why Wisconsin has received none of the testing materials requested on March 28 and 29 -- specifically testing kits, test collection swabs and reagents.A news release Thursday, April 16 from Rep.
Gov. Evers directs DHS to extend 'Safer at Home' to May 26
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Gov. Evers tells President Trump Wisconsin faces $2 billion in losses
MADISON — Wisconsin faces $2 billion in revenue losses due to skyrocketing unemployment and other hits to the economy caused by the coronavirus, Gov.
Milwaukee County supervisor calls on Governor Evers to 'immediately rescind' 'Safer at Home' order
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County supervisor and Wisconsin state senator on Wednesday, April 15 called for the end to Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order amid the coronavirus pandemic.Gov.
State officials revoke guidance that would've ended 'window visits' at nursing homes
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care quickly reversed guidance issued Monday, April 13 that so-called "window visits" would be prohibited at the state's nursing homes and long-term care facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic.
'Not going to be flipping a switch:' Gov. Evers, expert panel discuss paths to re-open economy
MILWAUKEE -- The big question on everyone's mind during the coronavirus pandemic: When will life get back to normal?
Wisconsin Assembly approves coronavirus recovery bill with 97-2 vote
MADISON — About two-thirds of the Wisconsin Assembly's 99 members participated remotely in a virtual session Tuesday to vote on a coronavirus response bill, the first time lawmakers have gathered since the pandemic.The session took place in the Assembly chamber as usual, but due to concerns about spreading the virus, many representatives attended via videoconference.
While winter moratorium ends April 15, power cannot be shut off until COVID-19 orders lifted
MADISON -- The winter moratorium for disconnections of water, electric and natural gas service used for home heating as a result of non-payment is set to expire on Wednesday, April 15, but utilities cannot drop customers until Governor Tony Evers lifts his "Safer at Home" order issued in an effort to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
'Flattening the curve:' DHS reports slowest 1-day increase in positive COVID-19 cases since March
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers and officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Monday, April 13 the spread of the coronavirus is slowing -- and there are signs of hope on the horizon.
Gov. Evers believes results of spring election will be decided by courts: 'It was a mess'
MADISON -- FOX6 News reached out to the Republican Party of Wisconsin to ask if the party planned to file any election lawsuits.
'Safer at Home' violation: Brown Deer police broke up baby shower near 51st and Wabash
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police on Friday, April 10 broke up a baby shower -- being held in violation of Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order intended to stop the spread of the coronavirus.Police were called out to the area near 51st Street and Wabash Avenue around 5 p.m.Officers made contact with a 35-year-old Milwaukee woman who was hosting the baby shower.Police said she complied with escorting everyone from the property.It is up to local law enforcement to make sure people are obeying the restrictions, which took effect March 25.
'Extremely high' need for PPE as stockpiles dwindle; care facility build continues at Expo Center
WEST ALLIS -- Construction crews were at Wisconsin State Fair Park Saturday, April 11, working to convert the Exposition Center into a makeshift hospital for COVID-19 patients, if the need arises.
Gov. Evers might move date of May 12 special election
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Assembly plans virtual session for Tuesday, convening for 1st time since COVID-19 outbreak
MADISON — The state Assembly plans to convene next week for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak began in Wisconsin.Assembly leaders notified members Friday they they plan to call an extraordinary session beginning Tuesday morning.