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Prospects for a Wisconsin COVID-19 legislative package appear bleak. Plus we have the latest pandemic stats and the State's response to the Trump election lawsuit.
We have details on the President's election lawsuit and some surprising turnover at the State Capitol. Plus, today's record number of COVID-19 deaths recorded may be a bit misleading.
Setting the stage for a court challenge by the Trump campaign, the chairwoman of the Wisconsin Elections Commission signed off on the results of the recounts in two Wisconsin counties this afternoon. Plus, Racine thwarts a Court Order and keeps schools closed.
Developments within the Evers cabinet. Some GOPers sue to overturn the election results. The Milwaukee County Jail opens a COVID-19 dorm offsite as the Pandemic rages on throughout the state.
The state of Wisconsin has six weeks to process more than $1.3 billion in federal aid. Plus, on paper this is Wisconsin's deadliest day of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is a caveat.
Existing home sales continue to be robust. A Wisconsin Utility is recognized for it's reliability. A Wisconsin Republican Congressman moves to help former federal workers. And, did the trend for lower COIVD-19 case numbers continue?
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers unveiled a new COVID-19 relief package on the day Wisconsin reported a record one-day pandemic death toll of 92. Republican Speaker Robin Vos indicated his caucus will forward legislation in the Assembly as well. However no word from Senate GOPers, whether they support either effort.
A look at the Department of Transportation and the Department of Revenue. Plus, stats from the Department of Health Services and a look at the operational decisions of local school districts.
Another grim day on the COVID-19 front in Wisconsin. As Governor Evers prepares to deliver an address to the state this evening, on State Senator is calling upon Wisconsin's school districts to declare their teachers 'essential workers.'
Today, again, was Wisconsin's deadliest day in the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, the Assembly Speaker orders an investigative review of the election.
The Wisconsin COVID-19 Surge Continues.
Wisconsin Senate Republicans Elect New Leaders
Evers Doles Out CARES Money
UW System Enrollment Declines
Joe Biden has apparently rebuilt the 'Blue Wall" in the upper Midwest, ending the campaign with a 20,000 vote lead in Wisconsin.
The federal government finally moved to delist the Grey Wolf from the endangered species list. What's next?
Plus, the state's worst COVID-19 week continues.
The Republican Party of Wisconsin was the victim of a cyber crime this month as hackers made off with millions of dollars in campaign cash. Wisconsin hits a daily record for COVID-19 deaths and the Governor activates the National Guard for Election Day. All this and more, in under 3 minutes.
Joe Biden is still leading Donald Trump according to the latest (and final) Marquette University Law School Poll of likely Wisconsin voters. But by how much, and why? Also, we have the latest pandemic statistics, including info on one region of the state's hospital capacity crunch.
Wisconsin recorded it's worst day yet in the COVID-19 pandemic, setting record highs in new cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Just how bad is Wisconsin compared to a month or two ago? Also, the Supreme Court rules on Wisconsin's Absentee ballot deadline. Plus lawmakers blast Governor Evers on continued Unemployment compensation backlog.
We have the latest polling from the UW Madison. Today's updated COVID-19 statistics and the Department of Transportation kicks off some long-term planning.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers reports that a bulk of the federal pandemic aid has not been distributed. Meanwhile, COVID-19 case numbers continue to spike, but new hospitalizations increase slows.
The housing market in Wisconsin is booming. Unfortunately, so are COIVD-19 hospital admissions. Plus, Gov. Evers' restrictions on public gatherings in private business are back on.
State law allows Gov. Tony Evers to raise and spend unlimited funds during an attempted recall, no matter how unlikely it is that organizers will obtain enough signature to trigger a snap election next Spring. He's spending the money in a way that will boost not only him, but Democratic legislative challengers as well. Just as the COVID-19 outbreak here dominates the news.
Wisconsin's employment situation improves, but the COVID-19 outbreak gets worse, much worse.
The pandemic is continuing to dominate the news in Wisconsin. Get the latest in under three minutes, here.
We have the latest data from the Department of Health Services, the Wisconsin Elections Commissions. The Trump campaign blitz of the state continues. And more.
News today from President Trump, the court battle over Governor Evers' mask mandate, COVID Hospitalizations, the fate of Foxconn and more...
We have the latest regarding ongoing news stories in Wisconsin. Including a significant development for Governor Evers this Sunday.
Wauwatosa cleaned up from Wednesday's riot and is bracing for a second night of unrest. A Federal Court ruling sets the date by which absentee ballots must be received. Wisconsin sets daily record highs in several COVID-19 data points.
Wauwatosa businesses boarded up their storefronts on Wednesday in anticipation of possible BLM-related violence. The Milwaukee suburb is about 45 miles north of Kenosha, the scene of several nights of rioting earlier this year. Wisconsin hits another record for COVID-19 hospitalizations and a new poll sheds light on the state of the Presidential race here.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers directed his acting Secretary of Health Services Andrea Palm to issue an order that limits the number of people who can congregate at indoor public venues to 25 percent of the building code capacity. Wisconsin COVID-19 hospitalizations hit a new record. This, news from WMC and more in today's update...
We have the latest on the COVID-19 spike in Wisconsin. Meanwhile the two most liberal counties are have accumulated significantly more absentee ballots than the most conservative counties in the state. How many more? Press play for details.
President Trump cancels two Wisconsin political rallies after he and the First Lady test positive for COVID-19. Cases continue their surge here, and Northwestern Mutual invests millions to improve the educational opportunities for kids in their hometown of Milwaukee.
WMC, the State Chamber of Commerce, promotes masks, distancing and other mitigation efforts as the COVID-19 caseload, death toll and hospitalization numbers increase. The Trump campaign cancels a political rally. And, Republicans want the full 7th District Court of Appeals to weigh in on the Absentee Ballot return deadline.
The 7th District Court of Appeals panel's ruling could mean Wisconsin, and the nation, won't know who won close races here for almost a week after election night. Wisconsin marks some grim daily COVID-19 records, and Congressman Mike Gallagher's China Task Force issues reccomendations.
Dane County leads the way as more than 355,000 absentee ballots have been returned across the state. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers worries that upcoming rallies by President Donald Trump could become COVID-19 Superspreader events. In the wake of the unemployment claims backlog a Wisconsin lawmaker blasts the Evers Administration for not having IT funds in budget request.
As the number of COVID-19 cases reach daily and weekly highs and as daily percent positivity rates routinely exceed 20 percent, the statewide mask mandate in Wisconsin could be lifted as soon as Oct 5th. The dispute centers, not on the need for masks, but rather the Constitutional authority of Governor Tony Evers to mandate anything beyond the 60 day period provided for Emergency declarations. President Donald Trump announces 2 more Wisconsin visits, a local NAACP branch is upset with some Black candidates for not agreeing to participate in their debates, and more...
We knew Gov. Tony Evers' Administration's handling of unemployment claims in 2020 was bad. A new state audit shows it's much worse than originally thought. Vice President Mike Pence comes to Wisconsin, again. And Senator Tammy Baldwin blasts the Trump Administration's farm relief efforts.
New polling from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has some good news for President Trump and some bad news for Governor Evers.
- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Madison this morning to deliver an ominous warning.
- Kenosha Businesses, devastated by race riots last month, are eligible for no interest loans.
- Conservatives vow to challenge Governor Evers' mask mandate.
- The latest COVID-19 case data.
Just how many positions will the Milwaukee Police Department have to cut under Mayor Tom Barrett's proposed budget? Attorney General Josh Kaul fails to meet a key deadline, outsources review of Kenosha police shooting. Also in Kenosha, the teachers engage in a mass sick out. Plus big news on the state's COVID-19 statistics and Governor Evers' mitigation efforts.
BREAKING NEWS -- Just in, a Madison Judge's order likely means we won't know the winner of Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes on election night.
Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden made his second visit to Wisconsin this month. What did he say in Manitowoc Monday afternoon?
Plus, the Real Estate market is hot.
COVID-19 surge continues (we have the stats).
Finally, Governor Evers' Workforce Development chief finds himself out of the workforce.
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin holds a massive fundraiser, with the help of some Hollywood friends. President Trump comes to Wisconsin for the second time this month and said the gloves were off! Senator Baldwin and Governor Evers blast Trump for failing Kenosha. Plus the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin.
Property values continue to soar in Wisconsin. Or at least that was the case before COVID hit. Did your political yard sign get stolen or vandalized? So what? And Dane County Public Health speaks out as the daily pandemic case count records a new record.
We have a real shocker from the Wisconsin Dells today. Plus the Big Ten reverses course and we have the latest COVID-19 data, including news on its impact on Wisconsin's restaurant industry.
-After his predecessor declined to issue pardons during his 8 years in office, Governor Tony Evers is averaging more than 20 a year.
-Congressman Gallagher wants a crackdown on Chinese lobbying.
-The Green Party presidential ticket won't be on the Wisconsin ballot after all.
-The latest COVID-19 case data.
What did Vice President Pence have to say during his campaign rally in Janesville this morning? How is COVID-19 impacting UW campuses across the state? What were the new case statistics today? And how can you determine the coolest thing made in Wisconsin? We have the answers in today's Dailytakes Newsburst.
Some private schools in Dane County will reopen Monday after the Supreme Court puts a Dane County Health order on hold, pending it's review of several suits. Wisconsin Retirement System news, and the latest COVID-19 stats.
The Supreme Court may be headed toward a ruling that would require the printing of new ballots for the fall election. Today's Court order of the Elections commission included ordering them to inform Wisconsin's 1,850 municipal clerks to halt the mailing of absentee ballots here. Plus, as students return to college campuses, COVID-19 cases are spiking. Hear how the Universities, and public officials are reacting.
New polling in Wisconsin reveals whether or not recent events in Kenosha have had an impact on the presidential race here. Plus, the Governor's rating moves significantly...
Speaker Robin Vos appointed a Democratic critic to co-chair the new task force he's created in the wake of racial unrest this Summer. Wisconsin marks a one-day record for a key pandemic datapoint. And, Vice President Pence and Democratic VP Nominee, US Senator Kamala Harris both were in Wisconsin on Labor Day.
Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden held a small meeting with teachers in Wauwatosa. Congressman Tom Tiffany wants the feds out of the Grey Wolf protection racket. State Senator Van Wanggaard has a warning about the transportation budget, and Wisconsin sees a dramatic one day spike in COVID-19 positives.
Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden came to Wisconsin on Thursday. He met with the family of Jacob Blake at the Milwaukee airport and spoke to Blake over the phone. In Kenosha he held a community forum at a church wherein he focused on race relations, rather than on the violent riots that caused millions of dollars of damage last week. Plus, we have a possible developing controversy at UW-Whitewater and the latest pandemic statistics for Wisconsin.
One day after President Donald Trump visited Kenosha, met with law enforcement leaders and toured the rubble from the riots, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced he's coming to Kenosha on Thursday. What will Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers do? Plus EMTs are upset over lack of CARES Act funding, and we have the latest COVID-19 data from the Department of Health Services.
Wisconsin Democrats desperate pleas for President Trump to cancel his visit to riot-ravaged Kenosha were unpersuasive. The President toured the damage Tuesday and held a law enforcement roundtable at Bradford High School. Hear what he had to say, and what federal assistance he promised.
Governor Evers' handling of the rioting in Kenosha is receiving rebukes all across Wisconsin. Meanwhile he and fellow democrats are urging President Trump cancel his planned Tuesday visit to the Southeastern Wisconsin City. In Madison, Republicans convene a special session as required by law, but take no action on Evers' police reform legislation. Plus, we have the latest pandemic stats from the Department of Health Services.
Governor Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes are under fire for their anti-police rhetoric and Kenosha leaders are demanding the 7pm curfew be enforced to keep outside agitators at bay. We bring you the latest fallout from Sunday’s police shooting in Kenosha, news about Monday's Special Session of the Legislature, and as always, provide the latest COVID-19 statistics for the State of Wisconsin.
If you're a Mega Donor to the Democratic Party you can get the Wisconsin Attorney General to provide your employees a private briefing on an ongoing investigation; even before he provides details about the case to the public. Meanwhile, Kenosha turns on Governor Evers. Plus, today's pandemic data.
Governor Evers accepts President Trump's offer of federal help to stem the growing violence of the riots in Wisconsin. Two dead in Tuesday night's riot and an arrest is made in Illinois. Plus pandemic and economic development news.
Riots spread in Kenosha and resume in Madison. Kenosha leaders plead with Governor Evers to send more help. Plus, the latest COVID-19 stats from the Department of Health Services.
Violence erupts in Kenosha Sunday night after a police shooting. Public officials rush to put out statements, although only some call for calm. Plus, we have the latest COVID-19 data, which the Department of Health Services released this afternoon.
A Capitol scandal reaches the 100-day mark. The legislative branch pushes DPI to help schools. Plus today's COVID-19 data and a look at the pandemic totals for Wisconsin to date.
Wisconsin's Republican Congressmen press Governor Evers for details on CARES Act spending. New details emerge on state of dairy farming in Wisconsin. The state releases the latest COVID-19 Data.
Important details about the future of the University of Wisconsin System. Plus, the latest COVID-19 data from the Department of Health Services.
Controversy over the accuracy of Wisconsin's COVID-19 data. News about high school sports. And, what happened 70 days ago.
A record figure but mixed results when diving deeper in the COVID19 data. The Milwaukee Police Chief's job status, and more
What's really going on with COVID-19 hospitalizations? Big news on mask requirements, and more.
Roundup of news across Wisconsin. Including news from Milwaukee, Madison and West Salem.
Covid-19 hospitalizations are up. The latest data and news from Wisconsin government and politics.
The latest on COVID-19 data, new rulings from the State Supreme Court, UW System news and more.