Category Archives: State News
Supreme Court Rules Evers' Administration Overstepped Authority in Extension of Safer at Home Order
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Gov. Tony Evers' administration overstepped its authority when it extended the stay-at-home order until May 26. Republican legislators asked the Conser...
May 13, 2020
Republican Tiffany Claims Special Election For Wisconsin 7th Congressional District Seat
State Senator Tom Tiffany won Tuesday's special election to fill the vacant seat representing Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. The Republican beat Democrat Tricia Zunker. Tiffany won't have lon...
May 13, 2020
DNC Opens The Door To A Virtual Convention
A resolution which would open the door for the party to hold a virtual presidential nominating convention now goes to the full Democratic National Committee. The rules and bylaws committee voted unani...
May 13, 2020 Kelly DeLay / CC
DHS: 5 Of 6 Criteria Met To Move Forward With Badger Bounce Back Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says with Tuesday's statewide report, five of the governor's six criteria for moving forward with the Badger Bounce Back Plan have been met. The sixth crite...
May 13, 2020
It’s Been A Week, But Wisconsin Supreme Court Is Actually Moving Quickly
It has been a week of waiting for a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling for most of the state, but one legal expert says the court is actually moving quickly. Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty Presid...
May 13, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Wisconsin 2020 Elk Hunt Application Deadline May 31
Wisconsin hunters have until May 31 to apply for a chance to participate in northern Wisconsin's 2020 elk hunt. This fall marks the third official elk hunt in state history. Once widespread across Nor...
May 12, 2020 Chris Luczkow / CC
BBB Releases A Comprehensive Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on Business
While the lasting effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on business are unclear, the immediate economic impact has been severe. Recovery still seems far off especially as states grapple on when to reopen ...
May 12, 2020 Ken Hawkins / CC
Home is where the Northeast Wisconsin Heart Ball is this year
Volunteers, survivors and supporters for the American Heart Association, the world's leading non-profit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, will "gather" for the annual Northeast W...
May 12, 2020 Angela / CC
Madison Schools Push Ahead With Tax Increase Plan
The Madison Metropolitan School District still plans to vote next month on whether to go to voters for a 350-million-dollar tax increase. Most of the money is earmarked for school improvements, but 33...
May 12, 2020 GotCredit / CC
Huge Crowds Show Up For Free Coronavirus Testing
Hundreds of people showed up Monday for a free coronavirus test. The Wisconsin National Guard offered the service in Milwaukee. The state is in the process of opening up testing for anyone who wants a...
May 12, 2020
