Monday January 25, 2021 - Updated 4:41pm
Governor
- 4:13am
- Clean Wisconsin. Finally, accountability for PFAS pollutors in Wisconsin.
- 4:09am
- WMC. Statement on Gov. Evers’ PFAS-Related Litigation
- 4:08am
- Wsiconsin Public Radio. Evers Administration Seeks Outside Firm To Prosecute PFAS Polluters
- 3:58am
- WKBT. Companies responsible for PFAS contamination in Wisconsin could face legal action
Legislative
- 4:41pm
- SEIU Healthcare, Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals. Healthcare Workers Condemn Move by Republican State Lawmakers to Overturn Mask Mandate
- 4:39pm
- Rep. Murphy. Response to UW-Madison professor's inappropriate tweets.
- 4:12pm
- Reps. Snodgrass, Spreitzer, Cabrera, Neubauer; Sen. Carpenter. Statement on President Biden's lifting of military ban on transgender service members.
- 3:10pm
- Rep. Goyke. Launches Forward Thinking Wisconsin initiative.
- 1:31pm
- Rep. Snodgrass. Statement on President Biden's lifting of military transgender ban.
- 12:38pm
- Wisconsin Medical Society. Supports Gov's masking order, urges continuation.
- 11:51am
- Common Cause in Wisconsin. Jay Heck: Beware of GOP voting restrictions in Wisconsin
- 11:03am
- Joint Finance Co-Chairs Marklein, Born. Letter to Gov. Evers regarding UI IT System.
- 4:14am
- Wisconsin Civil Justice Council. 2021 Assembly Bill 1, Legislature and Governor agree: Businesses, schools need liability protection.
- 4:10am
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Statement on Senate Bill 11.
- 4:21am
- Wisconsin State Journal. In 'thousands of complaints' about Wisconsin election, few that could be substantiated
- 4:05am
- Cap Times. Q&A: Former Senate Chief Clerk Jeff Renk served as a voice for the institution
- 3:58am
- U.S. News & World Report. Despite GOP Claim, Few Valid Voter Fraud Claims in Wisconsin
State Agencies
- 4:09pm
- ACLU of Wisconsin, Juvenile Law Center. Reiterate Call For Closure of Lincoln Hills & Copper Lake After New Monitor Report Shows Decline In Conditions
- 2:51pm
- AG Kaul. Announces $75,000 Penalty for Asbestos Violations in Construction of a U-Haul Facility
- 2:49pm
- DOT. DMV offers information on obtaining an ID to vote in the February Spring Primary
- 10:59am
- WEDC. City of Superior receives $250,000 state grant to support construction of new downtown hotel
- 4:07am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Natural Resources Board Rejects Request By Lawmakers To Immediately Resume Wolf Hunt
- 4:05am
- Chippewa Herald. State shifts site for proposed $120 million Wisconsin Historical Society museum
- 3:59am
- WXPR. Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Votes 4 to 3 Against Holding A Wolf Hunt this Winter
Economy/Business
- 11:46am
- Wisconsin Technology Council. Wisconsin student entries welcome by Jan. 31 for 2021 Governor's Business Plan Contest.
- 11:00am
- U.S. Gain. Introduces LCFS credit generation, providing untapped revenue for electric fleets and forklifts in California.
- 9:19am
- Forward Analytics. The COVID Economy: The Economic Impacts of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
Coronavirus
- 11:44am
- DMA. 25 JANUARY UPDATE: Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state
- 11:02am
- Waukesha County Exec. Farrow. Waukesha County and area healthcare systems coordinate vaccination of residents 65 and older, priority groups.
- 9:26am
- WMC. Urges Incoming Health Secretary to Include Manufacturers in Phase 1B Vaccinations
- 4:21am
- CBS 58. Mayor: Milwaukee residents 65+ not able to get vaccine until February due to supply issues
- 4:21am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Most in Wisconsin assisted living have not received the COVID-19 vaccine, even as less vulnerable have
- 3:59am
- CNBC. CDC director says federal government does not know how much Covid vaccine the U.S. has
- 3:56am
- NBC 26. Wisconsin DHS: Active COVID-19 cases continues decreasing
- 3:55am
- WTMJ. Low supply of COVID-19 vaccine delays vaccinations for residents 65 and older in Milwaukee
Statewide
- 2:47pm
- Customers First Coalition. New podcast episode features discussion on utility regulation and protecting customers.
- 11:04am
- Wisconsin Builders Association. Installs 2021 Leadership Committee.
- 11:59am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. WisconsinEye to put up paywall and seek state funding as donations dry up
- 3:57am
- WEAU. Wisconsin’s roads get a D+ grade
Courts
- 4:38pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Wisconsin Jury Instructions now available via State Law Library website.
Education
- 4:11pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Chancellor: University working to address racial disparities in education
- 4:10pm
- UW System. Statement on the passing of Regent Jose Delgado.
- 2:48pm
- UW-Whitewater. COVID-19 testing for community members moves to UW-Whitewater Community Engagement Center on Feb. 1
- 2:47pm
- UW-Stout. Handley leads Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
- 1:32pm
- Wisconsin Technical College System. Frontier Ag & Turf recognized as ‘Futuremaker Partner,’ WTCS Board Elects Officers
- 1:32pm
- UW-Green Bay. Community Rapid (surge) Testing will continue at UW-Green Bay beginning Wednesday, Jan. 27
- 1:32pm
- UW-Eau Claire. COVID-19 tests available to community beginning Feb. 2
- 1:30pm
- UW System. COVID-19 surge testing sites extend operations into spring.
- 11:52am
- Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association. Our economic recovery.
- 11:08am
- DPI. Open enrollment application period opens Feb. 1
- 11:01am
- UW-Platteville. Building on a strong foundation, expands opportunities for Women in STEM
- 9:25am
- UW-Eau Claire. Expert says suicide is not just a behavioral health issue
- 4:16am
- Wisconsin Coalition for Virtual School Families. School Choice Week in Wisconsin: Online charters a proud part of landscape.
- 4:06am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Parents With Disabilities Face Extra Hurdles With Kids' Remote Schooling
- 3:56am
- WISC. UW-Madison switches coronavirus testing protocol to drop-in format
Local
- 10:59am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Dane County Now Accepting Applications for Popular Continuous Cover Program
- 9:24am
- City of Madison. Secure Drop Boxes Open Tomorrow
- 4:06am
- La Crosse Tribune. WATCH NOW: Decades-old boundary war adds layer of distrust in La Crosse PFAS contamination
Congress
- 4:11pm
- U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Klobuchar, Peters. Urge Tech Industry Leaders to Combat Coronavirus Vaccine Misinformation
- 2:52pm
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. Effort to Allow National Guard to Tour the Capitol Successful
- 11:08am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Supports President Biden’s Executive Action to Strengthen Buy American Policies to Support American Workers
- 4:39am
- Wisconsin Public Education Network. Supports President's American Rescue Plan.
- 4:12am
- Milwaukee Common Council. Members urge President Biden to issue executive order banning the use of qualified immunity for police officers in wrongful-death lawsuits.
- 4:24am
- WTMJ. Milwaukee Common Council members urge Pres. Biden to ban qualified immunity for police officers
- 3:57am
- Fox 11. Gallagher urges Biden team to 'reconsider' revoking Keystone XL pipeline permit
- 3:55am
- WISN. 'UPFRONT' recap: Baldwin says cabinet confirmations should come before impeachment trial
Friday January 22, 2021
Governor
- 4:44pm
- Rep. Hebl. Applauds Gov. Evers' action plan for PFAS contaminators.
- 4:44pm
- Rep. Hebl. Applauds Gov. Evers' action plan for PFAS contaminators.
- 4:11pm
- Gov. Evers. Statement on passing of Hank Aaron.
- 3:25pm
- Gov. Evers. Announces state to take steps toward legal action against PFAS contaminators.
- 3:29am
- Gov. Evers. Delivers Radio Address on Vaccine Eligibility for Wisconsinites 65 and Older
Legislative
- 4:50pm
- Rep. Bowen. To host virtual legislative briefing on juvenile life without parole.
- 4:12pm
- LFB. Federal tax law changes in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
- 3:36pm
- Sen,. Nass. Legislature to end Evers new emergency declaration.
- 1:28pm
- Institute for Reforming Government. Justice Kelly Applauds Joint Resolution to Overturn Public Health Emergency by Gov. Evers
- 12:41pm
- Sen. Roys, Rep. Subeck. Introduce the Abortion Rights Preservation Act.
- 11:36am
- Rep. Vruwink. Column: The drama will continue in 2021.
- 11:33am
- Planned Parenthood Advocates. Appplauds the Abortion Rights Preservation Act.
- 11:30am
- Sen. Larson. Urges swirft passage of Abortion Rights Preservation Act.
- 11:29am
- Sen. Marklein. Column: There is no bill, but there is a solution.
- 3:31am
- Rep. Cabral-Guevara. Urges Governor Evers to bump up Group 1B vaccine recipients. Letter.
- 12:50pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Republicans Propose Getting Rid of Mask Mandate
- 12:46pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. 27 Wisconsin Republicans Back Resolution To Throw Out Mask Mandate
- 4:24am
- WKOW. State Senate Republicans take up controversial COVID measures as single bills
- 4:10am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Lawmakers Introduce Police Reform Package
- 4:08am
- Cap Times. New session brings historic level of Black representation to Wisconsin Legislature
- 4:07am
- Racine Journal Times. Lawmakers propose bipartisan bills to ban police chokeholds, increase use of force transparency
- 3:54am
- Fox 6. Wisconsin Senate grappling with COVID-19 vaccine questions
- 3:49am
- WISC. Task Force debates ‘use of force’ as Wisconsin Legislature eyes police reform
State Agencies
- 4:44pm
- Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Disappointed with Natural Resources Board Decision to Delay 2021 Wolf Hunting Season
- 2:57pm
- DOR. Collections, December FY2021.
- 2:56pm
- Wisconsin Lottery. Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1 billion.
- 3:54am
- U.S. News & World Report. Tests Reveal Elevated PFAS Levels in Madison Lakes
- 12:45pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin DNR Resists Starting Wolf Hunt Immediately
- 4:10am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Natural Resources Board Members Weigh Law, Science Ahead Of Special Meeting On Wolf Hunt
Economy/Business
- 11:39am
- Wisconsin Technology Council. Emerging companies may seek ‘speed dates’
with major firms at March 17 Tech Summit
- 3:27am
- Wisconsin Builder Association. Home construction increases ten percent in 2020.
- 4:08am
- Wausau Daily Herald. Live-performance venues across Wisconsin have lost millions of dollars due to COVID-19. Can they survive?
- 3:56am
- WSAW. Industry experts encourage dairy farmers to invest in manure business
Coronavirus
- 4:08pm
- DMA. First mobile vaccination teams assisting Wisconsin communities
- 12:37pm
- UW-Madison. To begin vaccinating members of campus community aged 65 and older
- 4:09am
- La Crosse Tribune. Mayo starts COVID-19 vaccinations of highest risk 1B individuals
- 4:08am
- Stevens Point Journal. Wisconsin officials report highest daily COVID-19 vaccination total yet, report demand for doses has doubled in last week
- 3:53am
- U.S. News & World Report. Evers Defends Vaccine Distribution as Eligible Group Expands
- 3:50am
- Fox 11. State committee recommends prioritizing teachers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
- 3:48am
- WISC. 45 more COVID-19 deaths confirmed as 7-day positivity rate remains largely unchanged
- 3:48am
- WKOW. UnityPoint Health-Meriter begins 65+ COVID-19 vaccinations
- 3:48am
- NBC 15. Nearly 52,000 Wisconsinites finish COVID-19 vaccination series
- 3:47am
- CBS 58. 'We need to have more': Gov. Evers hopeful that Biden's vaccination plan will expedite rollout
- 3:47am
- WXOW. President Biden executive order restores funding for National Guard
Statewide
- 2:55pm
- Dairy Business Association. Starling: Challenges coming from ag as government support changes.
- 12:43pm
- Dairy Business Association. Matt Lewis: Biden's mandate - don't be Donald Trump.
- 9:04am
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Hires New Attorneys, Adds Bradley Freedom Fellows
- 3:32am
- Dairy Business Association. Breunig honored as Advocated of the Year.
Courts
- 11:32am
- AG Kaul. Files Motion in Challenge to the Trump Administration Rollback of Endangered Species Act Protections
Education
- 4:08pm
- UW-Madison. Collaborative effort will look at ways to enhance campus response to mental health crises
- 2:58pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Nursing research team educates teens and young adults about dangers of vaping
- 1:30pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Billy Felz named interim vice chancellor for enrollment management
- 9:05am
- UW-La Crosse. Surge Testing site at UWL to reopen Feb. 1
- 9:04am
- Wisconsin Policy Forum. STEM graduates increasing, but disparities persist.
- 4:09am
- Wisconsin State Journal. UW-Madison asks for patience as new COVID-19 testing program comes with learning curve
- 3:50am
- WFRV. Kewaunee School District cancels Friday classes after lockdown
- 3:47am
- WTMJ. Students expected to lose nearly a year of learning while attending school during the pandemic
Local
- 4:09pm
- Waukesha County Exec. Farrow. Issues Executive Order #4 to fund community vaccination program.
- 2:57pm
- Milwaukee Common Council. On the passing of Henry "Hank" Aaron.
- 3:51am
- WKBT. Growing number of French Island wells contaminated with PFAS
Congress
- 1:27pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Asks President Biden to Reopen the ACA Marketplace to Allow Wisconsinites to Get Health Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic
- 12:40pm
- U.S. Reps. Steil, Grothman, Fitzgerald. Meet Wisconsin Workers Impacted by Biden’s Harmful Economic Policies
- 12:39pm
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Civil Rights and Immigrant and Social Justice Groups Urge Mayorkas to End ICE Collaboration Programs
- 11:31am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. To President Biden: Strong Buy America Standards Are Needed Across the Federal Government
- 3:34am
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. On National Guard in DC
- 3:33am
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Biden Appoints OSHA Leader, Calls on Agency to step up for Workers on First Full Day in Office
- 3:28am
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Vote to Exempt General Austin Sets "Alarming Precedent"
- 3:56am
- AP. Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’
- 3:49am
- NBC 26. Dairy farmers are optimistic about Vilsack's Agriculture nomination
Thursday January 21, 2021
Legislative
- 3:55pm
- Sen. Agard. Republican bills hinder Wisconsin's efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
- 3:04pm
- Wisconsin Association of School Boards. Testimony in opposition to SB-6.
- 2:13pm
- Sen. Agard. Legislature must take action on PFAS after latest DNR testing results.
- 2:11pm
- Sen. Roys. Statement on elevated PFAS in Madison lakes.
- 12:13pm
- Wisconsin Medical Society. Testimony on Senate Bill 5.
- 11:08am
- Sen. Feyen. Letter to Natural Resources Board members regarding wolf hunting.
- 11:04am
- Rep. Gundrum. Statement on the passing of Washington County Board member Roger Kist.
- 10:13am
- LRB. Women in the Wisconsin Legislature, 2021-
- 3:48am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. GOP Bill Would Require Faster Timeline For COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
- 3:45am
- WBAY. Wisconsin lawmakers introduce police reform package
State Agencies
- 12:10pm
- PSC. Announces thousands more have broadband access thatnks to CARES Act funding.
- 12:08pm
- AG Kaul. Launches New Officer Wellness and Peer Support Program Statewide
- 12:08pm
- DNR. Releases Latest Sampling Results Revealing Broader PFAS Presence In Madison Area Lakes And Yahara River Chain
- 9:17am
- AG Kaul. Releases Data on Use of Body-Worn and Dashboard Cameras Amongst Law Enforcement
- 3:24am
- Lt. Gov. Barnes. Applauds President Biden for rejoining the Paris Agreement among other Day One climate actions.
- 3:55am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. New health official isn't saying whether she will avoid conflicts with former lobbying clients
- 3:43am
- WAOW. DNR: Deer harvested in Wood Co. tests positive for CWD
- 3:42am
- WSAW. Department of Revenue extends hours on busiest days of tax season
Economy/Business
- 9:17am
- New North. Six regional business leaders join board of directors.
- 3:23am
- Dairy Business Association. Farmers, processors work to strengthen relationships.
- 1:14pm
- CNBC. Almost 3 million people fell off the unemployment benefits cliff
Coronavirus
- 10:14am
- DHS. Releases Enhancements to COVID-19 Data Disease Activity Dashboard
- 9:11am
- Survival Coalition. Update January 19: COVID Cases and Deaths Among People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Wisconsin
- 3:52am
- Cap Times. We’re not gonna take it: The COVID-19 vaccine is here, along with efforts to overcome skepticism
- 3:44am
- WISC. Nursing home staffer says nearly a dozen have left since employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate
- 3:43am
- WISN. Hospitals on COVID-19 vaccine: Don't call us
- 3:42am
- Politico. States’ new vaccine worry: Not enough doses
- 3:41am
- Fox 6. Vaccine advisory subcommittee OKs Phase 1b, covers 1.6M+ residents
Statewide
- 3:53pm
- Dairy Business Association. Evers emphasizes support for broadband, conservation.
- 11:02am
- Dairy Business Association. Partnerships move dairy community forward on environmental goals.
- 11:01am
- Dairy Business Association. Maybe messy at first, manure digesters can pay off.
- 1:17pm
- NBC 26. Third of Wisconsin police in survey report no body cameras
Courts
- 10:11am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Fabick v. Evers - Petitioner's motion for the court to take judicial notice of additional emergency order.
Education
- 3:04pm
- UW-Stout. Special education graduate inspired by brother to become teacher
- 3:03pm
- Marquette University. Panel to discuss “Justice in the Time of COVID” for virtual “On the Issues,” Jan. 22
- 12:11pm
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Wisconsin’s Open Enrollment Program Provides Critical School Choice Option for 62,000 Students
- 9:18am
- UW-Stout. Master’s program graduate expands career with new position, mission
- 3:53am
- Wisconsin State Journal. New report shows more than half of schools used restraint or seclusion at least once last year
- 3:45am
- WKBT. La Crosse educators ready to return to classrooms, district begins phased return Wednesday
Local
- 3:02pm
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Lucas. Statement on the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris.
- 10:13am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Millions of dollars for small business pandemic recovery, eviction prevention a starting point for bigger, bolder stimulus to come.
Congress
- 3:56pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Transportation Secretary Nominee Pete Buttigieg Commits to Supporting Baldwin’s Strong Buy America Standards
- 2:12pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Supports President Biden’s Action to Expand Federal Funding for Wisconsin National Guard
- 12:09pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Supports President Biden’s Action to Protect U.S. Workers from COVID-19
- 11:03am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Takes Executive Action to Increase Supply of Vaccine, Medical and Testing Supplies
- 9:14am
- Helping Hands for Housing Coalition. Statement on COVID-19 emergency relief package.
- 3:21am
- U.S. Rep. Steil. Statement on President Biden's first day in office.
- 3:20am
- Milwaukee County Sup. Taylor. Statement on the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris.
- 1:15pm
- AP. Biden to sign virus measures, requires mask use to travel
- 3:52am
- Racine Journal Times. State Republicans criticize Biden’s executive orders, citing potential job losses
- 3:45am
- Reuters. Biden rolls back Trump policies on wall, climate, health, Muslims
- 3:44am
- WFRV. Student loan debt relief: Biden tells Education Department to pause payments until October
- 3:43am
- WTMJ. Wisconsin's Republican Congressmen call for Keystone XL pipeline to be completed
- 3:42am
- WXPR. Biden To Move Quickly On Climate Change, Reversing Trump Rollbacks
Wednesday January 20, 2021
Legislative
- 4:12pm
- Sen. Ballweg. 17th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship.
- 3:18pm
- Sen. Cowles. Expo Center will be regional asset for decades to come.
- 3:17pm
- Rep. Macco. Statement on Green Bay schools Board of Education meeting.
- 12:46pm
- Sens. Wanggaard, Taylor, Darling. Bipartisan agreement on police reform announced.
- 12:45pm
- Rep. Allen. Proposes bill in honor of Waukesha athlete Kai Lermer.
- 11:16am
- Sens. Darling, Roys; Reps. Steffen, Goyke. State legislators unveil bipartisan "Expungement Reform: Pathways to Employment" bill.
- 11:12am
- Sen. Smith. Column: Saving our Democracy
- 12:40pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Lawmakers Resurrect Expungement Bill
- 12:40pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Assembly Republicans Want Public to Have Vaccine by March
- 3:50am
- Racine Journal Times. Wisconsin Republicans punt again on Tony Evers' special session
- 3:48am
- WTMJ. Some residents frustrated after special session for unemployment problems is immediately adjourned
- 3:46am
- WISC. Republicans take no action on unemployment upgrade bill, say Evers has money to move forward on his own
- 3:45am
- WBAY. INTERVIEW: Wisconsin Senate majority leader on COVID-19 relief bill
- 3:44am
- U.S. News & World Report. Republicans Demand DNR Resume Wolf Hunt Immediately
State Agencies
- 4:11pm
- ETF. Voelker Appointed ETF Secretary
- 3:19pm
- DMA. Wisconsin National Guard troops help ensure safety and security in Washington D.C. during presidential inauguration
- 1:36pm
- DNR. Confirms CWD In Wood County Wild Deer;
Renews Baiting And Feeding Bans
- 11:12am
- DWD. Unemployment Insurance 2020 Tax Statements Now Available Online
- 11:10am
- DOR. Extending customer service hours during 2021 tax season.
- 9:24am
- WEDC. City of South Milwaukee receives $250,000 state grant to support revitalization of downtown building
- 3:51am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin's First Female Chief Forester Says Profession Must Become More Diverse
- 3:43am
- WXPR. DNR Board to Consider Mining Fee Increases Next Week
Economy/Business
- 12:41pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Small Business Owners May Have To Pay State Taxes On PPP Loans
- 3:46am
- WKOW. Wisconsin home sales hit record levels
Coronavirus
- 3:28pm
- Marshfield Clinic Health System. Update on COVID-19 vaccinations for people 65 and older
- 12:42pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Bus Drivers, Grocery Workers Could Be Next In Line For COVID-19 Shots
- 3:49am
- The Hill. US passes 400,000 coronavirus deaths
- 3:48am
- WXOW. VACCINE UPDATE: 248,185 total doses administered, 13,114 in Western Region
- 3:48am
- WAOW. Gov. Evers officially issues new mask mandate
- 3:47am
- CBS 58. Area health departments flooded with calls following 65 and older vaccination announcement
- 3:45am
- Fox 11. Wisconsin's vaccine shipments not expected to increase next few weeks
- 3:44am
- WEAU. Eau Claire County Board moves proposed countywide mask mandate to second reading
Courts
- 3:29pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Calendar and case synopses January 2021.
- 12:51pm
- Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Statement on Lawsuit Challenging Recent Public Health Order
- 12:50pm
- AG Kaul. Joins Four Federal Multistate Lawsuits Challenging Attacks on Clean Air
- 12:33pm
- Wisconsin Instittute for Law & Liberty. Files Lawsuit Challenging Dane County Health Department’s Authority to Enact COVID Restrictions
- 12:22pm
- Dane County Exec Parisi. Statement: Conservative group challenge to public health orders.
- 11:10am
- District III Court of Appeals. State v. C.G.
- 11:09am
- District III Court of Appeals. State v. Nhia Lee.
- 11:08am
- District III Court of Appeals. State v. Todd N. Triebold.
- 9:25am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. State v. Angel Mercado.
- 12:41pm
- Cap Times. Public Health Madison & Dane County challenged again over COVID-19 restrictions. Wisconsin State Journal.
Education
- 1:35pm
- UW-Stout. Entertainment design graduate tells stories through videography and script
- 11:14am
- UW-Eau Claire. Nursing students are part of mobile COVID-19 vaccine teams
- 11:13am
- UW-Stout. Menard Center director, professor contribute to new civil liberties book
- 11:08am
- Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association. Wisdom and well-being.
- 3:47am
- NBC 15. Nearly half of Wis. schools report use of seclusion, physical restraint
- 3:46am
- NBC 26. Green Bay Area Public Schools' board passes plan to bring students back to in-person learning
- 3:44am
- WKBT. La Crosse educators ready to return to classrooms, district begins phased return Wednesday
Local
- 3:19pm
- Brown County Exec. Streckenbach. Brown County cuts ribbon on new Resch Expo.
- 1:41pm
- Racine Mayor Mason. City of Racine launches mortgage assistance prgram for homeowners economically impacted by COVID-19. FAQ. Guidelines.
- 9:25am
- City of Madison. Accepted into Great Lakes Cohort of NRDC’s Food Matters Initiative
- 3:55am
- City of Sun Prairie. Announces 73rd annual Groundhog Prognostication event and The Great Groundhog Scavenger Hunt.
- 3:50am
- Chippewa Herald. Jury trial delays causing problems at Chippewa County Courthouse
Congress
- 4:54pm
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. WI Delegation Keystone XL Letter to Biden
- 4:54pm
- Rep. Bowen. Statement on inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris.
- 3:20pm
- Rep. Stubbs. Statement on the inauguration of President Biden and Vice-President Harris.
- 1:42pm
- Rep. Neubauer. Congratulates President Biden, Vice President Harris on their inauguration.
- 1:36pm
- Milwaukee Council President Johnson. "Democracy has prevailed" - congratulations and Godspeed Mr. President and Madame Vice President.
- 12:44pm
- Rep. Hintz. Congratulates President Biden, Vice President Harris on inauguration.
- 12:43pm
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Statement Following Inauguration
- 12:34pm
- A Better Wisconsin Together. Biden-Harris Inauguration Signals Brighter Future Ahead
- 12:24pm
- WMC. Statement on Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
- 12:24pm
- Voces de la Frontera. Statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice president Kamala Harris.
- 11:32am
- Rep. Subeck. Statement on inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
- 11:23am
- Opportunity Wisconsin. Ron Johnson Must Work with Biden Administration to Bring COVID Relief to Wisconsin Families
- 11:23am
- U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald. Statement on 59th Presidential Inauguration.
- 11:11am
- Mliwaukee Ald. Lewis. Inauguration Day brings much needed spirit of renewal.
- 12:39pm
- AP. Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’
- 3:49am
- USA Today. Donald Trump grants clemency to 143 people, but not himself or family members, in one of final acts of his presidency
- 3:43am
- AP. Facing crush of crises, Biden will take helm as president
Tuesday January 19, 2021
Governor
- 4:31pm
- Gov. Evers. Announces New Public Health Emergency, Issues New Face Coverings Order as State Continues Vaccine Distribution. Executive Order #104. Emergency Order #1.
Legislative
- 3:53pm
- Sen. Stroebel. WEC repeats 2020 mistakes; reform, fresh leadership needed.
- 3:51pm
- Sen. Smith. Statement on Rep. Barbara Gronemus' passing.
- 3:05pm
- Rep. Hintz. Statement on Republicans' refusal to take action on modernizing Wisconsin's unemployment insurance system.
- 2:28pm
- Various Assembly Republican Representatives. Letter to Gov. Evers regarding vaccine distribution.
- 1:54pm
- Rep. Shelton. Statement on Gov. Evers leading to improve unemployment insurance; calls for Legislature to do its job.
- 1:05pm
- Rep. Steineke. Statement on special session.
- 1:04pm
- Sen. Pfaff. Congratulates Wisconsin Biden nominees Andrea Palm and Cindy Marten.
- 12:59pm
- Sen. Pfaff. Honoring the life of Barbara "Bobby" Gronemus (1931-2021).
- 12:56pm
- Dairy Business Association. Sets legislative priorities for 2021.
- 9:59am
- Sen. Wimberger. Senators introduce legislation to get our kids back in the classroom.
- 9:48am
- LRB. Black members of the Wisconsin Legislature, 2021- an overview and historical list.
State Agencies
- 4:47pm
- DNR. Wisconsin Natural Resources Board announces special meeting Jan. 22.
- 3:06pm
- DNR. Environmental Review Of The City Of Eau Claire Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
- 1:03pm
- DNR. To Host Online Listening Sessions Jan. 20 Regarding PFAS Investigation In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
- 11:58am
- DNR. Wisconsin walleye management plan for Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties virtual public meeting Feb. 2.
- 11:00am
- State Treasurer Godlewski. And the City of Middleton announce loan program to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19.
- 9:39am
- DNR. Seeking Nominations For 2020 Hunter Ethics Award
- 2:58am
- NBC 26. Wis. DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to join Biden administration
Economy/Business
- 4:27pm
- Dairy Business Association. Expert: Farmers must take steps to protect from activists.
- 1:12pm
- Wisconsin Small Business Development Center. E-Commerce Academy offers hand-on approach to building online sales.
- 9:04am
- Dairyland Power Cooperative, Avangrid Renewables. Tatanka Ridge Wind Farm achieves commercial operation.
- 2:54am
- WAOW. Petition hopes to urge state leaders to extend eviction moratorium and support
- 1:46pm
- WISC. GE Healthcare in Madison lays off about 140 workers as ventilator production slows
- 3:12am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsinites' Income Dropped 14.5 Percent Between July And September
Coronavirus
- 1:39pm
- Marshfield Clinic Health System. To begin vaccinating Wisconsinites 65 and older.
- 1:02pm
- DHS. Continues building-out vaccine data page.
- 11:58am
- Sen. Marklein. COVID-19 vaccines available for 65+ staring January 25, 2021.
- 9:50am
- Waukesha County Exec. Farrow. Waukesha County vaccination network expands with fire department partnership.
- 9:47am
- Public Health Madison & Dane County. New COVID-19 Data Dashboard Released
- 9:46am
- DHS. Wisconsin Announces 65 and older Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning January 25
- 1:43pm
- Fox 11. Wisconsinites 65 and older may receive COVID-19 vaccine next week
- 3:11am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. School district: EC school employees to be offered vaccine in Phase 1B
- 3:11am
- Janesville Gazette. Janesville School District employees will be vaccinated as planned
- 3:10am
- Racine Journal Times. 'Disheartening' | Grocery workers fighting to be included in next phase of state vaccination plan
- 2:58am
- WBAY. Wisconsin governor tours COVID-19 vaccine site at UW-Green Bay
- 2:57am
- WISC. ‘We’re baffled’: Grocers troubled by committee recommendations not including grocery workers for next tier of vaccinations
- 2:56am
- NBC 15. Seven-day rolling average of deaths increases, while rolling average cases decreases
- 2:56am
- WISN. Milwaukee plans to vaccinate more than 3,000 people this week
- 2:55am
- WTMJ. Milwaukee leaders push for equal distribution of COVID vaccine in heavily impacted communities
Statewide
- 4:42pm
- Dairy Business Association. Hiring, management tools boost success on dairy farms.
- 2:30pm
- County Mutual. Announces grant recipients for member law enforcement departments.
- 9:52am
- Wisconsin Professional Police Association. The 'Lost' 2020 Poll. What residents thought before COVID-19, George Floyd and Jacob Blake.
Courts
- 1:39pm
- WisTAF. Recognizes Bank Five Nine for 10 years of civil legal aid support
- 9:01am
- WisTAF. Recognizes Citizens Bank for nine years of civil legal aid support
- 9:00am
- WisTAF. Recognizes First Business Bank for 10 years of civil legal aid support
- 9:00am
- WisTAF. Recognizes Forte Bank for 10 years of civil legal aid support
- 8:59am
- WisTAF. Recognizes Home Savings Bank for 8 years of civil legal aid support
- 8:59am
- WisTAF. Recognizes Mound City Bank for 10 years of civil legal aid support
- 8:58am
- WisTAF. Recognizes Peoples State Bank for 10 years of civil legal aid support
- 8:57am
- WisTAF. Recognizes State Bank Financial for nine years of civil legal aid support
Education
- 2:42pm
- DPI. Publishes newly available data on seclusion and restraint in schools
- 2:38pm
- UW-River Falls. Science and Technology Innovation Center at UW-River Falls to benefit from generous alumni gift.
- 10:58am
- UW-Eau Claire. 'Clear Water' exhibit opens Feb. 1 in Foster Gallery
- 10:09am
- DPI. New, collaborative project expands opportunities for mental health services to Wisconsin schools
- 9:52am
- UW-Stout. First-year packaging student already making industry connections, starting journey
- 2:58am
- WKBT. Students in West Salem middle, high schools to return to in-person learning
- 2:57am
- WISC. Pardeeville Elementary School pivoting to virtual learning due to positive COVID-19 cases
Local
- 4:41pm
- Milwaukee Common Council. Joint statement on acceptance of federal COPS grant.
- 9:06am
- Madison Metro Sewerage District. Launches website dedicated to PFAS education, information.
- 9:02am
- Alliant Energy. Donates $90,000 in solar blocks to Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County.
Congress
- 4:47pm
- U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Murphy. Lead Colleagues in Supporting Biden Administration Plan to Fully Utilize Defense Production Act, Increase Supply of Necessary Medical Equipment and Supplies
- 3:03am
- Politico. Census Bureau director stepping down after outcry over immigrant count
- 3:02am
- Fox 6. WI Guard leader on inauguration vetting: 'Doing their due diligence'
- 2:55am
- CBS 58. Local law enforcement preps for Inauguration Day
Monday January 18, 2021
Governor
- 10:46am
- Protect Our Care Wisconsin. Applauds President-Elect Biden’s Selection of Andrea Palm as Deputy Secretary of HHS
- 7:56am
- Gov. Evers. Releases Statement on DHS Secretary-designee Palm Nomination, Announces DHS Interim Secretary Karen Timberlake
Legislative
- 10:50am
- Rep. Duchow. Letter to Gov. Evers regarding vaccine distribution.
Economy/Business
- 1:13pm
- Charter Communications. Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with community events celebrating volunteer service.
- 1:12pm
- Fox Cities Chamber. Adds three to professional staff.
- 10:47am
- WRA. December 2020 Home Sales Report.
Coronavirus
- 10:53am
- Wisconsin Technology Council. Board urges broad COVID-19 vaccine acceptance; will set personal examples Resolution.
- 10:46am
- DMA. 18 JANUARY UPDATE: Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state
- 3:29am
- Govs. Evers, Whitmer, Walz. Trump Administration Must Purchase More Vaccines, Allow States to Purchase Directly
- 3:29am
- CNBC. Democratic governors accuse Trump administration of misleading them about vaccine stockpile
- 3:22am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Grocers say state must follow CDC guidelines and include food workers in next phase of COVID-19 vaccines
- 3:21am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. As VA hospital plans to vaccinate veterans and state officials criticize federal government, Wisconsin passes 200,000 doses given
- 3:10am
- NBC 15. DHS records one new death, 50 more hospitalizations due to COVID-19
- 3:10am
- WEAU. Local health care providers prepare to open mass COVID-19 vaccination sites
- 3:10am
- WEAU. Wisconsin grocers push for phase 1B vaccination inclusion
- 3:09am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin's Average Daily Virus Cases Remain Mostly Constant
- 3:09am
- WXPR. Wisconsin to Launch Mobile Vaccination Teams to Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Access
Environment/Outdoors
- 3:18am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. DNR Urges Anglers To Limit Meals Of Smelt Caught In Lake Superior Due To PFAS Contamination
Statewide
- 10:51am
- Security Health Plan. Names Director of Pharmacy Services
- 10:48am
- State Bar of Wisconsin. And Law Foundation Support Vel Phillips Statue on Capitol Square
- 3:11am
- Reuters. 'It was a non-event': Pro-Trump protests quiet amid massive police presence across U.S.
Education
- 10:49am
- UW-La Crosse. Professor begins new podcast to spread knowledge about nuclear science
- 10:47am
- Milwaukee Public Schools. Statement from Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley
- 3:11am
- WTMJ. School Buildings now open in Racine, parents, district prepare
Local
- 10:51am
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. On honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- 3:28am
- Washington County Exec. Schoemann. Washington County recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Friday January 15, 2021
Governor
- 12:05pm
- Gov. Evers. Announces launch of mobile vaccination teams.
Budget
- 9:43am
- Wisconsin Policy Forum. State achieves important fiscal milestone but will it last?
Legislative
- 4:40pm
- Sen. Feyen. Statement on unemployment special session.
- 3:31pm
- Rep. Neubauer. Calls on Senator Johnson, Congressmen Scott Fitzgerald and Tom Tiffany to resign. Updated Letter.
- 2:46pm
- Sen. Nass. Evers new emergency declaration and mask mandate; offering joint resolution to end immediately.
- 2:37pm
- Rep Shankland. Our constituents deserve action on unemployment reform.
- 2:36pm
- Rep. Emerson. Supports Governor Evers' plan to upgrade Wisconsin's unemployment system.
- 2:35pm
- Sen. Testin. Urges Governor Evers to partner with experts to distribute vaccine.
- 2:33pm
- Rep. James. Column: We need mental health care now.
- 10:03am
- Sen. Marklein. Column: Senate passes COVID compromise.
- 9:45am
- Joint Audit Co-Chairs Cowles, Kerkman. Report fraud, waste, and mismanagement in state government to Legislative Audit Bureau hotline (-877-FRAUD-17).
- 9:30am
- LAB. Biennial Report.
- 3:00am
- Rep. Neubauer. Republican legislators promoted conspiracy theories, asked Pence to overtun elections results.
- 2:59am
- Rep. Sinicki Statement on legislative Republicans refusal to take up Gov Evers call for Special Session.
- 2:57am
- Rep. Sanfelippo. Urges administration to streamline vaccine distribution.
- 2:56am
- Reps. Macco, Steffen; Sen. Wimberger. Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education to Introduce a Plan for Getting Students Back in the Classroom
- 3:42am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Middleton rep says remote participation in committee hearing was denied by GOP
- 3:42am
- WISN. At current rate, Wisconsin says it will take a year for COVID-19 herd immunity
- 3:33am
- Racine Journal Times. 15 state Republicans, including Wichgers, signed letter asking Pence to stall election count
- 3:33am
- Fond du Lac Reporter. Sen. Feyen takes issue with DNR moving sturgeon spearing registration stations, says move hurts businesses
- 3:15am
- U.S. News & World Report. GOP Panel Grills Evers' Administration Over Vaccine Pace
- 3:10am
- WBAY. Green Bay school board to reconsider gating criteria; board pres. says he never committed to 4-week timeline
State Agencies
- 11:27am
- DNR. New Smelt Consumption Advisory for Lake Superior
- 11:00am
- Wisconsin Lottery. Mega Millions and Powerball combined jackpots over $1 billion.
- 9:42am
- DNR. Madison Gas And Electric Expands Tier 2
Green Tier Participation
- 9:10am
- DWD. Announces Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program to Issue First Payments
- 9:10am
- DWD. Task Force on Worker Misclassification and Payroll Fraud Invites Public Input
Economy/Business
- 3:08am
- WISN. Eviction moratorium ends soon; renters, landlords both need help
Coronavirus
- 3:51pm
- Brown County Exec. Streckenbach. Brown County urges seniors to get flu vaccine.
- 2:47pm
- ACLU of Wisconsin. And Other Organizations, Call On Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes To Address COVID Deaths in Prisons
- 1:56pm
- Waukesha County Exec. Farrow. Waukesha County, Prohealth Care and local schools partner vaccinate school nurses and Phase 1A school staff.
- 1:07pm
- DHS. Gov. Evers Announces DHS Assisted Living Facilities Will Begin Federal Pharmacy Partnership Program to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines
- 10:03am
- UW-Madison. UW researchers develop tool to equitably distribute limited vaccines
- 3:34am
- Stevens Point Journal. More than 26,000 people in Wisconsin have received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine; Dane, Milwaukee counties lead in shots so far
- 3:10am
- WQOW. Mayo: COVID precautions keeping flu numbers low
- 3:09am
- WKOW. Janesville school staff scheduled to get COVID-19 vaccine; DHS says not so fast
- 3:07am
- WTMJ. Kenosha Co. residents in Tiers 1a and 1b groups can now sign up for eventual vaccine
Statewide
- 3:30am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Law Enforcement In Madison Prepares 'Enhanced' Presence Through Inauguration
- 3:09am
- WISC. ‘It’s critical we not have further violence’: AG Kaul warns against violence at State Capitol ahead of potential protests
- 3:08am
- CBS 58. Defending two Capitols at once adds to 'unprecedented' year for Wisconsin National Guard
- 3:07am
- WAOW. Sheriffs call for calm, urge people to stay home following reports of state capital protests
Courts
- 3:29am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin's Chief Justice Wary Of Rule Giving Court More Power Over Redistricting
- 3:17am
- Spectrum News. Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Skeptical of GOP-Backed Redistricting Rule
Education
- 2:34pm
- UW-Eau Claire. New challenges for Blugold student teaching social studies during pandemic, political unrest
- 11:27am
- UW-Madison. Project to create anti-racism eduation wins Mellon grant.
Local
- 4:13pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Wasserman. Receives second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
- 2:08pm
- Milwaukee City Attorney Spencer. Issues confidential legal opinion to Fire & Police Commission relating to the demotion of fomer Police Chief Morales.
- 12:31pm
- Washington County Exec. Schoemann. Statement on appointment of Washington/Ozaukee Health Officer as Milwaukee's Health Commissioner.
Congress
- 3:43am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Democratic Control Of US Senate Will Mean Changes For Wisconsin Senators
- 3:16am
- WXPR. Groups File Lawsuit to Re-List Gray Wolves, Tiffany Introduces Bill to Permanently De-List Species
- 3:15am
- AP. Biden unveils $1.9T plan to stem COVID-19 and steady economy
- 3:14am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Rep. Fitzgerald Not Sure Trump to Blame for Riot
- 3:08am
- WTMJ. Biden proposes $170 billion to reopen schools, wants most K-8 schools open after first 100 days
Thursday January 14, 2021
Governor
- 4:37pm
- Gov. Evers. Delivers radio address calling for bipartisan compromise COVID-19 bill.
- 2:49pm
- Gov. Evers. And DHS Announce Nearly $9 Million Awarded for Drug Treatment Services
- 3:44am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Evers pitches $200 million in broadband spending, subsidies for consumers
Legislative
- 4:36pm
- Sen. Bewley Announces hire of new Communications Director.
- 3:49pm
- Sen. Marklein; Reps. Tranel, Kurtz, Novak. Legislators Tell Wisconsin Department of Health Services to "get out of the way" Letter to DHS Sec.-designee Palm.
- 3:46pm
- Sen. Wirch. Responds to legislative Republicans' refusal of unemployment system Special Session.
- 1:35pm
- Sen. Feyen. Letter to DNR Sec. Cole regarding change in sturgeon spearing regsitration locations.
- 11:17am
- Sen. Felzkowski. Statement on joint wolf hearing.
- 11:15am
- Rep. Hintz. Condemns Republican legislators' lies and dangerous rhetoric.
- 10:05am
- Rep. Subeck. Statement on Assembly Health Committee hearing.
- 9:31am
- Speaker Vos. Delivers GOP Weekly Radio Address.
- 3:12am
- Rep. Callahan. Calls for WI DNR to immediately initiate Wisconsin wolf hunt.
- 12:40pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. 'Our Unemployment System Is Very Broken:' The Changes Wisconsinites Want To See To The Process
- 3:38am
- U.S. News & World Report. GOP Balks at Evers' Special Session on Unemployment
- 3:31am
- WISC. Coronavirus relief standoff: Evers urges Assembly compromise after Speaker doubles down on original bill
- 3:26am
- CBS 58. GOP lawmaker to introduce bill requiring study of state Capitol security; FBI warns of potential protests
- 3:26am
- Madison.com. Republicans reject Gov. Tony Evers call for special session to modernize state unemployment system
- 3:25am
- Cap Times. One Old Fashioned to go, please: New bill aims to legalize takeout cocktails in Wisconsin
- 3:23am
- NBC 26. Carry-out cocktails: How a new proposal could benefit Wisconsin restaurants, bars
State Agencies
- 12:28pm
- DNR. Environmental Review Of The City Of Columbus Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
- 9:05am
- DNR. Cast Your Line During Free Fishing Weekend
Jan. 16-17
- 3:27am
- DOT. License suspended for Brown County area motor vehicle dealer
Economy/Business
- 12:38pm
- Madison Region Economic Partnership. Announced as a Partner in Milwaukee Bucks and The Lonely Entrepreneur Initiative to Empower Black Entrepreneurs Nationwide
- 10:22am
- WMC. Launches Litigation Center, Re-Hires Lucas Vebber as Executive Director
- 10:20am
- AP. US unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll
- 9:06am
- Illinois Economic Policy Institute, Midwest Economic Policy Institute. Construction Wage Theft Cost WI, MN, and IL Taxpayers $362 Million Per Year
- 3:26am
- WKBT. La Crosse woman about to lose her home over long wait for unemployment benefits
Coronavirus
- 2:42pm
- DHS. Unveils Enhancements to COVID-19 Vaccine Data Page
- 11:19am
- DHS. Announces Weekly Newsletter to Keep Public Informed of COVID-19 Response and Vaccine Progress
- 10:04am
- UW-Madison. Population density and virus strains will affect how regions can resume normal life
- 10:01am
- DATCP. Releases COVID-19 report.
- 9:30am
- Kewaunee County Public Health. Begins administering COVID-19 vaccines.
- 9:14am
- Public Health Madison & Dane County. Public Health, local health systems having success in vaccinating unaffiliated frontline healthcare workers in Dane County
- 9:04am
- AARP Wisconsin. New analysis shows COVID-19 deaths skyrocketing in Wisconsin nursing homes
- 8:59am
- Survival Coalition. Update January 12: COVID cases and deaths among people with disabilities and older adults in Wisconsin.
- 3:18am
- United Way of Dane County. 211 helpline cannot provide any information on a COVID-19 vaccine registry.
- 3:24am
- Fox 11. CDC giving $86 million in funding to Wisconsin health departments
- 3:23am
- WISC. Evers expects Wisconsin vaccine rollout to speed up after feds release restriction on doses
- 3:22am
- WTMJ. Milwaukee VA Medical Center now vaccinating people 65 years or older
- 3:21am
- WISN.Teachers now on list of essential workers to get COVID-19 vaccine
- 3:21am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Worrisome new variant of COVID-19 coronavirus found in Wisconsin
Courts
- 3:45pm
- Institute for Reforming Government. CJ Szafir Testimony at SCOWIS Redistricting Hearing
- 11:49am
- Fair Elections Project. Director's testimony at WI Supreme Court.
- 9:00am
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & liberty. Urges Wisconsin Supreme Court to Adopt Rules Petition to Hear Redistricting Challenges
Education
- 2:41pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Research in Yellowstone brings Blugold national attention
- 2:39pm
- Marquette University. Alumni family gives more than $2 million to support scholarship and emerging academic initiatives
- 2:38pm
- Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. Education fail.
- 11:46am
- Marquette University. Announces two fellowships to support emerging or early-career filmmakers.
- 11:45am
- Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry. Donates $100,000 to create new UWGB engineering scholarship.
- 10:46am
- UW-Eau Claire. COVID-19 testing expands to all students
- 10:45am
- UW System President Thompson. Cites ties between UW, agriculture.
- 9:02am
- Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association. The future of politics and policy.
Local
- 2:40pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Martin. Calls for vaccination of MCTS bus drivers.
- 1:35pm
- Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. Names Kirsten Johnson as the City of Milwaukee Commissioner of Health
- 12:37pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Dane County Named Renewable Energy Pioneer of the Year by RENEW Wisconsin
- 10:02am
- United Way of Dane County. Community leaders make a call for more mentors, seek to reduce crime.
- 12:41pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Ashland County Will Ask Voters To Raise Taxes By Nearly $1M To Address Budget Woes
- 3:48am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Homeowners Offered Bottled Water After Elevated PFAS Levels Found Near La Crosse Airport
- 3:31am
- Fox 11. Outagamie Co. limiting on-site services on Inauguration Day
- 3:28am
- WiscNews. Columbia County medical examiner says she was asked to resign; county goes mum
Congress
- 2:41pm
- U.S. Rep. Steil. Urges U.S. State Department Secretary Pompeo to Respond to Iran’s Recent Aggression
- 3:28am
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. On impeachment vote.
- 3:20am
- U.S. Sens. Johnson, Graham. Support Independent Commission to Investigate January 6 Attack on the US Capitol
- 3:19am
- U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald. Votes against impeachment.
- 3:13am
- U.S. Rep. Steil. Votes against impeachment.
- 12:44pm
- Reuters. Biden to unveil plan to pump $1.5 trillion into pandemic-hit economy
- 3:38am
- AP. Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge
- 3:27am
- WSAW. Ron Johnson, Lindsey Graham support Independent Commission to investigate attack on Capitol
- 3:21am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin delegation splits on second impeachment of Donald Trump
- 3:14am
- Madison.com. Mike Gallagher: Why I voted against impeachment
Wednesday January 13, 2021
State of the State Address
- 3:37am
- Stevens Point Journal. Tony Evers focuses on unemployment, expanding broadband in State of the State
- 3:34am
- Cap Times. In state of the state, Gov. Tony Evers prioritizes broadband access, unemployment fixes
- 3:33am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Tony Evers calls for unemployment overhaul, redistricting transparency in State of the State
- 3:32am
- U.S. News & World Report. State of State: Evers Targets Broadband, Fixing Unemployment
- 3:30am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Gov. Tony Evers To Call Special Session On State Unemployment System
State of the State Reaction
- 4:26pm
- Rep. Stubbs.
- 3:59pm
- Rep. Vining.
- 3:24pm
- Rep. Duchow.
- 11:12am
- Rep. James.
- 10:30am
- Rep. Armstrong. Rep. Brostoff. Rep. Krug.
- 9:31am
- Rep. Callahan. Rep. Thiesfeldt.
- 9:10am
- Rep. Dittrich. Rep. Allen Sen. Ringhand. Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Rep. Tittl. Rep. Gundrum. Rep. Cabral-Guevara.
- 3:14am
- Rep. Pope. Sen. Testin. Rep. Wichgers.
- 3:13am
- Sen. Wirch. Rep. Vorpagel. Rep. Myers. Rep. Billings. Rep. Dallman. Rep. Oldenburg.
- 3:09am
- Rep. Considine. Sen. Darling. Rep. Loudenbeck. Rep. Neubauer. Rep. Hesselbein. Rep. Sara Rodriguez.
Governor
- 3:59pm
- Speaker Vos, Majority Leader Steineke; Rep. August, Rep. Born, Majority Leader LeMahieu, President Kapenga, Sen. Feyen, Sen. Marklein. Legislative Republican leaders respond to Special Session request. LFB Memo.
- 3:35pm
- Gov. Evers. Wisconsin National Guard Troops Mobilizing to Nation's Capital to Support Inauguration Security Efforts
- 11:13am
- Sen. Wanggaard. Statement on Governor Evers' Special Session bill to "fix" unemployment fiasco.
- 9:21am
- Gov. Evers. Signs Executive Order Calling a Special Session on Unemployment Insurance Modernization. Executive Order #103. LRB-1312.
- 12:41pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Gov. Tony Evers calls for special session to modernize state unemployment system
- 12:35pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Evers Calls Special Session to Modernize Unemployment System
Legislative
- 3:49pm
- Rep. Stubbs. Receives Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award.
- 3:14pm
- Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Submits Testimony Supporting Wolf Hunting Season
- 2:24pm
- LFB. Comparison of the provisions of AB 1 as passed by the Assembly and Senate.
- 1:57pm
- Rep. Neylon. Urges Waukesha School Board to Give Full-Time, Face-to-Face Education Option to Students
- 1:38pm
- Rep. Jagler. Letter to Gov. Evers regarding vaccine distribution.
- 1:37pm
- Rep. Hong. Commemorates National Korean American Day.
- 1:35pm
- Rep. Hesselbein. Prevented from attending committee hearing remotely.
- 12:33pm
- Sen. Darling. Demands clarity on Evers administration's vaccine rollout.
- 11:53am
- Rep. Duchow. Statement on COVID-19 relief legislation.
- 11:13am
- Rep. McGuire. Named co-chair of Wisconsin Technology Caucus.
- 10:34am
- Rep. Cabrera. Wisconsin's COVID relief package should not be used as a political football.
- 10:32am
- Sen. Smith. Column: New session, same story.
- 9:42am
- Speaker Vos, Rep. Steineke. Letter to Gov. Evers regarding vaccine distribution.
- 9:28am
- Wisconsin Civil Justice Council. Pleased Legislature and Governor agree: Businesses, schools need liability protection.
- 3:38am
- WISC. ‘Falls short of the needs of Wisconsinites’: Assembly Republicans signal they won’t approve Senate’s COVID-19 relief bill
- 3:36am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Restaurants and bars could sell to-go cocktails and glasses of wine under a new proposal
- 3:33am
- Cap Times. Gov. Evers on board with Wisconsin Senate's COVID-19 plan
- 3:31am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Senate Approves COVID-19 Relief Package
- 3:29am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin Senate Republicans block resolution condemning U.S. Capitol assault and affirming Biden victory
State Agencies
- 2:20pm
- AG Kaul. Challenges Trump Administration Rule Leaving in Place Insufficient Standards Regulating Particulate Matter Pollution
- 2:16pm
- Wisconsin Lottery. $1.4 million dollar winning Megabucks ticket claimed by East Troy Woman.
- 2:13pm
- DATCP. Federal eviction moratorium extended to January 31.
- 11:53am
- DNR. 2021 sturgeon spearing seasion updates.
- 9:39am
- DHS. Wisconsin FoodShare Recipients Benefit from Temporary Increase, Additional Online Shopping Option
- 3:38am
- WISC. Local governments receive $126 million in first of quarterly transportation aid payments
- 3:34am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. WEDC optimistic of deal with Foxconn and continues ongoing understanding of the needs of businesses during the pandemic
Economy/Business
- 9:32am
- Charter Communications. Launches Advanced Robocall Blocking with Call Guard
- 12:39pm
- WSAW. FoodShare recipients to receive temporary increase, additional online shopping option
Coronavirus
- 12:09pm
- Gov. Evers, DHS. Announce $86 Million in Funding for Local and Tribal Health Departments
- 10:31am
- DHS. And Laboratory Partners Identify Variant Strain B.1.1.7 of SARS-CoV-2 in Wisconsin
- 12:39pm
- AP. US COVID-19 deaths hit another one-day high at over 4,300
- 12:36pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Contagious COVID Variant Detected in Wisconsin
- 12:34pm
- WBAY. Appleton, Menasha city officials announce eligible employees now being vaccinated
- 3:43am
- CBS 58. Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine protection expected to last at least a year
- 3:32am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Feds Allocate Wisconsin 187K More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
- 3:28am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Teachers, Older Adults Could Be Next In Line For COVID-19 Shots
Statewide
- 3:37am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. Wisconsin’s tax burden continued its decline in 2020, report says
- 3:35am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin state and local tax burden hits 50-year low
Education
- 12:44pm
- UW-Stout. Schram keeps student center, dining equipment humming
- 3:53am
- Racine Journal Times. Racine Unified weighs tough decision: To bring kids back to buildings or stay virtual?
Local
- 2:15pm
- Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway, Dane County Exec. Parisi. 2021 City-County Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian awardees announced.
- 10:33am
- Milwaukee County Sup. Czarnezki. Calls for vaccination of poll workers and election officials.
- 10:31am
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Warns City of Madison of Lawsuit Over Unconstitutional Racial Discrimination
- 3:43am
- WXOW. PFAS found in two City of La Crosse municipal wells
- 3:29am
- The Center Square. Milwaukee-Waukesha’s concentrated poverty rate is the highest in all of Wisconsin
Congress
- 3:17am
- U.S. Rep. Tiffany. Statement on Rushed Democrat Impeachment, 25th Amendment Push
- 3:16am
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. Stop the Cancel Culture
- 3:16am
- U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald. Statement on 25th Amendment resolution.
- 12:42pm
- WISC. ‘We need to make sure he can never run for office again:’ Rep. Mark Pocan to vote to impeach Trump
- 12:38pm
- Politico. Trump's EPA team overrules career scientists on toxic chemical
- 3:49am
- Reuters. With some Republicans on board, U.S. House Democrats press forward on impeachment vote
- 3:44am
- WKBT. Rep. Ron Kind calls for President Trump’s immediate removal from office
Tuesday January 12, 2021
State of the State Address
- 7:03pm
- Gov. Evers. Delivers 2021 State of the State Address.
- 12:22pm
- Gov. Evers. Excerpts from 2021 State of the State Address.
State of the State Reaction
- 8:00pm
- Rep. Snyder. Sen. Wanggaard. Rep. Hintz. Rep. Hebl. Rep. Macco. Rep. Ohnstad.
- 7:53pm
- Sen. Ballweg. Sen. Kapenga. Rep. Born.
- 7:46pm
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Speaker Vos. Wisconsin Voices. Sen. Smith. Rep. Steineke.
- 7:43pm
- Rep. Spreitzer. Institute for Reforming Government. Rep. Conley. Sen. Bernier. Rep. Magnafici.
- 7:35pm
- Rep. Emerson. Rep. Shankland. Sen. Agard. Sen. Erpenbach. Sen. Feyen.
- 7:30pm
- Fairy Elections Project. Rep. Murphy. Rep. Subeck.
- 12:46pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Zamarripa. State of the State Address is tonight - and worth watching.
Governor
- 9:27am
- Gov. Evers, DCF. Announce Wisconsin Awarded $30 Million Federal Grant for Early Care and Education
- 3:57am
- DMA. Wisconsin National Guard troops mobilized to support Capitol Police in Madison
- 3:50am
- Reuters. FBI warns of armed protests ahead of inauguration
- 3:42am
- WKOW. Gov. Evers to deliver virtual State of the State address Tuesday night
- 3:30am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Tony Evers calls up National Guard to protect Capitol, boards up windows after FBI warning of 'armed protests'
- 3:29am
- U.S. News & World Report. St. Croix GOP Refuses to Remove 'Prepare for War' Post
Senate Floor Session
- 4:49pm
- Rep. Born. Disappointed in Senate action on COVID-19 relief bill.
- 4:48pm
- Sen. Wimberger. State Senate approves COVID relief.
- 4:13pm
- WMC. Statement on Senate Passage of COVID-19 Liability Protections
- 3:53pm
- Sen. Larson. Statement on adopted COVID-19 legislation.
- 3:52pm
- Rep. Steineke. Reacts to today's Senate vote.
- 3:51pm
- Sen. Feyen. State Senate passes bipartisan COVID-19 legislation.
- 3:50pm
- Senate GOP. Bipartisan support for COVID-relief bill.
- 3:49pm
- Sen. Darling. Statement on passage of COVID relief bill.
- 3:48pm
- Sen. Felzkowski. Votes for COVID-19 relief bill supporting small businesses.
- 3:15pm
- Sen. Roys. Statement on passage of modified AB-1.
- 3:14pm
- Sen. Stroebel. Statement on passage of AB-1 as amended
- 3:13pm
- Sen. Marklein. Senate passes COVID-19 relief bill.
- 3:09pm
- Sen. Erpenbach. We can't stop here.
- 3:07pm
- Sen. Bradley. Calls on Governor Evers to Get Kids Back To School
- 3:06pm
- Sen. Ringhand. Statement regarding passage of the COVID-19 relief bill.
- 3:05pm
- Sen. Agard. More work to do on COVID-19 relief.
- 3:03pm
- Sen. Smith. Statement on COVID-19 compromise leigslation passage.
- 3:02pm
- Sen. LeMahieu. Senate finds path for COVID relief, liability protections.
- 2:59pm
- Gov. Evers. Statement on COVID-19 legislation advanced by Senate.
Legislative
- 3:12pm
- Sen. Wanggaard. Governor Evers' version of Groundhog Day.
- 3:00pm
- Sen. Feyen. Letter to Gov. Evers, DOA Sec. Brennan, legislative leaders regarding Capitol security.
- 1:44pm
- Sen. Darling. Calls on Evers to unveil vaccincation plan for Wisconsin.
- 12:24pm
- Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. Calls for further governmental collaboration in COVID-19 relief.
- 9:29am
- Wisconsin Association for Justice, Wisconsin Main Street Alliance, Pabst Theater Group. Proposed Liability Shield for Businesses and Health Care Providers That Violate Covid-19 Requirements Would Hurt Victims and Slow Wisconsin’s Return to Normal
- 3:35am
- Fox 11. Lawmakers on what they expect from Gov. Evers' State of the State address
- 3:34am
- Kenosha News. State Senate unveils pared-back COVID-19 response package
- 3:30am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. With Republicans divided, Senate leaders slightly scale back Assembly's COVID bill
State Agencies
- 3:01pm
- DNR. Environmental Review Of The City Of Baraboo Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
- 12:39pm
- DNR. Confirms CWD detected in Shawano County.
- 10:50am
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Calls for unity amid early challenges in 2021.
- 10:36am
- DATCP. Awards $750,000 in grants to 30 producer-led groups.
- 9:34am
- DNR. Environmental Review Of The City of Bloomer Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
- 3:31am
- WSAW. CWD detected in a wild Shawano County deer
Economy/Business
- 12:09pm
- Fox Cities Chamber. Nominations open for the Second Annual Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards.
- 3:34am
- WFRV. Wisconsin’s dairy farmers looking for change in 2021
- 3:26am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Food Bank Leaders Applaud Continuation Of Federal Pandemic Aid
Coronavirus
- 11:32am
- Marshfield Clinic Health System. To begin vaccinating community health care workers.
- 3:56am
- Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. City of Milwaukee Health Department Vaccination Site to Open at the Wisconsin Center
- 3:37am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Assisted Living Residents Could Begin Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine Jan. 25
- 3:36am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. The elderly? Essential workers? Debate continues over next groups to get vaccine
- 3:36am
- WISC. Wisconsin DOC reverses course, releases COVID-19 inmate death tolls at individual prisons
- 3:35am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. Wisconsin lawmakers split along party lines over who’s to blame for vaccine rollout delays
- 3:32am
- Fox 6. Governor Evers estimates public won't see vaccine until June
- 3:29am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Up next for COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin: police, firefighters
- 3:28am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin's COVID-19 case and death averages are on the rise again after dipping to recent low points
- 3:26am
- CBS 58. WI health leaders say state needs more vaccines, general public vaccinations may start late spring
Statewide
- 3:10pm
- Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Wedig joins government affairs teamat Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative.
- 1:41pm
- Construction Business Group. Wisconsin Counties Association joins transparency and accountability partnership for Wisconsin construction contractors.
- 11:33am
- Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation. Elects new board of directors.
- 9:28am
- Wisconsin Policy Forum. State tax burden - and ranking - fall again.
Education
- 3:01pm
- Marquette Unviersity. Founders of Forward 48 leadership development program to go ‘On the Issues,’ Jan. 13
- 10:51am
- UW-Eau Claire. Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance Celebration to be held virtually Jan. 18
- 3:42am
- WTMJ. 4 Milwaukee-area school districts move towards in-person learning
- 3:25am
- Cap Times. Thompson Center calls UW students' free speech attitudes 'troubling'
Local
- 2:02pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi, Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Announce $16.2 million aid package to prevent evictions during the pandemic.
- 3:32am
- WXPR. Minocqua Settles Tax Dispute With Walmart
- 3:27am
- WKBT. Tests reveal “PFAS” contamination in 40 Town of Campbell private wells
Congress
- 3:04pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Asks President-Elect Biden to Take Bold Action to Support Farmers and Rural Communities, Restore RFS Policy
- 3:32am
- CNBC. Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf resigns, third Cabinet-level official to quit after pro-Trump riot at Capitol
- 3:24am
- WKBT. Rep. Kind looks back on 2020, ahead to 2021 during La Crosse Area Chamber Forum
Monday January 11, 2021
Governor
- 4:41pm
- Gov. Evers. Wisconsin National Guard Troops Mobilized to Support Capitol Police in Madison
Legislative
- 4:01pm
- DOR Sec. Barca. Is working with the legislature to achieve bi-partisan support for Wisconsin Tax Law Changes to Benefit Low-Income Families and Small Businesses
- 3:47pm
- Rep. Kitchens, Sen. Cowles. Area legislators introduce legal notices bill.
- 3:17pm
- Sen. Nass. State Senate version of Covid-19 recovery legislation.
- 2:36pm
- Rep. Murphy. Statement on D.C. violence.
- 12:13pm
- Sen. Testin, Rep. Macco. Continue efforts to protect the elderly from abuse.
- 10:39am
- LFB. Summary of provisions of Senate Sub. Amendment 1 to 2021 Assembly Bill 1.
- 9:48am
- Rep. Meyers. Announces committee assignements for the 2021-22 legislative session.
- 1:11pm
- Oshkosh Northwestern. With Republicans divided, Senate leaders slightly scale back Assembly's COVID bill.
State Agencies
- 2:51pm
- DOT. Midwest states collaborate on equity and inclusion initiative
- 1:27pm
- DOC. Announces new leadership appointments.
- 1:07pm
- WHEDA. Diane House joins board.
- 11:02am
- AG Kaul. And Bipartisan AGs Push FDA to Examine
Progress in Opioid Fight
- 9:50am
- DNR. Reminds Wisconsinites to reduce salt use this winter.
Economy/Business
- 10:42am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. DWD Unable To Say When New Unemployment Benefits Will Be Set Up For PUA, PEUC
- 10:41am
- Reuters. U.S. small businesses to get more cash as pandemic loan program re-opens.
Coronavirus
- 1:21pm
- DHS. Announces Police and Fire are Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
- 1:01pm
- Public Health Madison & Dane County. New Order Issued as COVID-19 Cases Remain High in Dane County
- 12:31pm
- Gov. Evers. And Department of Health Services Call on Federal Government to Distribute More COVID-19 Vaccine
- 12:16pm
- U.S. Rep. Steil. Governor Evers' response to COVID-19 vaccine distribution failures is pathetic.
- 10:37am
- Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin. Letter to DHS Sec.-designee Palm regarding activation of Phase 1b SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.
- 10:29am
- DMA. 11 JANUARY UPDATE: Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state
- 9:22am
- Racine Public Health. Allows school buildings to open after Jan. 15th.
- 3:15am
- U.S. News & World Report. In or Out? Subcommittee Mulls Over Vaccine Distribution Plan
- 3:15am
- AP. Vaccine rollout confirms public health officials’ warnings
- 3:14am
- WTMJ. How Milwaukee is transforming the Wisconsin Center into a giant vaccination clinic
- 3:14am
- Fox 11. New COVID-19 case numbers down on Sunday as case averages decrease
- 3:13am
- Racine Journal Times. What is Wisconsin's vaccination plan? Lack of details have some worried about access statewide
- 3:12am
- WKBT. La Crosse firefighters join growing list of Wisconsinites vaccinated for COVID-19
- 3:12am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin to begin assisted living vaccinations in late January, weeks later than most other states
- 3:12am
- Racine Journal Times. Low staffing numbers still a concern as Veterans Home at Union Grove endures second outbreak, 12 total deaths
Statewide
- 3:17pm
- Wisconsin Right to Life. Wisconsin abortion numbers increase.
- 11:43am
- Marshfield Clinic Health System. Acquires Plover behavioral health practice.
- 11:33am
- RENEW Wisconsin. 2021 Summit honors renewable energy leaders.
- 11:31am
- Wisconsin Hospital Association. Names new Chief Medical Officer.
Courts
- 12:41pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Lawmakers Can Intervene In 2 Cases Involving DNR's Authority
Education
- 3:45pm
- UW-Madison. Common microbes team up to degrade polymer composites
Local
- 10:28am
- City of Madison. Announces Grant to The Center for Black Excellence and Culture
- 3:16am
- WAOW. Stevens Point Fire Department combats PFAS with eco-friendly foam
Congress
- 1:06pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. In New Letter, Joins Colleagues to Demand Trump Administration Immediately Address Significant COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Failures
- 3:28pm
- AP. FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week
- 3:14am
- Cap Times. Mark Pocan joins House Democrats in gearing up for potential impeachment
- 3:13am
- WISN. 'UPFRONT' recap: Wis. congressman doesn't believe removing Trump from office will unify country
Politics
- 1:20pm
- Winker for 13th Senate. Announces candidacy for state Senate.
Friday January 8, 2021
Governor
- 2:19pm
- Gov. Evers. We're All In grants provide nearly $240 million total to Wisconsin small businesses.
Legislative
- 4:00pm
- Sen. Kapenga. Applications being accepted for 2021 Senate Scholar Program.
- 12:11pm
- Rep. Duchow. COVID-19 relief bill passes the Assembly.
- 10:33am
- Joint Finance Co-Chairs Marklein, Born. JFC lifts objection on recount election reimbursement for Dane and Milwaukee counties.
- 10:25am
- Rep. Krug. And Assembly colleagues pass COVID-19 relief bill.
- 10:03am
- Sen. Marklein. Column: COVID-19 relief bill is in the works.
- 9:39am
- Rep. Dallman. Co-sponsors and votes for COVID-19 relief bill.
- 9:19am
- WMC. Thanks Assembly for Approving COVID-19 Liability Protections
- 3:26am
- League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. Letter to Sen. Nass regarding public hearing for Emergency Rule 2045.
- 3:25am
- Rep. Cabral-Guevara. Votes for COVID-19 relief bill.
- 3:24am
- Rep. August. Assembly passes COVID relief bill.
- 3:23am
- SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin. Healthcare workers decry Assembly Republicans move to pass COVID bill that fails to address critical needs.
- 3:21am
- Rep. Vorpagel. Statement on passage of COVID-19 relief legislation.
- 3:19am
- Wisconsin Public Health Association, Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards. Public health groups oppose Republican restrictions on local health officers.
- 3:17am
- Rep. Neubauer. Calls on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment. Letter.
- 2:05pm
- Wisconsin State Journal. Senate to take up its own version of COVID-19 relief legislation next week
- 2:00pm
- WKOW. Senate committee hearing on COVID relief bill scheduled for Monday
- 1:59pm
- WISC. Wisconsin budget panel approves recount reimbursement
- 3:53am
- Madison.com. Assembly Republicans pass likely doomed COVID-19 relief package
- 3:52am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Assembly Passes Another COVID-19 Response Bill, But Its Future Is Dim
State Agencies
- 4:46pm
- OCI. Consumer Alert, January 8, 2021, Medova Healthcare Financial Group and Lifestyle Health Plans
- 2:09pm
- WHEDA. Demand for state and federal affordable housing tax credits continues to outpace allocations
- 10:35am
- DNR. Snowmobilers: Think smart before you start.
- 9:21am
- DATCP. Launches virtual support groups for farmers and farm couples.
- 9:20am
- Wisconsin Lottery. Mega Millions and Powerball combined jackpots at nearly $1 billion.
Economy/Business
- 9:18am
- New North. New North Summit in-person event scheduled for June 10 at Lambeau Field.
- 9:17am
- AP. US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly loss since spring
- 4:04am
- Reuters. Raging COVID-19 cases are expected to have restrained U.S. labor market in December
- 3:57am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. Wisconsin exports are now down $1.4 billion from 2019, before counting December
- 3:29am
- AP. More coronavirus relief on the way for small businesses.
Coronavirus
- 4:46pm
- Waukesha County Exec. Farrow. And Ascension Wisconsin partner to vaccinate EMS workers against COVID-19.
- 9:14am
- Wisconsin EMS Association. Works with DHS to identify locations for nearly 7,000 members to receive COVID-19
- 2:00pm
- WQOW. Biden says he will speed up release of COVID-19 vaccine
- 1:26pm
- CNBC. U.S. reports more than 4,000 Covid deaths for first time as outbreak grows worse than ever
- 3:57am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Health Officials: Pandemic Progress Depends On More Than The Vaccine
- 3:56am
- Politico. 8 Democratic governors demand HHS release more vaccine doses
- 3:56am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. New COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin Continue To Climb After Holiday Decline
- 3:52am
- WISC. Wisconsin National Guard has administered 1M COVID-19 tests
- 3:31am
- WBAY. Prevea announces community COVID vaccine clinics at UWGB, Sheboygan
Courts
- 12:12pm
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Goes to court in rural school choice fight.
- 3:54am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Reps. Steffen and Mursau give up on election lawsuit as judge says he may sanction their attorney
Education
- 10:23am
- Madison Teachers Inc. Statement on all virtual for third quarter announcement.
- 3:30am
- WQOW. Chippewa Falls elementary students return to in-person learning
Local
- 12:13pm
- Waukesha County Exec. Farrow. Announces new Director of Health and Human Services.
- 3:30am
- WXPR. Boulder Junction’s ‘Aggressive’ Fiberoptic Broadband Plan to Set Northwoods Standard
Congress
- 3:59pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Martin. Statement on insurrectionists storming the U.S. Capitol.
- 12:12pm
- U.S. Rep. Steil. Enough already.
- 9:16am
- Wsiconsin Democracy Campaign. I Was Not Surprised by the Mob Assault on the Capitol
- 3:28am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Calls on Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump immediately.
- 3:27am
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. Statement on Capitol Chaos, Election Certification
- 3:55am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin's Glenn Grothman says founders would wince at the attempt to overturn the Electoral College
- 3:53am
- Kenosha News. Siege of U.S. Capitol leaves local elected and party officials angry and speechless
- 3:32am
- WISC. ‘A low point’: Wisconsin Republican advocates distance themselves from violence at Capitol
- 3:30am
- Spectrum News. Rep. Grothman 'Disappointed' In Votes Against Certifying the Election
- 3:29am
- Politico. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigns, citing violence at the Capitol
Politics
- 3:54am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Seven candidates vying for the state's top education position emphasize COVID recovery during forum
Thursday January 7, 2021
U.S. Capitol
- 4:45pm
- Milwaukee Common Council. Flames of insurrection and victimhood lead to seige of the People's House.
- 4:20pm
- Sen. Agard. Sends letter to Vice President Mike Pence, calling on him to invoke the 25th Amendment. Letter.
- 4:19pm
- Community Shares of Wisconsin. Affirms commitment to challenging white supremacy and systemic injustice.
- 2:08pm
- Rep. Edming. Condemns violence at the US Capitol.
- 11:50am
- Rep. McGuire. Statement on violence in Washington D.C.
- 11:49am
- Rep. Vining. Condemns insurrection at U.S. Capitol.
- 10:42am
- Rep. Dittrich. Condemns violence in nation's capital.
- 9:53am
- A Better Wisconsin Together. Desperate Republican Attempt to Retain Power Spurs Attack on U.S. Capitol
- 9:50am
- Rep. August. Responds to violence at the US Capitol.
- 3:02am
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. Statement on Electoral College Proceedings
- 3:00am
- Opportunity Wisconsin. Area Arsonist Ron Johnson Denies Role in Today’s Capital Chaos
- 3:00am
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Time to End Hyper-Partisan Arson and Restore Democracy and Decency in America
- 2:57am
- U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald. Statement on Capitol violence.
- 2:56am
- Rep. Tranel. Statement on Washington D.C.’s Unrest
- 2:53am
- Milwaukee County Board. Supervisors Denounce Anti-Democratic Coup Attempt in Washington D.C.
- 2:52am
- Rep. Shankland. Statement on Events in Washington D.C.
- 2:51am
- Sen. Marklein. Statement on violence at the US Capitol.
- 2:51am
- Rep. Vining. Condemns insurrection at U.S. Capitol.
- 2:50am
- Wisconsin Senate GOP. Statement on Violence at the U.S. Capitol
- 2:47am
- Sen. Stafsholt. Condemns violence in Washington, D.C.
- 1:51pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. 'I Hold Trump Responsible': Wisconsinites React To Scenes Of Violence, Chaos At US Capitol Wednesday
- 1:49pm
- Reuters. U.S. transport chief, foreign policy advisers among resignations after Capitol violence
- 3:27am
- AP. Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly
- 3:26am
- Reuters. U.S. Congress accepts Electoral College result; clears way for Biden to become president
- 3:17am
- CNBC. Four dead after pro-Trump rioters storm Capitol in violent attempt to stop confirmation of Biden’s win
- 3:14am
- WTMJ. 'The President is inciting domestic terrorism': Wisconsin lawmakers react after Trump supporters storm Capitol
- 3:11am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'This is banana republic': Wisconsin delegation describes storming of U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters
- 3:10am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Baldwin, Johnson vote against objections to Arizona, Pennsylvania Electoral College votes
- 3:10am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. 'Something has gone horribly wrong': U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher blasts riots at Capitol during vote count
- 3:08am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin US Reps. Tiffany, Fitzgerald Object To Some Biden Electors
- 3:08am
- NBC 15. AG Kaul urges removal of President Trump from office after certification
- 3:07am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Republicans Decry Rioters as 'Social Misfits'
- 3:06am
- CNBC. Several GOP senators will no longer object to Electoral College votes after rioters storm Capitol
- 3:06am
- Wausau Daily Herald. Rep. Tom Tiffany says he plans to go forward with challenging election results after violence breaks out at US Capitol
- 3:05am
- WTMJ. In interview, Sen. Ron Johnson condemns violence, while also insisting allegations of election fraud
Governor
- 4:40pm
- Gov. Evers. Delivers radio address encouraging Wisconsinites to help stop the spread with new resources available.
Legislative
- 4:38pm
- Rep. Kerkman. COVID-19 relief bill passes Assembly.
- 4:37pm
- Rep. Macco. Praises Assembly passage of COVID-19 relief package.
- 4:37pm
- Rep. Callahan. Supports COVID-19 relief bill.
- 4:36pm
- Rep. Conley. Prioritizes health and safety in Wisconsin, not special interests.
- 4:35pm
- Rep. Spiros. COVID-19 relief bill passes Assembly.
- 4:34pm
- Rep. Plumer. Supports COVID-19 relief legislation.
- 4:33pm
- Rep. Hesselbein. Prioritizes health and safety in Wisconsin.
- 4:31pm
- Rep. McGuire. Statement on Assembly GOP COVID-19 legislative package.
- 4:30pm
- Rep. Snyder. Votes for additional COVID-19 relief.
- 4:29pm
- Rep. Born. Supports Covid-19 relief bill.
- 4:28pm
- Rep. Ohnstad. Long delayed GOP COVID bill falls short.
- 4:28pm
- Rep. Vining. Responds to Kenosha DA decision.
- 4:26pm
- Rep. Jessie Rodriguez. Supports Assembly Bill 1 - COVID-19 relief.
- 4:25pm
- Rep. Kitchens. Introduces birth control legislation.
- 3:10pm
- Rep. Neubauer. Responds to passage of Assembly Bill 1.
- 3:06pm
- Rep. Steineke. Supports aid for Wisconsinites affected by COVID-19.
- 3:05pm
- Rep. Shankland. Statement on passage of Assembly Bill 1.
- 2:50pm
- Rep. Vining. Advocates for healthcare heroes, small businesses, and Wisconsin families on Assembly floor.
- 2:48pm
- Rep. Hintz. Votes to prioritize health and safety in Wisconsin.
- 2:27pm
- Rep. Hebl. Statement on January 7 Assembly floor session.
- 2:24pm
- Rep. Pronschinske. Covid-19 relief bill passes Assembly.
- 2:11pm
- Rep. Considine. Statement on AB-1.
- 2:10pm
- Rep. Snodgrass. Claims political games being prioritize over health and safety.
- 2:08pm
- Rep. Subeck. Puts health, safety, and economic security of Wisconsin communities first.
- 1:44pm
- Sen. Wimberger. Applauds PFAS settlement for Peshtigo.
- 12:49pm
- Sen. Nass. Status of Wisconsin Covid-19 recovery legislation.
- 2:49am
- Rep. Subeck. Announces 2021-2022 committee assignments.
- 1:58pm
- Cap Times. No agreement among Wisconsin lawmakers on COVID relief yet
- 1:52pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Republicans in state Senate buck Vos and say no to his COVID-19 bill
- 1:41pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Republicans Disagree on COVID-19 Bill
- 9:16am
- Racine Journal Times. Racine Unified, Wanggaard spar over spring school shutdown
State Agencies
- 4:32pm
- WHEDA. Exceeds targets for purchases from diverse, disabled veteran and women-owned businesses
- 1:47pm
- DNR. Sauk Prairie bald eagle watching goes virtual for 2021.
- 9:52am
- WEDC. Connect with export partners in Canada via WEDC’s virtual trade venture
- 9:05am
- DATCP. Designates over 88,000 acres as Ag Enterprise Areas.
Economy/Business
- 10:39am
- Boardman & Clark. Labor & Employment Update.
- 9:54am
- Wisconsin Technology Council. How to win the Governor’s Business Plan Contest:
Learn more at Jan. 20 Tech Council webinar
- 9:49am
- Wisconsin Ag Connection. Wisconsin Lost Just 360 Dairy Herds in 2020
Coronavirus
- 2:06pm
- Gov. Evers. Announces Wisconsin National Guard Surpasses One Million COVID-19 Tests Administered
- 10:52am
- Rep. Kitchens. Letter to DHS Sec.-designee Palm regarding vaccine rollout.
- 9:15am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. CDC: UW Antigen Tests Missed Nearly 59 Percent Of COVID-19 Cases Among Asymptomatic Individuals
- 3:18am
- WISC. Wisconsin’s 7-day positivity rate at 32%, 175 more hospitalized with COVID-19
- 3:09am
- Fox 11. 'It's a long road ahead of us': Wisconsin continues statewide vaccination efforts
- 3:04am
- WISN. UW President: School system could vaccinate all of Wisconsin by end of March
- 3:03am
- WBAY. Green Bay VA Clinic gives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to health care workers Wednesday
Statewide
- 1:36pm
- RENEW Wisconsin. To host 10th Annual Renewable Energy Virtual Summit.
- 11:39am
- Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Elects two new board members.
- 10:09am
- Marshfield Clinic Health System. CMS grants approval to provide home recovery care to Medicare fee-for-service patients.
- 9:10am
- Wisconsin Economic Development Association. Announces new president and CEO.
- 2:55am
- Dairy Business Association. Thorp dairy farmer Amy Penterman picked as new DBA president.
Courts
- 9:18am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. State v. Leevan Roundtree.
Education
- 2:49pm
- Marquette University. And Rexnord extend and expand Bridge to Business Partnership.
- 1:39pm
- UW-La Crosse. March on - on national stage.
- 11:36am
- Mount Mary University. Registration open for Summer Leadership Academy.
- 10:40am
- Edgewood College. Message from Dr. Manion: A New Day
- 9:51am
- UW Foundation and Alumni Association. The future of cities.
- 3:04am
- WISC. As semester ends in Wisconsin, COVID-19 fears shrink — while concerns of academic slide grow
Local
- 3:07pm
- ACLU of Wisconsin. And Kenosha Organizations Call For Consequences for Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey For Shooting of Jacob Blake
- 9:09am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Lucas. Sheriff's Office completes FPC background investigation.
- 3:12am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Kenosha DA: The Significance Of Not Having Body Cameras Was Immense
Congress
- 2:55pm
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. President-elect Biden Taps Long-Time Union Member to Lead Department of Labor
Politics
- 2:26pm
- Cveykus for District III Court of Appeals. Campaign announces $50,000 raised.
- 1:41pm
- U.S. News & World Report. GOP Sen. Johnson Says No Decision on His Political Future
Wednesday January 6, 2021
Kenosha
- 2:53pm
- Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Statement on the racist police shooting of Jacob Blake.
- 2:29pm
- State Bar of Wisconsin. A call for broader criminal justice reform.
- 12:01pm
- State Public Defender Thompson. Statement.
- 11:58am
- Sen. Stroebel. Evers rushes to defend domestic abuser, botches COVID vaccine distribution.
- 11:06am
- Rep. Stubbs. Statement on Decision to not Charge Officer Sheskey in Shooting of Jacob Blake
- 3:12am
- Sen. Agard. (Updated) Statement on the decision to not charge officer involved in shooting Jacob Blake.
- 3:11am
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Statement on charging decision in Jacob Blake case.
- 3:10am
- Rep. Hintz. Statement on Jacob Blake shooting carging decision by Kenosha District Attorney.
- 3:09am
- Rep. Neubauer. Statement on the decision not to charge in the Jacob Blake case.
- 3:06am
- Rep. Ohnstad. (Updated) Statement on Prosecution Decision Related to the Jacob Blake shooting.
- 3:34am
- Reuters. White police officer cleared of charges in Wisconsin shooting of Black man
- 3:15am
- The Hill. Wisconsin governor slams decision to not charge officers in Jacob Blake shooting
- 3:14am
- WISC. ‘I hope for peace and justice:’ Gov. Evers reacts after no charges filed in police shooting of Jacob Blake
Governor
- 4:35pm
- AG Kaul. Statement on violence at U.S. Capitol.
- 4:33pm
- Gov. Evers. Releases statement on events in Washington D.C.
Legislative
- 4:51pm
- Sen. Wirch. Statment on violence at U.S. Capitol.
- 4:50pm
- Sen. Kapenga. Statement on Capitol protest.
- 4:50pm
- Sen. Larson. Statement on treasonous U.S. Capitol mob in support of Pres. Trump.
- 3:47pm
- Sen. Nass. Violence at the U.S. Capitol.
- 3:20pm
- Rep. Bowen. Statement on Trump-fueled uprising in Washington, DC.
- 3:19pm
- Sen. Cowles. Condemns events in Washington D.C.
- 11:06am
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Powerful Special Interests Behind Lawsuit Immunity in Republican Covid ‘Relief’ Bill
- 11:05am
- Sen. Smith. Column: Foxconn: Breaking Up is Hard to Do
- 9:13am
- Rep. Dallman. Takes oath of office.
- 3:08am
- Wisconsin Association for Justice. Legislators Should Reject AB-1
- 3:23am
- Wisconsin State Journal. GOP lawmaker alleges Robin Vos retaliated against him for seeking leadership change
- 3:22am
- Madison.com. GOP fast-tracking divisive COVID-19 relief measures; Gov. Tony Evers says veto possible
- 3:18am
- WKOW. Health committee passes GOP COVID response bill
- 3:17am
- WISC. Republicans move forward on COVID-19 relief bill, Democrats continue to skip in-person proceedings
State Agencies
- 10:14am
- WEDC. Allocates funding to Key Strategic Partner organizations for another year.
- 10:13am
- DNR. Incidental take notice for Adams County.
- 9:15am
- DATCP. USGS to conduct helicopter survey of northeast Wisconsin bedrock.
Economy/Business
- 11:39am
- Charter Communications. Joins Senator Dale Kooyenga to award $2,500 to the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight of Wisconsin.
- 10:16am
- Wisconsin Technology Council. From lab to marketplace: Learn how Milwaukee
tech transfer works at Jan. 26 Tech Council webinar.
- 3:16am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. DWD Hopes To Start Paying New $300 Unemployment Supplement In 'Next Few Weeks'
Coronavirus
- 12:39pm
- AP. Governors scramble to speed vaccine effort after slow start
- 3:49am
- Politico. States struggle for control of chaotic vaccine rollout
- 3:28am
- CBS 58. 'There are many, many variables': Milwaukee city, county leaders discuss vaccine plan
- 3:21am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'Is it fair'? Wisconsin faces decisions on who will be next in line for COVID-19 vaccinations
- 3:20am
- Cap Times. Gov. Tony Evers defends rocky COVID-19 vaccine rollout
- 3:16am
- Madison.com. About 86,000 vaccinated against COVID-19 in Wisconsin, state says
- 3:15am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Priority Categories For Coronavirus Vaccine Not Cut And Dried
Environment/Outdoors
- 3:19am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Michigan Judge Denies Permit For Back Forty Mine On The Banks Of The Menominee River
Statewide
- 2:53pm
- Marshfield Clinic Health System. First in Wisconsin to offer new heart failure treatment.
- 1:10pm
- FRWD. Introduces new website.
- 12:33pm
- WIPPS. Announces new board members for 2021.
Education
- 1:10pm
- UW-Milwaukee. Alumni house sold to Andy Nunemaker for renovation as private residence.
- 11:36am
- UW-Madison. A new way to help the immune system fight back against cancer
- 11:07am
- UW-Stout. Industrial design grad rings in new year by embarking on dream job at MasterCraft boats
Local
- 3:48pm
- City of Madison. Less Salty: Don’t Miss Out on Salt Awareness Week 2021
- 3:21pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Taylor. Unveils new sign for Harriet Tubman Park.
- 3:14am
- City of Madison. Adopts New Requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging
Congress
- 4:56pm
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Lucas. Statement on the breach of the U.S. Capitol building.
- 4:09pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Statement on the deliberate disruption of the peaceful transfer of federal executive power.
- 4:08pm
- Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Nicholson. Statement on attack on U.S. Capitol building.
- 3:50pm
- Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Lays out legislative priorities.
- 4:37pm
- Reuters. 'It's insurrection,' Biden says, as Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol
- 2:37pm
- Wisonsin State Journal. Wisconsin congressional delegation condemns protesters who breached U.S. Capitol amid Joe Biden certification
- 2:35pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin Republicans Tom Tiffany, Ron Johnson will be among those voting today to overturn election results
- 2:34pm
- AP. Trump supporters storm US Capitol, clash with police
- 2:32pm
- Reuters. Guns and teargas in U.S. Capitol as Trump supporters attempt to overturn his loss
- 3:48am
- AP. Congress set to confirm Biden’s electoral win over Trump
- 3:21am
- Racine Journal Times. Ron Johnson plans to continue election probes so long as Republicans win Georgia runoffs
Politics
- 12:08pm
- RPW. More Division from Governor Evers and His Allies
- 3:22am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Seven candidates file paperwork to run for state superintendent of public instruction
Tuesday January 5, 2021
Kenosha
- 5:16pm
- AG Kaul. Statement on Kenosha County District Attorney Decision in Officer-Involved Shooting of Jacob Blake
- 5:15pm
- Rep. McGuire. Statement on charging decision by Kenosha County District Attorney.
- 5:14pm
- Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Nicholson. Statement on charging decision in Jacob Blake case.
- 4:43pm
- Rep. Bowen. Statement on lack of charges in Jacob Blake shooting.
- 4:38pm
- Gov. Evers. Releases statement on decision in Jacob Blake case.
- 4:36pm
- Rep. Steineke. Statement on Kenosha decision.
- 4:35pm
- Sen. Wanggaard, Rep. Kerkman. Joint statement about Jacob Blake shooting decision.
- 4:29pm
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Issues Statement Following Charging Decision of Kenosha DA In Shooting of Jacob Blake
- 4:28pm
- U.S. Rep. Steil. Statement on Kenosha County District Attorney's charging decision.
- 4:27pm
- AP. No charges against Wisconsin officer who shot Jacob Blake
Legislative
- 4:26pm
- Rep. James. Elected Majority Caucus Secretary.
- 4:07pm
- WMC. Urges Legislature, Governor to Support Liability Protections in Assembly Bill 1
- 4:06pm
- Rep. Vining. Statement on Assembly Bill 1.
- 3:59pm
- NFIB Wisconsin. Executive Committee Passes Important Protections For Wisconsin’s Struggling Small Businesses
- 3:57pm
- Rep. Subeck. Decries Assembly Republicans for Putting Politics Ahead of People
- 3:35pm
- WEAC. Testimony in opposition to Assembly Bill 1.
- 3:02pm
- Sen. Agard. Afraid of compromise, Republicans fall short in their COVID-19 bill package.
- 3:00pm
- Wisconsin Association of School Boards. Testimony on AB-1.
- 1:49pm
- Sen. Cowles. Applauds Brown County's riverfront leadership.
- 1:13pm
- Rep. Vruwink. Announces Committee Assignments
- 1:12pm
- Sen. Wirch. Calls for Peaceful Protest, Reform Ahead of DA’s Decision in Jacob Blake Shooting
- 12:22pm
- Sen. Wanggaard. Racine Unified abandoned kids during spring semester.
- 11:46am
- Wisconsin Medical Society. Memo to Assembly Health Committee on AB-1.
- 11:44am
- Wisconsin Civil Justice Council. Wisconsin businesses, schools need liability protection.
- 3:43am
- LFB. Summary of the provisions of 2021 Assembly Bill 1.
- 3:06am
- Rep. Gundrum. Begins new term in office.
- 3:05am
- Rep. Murphy. Sworn In for New Term in State Assembly
- 3:04am
- Rep. Brooks. Inaugurated for a Fourth Term
- 3:04am
- Rep. Hintz. Statement on Republican COVID-19 legislation.
- 3:03am
- Rep. Oldenburg. Sworn Into Second Wisconsin Assembly Term
- 3:02am
- Rep. Spiros. Takes Oath of Office
- 3:01am
- Rep. Allen. On Inauguration Day, Assembly places election integrity as high priority
- 3:00am
- Rep. Edming. Honored to Continue Representing the 87th District
- 2:59am
- Rep. Born. Begins Fifth Term in Assembly
- 2:35pm
- Racine Journal Times. GOP COVID package no longer includes mandate for schools that went virtual to pay parents
- 2:33pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Businesses, Public Health Agencies at Odds Over Virus Bill
- 11:52am
- Cap Times. New Wisconsin legislative session brings potential for compromise, infighting
- 11:41am
- Spectrum News. “I Was Not Going to Run”: Why a Wisconsin Health Care Provider Became a Politician
- 3:51am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Republicans' COVID-19 package largely ditches 'compromise' offered by governor
- 3:38am
- WISC. Wisconsin Assembly to require in-person attendance this session, masks encouraged but not required
- 3:31am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Republican Lawmakers Unveil, Fast-Track New COVID-19 Bill
- 3:26am
- CBS 58. Legislature passes resolution reopening Wisconsin State Capitol to the public
- 3:25am
- WISC. State Assembly to take up second COVID-19 relief bill this week
- 3:23am
- WKBT. Doyle decries Republicans’ refusal to require masks at Wisconsin Legislature’s inauguration
- 3:10am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Republicans Ignore Evers on Virus Response Plan
State Agencies
- 3:34pm
- DOT. Midwest states prepare for the future of transportation
- 2:23pm
- DNR. Announces temporary trail closures at Potawatomi State Park.
- 1:22pm
- DNR. Asks public to help shape deer management in Wisconsin.
- 11:31am
- DNR. Elk management plan open for public comment.
- 9:22am
- DATCP. Keep Your Kids Safe Newsletter January 2021.
- 9:10am
- DNR. Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan
For Florence, Forest, Marinette And Oconto CountiesVirtual Public Meeting Jan. 19
Economy/Business
- 1:14pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Dane County Announces $4 Million for Small Businesses Most Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
- 2:34pm
- WDIO. Gun dealers still trying to keep up with demand in Wisconsin
- 2:33pm
- Spectrum News. Wisconsin Truckers Keep Busy Amid Pandemic
- 3:24am
- Fox 11. Green Bay, feeling economic loss, awaits Packers' call on playoff attendance
Coronavirus
- 2:18pm
- Sen. Darling. Demands Answers from Evers Administration on Vaccine Rollout
- 8:58am
- Survival Coalition. Updated December 29: COVID cases and deaths among people with disabilities and older adults in Wisconsin.
- 8:57am
- Public Health Madison & Dane County. Patience and diligence are essential, as broad availability of COVID-19 vaccines is still months away
- 2:35pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. After Lower Holiday Numbers, DHS Reports 95 New COVID-19 Deaths
- 11:41am
- USA Today. How is COVID-19 vaccine distribution going? The scene in Wisconsin is 'bizarre, disorganized'
- 3:26am
- WTMJ. Local veterans home continues to battle COVID-19 outbreak as cases rise
- 3:24am
- NBC 26. Long-term care leaders say all Wisconsin nursing homes should receive vaccine in next two weeks
- 3:23am
- WBAY. First responders frustrated to not be vaccinated yet
Statewide
- 4:08pm
- GCSAA. Wisconsin latest state to publish BMP guidelines for golf courses.
- 12:21pm
- Hubbard Wilson & Zelenkova. Announces new team member.
- 10:19am
- League of Wisconsin Municipalities. Toni Hekert joins staff.
- 3:30am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Report: Rural Areas Of Wisconsin Suffer From Major Gaps In Broadband Access
Courts
- 4:22pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Clean Wisconsin v. DNR - order.
- 4:21pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Clean Wisconsin v. DNR - order.
- 4:21pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Clean Wisconsin v. DNR - order.
- 4:19pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Clean Wisconsin v. DNR - order.
- 9:48am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Accepts four new cases.
Education
- 3:34pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Community COVID-19 testing extended through mid-January
- 1:22pm
- UW-Madison. First employees and students receive COVID-19 vaccine at University Health Services
- 1:20pm
- UW System President Thompson. And Wisconsin comedian Berens urge continued use of free testing sites
- 11:32am
- Alverno College. Eastberg named Dean of Professionsl and Graduate Studies.
- 11:30am
- Mount Mary University. Former President Sister Ellen Lorenz, SSND, left enduring legacy.
- 10:25am
- UW-Green Bay. Rapid (surge) Testing is open at UW-Green Bay through mid-January 2021
- 2:34pm
- WKOW. Comedian Charlie Berens helps UW System President Thompson ‘Smash COVID’
- 3:25am
- WKOW. Stoughton Area School Board approves phased reopening plan
Local
- 3:23am
- Fox 11. State grant to help move coal piles out of downtown Green Bay
- 3:16am
- Spectrum News. Kenosha Common Council Gives Mayor Emergency Authority
- 3:15am
- WSAW. Wis. National Guard will go to Kenosha ahead of charging decision in Jacob Blake case
Congress
- 4:05pm
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. Discusses Election Integrity, Electoral Commission on Fox News
- 3:08am
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. Election Irregularities Demand Investigation
- 3:07am
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. On Blacklisting of Mother, Father, Son, Daughter
- 3:39am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In Wisconsin and elsewhere, some of the strongest critics of GOP effort to challenge Biden victory are fellow Republicans
- 3:16am
- Fox 6. WI Republicans spar over whether to challenge Electoral College results
Politics
- 3:32am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Democrat Karl Jaeger to make second run for 89th Assembly District seat after Nygren quit
Monday January 4, 2021
Governor
- 3:34pm
- Gov. Evers. Wisconsin National Guard Mobilized to Assist Civil Authorities and Preserve Public Safety in Kenosha.
- 2:06pm
- Gov. Evers. Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson.
- 12:14pm
- Gov. Evers. And WEDC announce $500,000 grant award to Brown County for Port of Green Bay expansion.
- 9:25am
- Gov. Evers. Calls on Legislature to Pass COVID Compromise as First Act in New Legislative Session
Legislative
- 4:54pm
- Rep. Vining. Sworn in as 14th Assembly District Representative for her Second Term & Announces Committee Assignments
- 4:53pm
- Rep. Macco. Committed to putting Wisconsin first in new biennium.
- 4:52pm
- Rep. Kitchens. Supports Assembly's COVID package.
- 4:51pm
- Rep. Tittl. Begins new term in office.
- 4:50pm
- Speaker Vos. Begins session with focus on second COVID relief bill.
- 4:41pm
- Rep. Rodriguez. Begins fifth term in 105th Wisconsin State Legislature.
- 4:37pm
- Sen. Stafsholt. Takes oath of office for 10th Senate District.
- 4:36pm
- Rep. Dittrich. Sworn in to the 105th Assembly Session.
- 4:35pm
- Rep. James. Begins second term as State Representative.
- 4:29pm
- Sen. Smith. Looks forward to 2021-22 session.
- 4:27pm
- Rep. Stubbs. Statement on committee assignment.
- 4:26pm
- Sen. Kapenga. Sworn in as Senate President.
- 4:19pm
- Rep. Knodl. Begins seventh term in State Assembly.
- 4:18pm
- Majority Leader LeMahieu, Speaker Vos. Legislature passes Joint Resolution re-opening the Capitol.
- 4:17pm
- Rep. Considine. Celebrates inauguration.
- 4:16pm
- Rep. Summerfield. Sworn in for third term.
- 4:07pm
- Rep. Duchow. Sworn in for fourth term in State Assembly.
- 4:00pm
- Rep. Plumer. Inaugurated to State Assembly for third term.
- 3:57pm
- Sen. Ballweg. Sworn in for 105th Wisconsin State Legislature
- 3:56pm
- Rep. Snyder. Begins Third Term in the Legislature
- 3:55pm
- Rep. Vorpagel. Sworn in to State Assembly.
- 3:55pm
- Rep. Callahan. Inaugurated.
- 3:54pm
- Rep. Steineke. Re-sworn in as Representative of 5th Assembly District.
- 3:53pm
- A Better Wisconsin Together. New Legislature must put COVID relief first.
- 3:52pm
- Rep. Loudenbeck. Begins sixth term in State Assembly.
- 3:33pm
- Rep. Magnafici. Begins second term.
- 3:25pm
- Sen. Cowles. Inaugurated for a four-year term.
- 3:06pm
- Rep. Spreitzer. Begins New Legislative Session with COVID-19 Response Bill and Committee Assignments
- 2:49pm
- Rep. Shelton. Praises Governor Evers, WEDC for $500,000 Grant Award to Brown County for Port of Green Bay Expansion
- 2:38pm
- Rep. Hintz. Democrats introduce COVID-19 response bill, ready to work on first day. LRB-0993
- 2:16pm
- Rep. Hintz. Announces committee assignments. Committee Assignments.
- 2:01pm
- Rep. Vining. And Democratic colleagues hit the ground running on day one of new legislative session with COVID-19 response bill.
- 1:56pm
- Rep. Hebl. Announces 2021-22 committee assignments.
- 1:55pm
- Sen. Jacque. Praises Brown County Port expansion breakthrough.
- 1:41pm
- Rep. Hebl. Statement on Assembly Democratic COVID-19 legislation.
- 12:58pm
- Rep. Emerson. Statement on introduction of Covid response legislation.
- 12:58pm
- Rep. Shelton. Urges Legislature to pass COVID-19 relief bill.
- 12:57pm
- Sen. Roys. Sworn in and ready to serve.
- 12:56pm
- Rep. McGuire. Co-sponsors comprehensive COVID-19 package.
- 12:56pm
- Sen. Pfaff. Sworn into Wisconsin State Senate.
- 12:35pm
- Sen. Felzkowski. Sworn in as Senator for 12th Senate District.
- 12:06pm
- Sen. Bernier. Looking forward to new legislative session and guiding the state budget.
- 12:06pm
- Rep. Neubauer. Assembly Democrats introduce COVID-19 response bill.
- 12:04pm
- Rep. Stubbs. Statement on introduction of COVID-19 response legislation.
- 11:45am
- Sen. Wimberger. Inauguration: New voice for northeast Wisconsin.
- 11:10am
- Sen. Bradley. Sworn into Wisconsin State Senate.
- 10:33am
- Rep. Brostoff. Statement on Assembly Democrats day one COVID-19 response legislation.
- 10:15am
- Rep. Subeck. And Democrats introduce COVID-19 response legislation.
- 10:14am
- Rep. Rodriguez. Statement on introduction of COVID-19 response legislation.
- 9:39am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Masks at State Legislature Inauguration
- 3:44am
- Rep.-elect Cabral-Guevara. Announces committee assignments.
- 3:43am
- Rep. Steineke. Statement on passing of FASD school administrator, Kevin Kilstofte.
- 3:59pm
- AP. Statehouses could prove to be hothouses for virus infection
- 2:09pm
- WSAW. Gov. Evers calls on Legislature to pass COVID-19 bill first
- 3:31am
- La Crosse Tribune. State Sen.-elect Pfaff says he is 'uniquely situated' to bridge partisan gap
- 3:30am
- U.S. News & World Report. Virus, Elections, Budget Top Wisconsin Legislative Agenda
State Agencies
- 2:02pm
- Wisconsin Lottery. $93,000 Badger 5 ticket purchased in Pewaukee expires January 11.
- 11:08am
- DATCP. 74th Alice in Daryland finals cancelled.
- 3:32am
- Fox 6. Wisconsin resources aid families in 'child care deserts'
- 3:23am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin regulators to update 17-year-old rules on customer-owned power sources
Coronavirus
- 12:07pm
- DMA. UPDATE: Wisconsin National Guard approaches one million COVID-19 tests collected
- 3:33am
- Fox 11. New coronavirus cases in Wisconsin on Sunday double Saturday's newly confirmed cases
- 3:29am
- Fox 11. Wisconsin COVID-19 testing numbers remain low in the start to 2021
- 3:28am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. COVID-19 Test-Positivity Rate Continues To Rise In Wisconsin
- 3:26am
- WAOW. Local health officials have mixed feelings about COVID-19 vaccine rollout
- 3:22am
- Wisconsin State Journal. ‘They played with our lives’: How one Wisconsin prison failed to contain a COVID-19 outbreak
- 3:21am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Hospitalizations Due to COVID-19 Increase by 80
Statewide
- 4:34pm
- Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin. Announces hiring of Communications Director.
- 1:40pm
- WMC. Craig Summerfield Joins as Director of Environmental & Energy Policy
- 3:32am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin still has nation's highest rate of deadly falls among older adults
Courts
- 2:12pm
- WXOW. Federal judge rejects lawsuit seeking to overturn Trump loss
Education
- 2:46pm
- UW-Stout. Free seminars tackle the challenge of managing employees virtually
- 10:13am
- UW-Madison. Subscriptions to satellite alerts linked to decreased deforestation in Africa
- 9:38am
- UW-Stout. Housing director honored by statewide professional organization
- 3:31am
- Racine Journal Times. Racine Unified one of 13 Wisconsin public school systems that didn't offer virtual instruction in spring 2020
Local
- 2:28pm
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Calls On Kenosha Common Council To Protect the Rights of Demonstrators In Anticipation of Charging Decision in Jacob Blake Case
- 1:39pm
- Racine Common Council. Letter from Council President Tate II, Members of the Racine Common Council, and Mayor Mason Opposing the Creation of New Youth Detention Facility in the City of Racine
- 1:38pm
- Safe Skies Clean Water Wisconsin. Fighter jet noise disrupts lives, children, and working from home.
- 3:41am
- Reuters. Kenosha preparing for protests when charging decision comes on Jacob Blake's shooting
- 3:36am
- WTMJ. "People died that night, my client nearly died that night": Kenosha shooting victims file $20 million claim against City, County
- 3:27am
- Fox 11. Milwaukee ends 2020 with 189 people killed in homicides
Congress
- 3:26am
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. And Colleagues Release Statement Concerning January 6 Vote
- 3:25am
- U.S. Rep. Steil. Sworn in to second term, 117th Congress.
- 3:30am
- The Hill. GOP attacks Democrats for allowing Moore to vote after positive COVID test
- 3:29am
- WAOW. Gov. Evers, Sen. Tammy Baldwin respond to GOP senators trying to invalidate election results
- 3:28am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Sen. Ron Johnson Joins Effort To Reject Presidential Elector Ballots. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- 3:25am
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Sworn in to 117th Congress
- 3:24am
- AP. Republicans condemn ‘scheme’ to undo election for Trump
- 3:22am
- Politico. 'You're the arsonist here': Fiery debate between NBC host, GOP senator
Politics
- 11:10am
- Pocan for Congress. Announces he will not run for Senate in 2022.
- 3:26am
- RPW. Ron Kind Confirms His Status as Pelosi’s Puppet