Monday August 31, 2020 - Updated 4:39pm

Governor

4:09am

Gov. Evers. Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Dane County Sheriff Deputy Treadwell. 

3:47am

WQOW. Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff in honor of Dane County Sheriff Deputy Treadwell. 

Budget

3:19pm

Joint Finance Co-Chairs Darling, Nygren. Statement on fiscal year 2020 collections. 

3:09pm

DOR. Collections, fiscal year 2020. 

3:04pm

LFB. Preliminary 2019-20 general fund tax collections. 

Legislative

4:18pm

Rep. Subeck. Decries Republican delays to justice reform package. 

3:43pm

Rep. Considine. Listening and learning. 

3:07pm

Sen. Taylor. Frustrated at doing nothing...again. 

3:07pm

Sen. Smith. Statement on policing reform special session. 

3:06pm

Rep. Emerson. Calls out Republican inaction. 

2:59pm

Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians. Announces "Friends of Family Medicine."

2:17pm

Sen. Larson. Launches statewide petition demanding the legislature reconvene to take action on Wisconsin's multiple concurrent crises. 

2:16pm

Rep. Neubauer. Republicans refuse to act in special session on police reform. 

2:09pm

Sen. Feyen. Statement on special session. 

2:04pm

A Better Wisconsin Together. Statement on special session on police reform.

2:03pm

Rep. Shankland. Statement on special session. 

1:24pm

Sen. Miller. Statement on the Special Session on Police Accountability and Transparency. 

1:04pm

Rep. Gruszynski. Another missed opportunity for the Legislature to lead. 

1:02pm

Sen. Wirch; Reps. Ohnstad, McGuire. Republicans turn a blind eye to justice reform. 

12:58pm

Gov. Evers. Statement on special session. 

12:57pm

Rep. Hintz. With the nation watching, Republicans give up on governing, refuse to take action. 

12:56pm

Rep. Vining. Supports meaningful policing reform. 

12:55pm

Sen. Bewley. Statement on today's special session. 

12:54pm

Rep. Hesselbein. Republicans give up on governing. 

12:28pm

Sen. Erpenbach. Now is not the time for Senate recess. 

12:17pm

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. Encourages participation in special session. 

11:12am

Speaker Vos. Statement: Assembly Special Session. 

1:08pm

WISN. Wisconsin Republicans take no action on policing bills. 

11:09am

WTMJ. Wisconsin Republicans not expected to pass police reforms. 

4:36am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'We just need action, action, action': Milwaukee Bucks players say Wisconsin Republicans must seriously discuss police reform. 

3:48am

WKOW. No votes expected in special session on police reform. 

3:32am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Senate will 'gavel in' but won't vote on Evers' special session Monday. 

State Agencies

4:17pm

AG Kaul. Statement on the special session. 

3:02pm

DNR. Fall hunting and trapping season forecasts highlight hunter opportunities, notable changes to limits and zones. 

2:58pm

DVA. Nominations sought for Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year. 

1:55pm

DMA. Disasters don't wait. Make your plan today. September is Preparedness Month in Wisconsin. 

12:22pm

DNR. Enhancing ozone monitoring across Wisconsin. 

12:21pm

DFI Wisconsin's state-chartered banks report strong mid-year financial performance. 

12:18pm

DHS. Knowing the signs can help prevent drug overdose deaths. 

10:15am

DMA. Application period opens for local public safety answering points round two grant. 

4:05am

DNR. Elevated PFAS levels found in ditch downstream of JCI/Tyco. 

12:23pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Firefighting foam manufacturer reports high PFAS levels in runoff ditch. 

11:14am

WISC. New law implements measures reducing use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam. 

11:10am

DNR. New restrictions on PFAS-containing firefighting foams effective Sept. 1

Economy/Business

3:48pm

U.S. Gain. Fourth dairy RNG development project is operational. 

1:01pm

Wisconsin Farmers Union. Cherries, cows, and cognitive dissonance - oh, my!

3:24am

CNBC. IRS guidelines put employers on the hook for Trump's payroll tax break. 

Coronavirus

12:20pm

DMA. 31 August Update: Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week. 

4:08am

Milwaukee Health Department. Collaborates with Common Ground. 

9:16am

Sheboygan Press. Wisconsin's Supreme Court raised doubts about local health officers' power to enforce orders. Some counties are trying to change that. 

3:51am

WCLO. Cedar Crest announces COVID-19 outbreak among residents and employees. 

3:33am

Wisconsin Public Radio. DHS: Percentage of positive COVID-19 tests up to 10.5 Sunday. 

3:27am

CNBC. Coronavirus cases climb in the Midwest as more states report growing outbreak. 

3:25am

Fox 11. Green Bay Correctional Institution has highest COVID-19 count at a Wisconsin prison. 

3:23am

Politico. States confront new Covid-19 challenge: Getting flu shots to apathetic Americans. 

Statewide

10:54am

Rep. Ohnstad. Statement on Trump visit. 

4:10am

Gov. Evers. Letter to President Trump regarding Kenosha visit. 

4:06am

Sen. Nass. Kenosha Professional Police Association releases details on Blake shooting. 

1:07pm

U.S. News & World Report. Americans divided over armed civilians who flock to protests. 

9:34am

Politico. Defying Wisconsin governor, Trump says he will still visit Kenosha. 

4:25am

AP. Trump seizes on protests as Dems blame him for tensions. 

4:22am

The Hill. Kenosha mayor prefers Trump not visit 'at this point in time.'

3:50am

WTMJ. Hundreds join Blake family for justice rally in Kenosha. 

3:50am

WISN. UPFRONT recap: Kenosha mayor: Deaths, damage 'heartbreaking.'

3:49am

WISN. Kenosha curfew extended through at least Wednesday morning. 

3:48am

WISC. Rally supporting police draws scores to downtown Kenosha. 

3:37am

USA Today. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers asks Donald Trump to 'reconsider' planned visit to Kenosha after Jacob Blake shooting. Wisconsin State Journal. 

3:31am

Washington Post. In Kenosha, Jacob Blake's shooting deepens longstanding resentments and fears. 

3:29am

USA Today. 'It's surreal in the worst possible way': Kenosha reels after Jacob Blake shooting and a week of violence. 

3:26am

Reuters. Democrats oppose Trump Wisconsin visit, president says 'strength' only answer. 

3:21am

Fox 6. 'Help rebuild what was lost:' Kenosha mayor seeks $30M from state after week of violent protests. 

3:20am

Fox 6. Kenosha police union says Jacob Blake was armed with a knife, DOJ won't say whether he was holding it. 

Courts

3:12pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Calendar and case synopses - September 2020. 

3:01pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Court interpreter orientation traning offered via Zoom, starting Sept. 13. 

4:05am

AG Kaul. Supports Dane County COVID-19 emergency order with amicus briefs. 

4:35am

Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul files brief in support of Dane County emergency school closures. 

Education

4:15pm

Marquette University. To virtually host ninth annual Real Estate Strategies Conference. 

1:56pm

UW-Madison. Wisocnsin corn maze features resilient tardigrade. 

12:27pm

UW-River Falls. Equine breeding program mourns loss of Lil Ruf Rider. 

10:14am

School Choice Wisconsin. New study finds more positive effects of Parental Choice Program. 

9:08am

UW-Eau Claire. Tribal officer Wanda McFaggen to open 'Thursdays from the U' online series. 

9:06am

Association for Equity in Funding. Announces John Humphries is new Executive Director.

12:25pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Report: Wisconsin students feeling 'anxiety, stress and uncertainty' about start of school year.

4:34am

Racine Journal Times. Burlington Area School District reports three COVID-19 cases; 85 people in quarantine.

3:46am

WQOW. Eau Claire Schools delay start of virtual learning. 

Local

1:04pm

Dane County Exec. Parisi. Statement regarding memorial service for Deputy Rick Treadwell. 

9:07am

Kewaunee County. Seeks public input on housing study. 

Congress

4:11am

U.S. Rep. Grothman. Introduces bill enabling good Samaritans to save lives. 

3:22am

Politico. Ron Johnson: End of election security briefings not a big deal. 

Politics

4:39pm

Wisconsin Elections Commission. Wisconsin needs poll workers for November!

3:02pm

Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. Announces Miller Park and Fiserv Forum as early voting centers for the 2020 General Election.

1:03pm

RPW. ICYMI: Lt. Governor share stage with radicals threatening violence against police. 

10:56am

Vision Forward Association, Disability Rights Wisconsin, Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired, Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition. Event addreses unique issues faced by voters with disabilities in the 2020 election. 

4:10am

RPW. Statement on efforts to recall Evers. 

1:15pm

NBC 15. Madison to set up over 200 absentee voting drop-off sites at parks. 

1:13pm

CNBC. Milwaukee Bucks' arena granted approval to be voting location, co-owner Marc Lasry says.

9:10am

City of Madison. Democracy in the Park event planned for September 26 & October 3. 

4:25am

U.S. News & World Report. When Trump talks law and order, some Wisconsin voters listen. 

3:56am

Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin officials press USPS for assurances on election-related mail. 

3:35am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Recall effort launched against Evers. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 

3:34am

Fox 11. West files lawsuit in Brown Co. court to get on Wisconsin ballot. 

3:32am

Wisconsin State Journal. Rural Wisconsin delivered big for Donald Trump in 2016. Will it do so again? 

Friday August 28, 2020

Governor

8:57am

Gov. Evers. Wisconsin applies for Lost Wages Assistance Grant. 

9:09am

Fox 11. Wisconsin applies for lost wages assistance grant. 

Legislative

2:37pm

Rep. Considine. Statement on special session and task force. 

1:10pm

Sen. Fitzgerald. Statement on Special Session call. 

11:17am

Rep. Stubbs. Celebratig the 57th anniversary of the march on Washington for jobs and freedom. 

10:12am

Sen. Marklein. Column: Session recap: Healthcare. 

2:52pm

WISC. Wisconsin Senate to hold special session on police reform in wake of Jacob Blake shooting. 

2:53am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin GOP leaders silent after call to convene Legislature for police policy changes. 

State Agencies

2:38pm

Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. To hold Zoom meeting. 

2:25pm

Wisconsin Claims Board. Decisions. 

1:12pm

DATCP. AEA spotlight: Eau Claire County Golden Triangle promotes conservation through farm-to-farm network. 

3:12am

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. Applauds state effort to boost Wisconsin food producers, processors and aid food-insecure families. 

2:56am

Wisconsin State Journal. Environmental groups push for rule on firefighting foam, decry industry influence. 

Economy/Business

9:10am

AP. U.S. consumer spending rose a moderate 1.9% in July. 

Coronavirus

11:29am

Waukesha County Health and Human Services. And National Guard ramp up COVID-19 testing with start of school year. 

8:58am

Milwaukee Health Department. Phase 4.1 order update. 

3:11am

Racine Public Health. Issues guidance for employees returning to work following a COVID-19 infection. 

2:49pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. DHS: Positive COVID-19 test rate jumps to 9.2%.

Statewide

4:12pm

ACLU of Wisconsin. Governor and Attorney General should investigate potential crimes, civil rights violations committed by law enforcement during protests. 

2:28pm

Rep. Ohnstad. Statement on Evers in Kenosha. 

2:27pm

National Legal Aid & Defender Association. Public defense community praises athletes' actions following Jacob Blake shooting. 

8:56am

DOJ. UPDATE: Kenosha officer involved shooting. 

3:20am

Wisconsin Farmers Union. Reiterates call to address racism & systemic oppression. 

3:19am

Sen. Taylor. Encourages colleagues to take care of business. 

3:10am

Rep. Ohnstad. Statement on peaceful events. 

3:09am

DMA. Additional National Guard troops supporting civil authorities in Kenosha. 

11:26am

U.S. News. & World Report. Teen charged in Kenosha killings stalls return to Wisconsin. 

11:24am

USA Today. 'People's worst fears' came alive in Kenosha: Guns, militia inject chilling dimension into protests. 

9:10am

Reuters. Focus of latest U.S. racial flashpoint shifts to accused Kenosha vigilante. 

3:00am

U.S. News & World Report. Teen charged in Kenosha shootings that killed 2, wounded 1. ABC News. 

2:59am

AP. Police largely silent as outrage builds over Blake shooting. 

2:58am

AP. Kenosha shooting strains tie between Black residents, police. 

2:57am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes says Kenosha now among cities like Charlottesville that have seen death in protests. 

2:54am

Politico. Sports stars' intensifying activism is a blow to Trump. 

2:51am

CBS 58. Reaction to Kenosha shooting deaths highlights partisan divide. 

2:48am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Police, federal agents use unmarked vehicles in arrests of Kenosha protesters. 

2:47am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin athletes won't be told to stick to sports. 

2:46am

WTMJ. Wisconsin police chiefs to Evers, Barnes: Stop making statements about Jacob Blake until facts are known. 

2:45am

WTMJ. Civil rights activist call arrest of Jacob Blake and Kyle Rittenhouse a "stark double standard."

2:42am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Evers defends protest response, tells gunmen to stay away from Kenosha. 

2:40am

WTMJ. Kenosha police arrest 9 people for "criminal activity related to the civil unrest" by bringing helmets, gas masks. 

2:39am

Fox 6. As Kenosha responds to historic protests, the city faces cyberattacks or 'hacktivism.'

2:35am

WBAY. Kenosha officials laud peaceful protests; Gov. Evers tells armed bystanders to stay home. 

Courts

3:54pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Accepts five new cases. 

2:36pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. St. Ambrose Academy v. Joseph Parisi - Memo in support of petitioners' emergency petition for original action and emergency motion for temporary injunction. 

2:35pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. St. Ambrose Academy v. Joseph Parisi - Emergency motion for temporary injunction. 

2:34pm

Wisconsin Supreme Court. St. Ambrose Academy v. Joseph Parisi - Emergency petition for original action. 

Education

2:31pm

UW-Eau Claire. Ranked in Money magazine's 'Best Colleges for your Money.'

2:27pm

Milwaukee Health Department. School plans update. 

11:18am

DPI Supt. Stanford Taylor. Change can happen. 

9:09am

USA Today. Chaos reigns in some schools with in-person learning. Many kids are learning at home. 

4:00am

Cap Times. UW limits size of in-person events for student orgs this fall. 

2:47am

WJFW. Pandemic forces schools to make transportation changes. 

2:38am

WQOW. Eau Claire Area School District facing technology shortage, finding solution. 

2:37am

WQOW. Thorp schools opening 2 weeks later than scheduled due to positive COVID cases. 

2:36am

WEAU. Eau Claire City Attorney: Health Order doesn't prohibit high school football. 

Local

3:06pm

Milwaukee Ald. Rainey. Proud and determined Milwaukee marchers make it to Washington, D.C. 

8:59am

Wisconsin Policy Forum. Healthier city reserves could cushion the blow of COVID-19. 

Congress

3:55pm

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Calls out Trump administration's constant, dangerous political interference in COVID-19 response. 

2:45pm

AP. Health agencies' credibility at risk after week of blunders. 

3:08am

The Hill. GAO report says cutting census timeframe is a threat to its accuracy. 

Politics

2:39pm

Opportunity Wisconsin. As the RNC concludes, Wisconsinites tell President Trump to stop putting the interests of the wealthy and well-connected over working Wisconsinites. 

2:30pm

Wisconsin Voices. Empowers Wisconsin residents with two new digital voter registration platforms.  Fact Sheet.

10:13am

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Wisconsin contributors gave most to Democratic electioneering groups in first half of 2020. 

2:50am

Spectrum News. Voters in Wisconsin's purple 'BOW' counties are not swayed by the RNC. 

2:49am

Fox 6. 'We are ground zero:' Focus on battleground Wisconsin apparent for both parties as RNC concludes. 

Thursday August 27, 2020

Legislative

12:54pm

Mliwaukee Ald. Rainey. Troubling proposal seeks to harm cities that reduce funding for police. 

12:48pm

Sen. Ringhand, Rep. Vruwink, DOT releases U.S. 12 Whitewater bypass road safty audit 

10:53am

Milwaukee Ald. Zamarripa. The world is watching, and the Legislature's silence and inaction is deafening. 

9:48am

Sens. Fitzgerald, Roth. Statement on the retirement of Senate Chief Clerk Jeff Renk. 

9:18am

NextGen Wisconsin. Digital spend uplifts Milwauke Bucks' demand for legislative response to Jacob Blake. 

9:46am

Racine Journal Times. Republicans craft their own police reform bills after ignoring governor's call for special session. 

4:14am

The Hill. Milwaukee Bucks demand Wisconsin legislature reconvene after boycott. WTMJ. 

State Agencies

4:19pm

PSC. Releases draft order requiring utilities to submit electric vehicle and charger plans. 

1:27pm

DOT. Wisconsin bicycle route recognized by national organization. 

11:37am

DATCP. Announces recipients of Food Security Initiative Grants. 

10:56am

Various Environmental Groups. Letter to Natural Resources Board on PFAS emergency rule. 

10:52am

DOT. Seeks public comment on 2020 ADA Transition Plan. 

10:15am

DHS. Horses test positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus in Wisconsin. 

9:25am

WEDC. Branches LLC receives $25,000 state grant to assist with international market customization. 

Economy/Business

4:10pm

Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association . Wisconsin Community Health Centers receive $1.24 million in Quality Improvement Awards. 

9:45am

AP. More than 1 million Americans file for unemployment, again. 

3:57am

USA Today. More temporary layoffs could become permanent, prolonging recovery from COVID-19 slump. 

3:54am

Beloit Daily News. Jobless rates dropped dramatically from high in April. 

Coronavirus

3:25pm

Fox 11. 7-day average of coronavirus cases in Wisconsin rises for 3rd straight day. 

4:41am

Portage Daily Register. Virus activity remains high according to Columbia County report. 

3:56am

Wisconsin State Journal. UW-Madison releases COVID-19 test results in new data dashboard. 

3:56am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin universities begin reporting cases of COVID-19. 

3:52am

Appleton Post Crescent. Wisconsin ads 768 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, six more deaths. 

3:46am

Green Bay Press-Gazette. COVID-19 activity levels remain high in Door, Kewaunee counties. 

3:45am

WKBT. Health officials in Wisconsin, seven other states trace dozens of COVID cases to Sturgis rally. 

3:43am

NBC 15. New COVID-19 cases creep up as percent-positive pushes recent highs. 

3:42am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Almost half in EC county who have had virus are in their 20s. 

Statewide

3:39pm

ACLU of Wisconsin. Calls for immediate resignation of Kenosha Police Chief and Kenosha County Sheriff for failed response to attempted murder of Jacob Blake. 

2:51pm

Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Everyone with love in their hearts must do more to interrupt systemic racism. 

2:07pm

U.S. Rep. Grothman. Statement on Kenosha destruction. 

1:37pm

Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus. Responds to the shooting of Jacob Blake. 

1:28pm

Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans. Wisconsin retirees horrified by senseless shootings. 

12:53pm

Badger State Sheriffs Association, WI Chiefs of Police Association, WI Sheriff's and Deputy Sheriff's Association, WI Police Executive Group. Letter to Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes regarding press releases and statements in reference to the Kenosha police involved shooting. 

12:50pm

Gov. Evers. States providing additional support to Wisconsin for Kenosha protests. 

9:21am

No Better Friend Corp. Kevin Nicholson condemns Wisconsin Governor's lack of leadership in a new podcast with former Madison Police Chief Koval. 

9:19am

Racine Police Department. Infomation sharing. 

4:40am

Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. Statement on the violence in Kenosha. 

4:39am

Sen. Carpenter. Statement on the shooting of Jacob Blake, the damage to Kenosha, and the special session. 

4:38am

DOJ. UPDATE: Kenosha officer involved shooting. 

4:35am

Speaker Vos; Sen Wanggaard; Reps. August, Kerkman, Wittke. (Updated) Increased law enforcement, National Guard in Kenosha. 

1:04pm

AP. Vigilante calls on social media before deadly Kenosha attack. 

12:58pm

Wausau Daily Herald. Packers cancel practice in aftermath of social injustice protests.

11:36am

The Hill. Pelosi questions level of Trump 'responsibility' after 'brazen' shooting of Wisconsin protesters. 

10:54am

The Hill. Top Pence aide calls NBA player strike over Jacob Blake shooting 'absurd' and 'silly.'

10:13am

The Hill. Wisconsin sheriff says he rebuffed requests to deputize armed citizens. 

9:57am

Reuters. Wisconsin city calm but police shooting reverberates across U.S. 

4:22am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 17-year-old suspect in Kenosha shooting was too young to open carry in Wisconsin, might still raise self-defense. 

4:20am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Kyle Rittenhouse, charged in Kenosha protest homicides, considered himself militia. 

4:18am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul said Jacob Blake had knife in car but would not clarify if responding officers knew about it. NBC News. 

4:16am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says 2 Kenosha deaths are 'because of Tony Evers' actions.' WKOW. 

4:13am

AP. Games stop again, this time players decide when they resume. 

4:12am

Wisconsin Public Radio. NBA cancels playoff games after Bucks refuse to leave locker room. Spectrum News. 

4:12am

Yahoo Sports. Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez 'proud' of Bucks, Brewers for racial justice stand  - 'Things have to be corrected.'

4:11am

ESPN. Wisconsin lieutenant governor tells Bucks to call 'for action at every level of government.'

4:10am

Fox 6. 'The world can't go on:' Detroit Lions skip practice after discussing shooting of Jacob Blake. 

4:08am

The Hill. Justice Dept. launches civil rights investigation into Jacob Blake shooting. 

4:07am

AP. 3 MLB games postponed, players decide after Kenosha shooting. 

4:06am

CNBC. Milwaukee Brewers postpone Wednesday's game following police shooting of Jacob Blake. 

4:03am

The Hill. Democratic senator: Violence in Wisconsin 'not advancing the cause of racial justice.'

4:02am

New York Times. Biden condemns racism and says that 'burning down communities is not protest.'

4:01am

Fox 6. Demonstrations continue for 4th straight night following Kenosha police shooting. 

3:55am

CBS 58. For some Wisconsin Republicans, Kenosha situation overshadows RNC. 

3:51am

WKOW. Wednesday protest peaceful as community leaders, activists split over protest tactics. 

3:50am

WKOW. 'My heart breaks,' Gov. Evers responds to deadly shooting in Kenosha. 

3:49am

Fox 11. Gallagher address police brutality as Kenosha shooting overshadows RNC. 

3:47am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Gov. Tony Evers doubles National Guard presence in Kenosha. 

Courts

2:40pm

AG Kaul. Secures early court victory against Trump administration attack on pandemic relief funds for public schools. 

4:34am

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Wis. Council of Religious and Indep. Schools v. Heinrich - Memo in support. 

4:33am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Wis. Council of Religious and Indep. Schools v. Heinrich - Emergency petition for an original action.

4:32am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Wis. Council of Religious and Indep. Schools v. Heinrich - Petitioners' appendix.

4:31am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Wis. Council of Religious and Indep. Schools v. Heinrich - Emergency motion for a temporary injunction. 

4:30am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Wis. Council of Religious and Indep. Schools v. Heinrich - order. 

1:00pm

Cap Times. Lawsuits challenge Public Health's authority to close private schools. 

3:46am

Wisconsin State Journal. Parents, private schools ask state Supreme Court to toss order limiting in-person school. 

3:44am

NBC 15. Dane Co. digging in for a fight over in-person class ban. 

Education

4:08pm

DPI. 5 educators selected as 2021 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. 

12:49pm

UW-Eau Claire. Continuing Education announces COVID-19 protocols. 

12:47pm

UW-Eau Claire. Virtual reading intervention program supports area youth. 

11:25am

Marquette University. Professors receive $3 million grant for research on exercise in older adults. 

9:22am

UW-La Crosse. Big bang for their buck. 

2:17pm

USA Today. 'I hope school isn't canceled': Moving in for college, with the fall semester in doubt. 

12:56pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin college cancels vice president commencement address. 

4:27am

WAOW. Fewer teachers across the country and in Wisconsin. 

Local

9:49am

American Lung Association. Four Wisconsin fire stations featured in first Fight For Air Climb Firefighter Calendar. 

3:43am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. County monthly furloughs likely to continue this year. 

Congress

3:29pm

CNBC. Democrats and White House are at a 'tragic impasse' on coronavirus stimulus after Pelosi-Meadows call. 

Politics

3:41pm

Winker for 38th Assembly. It's way past time for the Assembly to get back to work. 

2:07pm

Ballweg for 14th Senate. Endorsed by Rebecca Kleefisch. 

12:55pm

Opportunity Wisconsin. President Trump's economic agenda has spoiled Wisconsin's dairyland. 

9:42am

Kern for 73rd Assembly. Lack of leadership leads to UI failure. 

4:03am

New York Times. How chaos in Kenosha is already swaying some voters in Wisconsin. 

4:00am

U.S. News & World Report. Pence defends police at convention amid rising race tension. 

3:58am

Politico. 'It's playing into Trump's hands': Dems fear swing-state damage from Kenosha unrest. 

3:53am

NBC News. RNC focus on trade, regulations comes up short for factories, farmers and fishermen. 

Wednesday August 26, 2020

Governor

4:29am

Gov. Evers. Appoints Nia Trammell and David Conway to the Dane County Circuit Court. 

Legislative

4:08pm

Sen. Larson. The human cost of obstruction. 

3:44pm

Rep. Tusler. Letter to DNR regarding Brillion Nature Center. 

12:38pm

Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Call on legislative leaders to hold session on police violence and systemic racism. 

12:03pm

Sen. Wanggaard. Unveils Public Safety "PACT."  Leg. Council Memo.

10:50am

Sen. Smith. Column: It's time to act on student debt. 

10:16am

Sen. Kapenga. Introduces parental choice bill for 2020-21 school year. 

9:25am

Wisconsin Towns Association. Senator Marklein receives Friend of Towns Award. 

3:53am

Spectrum News. Why Wisconsin police accountability bills may sit untouched. 

State Agencies

10:33am

DNR. Lower Wisconsin Riverway receives international designation. 

Economy/Business

11:58am

DWD. July local employment and unemployment data released. 

4:38am

Wisconsin Economic Development Association. Brian Doudna resigns.

1:14pm

NBC 26. Survey: Wisconsin businesses say school district plans impact workforce. 

3:54am

Brownfield Ag News. Wisconsin bankers see fewer farm loans & lots of PPP in 2nd quarter. 

Coronavirus

3:46pm

Fox Cities Chamber, Fox Cities CVB. Fox Cities organizations launch video campaign encouraging healthy habits amid COVID-19. 

10:35am

The Hill. CDC says asymptomatic people don't need testing, draws criticism from experts. 

10:09am

Wisconsin Public Radio. More than a quarter of inmates at Green Bay prison test positive for COVID-19. 

10:07am

Marshfield News Herald. Wisconsin officials won't be naming schools that have COVID-19 outbreaks, or say how big they are. 

4:00am

NBC 26. Businesses asked to rollback capacity in Fond du Lac Co. 

Statewide

4:43pm

Speaker Vos; Sen. Wanggaard; Reps. August, Kerkman, Wittke. Increased law enforcement, National Guard in Kenosha. 

4:16pm

Rep Bowen. Statement on vigilante murders in Kenosha. 

4:15pm

Rep. Hutton. Statement on recent events in Kenosha. 

3:49pm

Rep. McGuire. Statement on violence in Kenosha. 

3:48pm

Wisconsin Public Education Network. The children are watching. Let them see us do the right thing. 

3:44pm

ACLU of Wisconsin. Issues statement after fatalities in Kenosha. 

2:36pm

Sen. Stroebel. Governor Evers' failure worsens the situation in Kenosha. 

2:24pm

AG Kaul. Statement on Kenosha shooting. 

2:01pm

U.S. Rep. Steil, U.S. Sen. Johnson. Comment on Evers accepting assistance for Kenosha from President Trump. 

1:36pm

Gov. Evers. Releases statement regarding shooting in Kenosha. 

1:19pm

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Statement on Kenosha violence. 

1:07pm

Rep. Ohnstad. Statement on overnight gun violence. 

1:07pm

Rep. Brostoff. Statement on police-abetted terrorism in Kenosha. 

12:45pm

Gov. Evers. Authorizes additional Wisconsin National Guard support for Kenosha County. 

12:00pm

Rep. Dittrich. Expresses outrage at Kenosha response. 

11:09am

Sen. Wanggaard. Letter to Gov. Evers. 

10:52am

Sen. Johnson. Republicans fail to protect our communities, ignore calls for racial justice. 

9:24am

Sen. Wirch. Statement. 

4:44am

Rep. Skowronski. Statement on Kenosha officer-involved shooting and civil unrest. 

4:31am

Sen. Wanggaard, Rep. Kerkman. Follow-up letter to Gov. Evers requesting additional help.  

4:00pm

AP. Bucks players don't take the court for NBA playoff game. 

2:44pm

AP. 17-year-old arrested after 2 killed during unrest in Kenosha. 

1:39pm

Reuters. Teen arrested in shooting deaths at Wisconsin protest against police brutality. 

1:10pm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Illinois teen charged with homicide in killings of two people during Kenosha protests. 

12:42pm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Kenosha updates: Suspect in Tuesday shooting in Kenosha identified as 17-year-old from Illinois. 

12:36pm

WTMJ. President Trump says Governor Tony Evers has accepted federal assistance over Kenosha unrest. 

12:34pm

The Hill. GOP senator: Wisconsin governor should accept help from Trump to quell violence. 

10:41am

Reuters. Two dead as gunfire erupts at Wisconsin protests over shooting of Black man. 

10:10am

WTMJ. Kenosha Co. Board of Supervisors sends letter to Gov. Evers requesting more National Guardsmen amid growing unrest. 

10:08am

Cap Times Seeking 'lasting justice': As Kenosha navigates police shooting, Madison is poised to act on police accountability measures. 

4:46am

WXOW. Demonstrators gather at Riverside Park over Kenosha officer-involved shooting. 

4:43am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Small Kenosha businesses, Department of Corrections building burned to the ground, countless others vandalized. 

4:39am

WISC. Gov. Evers urges 'peacefully and safely' protesting, says he'll up National Guard presence. 

4:12am

The Hill. Blake family launching civil suit against Wisconsin police department. 

4:12am

New York Times. Three people shot, one fatally, on third night of unrest in Kenosha, Wis. 

4:06am

USA Today. 1 shot dead and at least 2 injured in Kenosha during protests; police looking for man armed with a long gun. 

4:04am

Reuters. Wisconsin unrest flares for third night over police shooting of Black man. 

4:02am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Reports of shots fired as marches, protests continue against Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha. Fox 6. 

3:59am

NBC 15. Hundreds turn out for downtown Madison protests. 

3:58am

WISN. Jacob Blake's family, attorney call for healing, accountability. 

3:55am

Politico. Lindsey Graham questions why Jacob Blake 'didn't yield' in Wisconsin police shooting. 

3:52am

WKOW. 'No justification' lawmakers react to capitol vandalism for the second time this year. 

3:51am

CBS 58. Gov. Evers declares state of emergency in Wisconsin following unrest across state. 

Courts

3:47pm

Dane County Exec. Parisi. Statement on lawsuit filed against Public Health Madison-Dane County's latest emergency order. 

2:35pm

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to invalidate Dane County school closure order. 

4:33am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. James v. Heinrich - petition for an original action. 

4:32am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. James v. Heinrich - Order. 

4:00am

WISC. Lawsuit filed against head of PHMDC over emergency order requiring virtual start to school year. 

3:58am

CBS 58. Mayor Barrett, County Executive Crowley react to lawsuit challenging statewide mask mandate. 

3:49am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Conservative group files lawsuit that would strike down Wisconsin's mask mandate. 

Education

3:50pm

Edgewood College. Executive Speaker Series: Women's leadership during COVID-19. 

3:43pm

UW-Eau Claire. Grant helps assist at-risk preschoolers. 

12:34pm

UW System President Thompson Memo to Public Health Madison & Dane County regarding fall preparations. 

12:04pm

UW-Stout. Dietetics, packaging grads start ready-to-drink mocktail company. 

12:01pm

UW-Madison. Experts design masks for campus from scratch. 

10:12am

UW System President Thompson. Investing in UW System will renew the Wisconsin Idea. 

9:26am

UW-Eau Claire. Recreation, sport operations closed to community during first semester. 

9:23am

UW-Eau Claire. Continuing Education announces September program offerings. 

4:28am

WSAW. Schools spend milllions on extra staffing, safety technology and more as first day of school approaches. 

4:21am

NBC 15. UW-Madison students gear up for remote courses, question why tuition isn't any cheaper. 

4:20am

Beloit Daily News. Beloit College to offer tuition free classes for ninth and tenth semesters. 

4:01am

WKBT. Petition requests School District of La Crosse bring back fall sports, school officials firm in decision to postpone. 

3:49am

Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Western Wisconsin high schools giving fall sports a shot. 

3:47am

Wisconsin Dells Events. Wisconsin Dells School Board approves back to school plan with 'soft start' for first two weeks. 

Local

2:27pm

Choose Life Wisconsin. Issues another round of funding from sale of Choose Life plates. 

4:37am

League of Women Voters of Greater Green Bay. Bell ringing centennial celebration for the ratification of the 19th Amendment. 

Congress

11:08am

Opportunity Wisconsin. Rep. Gwen Moore joins in roundtable on rising eviction rates in Milwaukee County as President Trump fails Wisconsin with botched COVID response. 

4:53am

Politico. 'The other crisis': Mayors fear undercounts as census deadline looms. 

Politics

1:37pm

Opportunity Wisconsin. President Trump's heroes are billionaires, not essential workers. 

11:59am

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Wisconsin contributors gave $2.7M in first half of 2020 to shadowy electioneering groups. 

3:47am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin manufacturing owner, dairy farmer sing Trump's praises at RNC. 

Tuesday August 25, 2020

Governor

2:47pm

Gov. Evers. Declares State of Emerency in Wisconsin. 

3:55pm

Fox 11. State of emergency issued following statewide protests. 

Legislative

1:43pm

Rep. Ramthun. Statement on public safety incident within 59th District. 

1:09pm

Patched. Vos' inaction facilitates re-victimization of trauma survivors. 

11:59am

Rep. Dittrich. Celebrates 100th anniversary of 19th Amendment with youth in DC. 

9:24am

Rep. Considine. Statement on shooting and special session. 

3:48am

Milwaukee Common Council. Letter to Sen. Fitzgerald, Speaker Vos regarding Special Session. 

4:40am

WTMJ. Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos creates task force on racial disparities. 

State Agencies

3:48pm

PSC. Announces 2020 Energy Statistics Book.

2:14pm

Wisconsin Lottery. All or Nothing midday draw $100,000 top prize win. 

2:13pm

OCI. Task Force wraps up first round of meetings, begins framing policy options for governor. 

1:23pm

DNR. Seeks input on water quality standards. 

10:41am

DNR. Mourning dove, early teal and early grouse seasons open Sept. 1. 

Economy/Business

1:04pm

Wisconsin Bankers Association. WI bank customers leverage industry strength during pandemic. 

4:06am

DWD. Releases information on unemployment data. 

1:13pm

CNBC. More pain ahead for landlords as restaurant bankruptcies poised to balloon in coming months.

1:12pm

CNBC. More pain ahead for landlords as restaurant bankruptcies poised to ballon in coming months. 

11:03am

USA Today. 'The hardest message': American Airlines to lay off 17,500 frontline workers due to coronavirus travel slump. 

9:31am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Unemployed workers struggling to cover basic expenses as week 5 without $600 federal supplement begins. 

4:19am

Sheboygan Press. Can crush: Wisconsin craft brewers weather spike in demand, rising costs, dwindling supply of aluminum cans. 

3:32am

Beloit Daily News. Unemployment benefit filings remain high in Wisconsin. 

3:27am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin music venues won't open soon. There's a push for Gov. Tony Evers to offer financial aid. 

3:22am

USA Today. 'We shouldn't have to beg': Americans struggle without unemployment aid as Congress stalls on extending benefits. 

Coronavirus

1:25pm

DVA. Letter to Union Grove community regarding COVID-19. 

1:15pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Sawyer County sees more COVID-19 cases in August than all prior months since the pandemic began. 

9:29am

Wisconsin Public Health. Madison hospitals, public health concerned about possible 'twindemic.'

4:13am

Baraboo News Republic. Baraboo library closes doors over COVID-19 concerns, health officer says cases headed in 'wrong direction.' 

3:45am

Fox 11. Additional 132 positive COVID-19 tests returned from Green Bay Correctional Institution. 

3:44am

Green Bay Press Gazette. New milestone approaches as county remains COVID-19 hotspot. 

Statewide

3:52pm

City of Kenosha. Transit to end service early August 25-29, City Hall closed to walk-in service. 

3:51pm

Rep. Felzkowski. Statement on Governor Evers' twelfth hour reaction.  Letter.

3:24pm

Sen. Craig. The violence must stop the Evers administration must wake up and act. 

2:15pm

Wisconsin District Attorneys' Association. Staetment on Kenosha officer involved shooting. 

2:12pm

Rep. Ohnstad. Statement on recent events in Kenosha. 

1:42pm

Gov. Evers. Statement on last night's protests. 

1:41pm

Sen. Wanggaard, Rep. Kerkman. Letter to Gov. Evers regarding additional resources. 

1:28pm

Sen. Kapenga. Holy mackerel Governor Evers, can you please get to work and lead!

1:27pm

Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice. Statement on the shooting of Jacob Blake. 

10:50am

State Public Defender Thompson. Statement on Jacob Blake shooting. 

10:34am

Sen. Marklein. Statement on ANOTHER attack on the Capitol and MORE broken office windows. 

10:33am

AFSCME Wisconsin. Statement rebuking the shooting of Jacob Blake by the Kenosha Police. 

9:50am

Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Statement on night of unrest. 

9:24am

Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, Badger State Sheriffs Association, Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association. Statement regarding the officer involved shooting in Kenosha. 

4:23am

Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Statement on the police shooting of Jacob Blake. 

4:08am

Wisconsin Professional Police Association. Statement following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha. 

3:54am

Green Bay Packers. Statement regarding shooting in Kenosha. 

1:21pm

WTMJ. Local business owners find livelihoods smashed following second night of Kenosha unrest. 

1:18pm

Reuters. Wisconsin city braces for third night of protests over police shooting of Black man. 

1:16pm

Sheboygan Press. Bryan Steil, Ron Johnson call on Tony Evers to maintain order in Kenosha. 

9:42am

AP. Jacob Blake's dad says son left paralyzed by police shooting. 

4:32am

Wisconsin State Journal. Protesters light dumpster fires, smash windows on Capitol Square; police bring out tear gas. 

4:17am

Yahoo Sports. 'This is why we don't feel safe': NBA, NFL speak out on Jacob Blake shooting. 

3:58am

WCLO. Peaceful protest in Beloit expresses frustration, sadness over Jacob Blake's shooting. 

3:57am

WISC. This is not a riot, this is a revolution': Protests continue in downtown Madison following shooting of Jacob Blake. 

3:56am

NBC 26. Packers issue statement on Kenosha police shooting. 

3:55am

WBAY. Tensions rise at demonstration in Appleton for Jacob Blake. 

3:42am

U.S. News & World Report. Kenosha delayed body cameras for years before Blake shooting. 

3:39am

AP. Kenosha protesters, police clash again after Black man shot. Wisconsin Public Radio. 

3:38am

Reuters. Wisconsin unrest flares for second night over police shooting of Black man. USA Today. 

3:35am

Fox 6. 'When is it going to stop?' For 2nd night, protesters demand change in the name of Jacob Blake. Spectrum News. 

3:26am

Washington Post. Amid independent inquiry of Jacob Blake's shooting, advocates question Wisconsin's police reviews. 

3:25am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'I don't think we should be talking about basketball': Bucks respond to police shooting of Jacob Blake. 

Courts

10:20am

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Sues Governor Evers over second COVID-19 emergency declaration. 

10:44am

Cap Times. Conserative firm seeks to overturn latest public health declaration, Wisconsin mask mandate. 

10:35am

WTMJ. Lawsuit seeks repeal of Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate. 

Education

3:17pm

Milwaukee Health Department. Back to School Fairs. 

1:26pm

Nurse Disrupted. Partners with Marquette University in fight against COVID-19. 

1:10pm

Viterbo University, UW-La Crosse, Western Technical College, La Crosse County Health Dept. Shared statement: Fall 2020 - return to campus. 

12:34pm

UW-Eau Claire. Chancellor delivers state-of-the-university message. 

12:00pm

Marquette University. Milwaukee City Development Commissioner goes "On the Issues" Aug. 26. 

10:31am

UW-Eau Claire. Faculty, staff receive 2020 excellence awards. 

10:30am

Wisconsin Conference of the American Association of University Professors. Statement on fall 2020 reopenings. 

9:25am

Kewaunee County. Hundreds of kids helped with school supplies. 

3:48am

MPS. Indefinitely suspends district athletics. 

10:45am

Wisconsin State Journal. Private schools push back against Dane County schools order; legal challenges expected. 

4:12am

Janesville Gazette. Janesville schools shuffle staff as virtual enrollment soars. 

3:40am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee Public Schools suspends the start of fall sports indefinitely due to pandemic. 

3:39am

Chippewa Herald. Madison elected officials ask: Why bring UW-Madison students back when outbreak is inevitable? 

3:33am

Wisconsin Watch. Wisconsin's rural students face a digital divide as some return to screens instead of school. 

3:30am

WISC. UW System president, bar-and-restaurant groups ask Wisconsin businesses to 'encourage responsible behavior' amid fall return of 170,000 students. 

3:29am

Appleton Post Crescent. Appleton virtual charter school's enrollment nearly doubles ahead of 2020-21 school year. 

3:28am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Kenosha schools will now start the year in person, bucking trend. 

Local

1:24pm

Madison Police and Fire Commission. Statement on Chief of Police search. 

1:05pm

Milwaukee Health Department. Keenan Sexual Health Clinic temporarily closed due to power outage. 

Congress

12:35pm

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. And Senate Democrats' climate committee releases new report on climate action, plan to build clean economy for American people. 

9:27am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Calls on Postmaster General to reverse harmful changes that have caused mail delivery delays in Wisconsin. 

4:20am

U.S. Rep. Grothman. Postmaster General: "We have plenty of operating capital right now to get through November." 

Politics

10:32am

Hinkfuss for 4th Assembly. Labor backs. 

3:41am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Use of absentee ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin is expanding as concerns over mail delivery mount. 

3:36am

WISN. Former Lt. Governor addresses Kenosha police shooting at MAGA event. 

3:33am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Limited role expected for Wisconsin Republicans at national convention this week. 

Monday August 24, 2020

Kenosha Shooting

5:02pm

Rep. Hesselbein. Statement on Kenosha shooting and Special Session. 

5:01pm

Rep. Hebl. On the shooting of Jacob Blake. 

5:00pm

Sen. Smith. Reacts to Evers' call for Special Session on police reform. 

4:58pm

Rep. Bowen. Statement on shooting of Jacob Blake. 

4:57pm

Dane County Exec. Parisi. Statement regarding Sunday evening police shooting in Kenosha. 

4:49pm

Sen. Stroebel. Statement on Kenosha shooting. 

4:48pm

Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Statement on the racist police shooting of Jacob Blake. 

4:38pm

Rep. Spreitzer. Reiterates support for June 2020 policing reform package, applauds Governor's Special Session call following the shooting of Jacob Blake. 

4:23pm

ACLU of Wisconsin. Statement on the deployment of National Guard to Kenosha. 

4:21pm

Rep. Subeck. Cites need for urgent action on police use of force; Supports Governor's call for Special Session. 

3:56pm

Rep. Allen. Statement on shooting of Jacob Blake. 

3:55pm

Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. Statement on the shooting of Jacob Blake. 

3:21pm

RPW. Reacts to violence in Kenosha. 

3:20pm

Rep. Stubbs. Statement on Kenosha Police Department shooting of Jacob Blake. 

3:18pm

Voces de la Frontera Action. Statement on the police shooting of Jacob Blake. 

3:17pm

Rep. Kerkman. Statement regarding the police officer-involved shooting in Kenosha on August 23. 

3:16pm

Rep. Emerson. Statement on Evers' call for Special Session. 

3:14pm

Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Statement on the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha. 

3:13pm

City of Madison. Council leadership statement on shooting of Jacob Blake. 

2:59pm

Racine Common Council, Racine County Board. City and county officials release statement on shooting of Jacob Blake. 

2:57pm

Sen. Nass. Kenosha officer-involved shooting and Governor Evers Special Session call. 

2:25pm

Rep. Sinicki. Statement regarding Special Session on law enforcement accountability. 

2:24pm

Sen. Erpenbach. We don't need a taskforce. 

2:22pm

Speaker Vos. Statement: Special Session call. 

2:21pm

Opportunity Wisconsin. Statement on Jacob Blake. 

2:20pm

Milwaukee County Sup. Supreme Moore Omokunde. Statement on the shooting of Jacob Blake. 

2:11pm

Gov. Evers. Wisconsin National Guard to support local law enforcement in Kenosha. 

1:50pm

Rep. Dittrich. Statement regarding Kenosha unrest. 

1:38pm

Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Statement on Kenosha police shooting. 

1:27pm

AG Kaul. Statement on Kenosha shooting. 

1:17pm

Gov. Evers. Signs Executive Order calling Special Session on policing accountabliity and transparency. 

1:02pm

Rep. Ohnstad. Statement on overnight unrest following shooting. 

12:42pm

Speaker Vos. Statement: Kenosha officer-involved shooting, announces task force. 

12:12pm

Rep. Brostoff. Statement on police shooting of Jacob Blake. 

12:10pm

Milwaukee Ald. Zamarripa. Statement on the police shooting of Jacob Blake. 

11:20am

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Jacob Blake and the George Floyds of Wisconsin. 

11:16am

Rep. McGuire. Statement on Kenosha shooting unrest. 

11:11am

Sen. Wanggaard. Statement on shooting in Kenosha. 

11:11am

Rep. Neubauer. Statement on the shooting of Jacob Blake. 

10:34am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Statement on the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha on Sunday. 

10:05am

Rep. Steineke. Responds to Kenosha shooting. 

10:01am

Rep. Hintz. Statement on Kenosha shooting.

9:59am

ACLU of Wisconsin. Issues statement after shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha. 

9:50am

Sen. Wirch. Statemetn on police shooting in Kenosha. 

4:10am

DOJ. Update: Kenosha officer involved shooting. 

4:09am

Rep. Ohnstad. Statement on officer-involved shooting in Kenosha. 

4:08am

Rep. McGuire. Statement on Kenosha officer-involved shooting. 

4:01am

Gov. Evers. Releases statement on Kenosha shooting. 

2:17pm

CNBC. Joe Biden says Kenosha cops 'must be held accountable' for shooting Black man Jacob Blake in the back. 

2:14pm

Wisconsin State Journal. Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes call for special session on police reform bills following shooting of Black Kenosha man. 

2:09pm

Racine Journal Times. Rep. Neubauer 'joining people in the street;' Wanggaard says 'let law and reason...guide next step.'

2:07pm

Marshfield News Herald. Tony Evers calls special session on reducing police brutality after shooting of Jacob Blake. 

1:08pm

U.S. News & World Report. Police shooting lays bare Wisconsin's deep partisan divide. 

11:55am

WQOW. Senators Johnson and Baldwin call for investigation into Kenosha shooting. 

11:54am

WISC. State Street businesses damaged following Kenosha officer-involved shooting. 

11:34am

Racine Journal Times. Jacob Blake's family has retained prominent Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump. 

11:30am

AP. Protests erupt after Wisconsin police shoot Black man. The Hill.  

4:34am

USA Today. Black man shot multiple times by Wisconsin police; video of incident sparks social media backlash, protests. 

4:08am

Reuters. Black man shot, injured by police in Wisconsin city, curfew imposed. 

4:07am

New York Times. Police shooting of Black man in Wisconsin, captured on video, is investigated.  

4:05am

Racine Journal Times. Gov. Evers compares Kenosha shooting to deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.

4:04am

WTMJ. Crowds protest in wake of officer-involved shooting that left one man injured.

4:03am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Kenosha police shoot Black man; video appears to show officer firing several shots into his back at close range. 

Governor

3:19pm

Gov. Evers. Orders flags to half-staff in honor of fallen Marine. 

10:36am

Pabst Theater Group. And other WI venues call on Governor Evers to allocate CARES Act money for venue relief. 

Budget

11:10am

Various Groups. Letter of support for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. 

Legislative

3:38am

Wisconsin Public Radio. UW President Thompson 'done apologizing' to state lawmakers. 

3:37am

WISC. Speaker Vos requests additional earlier presidential debate to be held in Wisconsin. 

State Agencies

1:04pm

DFI. Wisconsin's credit unions post strong mid-year performance. 

10:38am

WEDC. Governor's Bllue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity to hold first of three listening sessions beginning Aug. 31. 

10:02am

DMA. Alston tabbed as next Red Arrow commander. 

Economy/Business

3:46am

Yahoo Finance. Wages soar more than 25% in key region of battleground state. 

3:33am

Wisconsin Watch. 'Nowhere to go': Wisconsin renters face evictions as emergency aid falls short. 

3:22am

Politico. 'Not just a low-wage recession': White-collar workers feel coronavirus squeeze. 

Coronavirus

11:15am

DMA. 24 August Update: Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week. 

4:00am

Dane County Exec. Parisi. And County mourn passing of deputy due to COVID-19. 

3:56am

Public Health Madison & Dane County. School required to start grades 3-12 virtually. 

3:50am

AG Kaul. Statement on the COVID-19 death of Dane County Sheriff's Deputy. 

11:24am

Wisconsin Public Radio. North Central, Fox Valley regions see most COVID-19 hospitalizations since pandemic began. 

4:16am

WKOW. Dane County sheriff urges mask usage after deputy dies. 

3:52am

WISC. State, community leaders remember Dane County deputy who died of COVID-19 complications. 

3:51am

NBC 15. Private school raises over $70K for lawsuit against public health order. 

3:40am

Wisconsin Public Radio. More than 50 Wisconsin fairs have been canceled this summer, but the Brown County Fair is underway. 

3:37am

Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Coronavirus in Manitowoc: County saw 55 new cases in past week. 

3:35am

WBAY. 40% of latest coronavirus tests positive at Green Bay Correctional. 

3:31am

Wisconsin State Journal. Dane County deputy who died of COVID-19 tested positive 'several weeks ago,' hospitalized soon after. 

3:25am

U.S. News & World Report. Dane County orders all classes online for grades 3-12. 

3:23am

Racine Journal Times. Walworth County averaging 16 new cases of coronavirus each day. 

3:21am

CNBC. Trump administration grant emergency authorization for coronavirus plasma treatment. 

3:18am

WSAW. 453 new cases confirmed, no new deaths in Sunday's COVID-19 report from DHS. 

3:17am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. State lacks ideal coronavirus testing capacity for reopening of college campuses, schools, top health official says. 

Statewide

9:52am

SJL Government Affairs. Names new vice president. 

Courts

3:54am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Technology helps deliver judicial education opportunities during pandemic. 

Education

2:25pm

DPI. We must recommit to putting our children's education first, together. 

12:30pm

UW-System. And Tavern League, Restaurant Assoiation seek help from bars, restaurants as students return. 

11:08am

UW-La Crosse. Professor captures images of despair, hope. 

10:04am

UW-Madison. Visiting students can find a Badger path through college during the pandemic. 

9:58am

DNR. Wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest winners announced. 

9:57am

UW-Platteville. Drees honored with award for outstanding advising. 

3:57am

MPS. Adds meal sites for student pick-up of breakfast and lunch. 

3:46am

The Hill. As COVID-19 surges on campuses, in-person learning becomes less of a reality. 

3:43am

WSAW. UWSP gets ready for virtual learning. 

3:43am

U.S. News & World Report. As virus rages, working parents face tough choices. 

3:34am

WISN. Marquette students return to campus amid coronavirus. 

3:30am

Wisconsin State Journal. UW campuses forge ahead in reopening this fall despite growing COVID-19 concerns. 

3:27am

Fox 6. 'Hearts of our communities:' Gov. Evers urges COVID-19 safety as Wisconsin schools resume classes. 

Local

1:37pm

Hunger Task Force. Support the Wisconsin Dairy Recovery Program for tickets to 2021 Wisconsin State Fair. 

3:58am

Milwaukee Common Council. Lamar refuses billboard ads with Black Lives Matter content. 

4:15am

WTMJ. Milwaukee Health Department approves COVID-19 reopening plans for 10 schools. 

Congress

3:59am

U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Publishes podcast addressing Post Office conspiracy. 

3:55am

U.S. Rep. Steil. Expanded VA clinic is a critical step to supporting Rock County veterans. 

2:05pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Tiffany: Protections for business against COVID-19 lawsuits should be top priority for Congress. 

11:38am

AP. Defiant DeJoy says he won't restore mail-sorting machines. 

3:42am

Fox 11. Concerns surround loss of mail sorting machines for November election. 

3:40am

NBC 15. Wisconsin lawmakers divided over new passed bill to fund USPS.

3:28am

WKBT. Wisconsin Rep. Kind votes for, Minnesota Rep. Hagedorn votes against 'Delivering for America Act.'

3:25am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ron Johnson: It's a 'conspiracy theory' that postmaster general is slowing the mail to hinder November's election. 

3:18am

CNBC. U.S. mayors call Postal Service cuts a 'grave concern,' say mail-in voting should be 'national priority.'

Politics

10:39am

Zunker for 7th Congress. Rep. Tom Tiffany fails to deliver for the people of Wisconsin by voting against funding for the U.S. Postal Service. 

9:54am

Lee for 14th Assembly. Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch endorses.

3:47am

WBAY. Vice President Pence to speak at Wisconsin Lutheran College commencement, students petition for him not to.

3:44am

The Hill. Redistricting control on the line in state elections. 

3:41am

WKOW. Wisconsin GOP leaders expect a "more positive" tone in this week's convention. 

3:36am

WBAY. Former Gov. Scott Walker to give speech nominating Mike Pence at RNC. 

3:29am

U.S. News & World Report. Democratic plan in rural, swing state counties: Lose by less. 

Friday August 21, 2020

Governor

9:57am

Gov. Evers. First Lady Evers announces the Wisconsin 19th Amendment Celebration Committee's "Women Who Inspire" nominees. 

3:47am

U.S. News & World Report. Evers seeks federal grant for Capitol statue of Black leader. 

Budget

3:50am

Cap Times. In address to UW regents, Thompson breaks down 3.5% budget increase plan. 

3:44am

U.S. News & World Report. UW Regents approve budget with tuition-forgiveness program. 

Legislative

2:13pm

Senate President Roth, Speaker Vos. Letter to Commission on Presidential Debates requesting additional debate. 

11:33am

Joint Audit Co-Chairs Cowles, Kerkman. Audit Bureau reviews DPI guidance to schools and school districts. 

10:27am

Sen. Marklein. Column: Session recap: Agriculture and rural issues. 

9:12am

LAB. Report 20-8: Best practices for transitioning from virtual instruction to in-person instruction. Briefing Sheet. 

State Agencies

2:08pm

DNR. Seeks input on proposed ATV/UTV route connections in Northern Highland - American Legion State Forest. 

12:09pm

DATCP. Issues letter of warning to Elite Hearing Centers of America. 

11:46am

Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. Welcomes new Crawford County representative. 

10:11am

DNR. Find your adventure, go wild in Wisconsin. 

4:03am

DVA. Wisconsin homeless veteran program receives federal support. 

Economy/Business

10:34am

Charter Communications. Invests $1 million in the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corp to lend to small businesses in underserved Wisconsin communities. 

2:21pm

Stevens Point Journal. SentryWorld extends 112 employee furloughs through first quarter of 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. 

12:35pm

Mliwaukee Journal Sentinel. 47,000 Wisconsin electricity customers are behind on their bills. The disconnection deadline was extended to Oct. 1.

4:25am

Milwaukee Biz Times. Wisconsin's job recovery slowed in July as state approaches recovery of half of lost employment. 

Coronavirus

4:13am

Milwaukee Health Department. Phase 4.1 order update. 

2:24pm

WKOW. 1 more dead, 36 hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wisconsin. 

11:22am

AP. As U.S. deaths mount, virus takes outsize toll on minorities. 

3:59am

Green Bay Press Gazette. Brown County coronavirus: Death toll hits 57; nearly 8% of new tests come back positive. 

3:58am

Wisconsin Public Radio. UW System and federal government competing for COVID-19 test supplies. 

3:45am

WISC. Rise in COVID-19 cases tied to gatherings prompts state DHS to launch risk-assessing tool. 

Courts

4:11am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Jefferson v. Dane County - order. 

Education

4:20pm

Milwaukee Health Department. Schools plans update.

11:20am

UW-La Crosse. Prof's 3D scans bring ancient Egypt to your living room. 

11:20am

UW-Madison. Understanding how birds respond to extreme weather can inform conservation efforts. 

11:19am

UW-Stout. National Archives exhibit marks 100th anniversary of women's right to vote. 

9:00am

Vote Yes 2 Invest. South Central Federation of Labor endorses school referendum. 

1:58pm

U.S. News & World Report. Thompson won't say when UW would close due to COVID-19. 

4:07am

NBC 26. Schools confident in digital learning preparations. 

3:56am

The Center Square. Wisconsin DHS says no large scale testing as kids head back to school. 

3:55am

WISN. Campus face mask enforcement largely left up to Wisconsin students. 

3:51am

WSAW. Study shows kids are "anxious" ahead of new school year. 

Local

11:35am

Wauwatosa Peace Officers Association. Calls on mayor, council to stop misinforming public. 

11:34am

Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Milwaukee County lanuches Balancing Act, announces upcoming budget open houses. 

10:10am

Milwaukee Ald. Rainey. Relief: PSC extends moratorium on utility shut-offs until October 1. 

2:18pm

Fox 6. Medical examiner anticipates record-breaking deaths in Milwaukee County.

Congress

12:08pm

U.S. Reps. Steil, Blunt Rochester. Host Future of Work Caucus event with Wisconsin panelists. 

9:13am

Growth Energy. Slams fresh round of exemption requests at EPA. 

9:01am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Following alarming reports on COVID-19 risks from vaping/smoking, Baldwin and colleagues call for action from Trump administration.

2:03pm

Reuters. U.S. postmaster promises timely election mail, 'dramatic' changes after. 

9:09am

AP. Postmaster says 'no idea' mailboxes, equipment being removed. 

9:09am

The Hill. GOP chairman accuses Dems of 'character assassination' against Postmaster General. 

4:00am

USA Today. Empty mailboxes, missed rent: U.S. Postal Service's struggles have real-world impacts. 

3:54am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Mark Pocan leads call from House Dems to oust postmaster general Louis DeJoy over mail delays. 

3:48am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Lost packages and late ballots: Wisconsin's postal woes predate Trump administration shakeup. 

3:37am

The Hill. GOP chairman subpoenas former Obama official linked to Steele dossier. 

Politics

2:19pm

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. PAC, political committee contributions more than double in four years. 

9:03am

Priorities USA. New TV ads take on Trump's reckless school push and coronavirus failures, highlight Joe Biden's vision for a better future. 

4:11am

RPW. Joe Biden is bad for Wisconsin. 

4:11am

Sierra Club. Announces 2020 endorsements. 

4:10am

RPW. Ballot access denied by liberals. 

2:27pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin cities look at expanding ways to vote. 

4:23am

ABC News. 23,000 absentee ballots were rejected in Wisconsin's April primary. That's more than Trump won the state by in 2016. 

3:52am

Fox 6. 'Unify the country:' Joe Biden headlines final day of DNC, Wisconsinites speak before national audience. 

3:49am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Tammy Baldwin focuses on health care, but not COVID-19, during convention speech. 

3:45am

WTMJ. Senator Baldwin, DNC prime time speaker, says post office actions cause 'real harm.'

3:43am

Politico. 'When you're late, you're late': Kanye falls short in Wisconsin. NBC News. 

3:43am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin election officials: Kanye off presidential ballot. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 

3:40am

Fox 11. Democrats hammer home importance of Wisconsin ahead of convention's conclusion. 

Thursday August 20, 2020

Governor

1:27pm

Gov. Evers. First Lady delivers Democratic Radio Address on centennial celebration of women's suffrage. 

1:24pm

Marsy's Law for Wisconsin. Kalpic reappointed to Governor's Council on Domestic Abuse. 

11:00am

U.S. Rep. Steil. Asks Governor Evers for additional information on Wisconsin's CARES Act funding. 

3:38am

WXOW. Taskforce on student debt releases new report with recommendations for governor. 

Budget

3:57pm

UW-Eau Claire. Chancellor's Blog: Regents approve operating, capital budget requests for 2021-23 state budget. 

Legislative

3:33pm

Rep. Neubauer. Receives top spot on Wisconsin Conservation Voters' 2020 Legislative Honor Roll. 

11:01am

Sen. LeMahieu. Weekly Republican Radio Address: Online Voter Registration. 

10:59am

Sen. Erpenbach. Column: It's well-past time for Wisconsin to expand Medicaid. 

9:36am

Rep. Vruwink. Column: Put power in the hands of the people, not the party. 

State Agencies

3:13pm

DNR. All-terrain wheelchairs and adaptive equipment open the outdoors for Wisconsinites with disabilities. 

3:12pm

WHEDA. Expands financing options for homebuyers. 

1:54pm

AG Kaul. & 23 AGs defend nondiscrimination laws and the rights of same-sex couples to be foster parents. 

12:18pm

DMA. 115th Fighter Wing first sergeant names Air National Guard's outstanding first sergeant of the year. 

11:41am

DOJ. New data available from the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative. 

11:09am

DMA. State Interoperability Council approves policy updates. 

9:59am

DATCP. Wisconsin dairy producer survey provides industry snapshot. 

9:37am

WEDC. La Crosse County receives $250,000 state grant to support construction of new gymnasiums. 

9:08am

Wisconsin Farmers Union. Farmers thank DATCP - and support hazard pay for workers. 

4:32am

ETF. GIB approves modest premium increase for 2021; below national trend again. 

4:15am

UW-Eau Claire Police Department. To participate in 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign Aug. 21-Sept. 7.

3:34am

WSAW. "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign begins Friday. 

Economy/Business

3:32pm

Dairy Business Innovation Alliance. Center for Dairy Research and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Assocaition awarded $6 million in second round of Dairy Business Innovation Grants. 

1:23pm

PSC. Votes to further extend the COVD-19 utility disconnection moratorium. 

12:07pm

DWD. BLS data: Wisconsin adds 30,500 total non-farm, 25,500 private-sector jobs in July. 

2:04pm

U.S News & World Report. Wisconsin unemployment rate drops, still double last year. 

1:40pm

CNBC. Evictions are expected to skyrocket as pandemic protections come to an end. 

12:37pm

Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin regulators extend shutoff ban; one third of households behind on utility bills. 

9:38am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin restaurant owners facing deep uncertainty about winter business. 

9:23am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin organizations brace for 'tsunami of evictions and homelessness' this fall.

9:12am

AP. U.S. jobless claims jump back above 1 million in face of virus. 

4:00am

WKOW. Record demand for food pantries continues. 

Coronavirus

4:45am

DVA. Letter to King community regarding COVID-19.

4:14am

Waukesha County Exec. Farrow. Introduces new dashboard to facilitate data-driven decisions for school districts. 

1:31pm

WISC. Public health officials say new daily coronavirus cases have dropped by nearly 50%. 

1:30pm

NBC 26. Oconto City Hall to close due to COVID-19. 

4:09am

Reuters. As U.S. school reopen, concerns grow that kids spread coronavirus. 

3:48am

Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin DOC confirms COVID-19 outbreak at Green Bay prison. 

3:45am

Wisconsin Public Radio. DHS releases new school guidance, warns of testing shortages. 

3:44am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Health officials: Masks slow spread, but aren't foolproof on their own. 

3:44am

Beloit Daily News. Wisconsin sees fourth straight day of COVID-19 testing below 10K. 

3:41am

WSAW. DHS: It's too early to determine if mask mandate is effective, discusses school expectations. 

Statewide

3:56pm

Dairy Business Association. Dairy Stream podcast: Task force leaders look ahead on Wisconsin water quality. 

11:04am

AARP. Grants will help 3 Wisconsin communities fund 4 local projects. 

Courts

10:04am

District IV Court of Appeals. State v. Jordan Alexander Lickes. 

3:37am

WKOW. AG Josh Kaul committed to lawsuit challenging USPS changes. 

Education

2:38pm

UW-Madison. Test-optional admissions policy extended through summer 2023. 

1:54pm

UW-Milwaukee. Regents approve bachelor's program for School of Freshwater Sciences. 

11:42am

UW-Madison. NSF Physics Frontier Center for neutron star modeling to include UW-Madison. 

9:33am

UW-Extenison. Adapting to the on-going pandemic: Extension's response to decision making during COVID-19. 

4:11am

UW-La Crosse. Program earns $2.25 million grant. 

11:05am

WKOW. UW-Madison chancellor not ruling anything out when fall semester begins. 

9:22am

Wisconsin Public Radio. As neighboring universities go virtual, UW-Madison tries to reassure campus community. 

9:18am

The Hill. School reopenings with COVID-19 offer preview of chaotic fall. 

4:26am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Numerous local schools declare intention to play sports in fall. 

4:21am

Racine Journal Times. Union Grove High backtracks from 5 days in class to A/B schedule. 

3:43am

WISN. State health department: Coronavirus outbreaks in schools 'inevitable.'

3:42am

Kenosha News. DPI issues guidance on when schools should consider closing due to COVID. 

3:40am

Fox 11. State guidelines on returning to school help with planning, lacks in other areas. 

Local

2:40pm

Community Shares of Wisconsin. Announces $6000 distributed in 2020 Inspiring Voices Grants. 

9:31am

Wisconsin Policy Forum. Releases updated 2020 Municipal DataTool. 

4:44am

Wauwatosa Peace Officers Association. Statement regarding recent arrrests from the recent attack on Officer Mensah. 

3:35am

Kenosha News. Council approves placing BadgerCare expansion advisory referendum on ballot. 

Congress

4:25am

Chippewa Herald. Kind: Politicizing USPS is something the country 'can't afford.'

3:39am

WXOW. Rep. Ron Kind calls for increased USPS funding. 

3:37am

ABC News. Trump blasts McConnell over timing of Senate hearing with postmaster general. 

Politics

4:06pm

Sargent for 16th Senate. Announces campaign endorsement from Wisconsin Conservation Voters. 

11:03am

Lyerly for 88th Assembly. Physician-led coalition backs. 

9:58am

Wisconsin Elections Commission. Wisconsin voting deadline and facts for November 2020. 

9:40am

Wsconsin Conservation Voters. Endorses its third wave of candidates.  

4:13am

Steil for 1st Congress. Joins Vice President Pence in Walworth County to highlight work supporting Wisconsin families and workers. 

4:10am

RPW. Tony Evers, Joe Biden: Same weak leadership. 

2:05pm

U.S. News & World Report. Pelosi tells Democrats 'It's all riding on Wisconsin.'

3:52am

U.S. News & World Report. Democrats pound their message: to oust Trump, you must vote. 

3:51am

Spectrum News. 'We're making a lot of lemonade out of these lemons': State party chair talks impact of virtual DNC. 

3:50am

Racine Journal Times. At halfway point, Milwaukee's online DNC deemed unconventional but successful by state officials. 

3:49am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Mike Pence touts economy, COVID-19 response at southeastern Wisconsin rally. 

3:47am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'Holy mackerel, folks!': Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers kicks off the third night of the 2020 DNC in classic fashion. 

3:46am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Taunting Democrats who are holding a virtual convention, Pence touts jobs in Wisconsin but doesn't mention Foxconn. 

Wednesday August 19, 2020

Governor

10:52am

Dane County Exec. Parisi. Community-Wide Action Plan being shared with Governor's Task Force on Climate Change. 

9:07am

Gov. Evers. Seeks applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court. 

Budget

3:54am

U.S. News & World Report. Thompson wants $95.7 million boost for UW in state budget. 

Legislative

11:41am

Rep. Brostoff. Statement on Rep. Bowen's integrity. 

10:52am

Sen. Smith. Column: Big agenda for small farms. 

State Agencies

4:40pm

DMA. Wisconsin National Guard State Partnership Program with Nicaragua continues to pay dividends. 

4:39pm

DNR. Seeks input on proposed ATV/UTV and snowmobile corridors. 

1:35pm

DNR. Pattison State Park trails reopen. 

1:35pm

DOT. Annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign begins Friday - runs through Labor Day. 

12:03pm

AG Kaul. And WCASA promote sexual assault service providers in rural Wisconsin. 

11:41am

DMA. Despite pandemic and mission changes, 829th continues solidering on overseas. 

10:48am

Wisconsin BPDD. Living Well grant releases COVID-19 Resource Toolkit. 

3:49am

Brownfield Ag News. More small farms sign up for Wisconsin's direct payment relief. 

3:46am

Cap Times. Wisconsin plan to close youth prisons hits more snags as some counties pull back. 

Economy/Business

12:57pm

Wisconsin Bankers Association. Homeowners paying the price of new refi fee from Freddie/Fannie. 

9:09am

Fox Cities Chamber. Hosts VIRTUAL regional recruitment events for businesses. 

3:52am

Wisconsin Watch. Wisconsinites with disabilities see long wait for jobless aid, even after gaining eligibility. 

Coronavirus

3:18pm

Marshflield Clinic Health System. Statement on masking in schools. 

2:56pm

Patched. Vos plays it safe at expense of trauma survivors. 

1:27pm

DHS. Launches COVID-19 individual decision tool to help Wisconsinites keep each other safe. 

1:26pm

DHS. Releases school guidance to assist local and tribal health departments. 

2:52pm

WKOW. 8 more dead, 50 hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wisconsin. 

2:51pm

Fox 11. Northeast Wisconsin region seeing increased coronavirus activity: State. 

2:48pm

Oshkosh Northwestern. Here's now Wisconsin health officials say schools should respond to a COVID-19 outbreak. 

2:31pm

U.S. News & World Report. New COVID-19 guidance issued for Wisconsin schools, people. 

9:15am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Free clinics across state are 'challenged' by loss of volunteers. 

4:14am

WBAY. 57 cases of COVID-19 confirmed at Green Bay Correctional this week, mass testing underway. 

4:05am

Fox 6. Proposed Sheboygan County health ordinance leads to 'angst and stress' for some, administrator says. 

3:45am

WXOW. Chicago removes Wisconsin from their quarantine list. 

Courts

11:40am

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Wisconsin AG Kaul sues Trump over Postal Service. 

2:26pm

The Hill. Civic groups move forward with lawsuit over Postal Service slowdown. 

9:15am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Tom Perez: Democratic National Committee 'all in' on Wisconsin voting lawsuit. 

4:44am

La Crosse Tribune. Environmental groups seek to question former regulator over application to lead utility. 

3:41am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin and other states sue over mail slowdown as postmaster general backs off of changes that could affect absentee ballot delivery. 

Education

12:21pm

UW-Eau Claire. Blugold overcomes challenges to pursue career in nursing. 

12:04pm

UW-Stout. Real estate property management senior builds career across three industries. 

12:03pm

Marquette University. Professor and colleagues receive $2.2 million grant for neuroscience research on substance abuse. 

10:50am

UW-Milwaukee. Architecture faculty member wins Fulbright award to work with students in India. 

9:14am

UW-Platteville. Gnaneswaran to introduce transformative teaching technology to campus. 

12:08pm

CNBC. Students are heading back to campus and so is the coronavirus as colleges scramble to cancel in-person classes. 

10:58am

CBS 58. Racine Unified School District moving fall sports to spring 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. 

4:50am

NBC 15. Wisconsin colleges tackle student complaince, in light of campus outbreaks across nation. 

4:35am

USA Today. COVID-19, visas, Trump: International students turning away from U.S colleges for lots of reasons. 

4:20am

WTMJ. Board votes to allow in-person classes, fall sports for Kenosha Unified School District. 

4:19am

WISN. Mequon-Theinsville School District changes course, surprises parents. 

4:15am

Fox 11. FRCC moving fall sports to spring; Kimberly, Oshkosh also make move. 

4:15am

Fox 11. Bonduel schools to reopen five days a week. 

4:13am

WBAY. Kimberly School Board: High risk fall sports moved to spring. 

3:53am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Free tuition program for lower-income students would expand under UW System proposal. 

3:48am

WKOW. 'It's kind of their moment to shine,' Doctors say students can stop COVID on campus. 

3:47am

WISN. Colleges, universities make coronavirus plans. 

Local

9:06am

Venture Dairy Cooperative. Township discrimination against farmers is wrong: Where does it stop?

Congress

4:23am

Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Sends concerns to Postmaster General. 

4:17am

WISC. 'We've all felt the impact': Rep. Pocan addresses the mail slowdown as Wisconsin joins multi-state lawsuit. 

3:49am

WQOW. Sen. Baldwin criticizes actions of Postmaster General DeJoy and President Trump. 

3:44am

Wisconsin Public Radio. As Postal Service backtracks on changes, Wisconsin politicians disagree on path forward. 

3:43am

Politico. Postmaster general to testify before Senate committee on Friday. 

Politics

1:10pm

RPW. Vice President Pence highlights the Trump administration's record of fighting for American workers. 

12:56pm

Gunderson for State Superintendent. Declares his candidacy for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. 

9:13am

Winker for 38th Assembly. Applauds Gov. Evers' launch of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity and calls on the Legislature, whose ability to meet is controlled by Republican leadership, to activate the Commission' recommendations, along with those pending from the Climate Change Task Force, chaired by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. 

9:04am

Hoyer for 94th Assembly. Denounces mob violence. Does Doyle?

11:46am

AP. Sanders, rising democrats call for Midwest to unite to win. 

10:57am

U.S. News & World Report. Third candidate seeking Wisconsin state superintendent job. 

4:18am

WKOW. County Clerk: Staffing, not voter fraud, the real concern with mass mail-in ballots. 

4:16am

NBC 26. Green Bay City leaders say request absentee ballots early. 

4:04am

U.S. News & World Report. Ballot drop boxes seen as a way to bypass the post office. 

3:55am

MarketWatch. Could a watered-down Democratic convention in Milwaukee still put Biden over the top in Wisconsin? 

3:50am

WKBT. Purple Wisconsin: Presidential candidates to focus on Wisconsin to win White House. 

3:44am

U.S. News & World Report. Elections panel staff: Keep Kanye West off Wisconsin ballot. 

3:42am

Janesville Gazette. Local officials expect unprecedented flood of absentee ballots. 

3:41am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin clerks worry about November election as mail-in ballot requests grow. 

Tuesday August 18, 2020

Legislative

3:48pm

Rep. Hebl. On the centennial of women's suffrage. 

2:53pm

LFB. Department of Transportation: Alternate funding plan for north leg of Zoo Interchange project 14-day passive review. 

1:43pm

Rep. Dittrich. Receives Building Wisconsin award. 

1:36pm

Sen. Hansen. Calls on Gallagher and Johnson to support bi-partisan legislation to save Postal Service. 

12:43pm

Wisconsin Conservation Voters. Conservation Scorecard explores missed opportunities in latest legislative session. 

State Agencies

3:27pm

Sen. Smith. Statement regarding his work on the Student Debt Task Force. 

2:34pm

Rep. Hesselbein. Governor's Task Force on Student Debt submits recommendations. 

2:32pm

DFI. Governor's Task Force on Student Debt release final report. 

12:42pm

DMA. Incoming Challenge Academy director looks forward to helping at-risk teens. 

12:22pm

DNR. Recycling Excellence Award nominations now open. 

9:37am

DNR. Sign up to participate in gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities. 

9:36am

WEDC. Receives federal funds to aid downtown businesses. 

4:07am

DMA. Wisconsin Guard unit endures desert training, pandemic adjustments. 

Economy/Business

4:08am

DWD. Releases information on unemployment data. 

2:42pm

Politico. Businesses warn they won't participate in Trump's payroll tax plan.

12:39pm

Yahoo Finance. Wisconsin farmer: Results of trade deals have 'been disappointing.'

12:32pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. In a challenging tourism season, Wisconsin Dells workers try to stay safe. 

9:36am

CNBC. Kohl's paints grim picture of holiday shopping as pandemic hits sales, shares slide. 

4:39am

WSAW. Wisconsin sees record breaking home sales in July, especially in north and central regions. 

3:56am

WISN. Hotels, restaurants struggle with lost business due to virtual convention. 

3:41am

AP. AP survey: States uncommitted to Trump's unemployment boost. 

3:34am

CNBC. $300 unemployment boost may last for only 3 weeks. 

3:33am

WKBT. Wisconsin unemployment applications jump by nearly 500. 

3:27am

Fox 6. 'Would've been a game-changer:' Milwaukee misses big DNC payday. 

Coronavirus

1:42pm

DVA. Chippewa Falls Veterans Home COVID-19 update. 

4:15am

DVA. Letter to Union Grove community regarding COVID-19.

3:24pm

WBAY. 66 Wisconsin counties have high level of coronavirus activity. 

2:44pm

Fox 11. Coronavirus trends continue: Fewer new cases, higher positive test rate. 

3:43am

AP. Report: Nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound. 

Statewide

4:13pm

Women's Initiative on Lottery Leadership. History-making slate of all-women officers of North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries. 

Courts

1:39pm

AG Kaul. Files lawsuit over Trump administration's attempts to undermine the U.S. Postal Service. 

2:49pm

The Hill. More than a dozen states sue Postal Service over delays. 

12:34pm

Reuters. U.S. states seek $2.2 trillion from OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma: filings. 

12:26pm

Reuters. States to take Trump administration to court over postal changes. 

4:12am

Green Bay Press Gazette. Green Bay Packers fan who sued Bears is now suing U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over mail delays. 

Education

2:37pm

Marquette University. Klingler College of Arts and Sciences receives $1 million Humanities Without Walls award. 

1:40pm

UW System. Seeks investment to renew the Wisconsin Idea through 10 key initiatives. 

1:38pm

UW-Madison. School of Education unveils new bold program to invest in Wisconsin's future teachers. 

1:38pm

Edgewood College. Announces new partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Dane County. 

11:03am

UW-Stout. Career-focused student work experiences receive more support. 

2:44pm

WKBT. UW System President asking for operating budget increase to renew Wisconsin Idea. 

4:13am

Racine Journal Times. Racine Unified to push back fall sports to between winter, spring seasons. 

3:56am

Fox 11. Oshkosh Area School District approves update to back-to-school plan. 

3:36am

MarketWatch. Reports of COVID cases are growing on college campuses as schools bring students back for in-person classes. 

Local

4:38pm

Milwaukee County Sup. Weishan. Our Sheriff's Department is underfunded and understaffed.

4:38pm

Mliwaukee Ald. Murphy. Article offers insight into how Milwaukee suburbs keep out affordable housing. 

4:14pm

Milwaukee County Sup. Weishan. Our Sheriff's Department is underfunded and understaffed. 

3:58am

WBAY. Local USPS union group reports equipment cutbacks at Green Bay facility. 

3:31am

WJFW. One more well with PFAS could lead to water shortage. 

Congress

4:16am

U.S. Rep. Grothman. Officially adopts Pastor A Dao, Vietnamese Prisoner of Conscience. 

4:06am

U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Named 2020 Fiscal Hero by Campaign to Fix the Debt. 

2:40pm

AP. Postal Service halts operational changes after outcry. 

Politics

2:50pm

RPW. Democrats want ot defund police - Republicans will keep WI safe. 

4:38am

Becker for 33rd Assembly. Claims momentum going into fall campaign.

4:07am

RPW. Where is Joe Biden?

12:27pm

U.S. News & World Report. Milwaukee adding drop boxes to help protect absentee voting. 

4:36am

Spectrum News. Trump claims "The only way we're going to lose this election is if the election is rigged." 

3:47am

LA Times. Wisconsin lost the Democratic National Convention, but is still at the center of the presidential race. 

3:46am

NBC 15. Mail slowdown raises concerns over absentee ballots in November. 

3:45am

Kenosha News. State officials focus on Wisconsin's importance in 2020 elections as DNC launches online. 

3:44am

Spectrum News. Agriculture becomes key issue to winning rural Wisconsin voters. 

3:40am

AP. Dems put divides aside, rally behind Biden at convention. 

3:40am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Gwen Moore uses DNC speech to call for healing divisions. 

3:39am

The Hill. Democrats label Trump Wisconsin visit a health risk as "Where's Joe?" billboards go up. 

3:38am

USA Today. Trump tries to steal political spotlight from Biden as Democrats open convention. 

3:30am

Wisconsin Public Radio. President Trump touts economic success at Wisconsin visit Monday. 

3:29am

CBS News. Trump visits Minnesota and Wisconsin, envisions a grim future if Biden wins. 

Monday August 17, 2020

Legislative

10:59am

Rep. Brostoff. Statement on national uprising in Belarus. 

State Agencies

2:45pm

DOT. National transportation group honors Winneconne bridge. 

4:27am

DMA. Wisconsin Guard infantry battalion returns from Guardian Angel mission. 

3:37am

Chippewa Herald. Dane County pulls out of agreement with state; plan to close Lincoln Hills in jeopardy. 

Economy/Business

3:56pm

Wisconsin Innovation Awards. Finalists announced. 

9:35am

Wisconsin Realtors Association. July 2020 Home Sales Report. 

3:40am

Fox 11. Brown County unemployment at 8.8% after extra benefits end. 

3:38am

Wisconsin Dells Events. Paul Bunyan's restaurant in Wisconsin Dells not serving lunch and dinner for remainder of season. 

3:33am

WISC. The cancellation of the Wisconsin football season will cost the local economy nearly $100 million. 

3:28am

CNBC 'It's nerve-racking' - Millions of Americans are still furloughed and unsure when they will return to work. 

3:26am

Milwaukee Business Journal. Helgesen Industries to lay off over 100 employees. 

Coronavirus

2:48pm

Small Business Development Center. Releases free COVID response guide for entrepreneurs. 

11:41am

DMA. 17 August Update: Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week. 

3:19pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Spike in COVID-19 cases at Wisconsin Veterans Home spurs request for federal aid. 

9:36am

Wisconsin Public Radio. 80 percent of child care providers are back up and running, but finding care is still a struggle. 

3:55am

WXPR. OC health dept. reports uptick in COVID cases, avoid gatherings. 

3:44am

CBS 58. CBS Investigates: Coronavirus testing result delays. 

3:39am

Fox 11. More than 80% of Packers season ticket holders opt out for upcoming season. 

3:35am

Racine Journal Times. Wisconsin's COVID testing supplies are dropping; GOP and Dems. can't agree on root of the problem.

3:32am

WISN. 3 residents die of coronavirus at Union Grove veterans nursing home. 

3:27am

CNBC. Forty percent of U.S. COVID-19 tests come back too late to be clinically meaningful, data show. 

3:25am

Spectrum News. 'Parents need to buckle up': Officials talk child care in the pandemic. 

3:21am

WTMJ. Testing for COVID-19 in Wisconsin drops to two month low. 

3:20am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Percentage of positive COVID-19 tests jumps to 11.2 on Sunday. 

Statewide

12:52pm

We Are Many - United Against Hate. Homegrown hate and domestic terorism. 

Courts

11:57am

The Hill. States huddle on Postal Service lawsuit. 

Education

3:13pm

UW-Madison. Oneida Nation of Wisconsin artist wins NEA award, helps Wisconsin art program celebrate 80 years. 

2:49pm

Marquette University. Receives $1.5 million gift to support first-generation minority students and Neuro Recovery Clinic. 

1:38pm

UW-Stout. Digital learning laptops in hands of new students early because of COVID-19. 

10:14am

Wisconsin Paper Council, UW-Oshkosh. Receive $50,000 WySis grant to study workforce development issues in the papermaking and forestry industries. 

9:38am

UW-Madison. Patients taking opioids produce antibodies that may hinder anti-opioid vaccine. 

10:16am

USA Today. COVID-19 will hit colleges when students arrive for fall semester. So why open at all? Money is a factor. 

3:53am

NBC 26. Green Bay, Appleton move high school fall sports to spring. 

3:45am

CBS 58. Racine school district responds to criticism of busing plan for private school students this fall. 

3:36am

Wisconsin State Journal. The wildcard in UW-Madison's reopening plan: Student behavior. 

3:34am

Janesville Gazette. New UW regent wants to create 'wide-open highways for nontraditional students'

3:27am

WQOW. Eau Claire School District postpones all fall sports. 

3:24am

The Center Square. Wisconsin ranks lowest for racial equity in education. 

Local

3:16pm

Dane County Exec. Parisi. Dane County to purchase 160 acres near Verona to permanently protect area where Sugar River and Badger Mill Creek meet. 

9:34am

Waukesha County Parks and Land Use. Residents urged to 'Recycle Right' in curbside bins to reduce contamination. 

11:54am

WEAU. Chippewa County sees high number of individuals seeking homelessness services. 

Congress

4:25pm

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Calls for Postmaster General to provide Senate testimony on mail service delays. 

12:02pm

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. And colleagues demand Postal Service address delivery delays of veterans' prescription drugs. 

4:18am

New York Times. Postal crisis ripples across nation as election looms. 

3:49am

WAOW. National USPS changes making local impact. 

3:42am

USA Today. Democrats launch probe of Election Day readiness in key states as coronavirus spreads. 

3:30am

Cap Times. Postal Service slowdown hits Wisconsin. 

Politics

3:21pm

Vruwink for 43rd Assembly. Earns endorsements from respected environmental groups. 

3:15pm

Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Statement on Donald Trump's campaign visit to Wisconsin. 

11:28am

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Outside electioneering groups dole out $300K in legislative primaries. 

10:12am

Sargent for 16th Senate. Governor Tony Evers endorses. 

9:37am

ACLU of Wisconsin. "Our role in the Democratic National Convention."

11:53am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Democrats lay blame on Trump at convention's start. 

3:57am

U.S. News & World Report. Trump motivates Democrats to rally behind Biden, Harris. 

3:41am

USA Today. Bernie Sanders: 'I certainly did not sign' petition to get Kanye West on Wisconsin ballot. 

3:31am

Wisconsin Watch. Skepticism urged as disinformation, voter suppression wash over Wisconsin. 

3:22am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee delegates kick off the DNC Sunday with hybrid live and virtual event on military spending. 

3:19am

Fox 6. 'COVID is real:' Delegates disappointed, but say a mostly virtual DNC is 'the right decision for the public.'

3:17am

Fox 6. Wisconsin Center prepped for mostly virtual 2020 DNC: 'Backbone for our operation.'

3:16am

WISN. 'UPFRONT' recap: Trump, Pence to make play for Wisconsin during DNC. 

3:15am

New York Times. It's convention time: 2-minute speeches, no pomp, a forlorn Milwaukee. 

Friday August 14, 2020

Governor

9:08am

Gov. Evers. First Lady Evers announces the Wisconsin 19th Amendment Celebration Committss's next "Women Who Inspire" nominee. 

4:08am

Gov. Evers. Delivers Democratic Radio Address on the Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity. 

Legislative

4:32pm

Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Releases voting records for 2018 Lame Duck and 2019-2020 State Legislative Sessions. 

2:27pm

Sen. Wirch. Named 2019-2020 "Friend of Public Health."

11:01am

Sen. Jacque. GOP weekly Radio Address: Supporting law enforcement. 

10:19am

Sen. Fitzgerald. Praises President on Israel deal. 

10:18am

Sen. Marklein. Column: Session recap: Roads. 

4:09am

Chippewa Herald. Bernier gets prescription for hydroxy. 

State Agencies

1:20pm

DOT. Seeks feedback on public involvement plan for the Wisconsin Rail Plan 2050. 

1:19pm

DOR. Equalized Values Report shows healthy increase in property values. 

12:09pm

DATCP. One week left to apply for Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. 

10:20am

DWD. Youth apprenticeship releases first tier of occupational pathway curriculum modernization. 

4:07am

DMA. Newly minted circuit court judge and Citizen Soldier serves his state and nation as both a judge and Guardsman. 

3:50am

DATCP. Alerts consumers to tech support robocalls. 

Economy/Business

9:23am

The Hill. Markets rise as economy struggles; 'It does not make any sense.'

9:06am

Reuters. U.S. retail sales rise less than expected in July. 

4:11am

Washington Post. The recession is over for the rich, but the working class is far from recovered.  

3:08am

WEAU. The pandemic continues to affect employment in the Chippewa Valley. 

3:04am

Reuters. U.S. hits fiscal cliff with jobs, economic recovery in the balance. 

Coronavirus

9:22am

A Better Wisconsin Together. Wisconsinites come together to thank Governor Tony Evers to keeping us safe with a mask mandate. 

3:49am

DMA. County, tribal emergency managers are front line of coordinated response. 

3:48am

DVA. Letter to King community regarding COVID-19.

2:28pm

Fox 11. New coronavirus cases, positive test rate return to high levels. 

9:09am

Wisconsin Public Radio. DHS hospital partners say COVID-19 testing material have been diverted from Wisconsin. 

4:05am

Up North News. COVID-19 tracing getting harder in Wisconsin because people lie about their contacts.

3:44am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Three dead, 23 sickened in Pierce County outbreak; mass testing conducted Thursday. 

3:41am

Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. Wisconsin tribal casinos using UV light to 'kill' coronavirus, tech could work in schools. 

3:39am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Evers has about $300 million more federal aid he can spend to fight COVID-19. 

3:18am

Racine Journal Times. After deaths at Racine County nursing home, Federal VA nurses called in to help. 

3:01am

WAOW. State, national leaders speak out against diversion of testing supplies. 

3:00am

Fox 6. 'Promising news:' Milwaukee County sees progress in COVID-19 fight, not enough to advance gating criteria. 

2:59am

Wisconsin Public Radio. DHS: 943 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed on Thursday. 

Education

1:21pm

UW-Eau Claire. Renovations illuminating for Haas Fine Arts Center venues. 

1:16pm

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. To Racine Unified: District must meet legal requirement to bus students to private schools. 

11:58am

UW-Milwaukee. School of Architecture and Urban Planning welcomes Sarah Aziz and Lindsey Krug as 2020-21 Fitzhugh Scott Fellows. 

10:18am

TransfertoVirtualSchool.com Wisconsin parents still have time to enroll their children in an established online charter school. 

11:09am

NBC 15. WIAA opens door to playing fall sports in the spring. 

11:05am

U.S. News & World Report. Foxconn's $100 million pledge to university largely unmet. 

9:10am

Wisconsin Public Radio. 'Rather know that they're safe than have them in the classroom with me': Wisconsin teachers worry about face-to-face fall instruction. 

3:24am

WQOW. Chippewa Falls School District reveals back-to-school plan. 

3:16am

Fox 6. Oak Creek-Franklin schools to begin 2020-21 year virtually; return to in-person learning possible. 

3:14am

WISN. Schools statewide wait for guidance on shutdown threshold. 

3:13am

WISN. Board members, teachers targets of name-calling in back-to-school talks. 

3:09am

WEAU. How a shortage of substitute teachers and bus drivers is affecting Wisconsin. 

3:05am

CBS 58. Milwaukee Health Department says it has received reopening plans from more than two dozen schools .

3:03am

Wisconsin State Journal. UW-Madison still waiting on Foxconn's $100 million pledge two years later. 

Local

4:29pm

Milwaukee County Sup. Clancy. Supports 25% cut to Sheriff's budget. 

4:23pm

Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Stands in solidarity with Milwaukee Art Museum workers union drive. 

4:22pm

Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Letter in support of Milwaukee Art Museum employees. 

11:01am

MCTS. Announces detours ahead of DNC.

11:00am

ALCU of Wisconsin. Commends Waukesha County Jail for lifting religious text and practice restrictions in local jail. 

3:11am

WTMJ. Wauwatosa Police Union: Members have no confidence in Mayor Dennis McBride. 

Congress

1:22pm

U.S. Rep. Steil. Announces innovative challenge for young coders in Wisconsin's First Congressional District. 

11:57am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin; Reps. Moore, Kind, Pocan. Call on President Trump to extend full federal funding for Wisconsin National Guard to fight COVID-19 pandemic. 

11:17am

Reuters. Hopes for a fresh round of U.S. coronavirus relief fade as Congress goes home. 

11:12am

AP. Lawmakers: Postal changes delay mail-order medicine for vets. 

3:17am

CNBC. Coronavirus stimulus stalemate could drag on for weeks as Congress leaves town. 

3:02am

Politico. Besieged on all sides, Ron Johnson says he probe 'would certainly' help Trump win reelection. 

Politics

3:55am

Lowery for 37th Assembly. Only one candidate has pledged to vote against gerrymandering. 

3:42pm

The Hill. Postal service warns states it might miss some mail-in ballot deadlines. 

11:07am

U.S. News & World Report. Trump's counter to Democratic Convention? Swing state trips.

3:12am

WUWM. 'My expectation is they're masking up,' Evers says about Trump's campaign visit to Wisconsin. 

3:10am

WTMJ. One of the youngest ever state Assembly candidates running against 82-year-old incumbent. 

3:07am

CBS 58. Local postal workers feel cuts and changes to USPS will slow down mail, election ballots. 

3:06am

AP. Trump admits he's blocking postal cash to stop mail-in votes. 

Thursday August 13, 2020

Governor

3:49am

Gov. Evers. Building Commission approves $65 million for key projects. 

Legislative

4:04pm

Wisconsin Paper Council. Selects state Seator Patrick Testin as the trade association's "Legislator of the Year."

3:39pm

Wisconsin Public Health Association, Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards. Announce "2019-2020 Friends of Public Health."

2:01pm

Rep. Hebl. Column: Voting in the time of COVID. 

12:13pm

Cap Times. Legislature releases records of Staush Gruszynski sexual harassment probe. 

State Agencies

4:02pm

DATCP. Wisconsin Farm to School Advisory Council nominations accepted through August 30. 

3:43pm

DOT. Drivers over age 60 have until November 23 to renew their license. 

1:59pm

WEDC. Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity to meet Aug. 14. 

11:40am

DOJ. Launches new incident-level criminal justice data dashboards. 

3:42am

DNR. Ruffed grouse West Nile Virus test results now available. 

Economy/Business

12:45pm

NFIB Wisconsin. Quadrennial problems and priorities survey ranks small business problems. 

11:43am

WMC. What is the coolest thing made in Wisconsin? 

11:42am

WRA, AASEW, Wisconsin Apartment Association. ICYMI: Helping Hands for Housing Landlord Coalition works to keep tenants in their homes. 

9:14am

Reuters. U.S. weekly jobless claims drop below one million; labor market still weak. 

3:46am

Fox 6. 'The system is not built for problems:' Attorneys point to Gov. Walker amid unemployment delays. 

Coronavirus

2:30pm

Gov. Evers. Announces launch of COVID-19 Response and Recovery Investment Dashboard. 

12:39pm

Fox 9. Health official: 44% of Seneca plant's COVID-19 tests in Cumberland, Wis. return positive. 

12:14pm

Green Bay Press Gazette. 'Pretty ugly.' COVID-19 flares up in Marinette, Oconto counties as residents resist safety measures. 

12:08pm

The Hill. CDC director warns of 'worst fall' in history if people don't follow COVID-19 guidelines. 

4:16am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Over 700 in EC County currently quarantined; weekly new cases set another record. 

4:14am

Marshfield News Herald. 'Failure of leadership': Sen. Tammy Baldwin questions Mike Pence about diversions of coronavirus testing supplies. 

3:56am

NBC 26. Hospital visitors limited, case hospitalizations up in Fond du Lac Co. 

3:47am

CNBC. Accuracy of U.S. coronavirus data thrown into question as decline in testing skews drop in new cases. 

3:33am

Fox 11. 7-day average of coronavirus cases in Wisconsin falls; overall activity remains high. 

3:30am

Spectrum News. Fond du Lac County seeing increase in coronavirus cases 

Environment/Outdoors

2:15pm

WXPR. Half of Wisconsin's wetlands to lose federal protection, conservation groups estimate. 

Statewide

2:03pm

Security Health. Helping clients with essential supplies during trying times. 

11:38am

Children's Wisconsin. 2020 Briggs & Al's Run & Walk goes virtual. 

11:32am

We Are Many United Against Hate. Homegrown Hate & Domestic Terrorism. 

Courts

12:10pm

AP. Federal appeals court: Male-only draft is constitutional. 

Education

4:29pm

Marquette University. Nursing professor named Ascension Wisconsin Sister Rosaline Klein Endowed Professor. 

1:56pm

UW-Stout. University, WITC partner on B.S. in management flexible degree. 

1:54pm

UW-Milwaukee. Pharmeceutical company licenses drug development compounds from UWM Research Foundation. 

11:35am

MacIver Institute. Wisconsin school district employees pay on average $82 a month for health insurance single plan; $200 a month for family plan. 

9:12am

UW-River Falls. Recent grad joins Pierce County Public Health as contact tracer. 

3:58am

WCLO. Survey shows Janesville teachers oppose school district's reopening plan. 

3:46am

CNBC. Coronavirus has upended school plans. It will also worsen racial and economic inequalities, experts warn. 

3:38am

Fox 6. Days after Waukesha County hit record for new COVID-19 cases, district votes on school reopening plan. 

3:34am

WTMJ. Private schools see dramatic spikes in enrollment amid virtual plans for public schools. 

3:31am

U.S. News & World Report. UW-Madison chancellor: 'We're in a real financial crisis.'

3:29am

WBAY. Appleton Area School District to begin school year virtually. 

Local

4:30pm

Adams County, Wisconsin County Forests Association. Establishes Wisconsin's 30th County Forest. 

2:33pm

Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. "Today the City mourns."

12:46pm

Great Water Alliance. Federal financing means big savings for water ratepayers, Mayor says. 

12:00pm

Charter Communications. Outlines additional $100,000 contribution to support the City of Milwaukee and its residents. 

11:43am

Madison Metro Sewerage District. Salt Savers training equips water softner professionals to cut the daily salt load to freshwater streams. 

11:39am

MCTS. To adjust passenger limit starting Friday, August 14. 

3:50am

Racine Mayor Mason. State of the City Address text. 

4:36am

WSAW. City approves Wausau police task force to review policies. 

4:27am

Fox 6. EPA announces $137M loan to Waukesha for Great Lakes Water Supply Project. 

3:58am

WISN. Morgue ads refrigerated trailer as it exceeds capacity. 

Congress

2:32pm

Center for Media and Democracy. Watchdog groups call for ethics investigation of Senator Ron Johnson's misuse of committee to promote political disinformation. 

2:07pm

U.S. Rep. Grothman. Introduces bill to help alleviate excessive student loan debt. 

12:16pm

U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Murphy. Call on Congressional Budget Office to reexamine junk plans offered by private insurers. 

11:33am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Joins Senate Democratic Caucus in urging USPS to fix delays and avoid cost increases for election mail. 

12:28pm

WTMJ. Senator Johnson on WTMJ: No new COVID-19 stimulus deal until current package is spent. 

12:10pm

Politico. Trump says he opposes USPS funding in an effort to block mail-in voting. 

4:26am

AP. Warning on Russia adds questions about Senate's Biden probe. 

3:45am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin's congressional delegation mostly split by party on Trump's COVID executive orders. 

3:44am

Fox 11. Johnson, Gallagher on Trump's unemployment executive order. 

3:39am

Politico. Standoff over Covid relief could drag into September. 

3:29am

WDIO. Congressman Tom Tiffany visits UWS; talks schools opening up. 

Politics

3:41pm

SEIU Wisconsin State Council. Celebrates primary victories of candidates who will put working people first. 

1:58pm

Voces de la Frontera Action. Appluds victories in Wisconsin partisan primaries; Looks to Biden and Harris for engagement in Wisconsin. 

11:58am

ACLU of Wisconsin. Teams up with Milwaukee Bucks to increase voting participation, civic engagement in Wisconsin. 

11:37am

Survival Coalition. Shares essential information on disability issues for candidates for public office.  Background Papers.

11:34am

Lee for 14th Assembly. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald endorses. 

9:13am

Sargent for 16th Senate. Announces campaign endorsement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin. 

4:18am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sen. LaTonya Johnson calls fellow Milwaukee Democrat Lena Taylor 'toxic' after facing primary challenge. 

3:57am

WISC. Absentee ballots account for 79 percent of votes cast in Madison as city sees higher voter turnout. 

3:43am

Fox 11. President Trump expected to visit Oshkosh next week. 

3:41am

U.S. News & World Report. Battle lines set for Wisconsin GOP's super-majority push. CBS 58. 

3:36am

Beloit Daily News. Rock Co. officials forecast record turnout, poll worker shortage for Nov. 3 general election. 

3:32am

Wisconsin Public Radio. An avalanche of absentee ballots, shorter lines for Tuesday's primary. 

Wednesday August 12, 2020

Governor

2:03pm

U.S. Rep. Tiffany. Letter to Gov. Evers regarding schools reopening. 

10:59am

Gov. Evers. Grants nine more pardons. 

2:56pm

WTMJ. Wisconsin governor pardons 9 people, raising total to 56. 

Legislative

4:17pm

Sen. Hansen. To no one's surprise Republicans and corporate polluters oppose DNR rule to prevent PFAS from polluting our water. 

3:35pm

Rep. Allen. Facts not fear when schools return this fall. 

2:49pm

Rep. Allen. Applauds low-cost WIFA loans for Waukesha Water Supply Project. 

2:08pm

Sen. Cowles. Applauds a milestone for northeast Wisconsin. 

10:55am

Sen. Smith. Column: Pass the Healthcare Heroes Act. 

8:54am

Sen. Larson. For the sake of Wisconsin's schools, state legislators urge U.S. Senate Delegation to pass the HEROES Act.  Letter.

3:40am

Rep. Bowen. Statement on passing of his last living grandparent.

State Agencies

4:30pm

DMA. Virtual Badger Youth Camp - A new but familiar experience. 

10:57am

WEDC. Village of McFarland receives $250,000 state grant to support construction of new apartment complex and commercial building. 

10:56am

DOJ. Update: Officer involved shooting in Kenosha, Wis. 

11:31am

Wisconsin State Journal. Natural Resources Board delays PFAS rule in response to indstry objections. 

Economy/Business

4:17am

NBC 15. DWD releases Wisconsin unemployment data, over 14K initial applications filed first week of Aug. 

4:16am

Politico. Derailment of small business rescue clouds U.S. recovery. 

2:50am

Politico. 'It means nothing': Trump's pledge to aid tenants won't halt evictions. 

Coronavirus

2:48pm

UMOS, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation. UMOS receives nearly $100,000 from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation to support COVID-19 response. 

5:48am

DVA. Letter to King community regarding COVID-19.

5:47am

DVA. Letter to Union Grove community regarding COVID-19.

3:38am

DVA. Receives nursing assistance from USDVA and WI National Guard. 

2:57pm

WTMJ. Waukesha Public Library closes due to potential case of COVID-19. 

9:40am

Wall Street Journal. Coronavirus grips Midwest rural areas that had been spared.

3:25am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Mask mandates have broad support among Wisconsin voters, new poll shows. 

3:23am

KARE. COVID-19 outbreak hits Wisconsin assisted living facility. 

3:18am

Spectrum News. Deaths from coronavirus top 1,000 in Wisconsin. 

2:54am

NBC 15. 20 nurses assigned to Union Grove Veterans Home in response to COVID-19 outbreak. 

Statewide

2:11pm

AARP. Social Security's 85th anniversary a reminder that this hard-earned benefit must be maintained. 

10:01am

WPHCA. Wisconsin community health centers celebrate National Health Center Week 2020. 

9:42am

Wisconsin Commercial Ports Association. Wisconsin commercial ports to hold statewide meet virtually. 

Education

4:14pm

Marquette University. Mechanical engineering faculty receive grant to improve robotic dexterity. 

2:05pm

UW-Milwaukee. Research Foundation announces new Catalyst Grants. 

12:34pm

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Questions Vice President Pence on federal diversions of testing supplies from Wisconsn. 

11:58am

UW-Stout. Summer in the Midwest provides cultural experiences. 

3:00am

UW-Badgers. Statement on the Big Ten announcement. 

9:44am

WTMJ. Menomonee Falls School District unveils hybrid model for students this fall. 

3:07am

Wisconsin State Journal. UW System Administration announces layoffs, other cuts as COVID-19 losses grow. 

3:02am

WISN. MKE: Two positive coronavirus cases at school means test everyone. 

3:01am

Superior Telegram. COVID-19 concerns prompt Superior teachers to resign. 

2:58am

Wisconsin Public Radio. UW President Thompson announces layoffs at UW System Administration Office. 

2:53am

WTMJ. 'We didn't really have a choice': Wisconsin Chancellor Blank on halting fall sports including football. 

2:51am

U.S. News & World Report. UW System administration announces layoffs, other cuts. 

2:47am

AP. Interest in homeschooling has 'exploded' amid pandemic. 

2:46am

Spectrum News. Marquette University Law School Poll shows parents are more comfortable with school reopenings than public. 

Local

12:34pm

Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. City of Milwaukee announces $15 million CARES Act funding for rent support and assistance. 

11:29am

ACLU of Wisconsin. Calls for reduced law enforcement presence due to scaled down Democratic National Convention. 

8:56am

Public Health Madison & Dane County. Announcing breastfeeding peer counseling program. 

Congress

4:15pm

U.S. Rep. Steil. Joins EPA Administrator Wheeler in Waukesha for water infrastructure loan annoucement. 

2:55pm

Politico. Ron Johnson says committee Republicans blocking Comey, Brennan subpoenas. 

9:38am

Reuters. Mnuchin declines to say if U.S. COVID-19 aid deal can be reached. 

3:52am

USA Today. U.S. immigration services set to furlough two-thirds of its workers after coronavirus stimulus talks fail. 

Politics

4:32pm

Pfaff for 32nd Senate. Calls on legislative leaders to reverse position and expand BadgerCare. 

4:16pm

Kapanke for 32nd Senate. Reaction to the August 11th primary. 

3:36pm

Ballweg for 14th Senate. Wins primary.

3:05pm

RPW. Launches ad "asleep at the switch."

2:02pm

Schachtner for 10th Senate. Endorsed by former Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton. 

12:30pm

Pope for 80th Assembly. Wins primary, looks forward to November. 

11:54am

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin. Celebrates endorsed candidates advancing to general election. 

10:54am

Sargent for 16th Senate. Proven progressive leadership.

8:52am

Priorities USA. New ad: A Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration will fight for every American. 

4:15am

Fitzgerald for 5th Congress. Issues primary election night statement. 

4:08am

Polack for 1st Congress. Racine native and national security expert wins Democratic primary. 

4:07am

Cratic Williams for 76th Assembly. Statement on results Democratic primary. 

4:06am

Hansen for 30th Senate. Wins Democratic primary. 

4:05am

Bladeh for 48th Assembly Wins election. 

4:04am

Pfaff for 32nd Senate. Statement regarding primary victory. 

4:03am

Stafsholt for 10th Senate. Wins primary. 

4:03am

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin. Congratulates newly minted nominees in their primary victories. 

3:59am

RPW. "Republicans are ready to win in November."

3:58am

Elmikashfi for 26th Senate. Thank you, Madison.

3:56am

Bradley for 28th Senate. Declares victory. 

3:43am

Sargent for 16th Senate. Chosen as Democratic candidate.

3:41am

NextGen Wisconsin. Celebrates hike in absentee ballot returns. 

3:39am

DMA. WI National Guard provides election support across state. 

9:37am

Politico. Kanye flops among Black voters. 

4:14am

Fox 11. More Appleton voters cast absentee ballots, face no long lines at polls. 

4:13am

RiverTowns. Stafsholt declares victory in Wisconsin 10th Senate District GOP primary. 

4:12am

Janesville Gazette. Dems pick Polack to take on Steil in 1st Congressional District. 

3:55am

Racine Journal Times. Former wrestler, secretary of state candidate Julian Bradley is GOP nominee for state Senate District 28. 

3:36am

WXOW. Pfaff to face Kapanke in 32nd Senate race. 

3:36am

WKOW. Roys declared winner of Democratic primary for 26th Senate seat. 

3:34am

WQOW. Clint Moses wins Republican primary for 29th Assembly. 

3:27am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Bonnie Lee easily wins the Assembly District 14 Republican primary and will face Robyn Vining in the general election. 

3:26am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin August primary election results. 

3:22am

WKOW. Wisconsin Democrats react to Biden-Harris ticket. 

3:21am

WBAY. De Pere Alderman advances in partisan primary for Senate seat. 

3:20am

WBAY. Shelton defeats incumbent Gruszynski, advances to face Kirsteatter for Assembly District 90 seat. 

3:19am

WBAY. Nygren, Cabral-Guevara advance in races for Assembly District seats 89, 55. 

3:09am

Fox 11. Officials report no major problems as Wisconsin polls close. 

3:08am

WTMJ. Low in-person voter turnout in Milwaukee.

3:05am

Spectrum News. Polling sites see low in-person voting across North-eastern Wisconsin. 

3:04am

Wisconsin State Journal. Here's who won, lost in Tuesday's state primaries. 

3:03am

Wisconsin State Journal. Francesca Hong wins packed race for Assembly District 76 on Madison's liberal Isthmus. 

2:57am

Sheboygan Press. Jessica King wins Democratic primary, will face Glenn Grothman for 6th Congressional seat. 

2:57am

WSAW. Rep. Kind, Van Orden advance to general election for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. 

2:56am

NBC 15. Local experts predict Kamala Harris to help to turn out youth, Black voters. 

2:53am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Latinx voters are on the rise. What does that mean for Wisconsin elections?

2:48am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Senate leader Fitzgerald wins U.S House primary. 

Tuesday August 11, 2020

Budget

9:12am

LFB. Coronavirus Relief Fund monies under the federal CARES Act. 

Legislative

12:24pm

Rep. Nygren. Welcomes EPA administrator to Marinette; Calls for federal action to address PFAS.  Letter.

10:49am

Legislative Black Caucus. Letter to Milwaukee Mayor Barrett regarding Fire & Police Commission. 

3:35am

Up North News. Republicans don't have enough votes to overturn mask mandate, GOP lawmaker says. 

3:28am

CBS 58. Rep. Bowen says Officer Mensah provoked protesters outside home, pepper sprayed crowd. 

State Agencies

10:46am

Wisconsin Lottery. Badger 5 $248,000 jackpot split seven ways. 

9:59am

DNR. Help track Wisconsin's deer populations by reporting deer sightings. 

3:57am

Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Letter to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission requesting an extension of the moratorium on utility disconnections. 

3:52am

NBC 15. Madison mayor requests moratorium on utility disconnections extended to spring 2021. 

3:37am

WSAW. Attorney General Josh Kaul leads bipartisan coalition to help victims of senior fraud be compensated for losses. 

Economy/Business

1:42pm

NPS Corp. Appoints Michael Jansen President of its Towel and Tissue Division. 

12:26pm

DWD. Releases information on unemployment data. 

12:25pm

Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. Wisconsin cranberry growers to again lead nation in production as industry sees increase in domestic sales. 

11:47am

Brown County Port & Resource Recovery Department. The Port of Green Bay sees a dip in cargo shipments in July. 

1:41pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Enbridge won't condemn private property for pipeline route in northern Wisconsin. 

11:03am

Bloomberg. Small businesses are dying by the thousands - and no one is tracking the carnage. 

9:14am

Reuters. Trump's COVID orders too little, too late to help U.S. economy, experts say. 

4:20am

Milwaukee Biz Times. Wacker Neuson making 186 layoffs in Menomonee Falls permanent. 

4:19am

Chippewa Herald. 'People are looking toward home:' COVID-19 placing more importance on shopping and local businesses. 

3:51am

WBAY. The costly silence of tourism in Titletown. 

3:30am

Wisconsin State Journal. Reported Big Ten football cancellation deals economic blow to Badger-reliant businesses. 

3:26am

CBS 58. Thousands still waiting for unemployment benefits. 

3:25am

Spectrum News. Green Bay businesses take different paths to safer at home recovery. 

Coronavirus

3:33pm

Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long-Term Care. Changes to Medicare due to coronavirus (COVID-19). 

2:23pm

Gov. Evers. Wisconsin COVID-19 death toll surpasses 1,000. 

10:53am

Milwaukee Patch. Report shows pediatric coronavirus cases soaring; How WI is doing. 

4:20am

La Crosse Tribune. Workplaces make up nearly 40% of COVID-19 facility probes in state. 

3:52am

WISC. More people are being poisoned from drinking hand sanitizer. 

Statewide

3:34pm

Community Shares of Wisconsin. Local leaders in social and environmental justice to be honored. 

10:47am

RENEW Wisconsin. Announces Heather Allen as Executive Director.

Courts

1:32pm

U.S. News & World Report. Madison-area coffee shop sues over local mask order. 

Education

4:24pm

UW System. President Thompson announces UW System priorities. 

4:21pm

UW-Eau Claire. Blugold plans to use future career and her voice to change lives. 

3:38pm

DPI. Department will hold hearing statement of scope relating to speech and language pathologist licenses. 

2:35pm

UW-Stout. Industrial design graduate stepping into dream career in footwear. 

11:46am

DPI. Department will hold hearing on three statements of scope. 

10:51am

NWTC. Local students looking for college transfer options. 

2:28pm

AP. Big Ten pulls plug on fall football amid COVID-19 concerns. 

3:53am

WXOW. Low international enrollment for universities will hurt bottom line, campus culture. 

3:50am

WQOW. How the Eau Claire School District will handle a positive COVID-19 test. 

3:38am

Wisconsin State Journal. As school restarts, UW experts say supporting academics, social-emotional health is key. 

3:25am

The Center Square. Canceling UW football could mean $100 million loss. 

Local

4:23pm

Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Statement on the Eastside shooting. 

10:45am

Madison Black Chamber of Commerce. To honor Ms. Milele Chikasa Anana. 

3:56am

Wauwatosa Peace Officers Association. Statement regarding recent violence in Wauwatosa.  

3:36am

Spectrum News. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley outlines vision for racial equity. 

Congress

4:22pm

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. And colleagues call for long-term relief for 43 million student loan borrowers amid pandemic. 

3:46pm

U.S. Rep. Sensenbrenner. Letter to Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride regarding restoring law and order in the city. 

3:54am

Opportunity Wisconsin. Trump's sham unemployment insurance executive order leaves 700,000 unemployed Wisconsinites behind.

4:29am

Reuters. U.S. governors question cost of Trump COVID-19 plans, urge talks to continue. 

4:24am

AP. Inaction by Congress leaves states to pay for election costs. 

4:05am

The Hill. Governors air frustrations with Trump on unemployment plans. 

3:41am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ron Johnson on stimulus negotiations: 'I hope the talks remain broken down.'

3:40am

AP. In virus talks, Pelosi holds firm while Mnuchin wants a deal. 

3:35am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Democrats decry Trump unemployment benefits order. 

Politics

4:47pm

RPW. Statement in response to Joe Biden's vice presidential pick. 

3:35pm

Winker for 38th Assembly. Calls on Speaker Vos & Rep. Dittrich to support school district safety plans.

12:42pm

Marquette University. New Marquette Law School poll finds Biden holding a steady lead over Trump in Wisconsin. 

9:26am

Our Wisconsin Revolution. Opposes DNC platform, which leaves out Medicare for all. 

9:06am

Madison City Clerk. Voting in the Partisan Primary. 

4:14am

Common Cause in Wisconsin. What you need to know to vote in today's primary election. 

3:58am

Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition. August 11 election: Resources for voters with disabilities. 

3:37pm

Reuters. Democratic presidential candidate Biden taps Senator Kamala Harris as running mate. 

1:38pm

The Hill. Biden leads Trump by 5 points in Wisconsin: poll. 

1:34pm

WBAY. Marquette Poll: Green Bay-Appleton "closely divided" between Biden and Trump. 

1:33pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Marquette Poll: Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by 5 points among likely voters. 

9:18am

Cap Times. Wisconsin poll workers set to process thousands of absentee ballots.

9:15am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Legislative, congressional races on ballot in Tuesday's primary. 

9:14am

The Hill. Wisconsin looks to avoid repeat of chaotic April elections. 

3:32am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Kanye West presidential campaign: Petitions turned in 14 seconds after 5 p.m. should be counted. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 

3:29am

Fox 6. Wisconsin National Guard ready to pitch in on Election Day: 'Happy to help Wisconsin.'

3:27am

CBS 58. Voters, businesses concerned over delayed United States Postal Service mail times. 

Monday August 10, 2020

Legislative

4:43pm

Rep. Bowen. Statement on weekend incident in Wauwatosa. 

3:17pm

Sen. Kooyenga. Mob rule must end. 

3:16pm

Rep. Hutton. Statement on attack on Wauwatosa Police officer. 

2:32pm

Rep. Meyers. Broadband more crucial than ever. 

12:58pm

Sen. Wanggaard. Statement on attack on Wauwatosa Police officer. 

12:48pm

Rep. Zamarripa. Thanks Wisconsin farmworkers and acitivists after Migrant Labor Council hearing. 

12:46pm

DMA. 10 August Update: Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week. 

10:04am

WMC. Senator Fitzgerald receives WMC's "Working for Wisconsin" Award. 

4:20am

Sen. Wanggaard. Statement on shooting of Kenosha police officer. 

State Agencies

3:19pm

DNR. Wisconsinites encouraged to apply for DNR Surface Water Grant funds. 

2:33pm

AG Kaul. Joins coalition challenging Trump administration's unlawful effort to bar immigrants and foreign workers. 

12:45pm

DATCP, DOR. ICYMI: Wisconsin Farm Support Program reopens for applications today. 

11:23am

AG Kaul. Leads bipartisan group of 44 AGs in urging Congress to pass legislation to protect senior victims of fraud. 

10:58am

DATCP. Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council applications due Aug. 21. 

4:18am

DMA. Annual Northern Lightning exercise returns to Volk Field August 10-21. 

Economy/Business

8:56am

CNBC. Small business confidence rebounds from all-time low, but Main Street still has a long way to go. 

8:51am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Fewer Wisconsin farms filed for bankruptcy during the height of the pandemic. 

4:36am

WJFW. Minocqua businesses close due to COVID-19. 

4:35am

WKOW. Epic not requiring employees to return in-person as they review plans with public health officials. 

3:43am

NBC 15. State unemployment payments still backlogged, Congress disagrees on relief package. 

3:35am

Milwaukee Biz Times. Wisconsin exports on pace for $2.45 billion drop this year. 

3:34am

U.S. News & World Report. For pandemic jobless, the only real certainty is uncertainty. 

3:27am

La Crosse Tribune. La Crosse already had a housing crisis, but COVID-19 worsened it. 

3:26am

Racine Journal Times. Evictions loom as rental assistance gets spent and moratoriums uncertain. 

3:23am

The Hill. PPP application window closes after coronavirus talks deadlock. 

Coronavirus

4:06pm

Lincoln County Health Department. First COVID-19 related death in Lincoln County. 

8:54am

The Guardian. 'This is unstoppable': America's midwest braces itself for a Covid-19 surge. 

8:53am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Mask violation reporting form stirs debate on mandate enforcement. 

4:33am

WTMJ. 'The virus is insidious': Medical College of Wisconsin encourages public to wear masks to combat COVID-19. 

3:52am

WISN. Wisconsin's coronavirus death toll reaches 1,000 victims. 

3:52am

Racine Journal Times. Wisconsin's COVID-19 testing ability dropping because supplies are being redirected to other states. 

3:51am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Children can get severe COVID-19, CDC says - especially Black and Hispanic children. 

3:50am

WISC. Multiple coronavirus cases linked to sporting tournaments in Wisconsin Dells. WISC. 

3:49am

WISN. Doctors study what could be Wisconsin's 1st case of coronavirus reinfection. 

3:48am

WEAU. Eau Claire County health officials confirm 22 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day total.

3:47am

Oak Creek Patch. Coronavirus cases rise in Oak Creek; 20s age group has most cases. 

3:45am

NBC News. 'We're going to run out': Doctors call for COVID-19 survivors to donate convalescent plasma. 

3:41am

Fox 11. Wisconsin breaks single-day record for positive COVID-19 cases Saturday. 

3:35am

Monroe Times. Green County back to 'high' and growing. 

3:32am

CNBC. U.S. tops 5 million coronavirus cases as outbreak threatens America's Midwest. 

3:21am

Sheboygan Press. Twenty-somethings make up almost a quarter of COVID-19 cases in Sheboygan County; two community testing sites closed. 

3:14am

WKBT. The Children's Museum of La Crosse will be closed until further notice. 

Statewide

9:06am

Community Care. Promotes Dr. Kelly Schroeder. 

Education

3:19pm

DPI. Department will hold hearing on proposed rules related to substitute educational interpreter licenses. 

1:35pm

UW-Stout.  Board of Regents approves promotions, tenure for 28 faculty. 

11:16am

UW-River Falls. 2020 Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo cancelled. 

10:03am

ACLU of Wisconsin. Stresses need for equity, safety amid pandemic during upcoming school year. 

4:18am

UW-Eau Claire. Grad's popular food truck becomes a D.C. favorite. 

11:21am

Wisconsin State Journal. Big Ten cancels football season; announcement expected Tuesday. 

11:14am

WEAU. Report: Big Ten to cancel fall football season. 

8:52am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Some Wisconsin universities require students, staff to sign COVID-19 pledges. 

3:38am

U.S. News & World Report. Schools mull outdoor classes amid virus, ventilation worries. 

3:17am

Wisconsin State Journal. ESPN: Big Ten close to postponing or canceling football, fall sports. 

Local

3:18pm

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Nicholson. Endorses County Exec's vision, pledges to work together. 

11:17am

Dane County Exec. Parisi. Local businesses should continue remote work accommodations wherever possible. 

9:04am

Venture Dairy Cooperative. Denounces unlawful Town of Peck ordinance that will charge farmers for hauling manure. 

4:23am

Milwaukee Common Council. Milwaukee has an opportunity to usher in lasting change.

4:22am

WTMJ. Wauwatosa Officer Joseph Mensah physically assaulted, shot at during protest, police say. 

Congress

4:08pm

A Better Wisconsin Together. Wisconsinites deserve to know where our elected officials stand on Donald Trump's executive orders. 

3:43pm

U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Graham. Lead bipartisan effort to protect seniors from scams during COVID-19 pandemic. 

2:34pm

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Trump needs to start working with Congress to pass bipartisan legislation that helps Wisconsin with ongoing and worsening public health and economic crisis. 

9:07am

League of Wisconsin Municipalities. Congress, please support Wisconsin cities and villages. 

1:01pm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Under fire from Democrats, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson pens lengthy defense of his investigations, including one aimed at Joe Biden.

9:13am

Politico. Ron Johnson subpoenas documents from FBI director. 

4:29am

USA Today. 'An administrative nightmare': Trump's executive action is a scramble for unemployment aid. 

4:28am

Wisconsin State Journal. Ron Johnson's pursuit of Joe Biden, Burisma investigation raises red flags. 

3:37am

AP. States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan. 

3:36am

AP. Trump end run around Congress raises questions on his claims. 

3:24am

New York Times. Russia continues interfering in election to try to help Trump, U.S. Intelligence says. 

3:22am

Reuters. Pelosi, Mnuchin open door to narrower COVID-19 aid through 2020. 

Politics

4:05pm

Dittrich for 38th Assembly. Setting the record straight. 

4:03pm

Marquette University. Marquette Law Poll announces release of 'Wisconsin: The State of the Race' presentation Aug. 15. 

1:57pm

Murphy-Lopez for 49th Assembly. Let's prepare for a challenging winter. 

12:49pm

Feyen for 18th Senate. Wisconsin Grocers Association endorses. 

12:46pm

Lee for 14th Assembly. Statement on attack of Officer Mensah. 

11:20am

Steil for 1st Congress.  Issues debate challenge ahead of Tuesday's Democratic primary. 

11:19am

DNC. Demcrats announces inspiring lineup of Americans who will speak.

10:02am

Stewart for 48th Assembly. Urges residents to vote August 11. 

9:05am

Bradley for 28th Senate. 'Radical behavior destroying our communities must end.'

8:58am

UW-Madison. Battleground state poll shows Biden leading Trump in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

8:50am

Pfaff for 32nd Senate. Governor Tony Evers endorses. 

1:02pm

Racine Journal Times. 'Someone has to step up': Some dedicated poll workers refuse to quit amid COVID-19 fears. 

12:55pm

Fox 11. Neenah consolidates to one polling location for August primary. 

11:13am

CBS 58. Milwaukee to have 168 polling places to avoid crowds for Tuesday's primary. 

11:00am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin voters request 900K absentee ballots for primary. 

8:55am

Wisconsin State Journal. Biden holds lead in statewide poll, Trump's support dips among white voters. 

4:17am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Challenges argue Kanye West filed petitions late, should be barred from Wisconsin presidential ballot. 

3:33am

AP. Postal Service emerges as flash point heading into election. 

3:32am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Complaints to keep Kanye West off Wisconsin ballot cite phony signatures, including from Mickey Mouse and Bernie Sanders. 

3:15am

WISC. Communities on pace to shatter records for absentee voting ahead of Tuesday midterm election. 

Friday August 7, 2020

Legislative

10:06am

Sen. Marklein. Column: Session recap: The state budget. 

9:11am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Scott Fitzgerald stays quiet as another top Republican seeks federal help to cover COVID-19 testing costs. 

3:32am

WISC. 'Do your jobs': Group of nurses calls on legislative leaders to keep mask mandate in place, pass Healthcare Heroes bill. 

State Agencies

1:58pm

DMA. New Wisconsin Guard sexual assault response coordinator brings vast experience and passion for victim advocacy to position. 

10:07am

DWD. Adjusts to changing workforce needs amid COVID-19 challenges. 

Economy/Business

1:25pm

CNBC. Canada to impose tariffs on $2.7 billion in U.S. goods after Trump reignites trade feud. 

11:27am

Reuters. U.S .Black-white unemployment rate gap widens again in July. 

11:24am

Wisconsin Public Radio. As weekly unemployment benefits drop $600, aid agencies brace for spike in demand. 

9:10am

Green Bay Press Gazette. Small businesses say masks, distancing are key to protecting and reviving local economies. 

9:02am

AP. U.S. adds 1.8 million jobs in a sign that hiring has weakened. 

3:41am

Fox 21. Ashland goes "All In" for COVID-19 response. 

3:40am

Fond du Lac Reporter. 'We're all in this together': The WEDC visits Fond du Lac to aid small business recovery. WXPR. 

3:33am

Fox 11. State rental assistance program offers relief to those facing eviction. 

3:30am

Lake Geneva Regional News. Tourism impact unclear as face masks become mandatory.  

3:28am

WKBT. Ron Kind decries Trump renewal of aluminum tariffs as blow to Wisconsin breweries. 

3:27am

Politico. Trump will slap tariffs on Canada's aluminum again. 

3:21am

AP. July U.S. jobs report is expected to point to hiring slowdown. 

3:21am

U.S. News & World Report. Fed's Main Street pandemic support program off to slow start. 

Coronavirus

10:07am

DHS. More than 220,000 Wisconsin households to receive additional FoodShare benefits for July and August in response to COVID-19 pandemic. 

8:59am

Wisconsin Policy Forum. Arts and culture in a pandemic. 

11:21am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Policy Forum report: Wisconsin's arts and culture industry threatened by pandemic. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 

4:17am

Wausau Daily Herald. Merrill mayor asks police to enforce statewide mask mandate; leaders encourage residents to comply voluntarily. 

3:55am

WISN. Coronavirus surges in southern suburbs, officials say people need to be more careful. 

3:48am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 3 cases of COVID-19 detected among workers who sought access to Wisconsin Center ahead of 2020 DNC. 

3:39am

WTMJ. Increasing number of school-aged kids test positive for COVID-19. 

3:31am

Wisconsin State Journal. Opioid overdose increase in Madison, state linked to COVID-19 stress. 

3:23am

Racine Journal Times. Black Point Estate closes after employee tests positive for coronavirus. 

Statewide

2:44pm

Wisconsin Hospital Association. State's Critical Access Hospitals ranked third best nationally for quality efforts. 

10:05am

American Lung Association. To host first-ever virtual LUNG FORCE Walk in Wisconsin. 

Education

3:16pm

UW-Madison. That little voice in your head - if you have it - may be aligning your thoughts. 

12:06pm

UW-Milwaukee. Research Foundation receives WEDC grant for UWM startups. 

12:00pm

UW-Platteville. Update Coronavirus. 

11:59am

UW-Platteville. Partners with College Pads to provide an off-campus housing marketplace. 

8:56am

Vote Yes 2 Invest. ICYMI: Two Madison elected officials endorse school referendum. 

4:02am

UW-Stout. Stout Scholars Scholarship awarded to three new students.

11:22am

WSAW. How the UW System's new COVD-19 testing plan will impact UW-Stevens Point. 

3:38am

CBS 58. Some out-of-state families are enrolling their kids in Wisconsin schools so they can go to in-person classes. 

3:36am

Wisconsin Public Radio. UW System ordering over 350,000 COVID-19 tests for students this fall. 

3:25am

WFRV. Plan for COVID-19 testing for students this fall, "in the works."

3:25am

Wisconsin State Journal. Wisconsin Badgers' positive COVID-19 test count climbs to 21 athletes. 

Local

10:52am

ACLU of Wisconsin. Calls for stop and frisk compliance, community input in search for Milwaukee's Police Chief after Morales' demotion. 

4:03am

Milwaukee Ald. Lewis. Council members urge Mayor to move without delay in nominating new FPC head. 

Congress

2:04pm

U.S. Sen. Johnson. Introduces bill to ensure assistance for businesses in need, transparency in PPP loans. 

1:24pm

Growth Energy. Applauds renewed House push for biofuel relief. 

10:51am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. And colleagues criticize Trump administration's maneuvers to manipulate census & hamper an accurate count. 

8:59am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. And colleagues continue push for expanded work share provisions in next relief package. 

9:00am

AP. Virus aid talks on brink of collapse; sides 'very far apart.'

3:43am

Reuters. Congressional Democrats, White House see little progress in coronavirus relief talks. 

3:42am

Politico. Covid talks going nowhere as deadline nears. 

3:29am

WAOW. Rep. Ron Kind urges Senate to extend federal unemployment assistance following Verso mill closure. 

Politics

3:17pm

Wisconsin Elections Commission. Top things voters should know for the Partisan Primary August 11 2020 COVID-19. 

1:03pm

RPW. ICYMI: $20,000 reward offered for information on Bernell Trammell's murder. 

8:58am

Stewart for 48th Assembly. Lindsey Hagens endorses. 

8:57am

Stewart for 48th Assembly. Calls for action on unemployment insurance. 

4:08am

Cratic Williams for 76th Assembly. Endorsed by carpenters' union. 

4:07am

Racine Mayor Mason. How to cast your ballot for the August 11th primary in the City of Racine. 

9:02am

Reuters. As Trump attacks mail ballots, Republicans see their own prospects damaged.

3:46am

The Hill. Kanye West may have missed deadline to get on Wisconsin ballot by minutes: report. 

3:45am

WKOW. Forbes: Kanye West indicates campaign aims to take votes from Joe Biden. 

3:44am

Fox 6. Milwaukee County leaders: Kanye West on the ballot in Wisconsin is GOP's 'latest dirty trick.' Spectrum News. 

3:35am

Wisconsin State Journal. Madison likely won't see election result delays, long lines for August primary. 

3:33am

Baraboo News Republic. Baraboo, Portage see uptick in absentee ballots. 

Thursday August 6, 2020

Governor

12:19pm

UW System. Testing program includes more than 350,000 tests. 

11:43am

Gov. Evers. Announces $32 million to support COVID-19 testing at UW campuses. 

1:22pm

WSAW. Gov. Evers announces $32 million to support COVID-19 testing at UW campuses.

Legislative

1:26pm

Rep. Myers. Demands transparency & accountability of the Lutheran High School Association/Milwaukee Lutheran High School. 

4:09am

Kenosha News. 47 GOP members send letter to Wisconsin superintendents, pressing for in-person instruction. 

3:31am

Fox 6. State GOP 'united in ending' Evers' mask mandate as some municipalities look to strengthen it. 

State Agencies

2:24pm

DNR. Water safety always starts with a life jacket. 

12:17pm

DOT. DMV: It's not too late to get an ID to vote in Tuesday's Partisan Primary. 

11:39am

OCI. Administrative Actions July 2020. 

10:29am

DMA. Remaining Red Arrow headquarters Soliders return to U.S. soil after Ukraine deployment. 

9:24am

DNR. Public notices wastewater discharge permit for JCI/Tyco facility in Marinette. 

3:25am

WHEDA. Rep. Kalan Haywood II joins Board. 

Economy/Business

1:43pm

Wisconsin Safety Council. Annual Conference to be held virtually Sept. 1 & 2. 

8:58am

DATCP. Wisconsin farm support program reopens for applications Aug. 10-24. 

1:39pm

AP. 'Worst nightmare': Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid. 

11:10am

WSAW. The Grand postpones major fall performances, launches Ghost Light Fund. 

8:59am

Wall Street Journal. More farmers declare bankruptcy despite record levels of federal aid. 

8:55am

Reuters. U.S. weekly jobless claims ease, layoffs jump 54% in July. 

8:54am

Wisconsin Public Radio. 'It's a juggling act': Food banks brace for higher need as benefits expire and school goes virtual. 

8:52am

AP. 1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends. 

3:48am

CBS 58. Milwaukee Community Advocates seeing more families applying for rent assistance than ever before. 

3:33am

Madison.com. Noah's Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells closed for season after COVID-19 outbreak. 

3:31am

WEAU. Many Wisconsinites still waiting for unemployment benefits. 

Coronavirus

10:30am

Lt. Gov. Barnes. Delivers Democratic Radio Address thanking Wisconsinites for masking up. 

11:45am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Advocate Aurora, facing shortage of supplies, will close most testing sites, stop testing some patients for COVID-19 before surgery. 

11:07am

WTMJ. Milwaukee's drug epidemic a 'time bomb' during COVID-19 pandemic, experts say. 

10:46am

WKOW. Opioid overdoses and deaths rise in Wisconsin during COVID-19 pandemic. 

4:20am

Racine Journal Times. UPDATE: COVID case count now at 16 in western Racine County nursing home for veterans. Fox 6. 

4:05am

Beloit Daily News. State officials stop in Beloit to push WEDC initiative aimed at supporting small businesses. 

3:56am

The Hill. CDC warns against ingesting hand sanitizer after reports of poisonings, deaths. 

3:39am

Fox 6. Officials: 'Cluster of new COVID-19 cases tied to graduation parties' in Mequon/Thiensville. 

3:38am

Fox 6. Racine Common Council extends COVID-19 emergency declaration to Dec. 31. 

3:35am

Cap Times. Wisconsin increases testing capacity as COVID-19 cases rise, school year approaches. 

3:34am

WISC. Vast majority of Wisconsin counties have high COVID-19 activity levels as over 800 new cases confirmed. 

3:29am

Sheboygan Press. Wisconsin officials report 884 more COVID-19 cases as hospitalization data remains murky. 

3:27am

WKBT. Wisconsin first lady Kathy Evers announces mental wellness tool for families amid COVID-19. 

3:27am

WKBT. 'We're All In' initiative gets Wisconsinites actively participating in COVID-19 recovery effort. 

3:25am

Wisconsin Public Radio. COVID-19 activity high in all but 6 counties. 

Courts

3:32am

ABC News. Judge unsure if virus requires changes to Wisconsin election. 

3:24am

Wisconsin Public Radio. 'This is a sea change': Federal judge hears arguments in pandemic voting case. 

Education

3:03pm

Marquette University. French professor receives Way Klingler Fellowship Award for the humanities. 

2:16pm

UW-Madison. Simpler COVID-19 test could provide results in hours from saliva. 

1:18pm

UW-Stout. Receives study abroad grant from U.S. Department of State. 

11:00am

UW-Madison. Nanoparticle system captures heart-disease biomarker form blood for in-depth analysis. 

10:16am

Code Ninjas. Launches program for virtual learners this fall. 

8:58am

UW-La Crosse. Curbside campus tour. 

8:53am

Wisconsin Public Radio. UW Regents approves emergency rules aimed at complying with Title IX changes. 

4:03am

Oshkosh Northwestern. Oshkosh public school students will return to in-person classes in the fall.

3:47am

WISN. Marquette's reopening plan includes on-campus testing, required daily screening. 

3:47am

WEAU. UWEC unveils "Blugold Flight Plan" for upcoming school year. 

3:37am

WSAW. Marathon Co. Health Department supports in-person learning as long as it is possible. 

3:28am

WISN. Schools wait on guidelines for coronavirus outbreak shutdowns. 

Local

1:23pm

AFSCME Wisconsin. Statement in support of Dane County recommendation honoring Juneteenth. 

12:18pm

Milwaukee Ald. Zamarripa. MPD Chief Morales and FPC Chairman DeVougas deserve removal.  

9:58am

Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Statement on gun violence. 

4:27am

Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. Letter to Fire and Police Commission. 

Congress

3:05pm

U.S. Sens. Johnson, Lee. Ask Google for answers about political bias on platform. 

3:04pm

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Joins effort to prevent pharmaceutical companies from price gouging COVID-19 vaccines, treatments.

1:19pm

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Wants answers from Trump's new Postmaster General about delayed mail delivery in Wisconsin. 

1:17pm

U.S. Rep. Steil. Hosts Children's Mental Health Forum, introduces the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support During COVID-19 Act. 

3:37am

U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Applauds USDA investments in Sister Bay, Gillett. 

4:10am

Reuters. White House, congressional Democrats harden stances on coronavirus relief.

Politics

11:41am

Focus on Rural America. Heartland poll release: Biden leads in Midwest. 

11:29am

Rural America 2020. Announces Wisconsin steering committee. 

10:29am

Sargent for 16th Senate. Announces extensive list of campaign endorsements. 

1:22pm

CBS 58. Delegates, buisnesses react to Biden's decision to not come to Milwaukee for nomination. 

4:07am

WISN. Wisconsin National Guard troops to serve as poll workers for August election. 

4:01am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee leader express disappointment, but understanding, as DNC slips away. 

Wednesday August 5, 2020

Governor

2:51pm

Gov. Evers. Announces mobilization of Wisconsin National Guard to support August election. 

12:32pm

Gov. Evers. Announces federal disaster aid resources for St. Croix County. 

9:03am

Gov. Evers. First Lady Evers announces the Wisconsin 19th Amendment Celebration Committee's "Women Who Inspire" nominee. 

3:38am

CBS 58. Evers says there is no 'secret plan' to order schools go online for the fall. 

Legislative

3:40pm

Rep. Magnafici. Supports revoking Governor's emergency powers. 

2:34pm

Rep. Pope. GOP puts pressure on districts to open schools in-person. 

11:13am

Sen. Smith. Column: Legislature must act for unemployed. 

9:05am

LRB. The Public Trust Doctrine. 

3:59am

Up North News. Read the letter GOP legislators sent to superintendents pressuring them to reopen schools. 

State Agencies

4:42pm

WHEDA. Ranell Washington joins Board. 

3:01pm

DCF Sec. Amundson. Wisconsin's looming child care crisis and its broad ranging impact. 

2:33pm

ACLU of Wisconsin. After prison population increase, calls on leadership to reduce incarcerated population during pandemic. 

1:23pm

AG Kaul. Joins letter calling on Facebook to take stronger steps to prevent use of its platforms to spread hate and disinformation. 

12:33pm

AG Kaul. Urges Senate to ensure relief for all federal student loan borrowers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

12:29pm

DOT. State Patrol August Law of the Month focuses on speeding. 

Economy/Business

4:34pm

Boardman & Clark. Labor & Employment Update. 

1:24pm

Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce. Executive Director selected for economic recovery fellowship. 

1:31pm

Marshfield News Herald. 'It's like we failed': Union members, employees react to Verso agreement at Wisconsin Rapids mill. 

11:20am

Cap Times. Epic employees say coronavirus concerns met with retaliation, demotions. 

9:57am

CNBC. Private payroll growth slows sharply in July amid spike in virus. 

3:47am

Green Bay Press Gazette. 'It's getting better': Green Bay businesses adapt to face mask mandate as customer compliance grows. 

3:46am

Wisconsin Public Radio. 'I could easily end up on a ventilator': Epic Systems employees decry company policy amid pandemic. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 

Coronavirus

10:01am

DHS. Federal grant to address behavioral health during COVID-19 pandemic. 

9:53am

WEDC. Communities, businesses, citizens say 'We're All In' to stop spread of COVID-19. 

2:57pm

Appleton Post Crescent. More COVID-19 tests ordered for busy Menasha site as hundreds show up for testing. 

1:17pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Evers administration says statewide mask mandate can be enforced despite sheriff's opposition. 

12:37pm

Racine Journal Times. Five COVID-19 cases confirmed at Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove. 

4:42am

WISN. Evers says mask mandate works to slow coronavirus while Republicans eye challenge. 

3:58am

U.S. News & World Report. 'Too many are selfish': U.S. nears 5 million virus cases. 

3:56am

Politico. Trump spares only Texas and Florida in cutting funds for National Guard. 

3:44am

NBC 15. Two bars in Wisconsin Dells temp. closed after workers test positive. 

3:43am

Wisconsin Public Radio. DHS reports record number of COVID-19 tests, 728 new cases. 

3:39am

Kenosha News. Wisconsin to pick up portion of cost for National Guard mission following federal cut to spending. 

3:37am

Fox 6. Wauwatosa Common Council passes mask ordinance, ban on neck restraints. 

Statewide

3:29am

Wisconsin State Journal. Former Wisconsin regulator sought job as utility CEO months after voting to approve its projects. 

Courts

1:25pm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Judge won't take Wisconsin's swing-state status into acount as he considers voting rights. 

3:42am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Experts: Slimmer conservative majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court could unite justices. 

Education

4:34pm

UW System. Statements on complying with new federal Title IX regulations. 

12:30pm

Marquette University. Chemistry professor receives Way Klingler Fellowship Award in science. 

11:15am

UW-Eau Claire. Finalizes plans for safe return to classes for fall. 

9:07am

UW-Eau Claire. App allows drivers to pay for timed parking on campus. 

9:06am

UW-Whitewater. Nontraditional student brings wealth of experience to Board of Regents. 

2:35pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. In best case, Badgers say they could lose $60M in revenue this football season. 

2:31pm

WJFW. Wisconsin Valley Conference delays start to low-risk sports. 

11:16am

Wisconsin Public Radio. After record-setting COVID-19 cases in July, more Wisconsin schools opt for virtual learning. 

10:03am

AP. Districts go round and round on school bus reopening plans. 

9:56am

The Hill. Trump advocates for school reopenings: 'This thing is going away.'

4:07am

NBC 15. Child care facilities face uncertainties as fall approaches. 

4:06am

WQOW. Durand moves to have in-person classes 5 days a week despite parents' protest. 

3:38am

Fox 6. 'Anxious and uncertain:' Questions, concerns persist as schools prep for fall returns. 

3:31am

Green Bay Press Gazette. Indigenous leaders call for Wisconsin schools to retire Native American mascots, logos. 

3:30am

Fox 11. Teacher union leaders discuss how to tackle the "different" school year. 

Local

3:11pm

Dane County Exec. Parisi. Dane County announces grant recipients set to offer behavioral health services at neighborhood and community centers. 

Congress

3:41pm

Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Bi-partisan coalition of County Executive's urge federal aid for local governments. 

2:37pm

Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs. Johnson, Grassley call for Pelosi, Schumer, Schiff, Warner to stop playing political games with election security intelligence. 

11:26am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Joins local Wisconsin leaders in calling for more federal emergency funding for state and local governments to provide essential services. 

1:16pm

Politico. Johnson and Grassley push back against accusations they're spreading Russian disinformation. 

3:57am

AP. Progress slow as urgency grows on virus relief legislation. 

3:41am

CBS News. Factory worker's death highlights debate over GOP-backed coronavirus liability shield. 

3:34am

CBS 58. Senator Baldwin touts unemployment legislation as lawmakers discuss COVID-19 relief. 

Politics

3:43pm

DMA. Wisconsin National Guard mobilized to support August 11 election. 

2:32pm

Kewaunee County. Seeking poll workers for upcoming elections. 

12:40pm

RPW. Statement in response to Joe Biden abandoning Wisconsin. 

12:35pm

Stewart for 48th Assembly. Calls for housing action. 

12:34pm

DNC. Convention speakers, including Vice President Biden, will not travel to Milwaukee to protect public health. 

12:31pm

Roys for 26th Senate. Senator LaTonya Johnson endorses. 

12:30pm

Roys for 26th Senate. Plumbers, Operating Engineers endorse. 

11:14am

Sargent for 16th Senate. Attorney General Josh Kaul endorses. 

9:52am

Cabral-Guevara for 55th Assembly. Endorsed by Outagamie County GOP Campaign Chair. 

9:04am

Lemmer for 48th Assembly. North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters endorses. 

4:13am

Common Cause in Wisconsin. What you need to know to vote in August's Partisan Primary election. 

4:12am

Wisconsin Elections Commission. Independent candidates for president file paperwork.. 

4:11am

Cratic Williams for 76th Assembly. Drafts Law Enforcement Accountability and Transparency Act (LEAT Act). 

4:10am

Elmikashfi for 26th Senate. EPIC - put the health of your employees over your profits. 

1:20pm

Duluth News Tribune. Minnesota, Wisconsin among 5 states in Biden camp's $280 million ad buy. 

11:22am

USA Today. Joe Biden won't travel to Milwaukee for 2020 DNC because of coronavirus concerns. 

11:18am

WISC. AP source: Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination. 

4:15am

WTMJ. Kanye West files Wisconsin paperwork to run for president. 

3:36am

U.S. News & World Report. More than 900 workers needed for Wisconsin polls. 

3:35am

CBS 58. Area leaders expecting low in-person turnout for August primary with sharp increase in absentee voting. 

3:35am

WKBT. Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District front and center of upcoming partisan primary. 

3:33am

WISN. GOP behind Kanye campaign?

3:28am

RiverTowns. Absentee ballots flooding Wisconsin municipal clerk offices. 

Tuesday August 4, 2020

Governor

11:13am

Gov. Evers. Signs Executive Order honoring the career and legacy of Chief Justice Abrahamson. 

11:08am

Sen. Fitzgerald. Acknowledges Evers' statements on schools. 

3:49am

WTMJ. Gov. Evers doesn't plan to mandate virtual instruction, amid lawmaker's concerns. 

3:48am

CBS 58. Teachers' unions continue pressure on Evers to order virtual start to school year. 

3:47am

Kenosha News. Will Gov. Evers order schools to close statewide in fall? At least one Republican fears he will. 

Legislative

1:11pm

Rep. Felzkowski. Letter to WI congressional delegation in support of logger relief package. 

10:05am

Leg. Council. Information Memorandum: No-knock search warrants. 

4:27am

Rep. Rodriguez. Statement on PFC. Evan Bath. 

State Agencies

1:12pm

DNR. Botanists identify - and contain - a new invasive grass in Wisconsin. 

11:50am

DHS. State poison center and health agency issue warning about certain hand sanitizers. 

11:04am

DNR. Lake Michigan whitefish virtual meeting August 18. 

10:03am

State Public Defender. Attorney Jennifer Bias recognized with National Award. 

3:58am

WSAW. Staff share details about weekend incident at Wis. youth prison. 

3:40am

WJFW. Graffiti on Wisconsin Veterans Museum to be removed. 

Economy/Business

10:06am

Madison Region Economic Partnership. Fourth statewide COVID-19 Business Impact Survey reveals gains in inventory, income and employment but a significant decline in business and personal travel. 

9:09am

WEC Energy Group. Reports second-quarter results. 

4:28am

DWD. Releases information on unemployment data. 

2:54pm

Wisconsin Public Radio. Survey: Wisconsin businesses report first income gains since April. 

2:50pm

Fond du Lac Reporter. Wisconsin businesses say industry-specific funding, extending the PPP loan forgiveness period important if PPP continues. 

2:49pm

The Hill. Survey finds nearly one-third of rehired workers laid off again. 

11:20am

Fox 11. UW-Oshkosh's July survey shows a concern on business travel. 

3:58am

AP. Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states. 

3:57am

Up North News. 200,000 Wisconsin families are at risk of eviction as $600 boost expires. 

Coronavirus

3:14pm

DVA Sec. Kolar. Help protect Wisconsin's veterans from COVID-19. 

3:13pm

Wisconsin Technology Council. Solid science, economic reasons behind masks to fight COVID-19, board says.  Resolution.

2:50pm

WTMJ. Village of Shorewood board introduces resolution to expand mask requirement to outdoors. 

9:08am

WBAY. "Doesn't make us feel good": Dr. Rai on coronavirus spread among kids.

9:07am

Wisconsin Public Radio. State COVID-19 aid likely helped farmers left out of federal programs. 

9:06am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Waukesha County one of the latest Wisconsin suburbs to be hit hard with COVID-19. 

4:18am

Wisconsin Public Radio. DHS: COVID-19 positive cases down from last week, still average more than 800 positives a day. 

3:50am

WBAY. Gov. Evers defends mask order, discusses Biden endorsement during Action 2 News one-on-one interview. 

3:45am

NBC 15. Dangerous hand sanitizers list tops 100, says FDA. 

3:42am

Sheboygan Press. COVID-19 cases have been pretty evenly spread through Sheboygan County as public health announces 59 more positives. 

3:37am

WISN. Massive lake party draws criticism for lack of masks, social distancing. 

3:34am

NBC 15. Doctors warn of lasting COVD-19 effects. 

Environment/Outdoors

11:21am

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Great Lakes water levels reaching peaks for the year. 

Statewide

1:09pm

Michael Best Strategies. Adds Donald Conrad to its Business and Community Solutions Team. 

11:49am

Wisconsin Child Support Enforcement Association. August is Child Support Awareness Month in Wisconsin.

11:12am

Wisconsin Center for Nursing. 2018-2019 Wisconsin Nursing Education and Nurse Faculty Survey. Results.

Courts

11:22am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. New Wisconsin judges bring varied backgrounds, experience to the bench. 

Education

4:26am

La Crosse Tribune. La Crosse School District navigates hurdles coming with virtual start. 

4:23am

Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Wisconsin Rapids schools on track to open with mix of online, in-person classes this fall. 

4:22am

Green Bay Press Gazette. Green Bay School Board approves proposal to start year virtually as COVID-19 threat continues. 

4:17am

Wisconsin State Journal. Madison School District aims to provide 1,000 child care spots during online start to year. 

4:16am

Cap Times. Many area private schools offering in-person learning this fall. 

3:46am

WKOW. Waunakee school board reverses decision on all-virtual start to school year. 

3:44am

WAOW. Rhinelander School Board presents plan for 2020-21 school year. 

3:43am

Fox 11. Tommy Thompson to UW students: 'We're very excited to welcome you to our campus.'

3:34am

WKBT. Nearly 20 percent of La Crosse district students enrolled in virtual academy. 

3:33am

WQOW. Eau Claire School Board passes district-wide mask mandate. 

Local

3:44am

WCLO. City of Janesville projecting 2020 budget surplus thanks to hiring freeze, revenue changes. 

Congress

11:52am

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Commends senators' efforts against unfair trade tactics. 

11:05am

U.S. Rep. Gallagher. And colleagues lead effort to create alternatives to PFAS-contaminated firefighting foam. 

10:00am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Wisconsin support grows for legislation to provide federal funding for local jobs programs. 

4:29am

U.S. Rep. Steil. Honors the service and legacy of Col. Hans Christian Heg in the Town of Norway. 

9:17am

The Hill. Tensions flare as GOP's Biden probe ramps up. 

4:00am

AP. Progress slow on virus relief bill as negotiations continue. 

3:56am

Politico. Census Bureau will finish count earlier than expected, deliver data to Trump. 

3:39am

Spectrum News. Unemployment relief divides Congress, slows stimulus plans. 

Politics

2:33pm

Wisconsin Elections Commission. Wisconsin still needs poll workers!

2:30pm

Cratic Williams for 76th Assembly. Endorsed by Madison Democratic Party Activist and former Police Chief in hotly contested primary. 

11:07am

Sargent for 16th Senate. Announces endorsements from AFT, MTI, and WEAC. 

11:06am

Stewart for 48th Assembly. Jacqueline Ross endorses. 

11:03am

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. GOP accepts 3x more corporate contributions in first half of 2020. 

10:02am

Voces de la Frontera Action. Third and final round of candidate endorsements for August 11th elections. 

10:01am

Dallman for 41st Assembly. Former Governor Scott Walker endorses. 

9:14am

Priorities USA Action. Releases new TV ad highlighting Joe Biden's plan to get the country back on track and Donald Trump's failure to protect Americans. 

9:13am

Ebben for 3rd Congress. Retired U.S. Army Colonel Ray Boland endorses. 

9:11am

City of Madison. Absentee ballots available for hospitalized voters. 

9:11am

Lemmer for 48th Assembly. Operating Engineers Local 139 endorses. 

9:09am

Winker for 38th Assembly. (Updated) Calls on Speaker Vos and Rep. Dittrich to support Gov. Evers, help prevent virus spread. 

4:33am

Roys for 26th Senate. Tops $100,000 raised over 4 months. 

4:32am

Beardsley for 6th Congress. Receives endorsements. 

3:41am

Spectrum News. Wisconsinites may need to submit absentee ballots sooner than they thought. 

3:39am

U.S. News & World Report. November election can be held safely, experts contend. 

3:38am

Wisconsin State Journal. No COVID-19 surge in Milwaukee from Wisconsin's April 7 election, CDC says. 

3:36am

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. County health officials not expecting COVID-19 surge after upcoming primary election. 

Monday August 3, 2020

Legislative

4:18pm

Rep. Dittrich. Calls for repealing new orders. 

3:19pm

Rep. Kitchens. Pleased with Fincantieri upgrade plans. 

2:52pm

Rep. Edming. Statement on Executiver Order #82 and Emergency Order #1. 

9:22am

Sen. Nass. Growing indications Governor Evers will prohibit in-person classes statewide. 

4:14am

Rep. Felzkowski. Calls for special session to overturn mask mandate. 

4:12am

Rep. Stafsholt. Opposes Evers' statewide mask mandate. 

3:58am

Sen. Smith. Statement regarding overturning Executive Order #82 and Emergency Order #1. 

11:19am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Evers says Wisconsin businesses back him on mask order as Republicans weigh whether to undo it. 

3:14am

Racine Journal Times. Wanggaard thinks Legislature could pass resolutions to halt statewide mask mandate. 

State Agencies

4:44pm

ETF. Latest investment performance. 

4:20pm

Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. To meet via conference call. 

1:22pm

DNR. Wisconsin Natural Resources Board virtual meeting August 12. 

12:07pm

AG Kaul. Joins lawsuit against President Trump for illegally seeking to exclude undocumented immigrants from congressional apportionment. 

12:06pm

DOT. DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to vote. 

11:04am

GTL. To permanently provide free weekly communication options to all incarcerated individuals at state correctional facilities. 

9:15am

DATCP. Keep Your Kids Safe newsletter - August 2020. 

Economy/Business

12:32pm

Fox Cities Regional Partnership. Participation open for the Northeast Wisconsin Employer Benefit Survey. 

4:37am

Milwaukee Biz Times. Region's manufacturing sector is still shrinking but trending in the right direction. 

3:43am

Fox 6. 'A devastating blow:' Business down 70% at Forty Winks Inn in Wauwatosa due to COVID-19. 

3:37am

WAOW. 'You have to adapt,' businesses try to make most out of mask mandate. 

3:19am

Racine Journal Times. Chicago quarantine order cited in closure of Lake Geneva movie theater. 

3:17am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'This has been the year of worry': Wisconsin tourism businesses are concerned with Chicago's new travel restrictions. 

3:08am

Wisconsin Public Radio. 'Another body blow' to state's economy as extra $600 in unemployment benefits end. 

Coronavirus

4:16pm

DMA. 27 July Update: Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week. 

2:37pm

Nurse Disrupted. Wisconsin company launches emergency effort to recruit COVID-19 nurses. 

3:57am

AFL-CIO Wisconsin. Statement on Governor Evers' statewide masking order. 

12:11pm

The Hill. Governors call for Trump to extend funding for National Guard coronavirus response. 

10:44am

Reuters. COVID-19 long-term toll signals billions in healthcare costs ahead. 

4:30am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. COVID concerns spread as four more Waukesha food-service businesses close temporarily. 

4:19am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Noah's Ark Waterpark to close until further notice. 

3:49am

WISC. 'You can't play politics': Former Gov. Jim Doyle calls statewide mask mandate critical. 

3:42am

WSAW. Mask mandate receiving support, opposition in Central Wisconsin. 

3:38am

Kenosha News. Mask mandate brings compliance, and plenty of opinions. 

3:36am

WKBT. Multiple area law enforcement agencies will not enforce statewide mask mandate. Fox 11. 

3:35am

New York Times. After plummeting, the virus soars back in the Midwest. 

3:34am

WAOW. Opponents explore pair of options for challenging statewide mask order. 

3:32am

CNBC. Dr. Brix warns U.S. in new phase of coronavirus pandemic with 'extraordinarily widespread' cases. 

3:24am

Winona Post. More cases at nursing home; Tremplo. needs to keep virus down to open schools. 

3:23am

Green Bay Press Gazette. 'It's about time': Many residents complying as state mask mandate goes into effect on Saturday. 

3:22am

Fox 6. Wisconsin's mask mandate takes effect, met with mixed opinions. 

3:20am

Washington Post. Coronavirus threat rises across U.S.: 'We just have to assume the monster is everywhere.'

3:16am

Spectrum News. Public transportation systems all over Wisconsin are requiring masks, but worry about their ability to enforce the rule. 

3:12am

WDIO. 14 tests positive for COVID-19 at Camp Eagle Ridge. 

3:12am

Iron Mountain Daily News. Gogebic, Marinette counties see COVID jump. 

3:11am

WISC. Ho-Chunk gaming employees tests positive for COVID-19. 

3:10am

Spooner Advocate. COVID-19 is spiking among teenagers in Washburn County. 

Statewide

9:20am

Marshfield Clinic Health System. Finalizes acquisition of St. Clare's, Flambeau hospitals. 

Courts

4:17am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Justice Karofsky takes non-traditional swearing ceremony in stride.

3:10am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Liberal Justice Jill Karofsky sworn into Wisconsin Supreme Court. 

Education

2:12pm

Marquette University. Dental Faculty Member named American Board of Dental Public Health President. 

2:02pm

UW-Eau Claire. UW System schools collaborate on green-energy study. 

1:11pm

UW System. Introduces online behavioral health tool. 

12:35pm

UW System. Introduces online behavioral health tool. 

12:34pm

Wisconsin SBDC. Merrill promoted to associate state director in Wisconsin SBDC Network. 

9:16am

UW-La Crosse. Program helps inmates harness the power of literature. 

9:14am

UW-Madison. Waisman Biomanufacturing partners with Heat Biologics to manufacture COVID-19 vaccine. 

12:11pm

Reuters. Teachers protest across U.S. over re-opening schools in pandemic. 

11:16am

Wisconsin Public Radio. The CARES Act allocated funding for schools. Who's getting it, and how?

4:09am

Janesville Gazette. UW-Whitewater chancellor details financial losses, costs from COVID-19. 

3:53am

NBC 26. Expect multiple changes for fall high school sports. 

3:28am

AP. As school begins amid virus, parents see few good options. 

Local

11:06am

Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Calls on transforming criminal justice system through racial equity lens. 

Congress

3:33am

WISN. UPFRONT recap: Sen. Ron Johnson: Democrats want too much in second stimulus. 

3:30am

Reuters. White House says not optimistic on near-term deal for coronavirus relief bill. 

3:29am

The Hill. Stimulus impasse threatens both economy and Trump. 

Politics

3:14pm

Wisconsin Family Action. Pro-family PAC issues final endorsements for Fall Primary. 

2:38pm

RSLC. Video: Exposes Democrats' campaign for "fair maps" as partisan plot to enable liberal gerrymandering. 

2:05pm

Cabral-Guevara. Wisconsin Family Action endorses. 

2:04pm

Sargent for 16th Senate. Announces campaign endorsement from AFSCME PEOPLE Wisconsin. 

2:02pm

RPW. ICYMI: CDC study shows no COVID-19 spike from Wisconsin's April elections. 

12:38pm

Pope for 80th Assembly. Governor Tony Evers endorses. 

12:34pm

Stewart for 48th Assembly. David Walsh endorses. 

12:05pm

AARP Wisconsin. To Mobilze older voters ahead of 2020 elections. 

10:27am

Wisconsin Elections Commission. More than 330,000 absentee ballots already returned for August 11 partisan primary. 

9:24am

City of Madison. In-person absentee voting begins on UW Campus. 

9:23am

Lee for 14th Assembly. Receives endorsement from Wauwatosa Peace Officers Association. 

9:17am

Stewart for 48th Assembly. Pledges to assist local projects. 

2:21pm

WAOW. Gov. Tony Evers backing presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. 

2:17pm

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Tony Evers confident in security for 2020 DNC as he endorses Joe Biden. 

11:15am

Cap Times. Wisconsin voters not required to wear masks at the polls, but strongly encouraged to do so. 

11:08am

U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin election head: 'Don't wait' on mailing ballots. 

10:42am

Politico. PACs hit Trump for 'police state,' racism and Covid in ads targeting Black voters. 

4:18am

Kenosha News. Challengers take aim at state lawmakers from Lake Geneva region. 

4:12am

La Crosse Tribune. Congressional race will give Dem voters a choice: Moderate or progressive? 

3:48am

CBS 58. Milwaukee coronavirus limits put pinch on DNC facilities.