Thursday August 13, 2020 - Updated 4:36am

Governor

3:49am

Gov. Evers. Building Commission approves $65 million for key projects. 

State Agencies

3:42am

DNR. Ruffed grouse West Nile Virus test results now available. 

Economy/Business

3:46am

Fox 6. 'The system is not built for problems:' Attorneys point to Gov. Walker amid unemployment delays. 

Coronavirus

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 

Education

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

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

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

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.