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JULY 28, 2020

Baldwin and Pocan lead bipartisan call for more COVID-19 aid to farmers.

The bicameral team from Wisconsin demanded that Congress include a $1 billion nation-wide aid program for farmers in its upcoming COVID-19 relief package. Photo: William Garrett, licensed under creative commons. …

JULY 09, 2020

Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds Republicans’ 2018 lame-duck laws.

The ruling will allow laws that restrict Evers’ Justice Department from acting independently of the legislature to remain in effect. Photo: Office of the Speaker, public domain. Author: Sam Buisman …

MAY 13, 2020

State Supreme Court rules against Safer At Home, spurring local governments to enact their own guidelines.

On a 4-3 decision, the court ruled that the Wisconsin DHS overstepped its authority in issuing the Safer At Home extension. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman The Wisconsin Supreme …

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APRIL 28, 2020

Evers administration asks court to dismiss GOP lawsuit against Safer At Home.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice asserts that the Safer At Home order is well within the scope of DHS’s authority. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman The Evers administration responds …

APRIL 21, 2020

Wisconsin Republicans denounce COVID-19 transition plan as a “roadblock.”

Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald demanded a regional approach rather than the Badger Bounce Back plan. Photos: WisPolitics, licensed under Creative Commons. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: …

APRIL 15, 2020

Governor signs COVID-19 relief bill but criticizes its shortcomings.

Governor Tony Evers signing House Bill 1038. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor, public domain. Author: Sam Buisman Governor Tony Evers signed a second major coronavirus relief bill …

APRIL 15, 2020

Assembly passes second major coronavirus relief package.

The legislation would allow Wisconsin to receive billions in federal aid and makes regulatory changes to aid Wisconsinites. Photo: Wisconsin Assembly GOP, public domain. Author: Sam Buisman The Wisconsin Assembly …

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APRIL 06, 2020

Election is still on for Tuesday after Supreme Court blocks Evers’ order.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-2 to suspend the Governor’s order delaying the election. Photo: Daderot, licensed under Creative Commons Author: Sam Buisman Wisconsin’s Spring Election will be held on …

APRIL 06, 2020

Governor postpones Spring Election over COVID-19.

Governor Evers delayed the Spring Election via executive order. Photo of Governor Evers: Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, licensed under Creative Commons. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Governor Tony …

APRIL 02, 2020

Governor proposes second coronavirus relief package.

Governor Evers proposed legislation designed to mitigate the economic damage caused by COVID-19. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Governor Tony Evers introduced a

MARCH 30, 2020

Governor makes medical devices purchase after receiving federal, but no state, funding.

Governor Evers directed a purchase of protective masks and ventilators, like the one seen here. Photo: James Heilman, MD, licensed under Creative Commons. Author: Sam Buisman After receiving federal funding, …

MARCH 22, 2019

Judge Strikes Down Lame Duck Laws, Republicans Challenge Ruling

Author: Will Kenneally Dane County Judge Richard Niess

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