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August 20, 2020
Dane County’s daily COVID-19 cases halved in month since mask order.

Local health officials revealed on Thursday that in just over a month since Dane County implemented its indoor-mask order, new daily COVID-19 cases have dropped by over 50%. Graphic: Public …

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August 16, 2020
UW-Madison move-in begins while COVID-19 continues to rage.

In a coronavirus-inspired program meant to limit crowds during normal move-in, some regional students began dropping off their possessions at their dorms over the weekend. Photo: Imervard, licensed under creative …

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August 13, 2020
Epic will no longer require employees to physically return to work.

The medical software giant revered its re-opening police that would have forced its roughly 10,000 employees to return to its campus in August. Photo: Allison Meier, licensed under creative commons. …

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August 10, 2020
Mayor Rhodes-Conway asks for extension of state’s moratorium on utility shutoffs.

In an open letter, the mayor argued to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin that the state of coronavirus crisis justifies continuing the policy. Photo: Dori, licensed under creative commons. …

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August 04, 2020
Governor to allow schools to re-open as they see fit.

Governor Evers said that he does not plan to order Wisconsin schools to start the year online. Photo: Still from the Wisconsin Department of Heath Services YouTube page. Author: Sam …

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July 27, 2020
UW System launches Online Learning Initiative, funded by anonymous $2 million gift.

The program will focus on improving UW universities’ online learning and advising and improving access to technology for students. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman The UW System launches a …

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July 21, 2020
City partners with non-profit to match no-interest, no-fee loans to Madison local businesses.

Madison is partnering with online micro-lender Kiva to offer loans to Madison businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman The City of Madison …

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July 16, 2020
Madison teachers’ union calls for online learning in the fall.

The union said that resuming classroom learning in the fall would be a negligent and deadly decision. Photo: Google Maps Author: Sam Buisman The Madison teachers’ union demands that their …

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July 13, 2020
Chazen Museum of Art announces its reopening plan.

The Chazen Museum of Art will reopen its doors on a modified schedule with robust safety measures. Appointments are available as soon as tomorrow. Photo: Anton Grassl.  Author: Cailyn Schiltz …

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July 07, 2020
Chancellor Blank condemns ICE policy threatening to deport international students in online-only programs.

While UW Madison’s plan for hybrid instruction should qualify its international students to remain in the U.S., Blank issued a statement against the new policy. Photo: Richard Hurd Author: Sam …

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June 15, 2020
Dane County shifts to “Phase 2” of its COVID-19 re-opening plan.

This phase allows businesses to operate at 50% capacity, indoor gatherings of 50, outdoor gatherings of 100, and in-person instruction at schools. Photo: wallpaperflare.com, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam …

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May 26, 2020
Dane County moves to “Phase 1” in re-opening plan, broadening permissions for businesses and gatherings.

During this phase, all businesses may re-open under capacity limits, and larger private and public gatherings are permitted. Photo: David Mark, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County …

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