Rep. Neubauer: Statement on COVID-19 and social distancing

MADISON – Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement today regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus in Wisconsin and the measures necessary to slow and prevent the spread of the virus in our community: “For the last few weeks, I have been sharing

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Rep. Pocan: Explaining Coronavirus test shortages

Washington, D.C.— U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the Trump administration repeatedly was unable to answer questions about our country’s coronavirus testing capacity. “At yesterday’s hearing with FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, as well as at this morning’s briefing with members

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Bill Barth: Insider’s look at the Janesville GM tale

Few people know Janesville or Rock County better than former Wisconsin State Sen. Tim Cullen, who proves the point again with his new book. It’s called “Disassembled,” and Cullen’s subtitle is a mouthful and a solid indicator of what readers can expect: “A native son on Janesville and General Motors, a story of grit, race, gender and wishful thinking and what it means for America.”

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Rep. Neubauer: Statement on COVID-19 and social distancing

MADISON – Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement today regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus in Wisconsin and the measures necessary to slow and prevent the spread of the virus in our community: “For the last few weeks, I have been sharing as I get information regarding COVID-19 in Wisconsin. “Starting today,

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Rep. Pocan: Explaining Coronavirus test shortages

Washington, D.C.— U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the Trump administration repeatedly was unable to answer questions about our country’s coronavirus testing capacity. “At yesterday’s hearing with FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, as well as at this morning’s briefing with members of the Trump administration, Commissioner Hahn was unable to confidently

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Sen. Erpenbach: Gov. Evers taking steps to protect Wisconsinites

WEST POINT – Today, Governor Evers declared the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) a Public Health Emergency. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), COVID-19 is a respiratory virus that originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The virus spreads in a similar manner as other influenzas, including when

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Mary’s Law for WI: Victim advocates urge support for crime victims’ constitutional amendment

MADISON – A group of Wisconsin’s leading victim service organizations today urged support for the proposed crime victims’ constitutional amendment commonly known as Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin. Representing communities around the state, the organizations have rallied around the bipartisan initiative ahead of the upcoming April 7 statewide vote on the proposed amendment.

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AFL-CIO: Statement on the COVID-19 pandemic and Wisconsin workers

(MILWAUKEE, WI, MARCH 12, 2020, 11:45 AM) — Today, Governor Evers has called for a State of Emergency due to the Coronavirus. We have directly communicated with the Governor’s Office and let him know that the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO and the entire labor movement stands ready to respond and assist

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Gov. Evers: Declares public health emergency due to COVID-19

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today declared a public health emergency in response to new cases of COVID-19, directing the Department of Health Services (DHS) to use all the resources necessary to respond to and contain the outbreak. Just this week, Wisconsin has had 5 new cases of COVID-19 and Illinois and Minnesota have also

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U.S. Reps. Kind, Barragán, Trahan: Introduce legislation to ensure free coronavirus testing for seniors

Washington, DC—This morning, Reps. Ron Kind (WI-03), Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44), and Lori Trahan (MA-03) introduced legislation that will make testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) free for seniors who receive coverage through Medicare Advantage. “Health care costs should not have to be a factor when it comes to Wisconsinites staying safe and healthy during this outbreak,” said Rep.

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Dept. of Commerce: Wilbur Ross on president’s address regarding COVID-19

resident Trump has made the safety, security, and health of the American people his top priority from day one of this Administration. Since the very beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak, the President has taken an unprecedented whole-of-government approach to protect the American people. After consulting with top government health officials,

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WCMA: Ag groups urge legislators to help rural wisconsin

MADISON – At a press conference Thursday at the State Capitol, agriculture organizations urged the Senate to take up important bills that have been passed by the Assembly and are available for Senate approval.  Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin Farmers Union, Wisconsin Agri-Business Association, Cooperative Network, Wisconsin

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Evers declares public health emergency due to coronavirus

Gov. Tony Evers today declared a public health emergency due to the coronavirus, following a sixth person testing positive for the virus in Wisconsin. It was the fifth case discovered this week.  The most recent cases are in Pierce, Dane, Fond du Lac, and Waukesha counties. The first known case,

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Gov. Evers: Declares public health emergency due to COVID-19

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today declared a public health emergency in response to new cases of COVID-19, directing the Department of Health Services (DHS) to use all the resources necessary to respond to and contain the outbreak. Just this week Wisconsin has had 5 new cases of COVID-19 and Illinois and Minnesota have also

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Bill Barth: Insider’s look at the Janesville GM tale

Few people know Janesville or Rock County better than former Wisconsin State Sen. Tim Cullen, who proves the point again with his new book. It’s called “Disassembled,” and Cullen’s subtitle is a mouthful and a solid indicator of what readers can expect: “A native son on Janesville and General Motors, a story of grit, race, gender and wishful thinking and what it means for America.”

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