Gov. Evers: Announces new order relating to Department of Public Instruction

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to suspend administrative rules relating to hours of instruction, student teacher assessments, and general flexibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency. A copy of the order is here. “As we continue to face challenges surrounding COVID-19 in Wisconsin, it’s critically important that school district administrators, educators, students, and parents have the peace of mind knowing we’re working to address concerns about hours of instruction, making sure our student teachers will graduate on time, and ensuring the department has flexibility as we move forward to do what’s best

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Gov. Evers: Suspends utility rules and allows for additional consumer protections

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued Emergency Order #11, suspending several utility-related administrative rules, paving the way for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) to temporarily order further consumer protections amid the COVID-19 public health emergency. The order can be found here. “It is critically important to give people flexibility during this emergency, when paychecks might be disrupted, to keep the lights and heat on and water flowing,” said Gov. Evers. “We’re making sure that folks don’t have to make the critical choice between keeping their utilities on and paying for other essentials.” Immediately following the governor’s emergency order, PSC

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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Puts hold on jury trials, halts in-person proceedings statewide in favor of phone and video appearances

Madison, Wis. (March 22, 2020) – In an effort to protect the public, attorneys, court staff and judges from the health risks associated with COVID-19, the Wisconsin Supreme Court today issued orders postponing jury trials and temporarily suspending in-person proceedings statewide, with certain limited exceptions. All state courts remain open and continue to operate. However, trials that were scheduled to begin from now through May 22 will be rescheduled after that date. Judges, commissioners and clerks of circuit court are required toutilize e-mail, teleconferencing, and video conferencing technology in lieu of in-person courtroom appearances through at least April 30. A copy of

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces new legislation to scale up made in America production of medical supplies and personal protective equipment for hospitals and health care workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced new legislation to expedite the procurement of medical equipment, under theDefense Production Act (DPA), to combat the spread of coronavirus. Despite multiple announcements, President Donald Trump has not utilized the federal government’s entire authority under DPA, so Baldwin’s legislation would require the President to do so in order to quickly produce and ensure access to supplies, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), for health care workers on the frontlines of this pandemic.   “Wisconsin hospitals and health care providers are currently facing a dire shortage of supplies and medical equipment, including PPE. The

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Gov. Evers: Announces new order relating to Department of Public Instruction

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to suspend administrative rules relating to hours of instruction, student teacher assessments, and general flexibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency. A copy of the order is here. “As we continue to face challenges surrounding COVID-19 in

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Gov. Evers: Suspends utility rules and allows for additional consumer protections

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued Emergency Order #11, suspending several utility-related administrative rules, paving the way for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) to temporarily order further consumer protections amid the COVID-19 public health emergency. The order can be found here. “It is critically important to give people flexibility

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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Puts hold on jury trials, halts in-person proceedings statewide in favor of phone and video appearances

Madison, Wis. (March 22, 2020) – In an effort to protect the public, attorneys, court staff and judges from the health risks associated with COVID-19, the Wisconsin Supreme Court today issued orders postponing jury trials and temporarily suspending in-person proceedings statewide, with certain limited exceptions. All state courts remain open and continue

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces new legislation to scale up made in America production of medical supplies and personal protective equipment for hospitals and health care workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced new legislation to expedite the procurement of medical equipment, under theDefense Production Act (DPA), to combat the spread of coronavirus. Despite multiple announcements, President Donald Trump has not utilized the federal government’s entire authority under DPA, so Baldwin’s legislation would require the

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