Rep. Neubauer: Introduces COVID-19 Response Plan

MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the COVID-19 Response Plan calling for additional legislative action to address the continued COVID-19 public health crisis in Wisconsin. While the Wisconsin State Legislature convened in mid-April to take some initial steps to address COVID-19, Democrats

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Rep. Pope: Statement on Supreme Court ruling

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling that would end Governor Evers’ “Safer at Home” order. This decision is likely to jeopardize the safety, health and lives of Wisconsin citizens. The lawsuit and subsequent ruling negated

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NFIB: Supreme Court decision a step in right direction, more needs to be done to help small business

Madison, May 14, 2020 – NFIB, the state’s leading small business organization, calls the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling a step in the right direction. The ruling overturns the Governor’s stay-at-home order. However, there’s already concern from Wisconsin small business owners as counties have begun issuing their own stay-at-home orders through May

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Democratic Governors Association: Gov. Evers denounces Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to throw state into chaos

Last night on CNN, Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers denounced the state Supreme Court’s decision to strike down his stay at home order. The ruling immediately ended Gov. Evers’ requirements for residents to stay “safer at home,” resulting in crowds of people descending into bars and restaurants. Gov. Evers said: “Today, absolutely, Wisconsin

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Rep. Neubauer: Introduces COVID-19 Response Plan

MADISON – Today, Legislative Democrats introduced the COVID-19 Response Plan calling for additional legislative action to address the continued COVID-19 public health crisis in Wisconsin. While the Wisconsin State Legislature convened in mid-April to take some initial steps to address COVID-19, Democrats are calling for further action to support and protect our

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County Executive Schoemann: Washington County implements “Blueprint to Reopen”

West Bend, WI – Rather than extend unlawful “Safer at Home” orders, Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann signed a proclamation implementing the “Blueprint to Reopen.” He was supported by Sheriff Marty Schulteis and Public Health Officer Kirsten Johnson. The proclamation recognizes the community’s responsibility to follow physical distancing guidelines as well

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate Endangered Species Day May 15

MADISON, Wis. – In honor of the 15th Annual Endangered Species Day, Wisconsinites can test their endangered species knowledge and enter a drawing for a bald eagle license plate. To enter the license plate drawing, complete an endangered species quiz, compiled by the DNR’s Natural Heritage Conservation biologists. Visit the DNR’s Natural Heritage

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Talks unmasking list on America’s newsroom

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, appeared on “America’s Newsroom” Thursday to discuss the recently declassified list of Obama-era officials who were behind the unmasking of Michael Flynn and his committee’s continuing government oversight efforts. Video of the interview can

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Speaks on decision to overturn “Safer at Home” order

La Crosse, WI —Today, Rep. Ron Kind held a press conference on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm’s “Safer at Home” order. Rep. Kind is calling on Governor Evers and leaders in the state legislature to keep Wisconsinites safe and

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County Executive Crowley: Milwaukee county facing $450 million total budget impact from COVID-19

MILWAUKEE (May 14, 2020) − Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement calling on State and Federal officials to support funding for Milwaukee County’s response to COVID-19, which has disproportionately impacted Milwaukee County residents: “Milwaukee County and its employees are on the front lines of our community’s response to

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Rep. Pope: Statement on Supreme Court ruling

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling that would end Governor Evers’ “Safer at Home” order. This decision is likely to jeopardize the safety, health and lives of Wisconsin citizens. The lawsuit and subsequent ruling negated a long established law giving the executive branch emergency authority

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Rep. Subeck: Condemns Supreme Court rule in Wisconsin Legislature v. Palm

MADISON –Today Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling in Wisconsin Legislature v. Palm: “In the face of unprecedented challenges, Wisconsinites have stepped up and made necessary sacrifices to fight the spread of COVID-19. While we have seen progress in slowing down the virus, we

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