Evers orders reopening of 34 state parks, forests

One day after relaxing his state-at-home order to allow curbside dropoff services for certain businesses, Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the reopening of state parks and forests. Evers had ordered 40 parks, forest and recreation areas closed effective April 10

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Milwaukee eyes boost in absentee voting

WISN’s Matt Smith in an ‘UpFront” segment reports on the Milwaukee’s Common Council’s vote to move ahead with sending absentee ballot applications to every registered voter in the city. Smith’s reporting includes interviews with former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and DNC Chair Tom Perez.  ‘UpFront” is produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com.

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Evers orders reopening of 34 state parks, forests

One day after relaxing his state-at-home order to allow curbside dropoff services for certain businesses, Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the reopening of state parks and forests. Evers had ordered 40 parks, forest and recreation areas closed effective April 10 due to vandalism, litter and crowding amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dem Party state convention moving to all-virtual format

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is moving its state convention to an all-virtual format. The party had already announced plans to scale back the two-day event to just June 12. Now, it has decided to forgo any in-person activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision comes a week after the

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MON PM Update: Steineke questions why Evers not relaxing restrictions on more businesses in latest order

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — One of the Legislature’s top Republicans applauded Gov. Tony Evers’ move to roll back some restrictions on nonessential businesses. Still, Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke, R-Kaukauna, questioned why the guv had selected dog groomers, small engine repair shops and upholstery businesses, for

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Milwaukee eyes boost in absentee voting

WISN’s Matt Smith in an ‘UpFront” segment reports on the Milwaukee’s Common Council’s vote to move ahead with sending absentee ballot applications to every registered voter in the city. Smith’s reporting includes interviews with former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and DNC Chair Tom Perez.  ‘UpFront” is produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com.

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