Jessie Opoien: It’s time to look for the helpers in the COVID-19 crisis

As we work to slow the spread of COVID-19 — and mitigate the economic and very personal effects that come with those actions — we have to look for the helpers. For the most vulnerable among us, this is where relief will be found. And for the more privileged among us, it is where we will find guidance and inspiration to do our part. For those of us who are able, it’s time to be the helpers.

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Absentee ballot requests surge in wake of coronavirus outbreak

Requests to vote absentee have surged in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. WEC today said roughly 64,000 of the more than 173,000 total requests for an absentee ballot have come in since Friday. Around 39,000 of those requests came in yesterday. The total

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State parties exploring contingency options for state conventions

The state Dem Party is having “internal discussions” on contingency options for its June 12-13 convention in Wisconsin Dells. Spokeswoman Courtney Beyer told WisPolitics.com options under consideration include limiting the number of people who can attend the convention in person and holding some events virtually. Beyer stressed that discussions on

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TUE PM Update: State ramps up coronavirus response; Evers seeking agencies’ input on legislation to address outbreak

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — To help workers impacted by the growing coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Tony Evers today called on lawmakers to immediately repeal a one-week delay in collecting unemployment benefits — something Republicans approved nearly a decade ago. Evers also ordered bars and restaurants to be

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Jessie Opoien: It’s time to look for the helpers in the COVID-19 crisis

As we work to slow the spread of COVID-19 — and mitigate the economic and very personal effects that come with those actions — we have to look for the helpers. For the most vulnerable among us, this is where relief will be found. And for the more privileged among us, it is where we will find guidance and inspiration to do our part. For those of us who are able, it’s time to be the helpers.

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