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State Capitol Report: A Roundup Of Political News

June 8, 2020 - 7:30am

Poll workers provide curbside voting in Beloit, Wisconsin.

We have a conversation about statewide political news such as the protests against police brutality across the state, absentee ballots, the Wisconsin Supreme Court case over purging voters, redistricting, and the backlog of unemployment claims.

Routine Legal Work On Pause During COVID-19 Pandemic

June 8, 2020 - 6:40am

Many Wisconsin lawyers have been struggling due to a slowdown in routine legal work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wisconsin Joins Legal Challenge Against Federal Title IX Rule Changes

June 8, 2020 - 6:35am

Wisconsin has joined 17 other states in a legal challenge to new federal rules regulating how student sexual assault and sexual harassment complaints are investigated.

At Small-Town Protests, Organizers See 'Thrilling' Signs Of Change

June 8, 2020 - 5:00am

The nationwide wave of protests that has followed the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer has reached into Wisconsin's small cities and towns, and many people who've never protested before are getting involved.

UW-Green Bay Hires Will Ryan, Son Of Ex-Badgers Coach Bo Ryan

June 7, 2020 - 8:15pm

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is turning its basketball program over to Will Ryan. He's the son of former UW-Madison coach Bo Ryan.

DHS: 20,835 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

June 7, 2020 - 2:00pm

There have been 20,835 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Sunday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 264 cases from the day before.

Evers Orders Gay Pride Flag To Fly Over State Capitol

June 7, 2020 - 10:50am

Gov. Tony Evers has ordered a rainbow flag symbolizing gay pride to be flown over the state Capitol for the second time in state history.

The flag was raised over the East Wing of the capitol building Friday and will fly until sunset on Tuesday, June 30.

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Demonstrators Continue To Honor Floyd's Memory On Day 10 Of Statewide Protests

June 7, 2020 - 10:30am

Wisconsinites took to the streets Sunday — from activists to professional basketball players to concerned citizens — to take part in the ongoing public protests brought on by the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody last month.

Bucks' Players, Coaches, Owners To Hold Protest March Sunday Afternoon

June 6, 2020 - 8:50pm

The Milwaukee Bucks — players, coaches, staff and ownership — will hold a "protest march in support of social justice" on Sunday afternoon, the team announced on Saturday night.

DHS: 20,571 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

June 6, 2020 - 2:00pm

There have been 20,571 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Saturday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 322 cases from the day before.

'All Lives Don’t Matter Until Black Lives Matter.' Protests Expand Across Wisconsin Saturday

June 6, 2020 - 10:00am

More than a dozen public protests were scheduled around Wisconsin on Saturday as public outcry continues in the wake of George Floyd's death while in Minneapolis police custody.

Flea Markets, 100-Mile Garage Sale Delayed By COVID-19

June 6, 2020 - 8:35am

To the relief of bargain shoppers looking to save a few dollars, garage sale and flea market organizers are taking precautions to make sure these summer staples aren't just another seasonal victim of COVID-19.

The Delayed Financial Impact Of Coronavirus On Wisconsin Schools

June 5, 2020 - 4:00pm

What having students and teachers return to schools in the fall might actually look like is only one concern facing education leaders in Wisconsin. We talk with a WPR education reporter about the funding challenges caused by the pandemic that could be long-lasting as well.

Along With Call For Justice, Some Protesters Make Call For People To Vote

June 5, 2020 - 4:20pm

Thousands of people across Wisconsin have turned out for protests in recent days calling for changes to policing policies and tactics they say result in disproportionate use of force against people of color. Some activists say lasting change will only happen if protesters also turn out to vote.

Wisconsin Democrats Question Federal Coronavirus Food Box Program

June 5, 2020 - 3:30pm

Wisconsin's Democratic congress members and top agriculture official say they're still seeking clarity on how contracts were awarded for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

COVID-19 Cases Surpass 20K As Positive Case Rate Continues To Drop

June 5, 2020 - 2:30pm

There have been 20,249 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Friday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 357 cases from the day before.

Limited Work Resumes On Husky Oil Refinery Rebuild

June 5, 2020 - 1:30pm

Crews are resuming construction on the Husky oil refinery rebuild in Superior. The Calgary, Alberta-based company shut down work on the $750 million project in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Concern About COVID-19 Spike Prompts Push For Testing

June 5, 2020 - 12:30pm

The coronavirus pandemic has not prevented packed protests in cities around the United States, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield told lawmakers Thursday testing is especially important in areas where there have been high transmission of the disease.

Marches, Gatherings Across Wisconsin Call For End To Police Brutality

June 5, 2020 - 12:00pm

On what would have been Breonna Taylor's 27th birthday, protesters across Wisconsin gathered to remember Taylor and other African-Americans killed by law enforcement and fight for the end of police brutality.

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State Capitol Report: A Roundup Of Political News

Routine Legal Work On Pause During COVID-19 Pandemic

Wisconsin Joins Legal Challenge Against Federal Title IX Rule Changes

At Small-Town Protests, Organizers See 'Thrilling' Signs Of Change

UW-Green Bay Hires Will Ryan, Son Of Ex-Badgers Coach Bo Ryan

DHS: 20,835 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

Evers Orders Gay Pride Flag To Fly Over State Capitol

Demonstrators Continue To Honor Floyd's Memory On Day 10 Of Statewide Protests

Bucks' Players, Coaches, Owners To Hold Protest March Sunday Afternoon

DHS: 20,571 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

'All Lives Don’t Matter Until Black Lives Matter.' Protests Expand Across Wisconsin Saturday

Flea Markets, 100-Mile Garage Sale Delayed By COVID-19

The Delayed Financial Impact Of Coronavirus On Wisconsin Schools

Along With Call For Justice, Some Protesters Make Call For People To Vote

Wisconsin Democrats Question Federal Coronavirus Food Box Program

COVID-19 Cases Surpass 20K As Positive Case Rate Continues To Drop

Limited Work Resumes On Husky Oil Refinery Rebuild

Concern About COVID-19 Spike Prompts Push For Testing

Marches, Gatherings Across Wisconsin Call For End To Police Brutality

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