Stories tagged: "public health"

Immigration Democratic state and federal lawmakers speak to reporters Tuesday after visiting Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy.
Immigration Vaccinations and Vetting Going Smoothly for Afghan Allies Being Staged at Fort McCoy

Group of Democrats from Congress and the Legislature: “We can pay them back now” for supporting US troops in harm’s way.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring September 8, 2021 4:58 pm CDT
Coronavirus Wisconsin Supreme Court chambers in the state Capitol. (Shutterstock)
Coronavirus Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Local Officials Can’t Close Schools, Another Blow to Public Health

Conservatives on the state's high court have consistently ruled against public health restrictions implemented to guard against COVID-19.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski June 11, 2021 11:41 am CDT
Coronavirus Dana Hanson, assistant operations manager at Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire, holds a vial of COVID-19 vaccine in preparation for giving out shots to fellow healthcare workers in the first group of recipients. (Photo courtesy of Marshfield Clinic.)
Coronavirus Supply Still Tight, but Seniors 65+ Will Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week

DHS asks for patience as Wisconsin’s weekly vaccine supply is still one-third of what the state should be getting.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski January 19, 2021 3:53 pm CST
Coronavirus The City of Milwaukee is launching a COVID-19 "vaccination hub" at the Wisconsin Center.
Coronavirus Milwaukee Is Opening a Downtown ‘Vaccine Hub’

Mayor says it will open to the public “as soon as possible.” City workers in priority categories will go first.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski January 11, 2021 4:59 pm CST
Coronavirus St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge Michael Waterman
Coronavirus Explained: The 5 Wisconsin Supreme Court Lawsuits Against COVID-19 Protections

Coronavirus safeguards issued by local and state governments have been targeted by conservatives since the early weeks of the pandemic.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski December 1, 2020 3:17 pm CST

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Milwaukee about the Biden administration's lead pipe and paint remediation efforts. (Screenshot via C-SPAN) Infrastructure ‘Moral Imperative’: Harris Talks Lead Remediation in Milwaukee
Senate President Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) speaks during a press conference unveiling a Republican legislative package that would make it harder to access unemployment benefits and BadgerCare. GOP lawmakers claimed the bills will help address the worker shortage. (Screenshot via WisEye) Economy Public Assistance Would Be Harder to Access Under GOP Bills
Graphic via Desirée Tapia Healthcare Health Insurance Sign-Ups Hit New Record in Wisconsin During Biden’s First Year
State Capitol dome interior Elections Years After Stripping the Office of Its Powers, GOP Sees Secretary of State as Key to Controlling Elections
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Coronavirus COVID Survivors Tell Wisconsin: ‘We Beg You to Take This Seriously’

Highest single-day loss of life, 48 deaths, as pleas are made for basic but compassionate safeguards.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring October 21, 2020 4:54 pm CDT
Coronavirus The Dairyland Brew Pub opens to patrons in Appleton. A Wisconsin judge on Monday, Oct. 19, reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor venues to 25% of capacity. That decision was overturned in October. The issue of capacity limits was back before the Wisconsin Supreme Court Friday, Dec. 17. (William Glasheen/The Post-Crescent via AP File)
Coronavirus Latest Roundup of Wisconsin News Reveals Things Are Not Going Well

Monday headlines: State death toll hits 1,600. The return of bar and restaurant restrictions. And more school districts are abandoning in-person classes.

UpNorthNews Staff October 19, 2020 4:58 pm CDT