Stories tagged: "Robin Vos"

Vaccine News Boxes containing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are prepared to be shipped at the McKesson distribution center in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Vaccine News Pandemic Politics Have Moved From Shutdowns to Masks and Now to Vaccines

Slow pace that is driving divisive political rhetoric could change when President-elect Joe Biden takes office, launching $20 billion national vaccination program to vaccinate 100 million people in first 100 days.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring January 15, 2021 10:19 am CST
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Politics Evers’ Calls Special Session to Overhaul Antiquated Unemployment Insurance System

Governor follows through on State of the State message to upgrade system that led to massive backlog, while also declaring 2021 the Year of Broadband Access in yearly speech.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren January 13, 2021 10:05 am CST
Coronavirus Marshfield Clinic Health System medical personnel treat a critically ill COVID-19 patient after the patient was flown to Marshfield Clinic's Eau Claire hospital. COVID-19 relief bills do not include hazard pay or sick pay for healthcare workers but do include liability protections for entities from COVID-19 lawsuits. (Photo courtesy of Marshfield Clinic Health System-Eau Claire)
Coronavirus Senate Plans to Pass a COVID-19 Bill, Just Not the One Rushed Through the Assembly

But relief would still be held hostage unless Evers accepts a big legal favor for businesses that don’t protect workers and customers.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring January 11, 2021 9:41 am CST
Coronavirus View From the Press Pit – Media members cover the opening day of the Wisconsin Legislature's 2021-2022 session in the Assembly chamber at the state Capitol in Madison. The gallery above, normally filled with families, friends, and staff, is sparse due to COVID-19 restrictions and Democratic members conducting their inaugurals largely online. (Photo by Jessica VanEgeren)
Coronavirus Assembly GOP Approves Its Doomed COVID-19 Bill

Evers said he would likely veto a bill that includes some relief measures but also several poison pills.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring January 7, 2021 4:34 pm CST
Coronavirus Marshfield Clinic Health System medical personnel treat a critically ill COVID-19 patient after the patient was flown to Marshfield Clinic's Eau Claire hospital. COVID-19 relief bills do not include hazard pay or sick pay for healthcare workers but do include liability protections for entities from COVID-19 lawsuits. (Photo courtesy of Marshfield Clinic Health System-Eau Claire)
Coronavirus As Wisconsin Passes 5,000 Deaths, Health Officials Warn GOP Bill Could Kill Even More People

Legislation set for Thursday vote in Assembly would limit health officers’ authority even as virus-related deaths continue rising in Wisconsin.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 7, 2021 9:55 am CST

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(Shutterstock image) Vaccine News Mobile Vaccination Units Are Getting Deployed Across Wisconsin
Kristen Kelm, community health division manager for the Chippewa County Health Department, receives a vaccination to protect against contracting COVID-19. County health officers in northwest Wisconsin report strong demand for the vaccine. (Photo courtesy of Kristen Kelm) Vaccine News Demand for COVID-19 Vaccine Strong, Even in Mostly Rural Counties
Proponents of non-partisan redistricting say non-politicians would draw political boundaries to be more compact and uniform as in Iowa. Wisconsin's district lines underwent significant and controversial changes after Republicans took over the process in 2011. Politics Evers’ Fair Maps Commission Keeps Working as GOP Cries for More Gerrymandering
Boxes containing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are prepared to be shipped at the McKesson distribution center in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Vaccine News Pandemic Politics Have Moved From Shutdowns to Masks and Now to Vaccines
Coronavirus Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) testifies Tuesday before the Assembly Health Committee on a COVID bill he and other Republican leaders introduced Monday. (Screenshot)
Coronavirus Evers Likely To Nix Republicans’ COVID-19 Package

Legal organization said GOP bill giving businesses immunity from COVID-19 lawsuits would, “pick winners and losers.”

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring January 5, 2021 4:12 pm CST
Coronavirus Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) holds a Capitol press in November.
Coronavirus WI Legislative Session Launches with Three Competing COVID Bills. Vos Fast-Tracking Republican Bill.

A public hearing is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Capitol, less than 24 hours after Republican bill was introduced.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring January 4, 2021 5:53 pm CST