Stories tagged: "Wisconsin Legislature"

Coronavirus Khayriyyah Khaaliq stands with her daughters Ashyra Khaaliq, 2, and 7th-grader Jakyra Johnson, at Henry Vilas Zoo in July shortly after the mandatory mask ordinance took effect in Dane County. (Photo @ Andy Manis)
Coronavirus Local Governments Adopt Mask Protections as GOP Prepares to Kill Statewide Safeguard

Some approve local resolutions, but most communities are taking no enforcement actions.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson February 1, 2021 3:51 pm CST
Politics Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, addresses Assembly members in January, 2020. (Photo by Jessica VanEgeren)
Politics WI GOP Learns Its COVID Agenda Could Cost the State $50 Million per Month

Republican legislators pause efforts to kill face mask safeguards. A bill likely to be vetoed by Gov. Evers is on hold, too.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren January 28, 2021 4:56 pm CST
Local Coverage State Senate chambers at the Wisconsin state Capitol in Madison. (Photo by Christina Lieffring)
Local Coverage Assembly Republicans Backtrack on COVID-19 Compromise Relief Bill

Nearly two dozen organizations ask legislators not to rescind face mask requirements. Senate does it anyway, Assembly is next.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring January 27, 2021 9:58 am CST
Local Coverage The interior of the Wisconsin state Capitol dome in Madison. (Photo by Christina Lieffring)
Local Coverage Wisconsin Republicans Offer Lots of COVID-19 Bills, but None Provide Actual Relief

Proposals would end face mask safeguards, micromanage vaccine distribution, and leave unchecked the coronavirus spread affecting prison inmates and guards.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring January 25, 2021 11:23 am CST
Coronavirus Republican state Assembly representatives speak without protective face masks during floor debate on a bill related to COVID-19 on Jan. 7Republican state Assembly representatives speak without protective face masks during floor debate on a bill related to COVID-19 on Jan. 7Republican state Assembly representatives speak without protective face masks during floor debate on a bill related to COVID-19 on Jan. 7Republican state Assembly representatives speak without protective face masks during floor debate on a bill related to COVID-19 on Jan. 7Republican state Assembly representatives speak without protective face masks during floor debate on a bill related to COVID-19 on Jan. 7
Coronavirus Legislative Republicans Not Only Defend Toxic Workplaces, They’ve Created One

After months of inaction, the GOP’s return has spread disingenuousness, misinformation, and likely a dangerous virus.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring January 12, 2021 10:51 am CST

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Politics COVID Is Real, Election Fraud Is Not. Guess Which One Is Getting a Legislative Hearing.

Dec. 4, 2020, headlines from around Wisconsin

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski December 4, 2020 4:26 pm CST
Opinion
Opinion Vos to State: ‘Drop Dead’

Managing Editor Pat Kreitlow says the difference between this headline and the 1975 Gerald Ford classic is literally a matter of life or death.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow November 18, 2020 4:16 pm CST