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Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Wisconsin Supreme Court 'Safer At Home' Ruling And Consequences Explained

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, May 15, 2020 - 7:00pm
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With the Wisconsin Supreme Court striking down the extension of the statewide "Safer at Home" order, the authority to implement new rules to combat the spread of COVID-19 now rests with county public health officials.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

How Would Wisconsin's Republican-Led Legislature Manage COVID-19?

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, May 8, 2020 - 7:00pm
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What would the Wisconsin Legislature's response to the COVID-19 crisis look like? Wisconsin Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke discusses ongoing discussions between Republican leadership and the governor's office, and how legislators would loosen the state's public health rules.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

State Health Department Releases Criteria For Relaxing Wisconsin's COVID-19 Rules

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, May 8, 2020 - 7:00pm
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As debate rages on how and when to relax Wisconsin's COVID-19 rules, the state is nearing 10,000 cases and 400 deaths. Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm discusses how the state is tracking the status of the pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

The Impacts Of The COVID-19 Crisis On UW-Madison

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, May 8, 2020 - 7:00pm
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UW-Madison estimates it has lost $100 million so far due to the COVID-19 crisis as classes remain online and summer programs are canceled. Chancellor Rebecca Blank discusses the impacts the pandemic is having on campus and on the university's budget.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Evers Weighs Options While Awaiting State Supreme Court On 'Safer At Home'

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, May 8, 2020 - 7:00pm
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While awaiting a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on the Republican lawsuit opposing the state's "Safer at Home" extension, Gov. Tony Evers discusses the options for moving forward, including the pros and cons of a proposed regional approach to the pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Challenge To 'Safer At Home' Extension

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, May 8, 2020 - 7:00pm
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has entered the battle between Republicans and Democrats over the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

UW-Madison Orders Furloughs To Cut Costs Due To Pandemic

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, May 1, 2020 - 7:00pm
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UW System schools have announced plans to furlough staff in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

What Do Growing COVID-19 Case Counts Mean For Winding Down 'Safer At Home'?

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, May 1, 2020 - 7:00pm
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How do growing COVID-19 numbers in Wisconsin bode for the state's roadmap for relaxing its pandemic restrictions? Gov. Tony Evers discusses the state's capacity for testing and the growing number of tests being conducted.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Most Wisconsin State Parks And More Businesses Set To Reopen

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, May 1, 2020 - 7:00pm
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State parks are reopening after being closed due to overcrowding and vandalism. Additional businesses like dog groomers, car washes and small engine repair shops are also cleared to reopen under the new guidelines of Wisconsin's extended "Safer at Home" order.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Wisconsin Supreme Court Reviews Lawsuit Against 'Safer At Home' Order

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, May 1, 2020 - 7:00pm
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court is reviewing a lawsuit brought by legislative Republicans over the state's extended 'Safer at Home' order. Here & Now reporter Zac Schultz discusses the complaint and arguments being made by both parties.