Grocery stores in Wisconsin are adjusting hours to allow staff to restock depleted shelves and do extra cleaning. Many are also offering special shopping hours for the elderly and those who have health conditions that make them more vulnerable to COVID-19.

On March 12, 2020, Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency for the entire state of Wisconsin. WisContext associate editor Will Cushman discusses what state law says about emergency declarations and the actions that can be taken in such a situation.

As churches, schools and businesses close in an effort to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, the blood drives they host are being canceled. Wisconsin's hospitals are now facing a shortage.

Wisconsin legislative leaders and Gov. Tony Evers are considering action at the state Capitol to support Wisconsin workers, businesses and schools amid the ongoing spread of COVID-19 in the state.