Articles by Megan Hart

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

Wisconsinites Are Produce More Trash, Use Less Electricity During The Pandemic

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 - 2:10pm
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Life has changed for Wisconsinites amid the coronavirus pandemic and the state's related stay-at-home order. Some of the small changes individuals are making are adding up to have a greater collective impact.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

DWD: State Unemployment Fund Could Be Depleted By October

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 4:10pm
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Wisconsin's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund could run out of money by October if unemployment claims keep coming in at the current rate, the state Department of Workforce Development announced May 7.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

Kohler Sees Increased Interest In Touchless Faucets, Bidet Products Amid Pandemic

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 6:05am
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The coronavirus pandemic has affected many Wisconsin manufacturers including Kohler Co. A local union leader says most of its employees are now working 32-hour weeks due to a decline in demand, but Kohler says it has seen interest spike around some products.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: May 2020

As JBS Meatpacking Plant Reopens In Green Bay, Safety Concerns Still Surround Industry

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - 4:15pm
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According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, there are more than 1,500 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Brown County. Hundreds have been connected to the area's meat processing plants. One of those facilities, JBS Packerland, reopened on May fifth.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Expert: Public Health Measures Like Hand-Washing, Social Distancing Hold Key To College Sports' Return

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 6:30am
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Before the Big Ten announced the cancelation of its 2020 men's basketball tournament, a group of doctors, researchers and public health experts from the conference's member institutions were already at work coordinating the its response to COVID-19.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

'It's A Pain I Can't Even Describe': Milwaukee Woman Shares Her Experience With COVID-19

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - 10:00am
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Adrienne Lathan came down with cold symptoms in mid-March. She turned out to be one of the thousands of Wisconsinites who's contracted the new coronavirus. More than a month later, she's still feeling the affects of COVID-19.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin Golf Courses Say Demand Is High As They Prepare To Open Friday

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, April 23, 2020 - 4:30pm
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Gov. Tony Evers' revised "Safer at Home" order goes into effect Friday, and it allows golf courses to open. Courses across the state say tee times are booking up quickly. They also report putting many safety precautions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin Bankers Call For Additional Funding For Small Business Loan Program

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 4:40pm
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The Small Business Administration announced that its $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program has been exhausted. The program, which provides loans to business with fewer than 500 workers, was created to help them retain their employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

DNR Encourages Social Distancing During 2020 Spring Turkey Season

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Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - 3:00pm
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Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor activities are defined as essential under the state's stay-at-home order, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources expects a successful spring turkey harvest.
Series: The Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19 And Wisconsin: April 2020

Wisconsin Polls Close But Hundreds Of Voters Remain In Line

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Wisconsin Public Radio
Megan Hart
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - 10:00pm
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While polls officially closed at 8 p.m. across the state in Wisconsin's spring election, which took place in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, voters remained in line Tuesday night waiting to cast their ballots.