Evers seeks nominees to ‘People’s Maps’ commission
Governor Tony Evers is starting the process to re-draw the state’s political map. The Democratic governor is taking applications for his People’s Map Commission. Legislative and congressional district boundaries largely control who gets elected. Evers says the map should be drawn by voters. But Republicans, who control the legislature, say the state’s constitution is clear, […]
Thompson requests $100 million for UW System this fall
Interim University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson wants more money for coronavirus preparations. Thompson is requesting that the state provide $110 million for the next school year. That’s to buy face masks and coronavirus tests for students this fall. The request, which Thompson made during a special Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, is […]
Big Ten Conferences reduces schedule to conference games only
The Big Ten Conference has decided to play conference-only schedules in all fall sports, should the league be able to participate in athletic events in the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Conference issued a release detailing the latest news on Thursday. Football, men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer […]
Thursday’s COVID-19 numbers in Wisconsin set two records
Thursday’s COVID-19 numbers in Wisconsin set two records. The Department of Health Services reported 754 new confirmed cases – a single day record – out of 13,158 tests processed in the previous 24 hours, also a record. Remember, in addition to the information provided by your local & tribal health departments, you can find more […]
State Capitol building to remain closed
The Wisconsin State Capitol will remain closed to the public. The Wednesday announcement from Governor Tony Evers’ administration also stated that state employees will have to wear masks at all times while they are inside state facilities, starting Monday. The Capitol has been closed since March. It was supposed to reopen next week but the […]
