Monday August 2, 2021 - Updated 4:34pm

Legislative

3:33pm

Rep. Ramthun. Call to action for cyber-forensic audit. 

2:57pm

Sen. Wirch. Rips Republican motion to ban Covid prevention measures on UW campuses as case numbers surge. 

1:44pm

Sen. LeMahieu. Shocking UI audit reveals DWD continues to fail Wisconsinites. 

4:16am

Cap Times. Wisconsin GOP leader to expand 2020 election probe

4:16am

Stevens Point Journal. Former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice overseeing election review says integrity concerns warrant 'very thorough examination'

State Agencies

3:49pm

DOR. Posts 2021 preliminary equalized values. 

11:38am

OCI. Administrative Actions July 2021

10:57am

AG Kaul. And Other Swing State AGs Lead 22 AGs Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Safeguard Democracy

9:34am

DHS. Wisconsin Submits Plans to Support Mental Health and Substance Use Services

9:33am

Wisconsin National Guard. Hall chosen to build new senior enlisted leader post from ground up

9:32am

DFI. Celebrating national ABLE to Save Month. 

9:29am

DNR. Hosting Open House At Northern Highland

Fishery Research Area Aug. 6

9:28am

DATCP. Keep Your Kids Safe newsletter August 2021. 

4:26am

WBAY. WI DNR kicks off Operation Deer Watch

4:19am

Racine Journal Times. Ready for re-entry: Ellsworth Correctional Center prepares incarcerated women to return to community

4:14am

Wisconsin Public Radio. State Regulators Reject Claims That Their Review Of A Controversial Transmission Line Was Tainted

Economy/Business

4:13pm

Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. Announces 2021 Pressure Chamber finalists. 

4:12pm

Wisconsin Bankers Association. Bank CEOs report improving economy, citing pent up demand. 

4:27am

WTMJ. Thousands could potentially be removed from their homes as the eviction moratorium deadline expires

4:27am

WISN. 16,000 Wisconsinites at risk of losing home following end of eviction moratorium

4:18am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Court and housing officials brace for a wave of evictions now that moratorium is over

4:15am

U.S. News & World Report. EXPLAINER: Wisconsin Renters Wary as Eviction Ban Nears End

4:14am

Fox 6. Eviction proceedings can move forward after ban lifted

4:13am

AP. Evictions expected to spike as federal moratorium ends

Coronavirus

10:33am

Wisconsin Medical Society. Calls on health care entities to require COVID-19 vaccinations. 

4:30am

Washington County Exec. Schoemann. Washington County leaders stand firm against CDC's continued flip-flopping. 

4:28am

WXOW. La Crosse County issues new mask recommendations

4:17am

Janesville Gazette. Rock County Public Health Department recommends wearing masks indoors

Statewide

1:46pm

Wisconsin Child Support Enforcement Association. Governor Evers proclaims August Child Support Awareness Month in Wisconsin. 

4:17am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Incarceration After COVID: How The Pandemic Could Permanently Change Jails And Prisons

Courts

4:29am

Wisconsin Supreme Court. Sets precedent for increase in women judges. 

Education

3:34pm

Marquette University. Marquette faculty awarded over $1 million in grants from Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment

3:32pm

Wisconsin Alumni Association. 14th annual Red Shirt on sale now. 

9:28am

UW-Eau Claire. Continuing Education announces August program offerings

Local

4:34pm

Milwaukee County Sup. Coggs-Jones. I am not my hair. 

3:49pm

Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. Statement on the 2024 Democratic National Convention

11:39am

Hunger Task Force. Prepares for opening day of Wisconsin State Fair. 

10:35am

Dane County Exec. Parisi. Dane County Awards Nearly $160,000 Grant to Groundswell Conservancy for Purchase of Black Earth Creek Trail Connector

10:35am

MCTS. As More Downtown Offices Reopen, MCTS Freeway Flyers Resume with Updated Schedules

9:31am

Milwaukee County Sup. Logsdon. Applauds Continuation of Bus Route to Oak Creek Amazon Distribution Center

9:29am

Milwaukee Ald. Bauman. Resolution would require all city employees to be fully vaccinated or face weekly testing

4:18am

Racine Journal Times. Community leaders call for more investment in prevention as prison costs rise

Congress

1:43pm

Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin. Applauds introduction of legislation to repeal the Federal Insurance Office. 

4:13am

AP. It’s in - and big: Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill

Friday July 30, 2021

Governor

5:10am

WSAW. Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency due to widespread damage

5:07am

Oshkosh Northwestern. Gov. Tony Evers declares state of emergency in response to overnight storms that caused damage across Wisconsin

Legislative

3:03pm

Sen. Darling. Audit Shows More Failures by Evers’ Administration

1:36pm

AG Kaul. Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Permanently Extend Expanded Child Tax

12:16pm

Speaker Vos. Announcement regarding election investigation. 

11:56am

Joint Audit Co-Chairs Cowles, Kerkman. Audit reports noncompliance with unemployment insurance appeals timeliness. 

11:48am

LAB. Report 21-11: Fraud, Waste and Mismanagement Hotline. 

11:47am

Sen. Marklein. Column: The Best Legislation Comes From You

5:35am

Rep. Dittrich. Tours tornado damage in Concord. 

5:31am

WKOW. DHS pushes back on GOP lawmaker’s move to block UW COVID policy

5:12am

Cap Times. Tommy Thompson warns lawmakers against limiting UW's COVID-19 response

5:12am

Wisconsin State Journal. Republican tries to block UW campuses from mandatory virus testing, vaccination rules

5:09am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Senator Aims To Block State Universities From Requiring COVID-19 Testing, Masking

5:08am

U.S. News & World Report. Republican to Block UW Virus Testing, Vaccination Rules

5:06am

Cap Times. Wisconsin lawmakers renew effort to require informed consent for pelvic exams under anesthesia

State Agencies

2:45pm

Wisconsin National Guard. Branches out for 2021 Annual Training

1:44pm

DOT. 42 Wisconsin State Patrol cadets become officers at graduation ceremony

12:01pm

DNR. The C.A. Lawton Co. Becomes First Green Tier Participant to Receive Special New Air Permit

11:53am

Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. To meet in Boscobel.

5:32am

DNR. Wisconsin NRB Meeting Aug. 11

Coronavirus

12:05pm

AARP Wisconsin. Sounds alarm on vaccination rates for Wisconsin nursing homes staff. 

11:59am

Wisconsin United for Freedom. 38 Wisconsin parent groups reject lockdowns and forced masking in open letter to President Biden and WI Governor Evers. 

5:31am

Eau Claire Leader Telegram. EC health department: No current plans to require mask-wearing

5:30am

NBC 15. Vaccine mandate for Dane Co. employees ‘on the table,’ official says

5:11am

Wisconsin Public Radio. 'Let's Not Get There': Local Leaders Reluctant To Renew Mask Mandates

5:10am

Fox 6. Masks indoors at Wisconsin State Fair per CDC recommendations

5:05am

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ron Johnson criticizes new CDC guidance, questions effectiveness of masks despite research showing they reduce COVID spread

5:04am

Racine Journal Times. 'Now is not the time to relax': Amid spike in COVID-19, Racine County officials continue to urge vaccinations

Statewide

2:44pm

Customers First! Coalition. New podcast episode: Thinking outside the landfill: Solar panel recycling. 

Education

3:05pm

UW-Eau Claire. Geology major embraces variety of opportunities after transferring to UW-Eau Claire

11:50am

UW-Stout. Third time’s the charm for veteran who returns to school, earns degree, lands job

Local

11:49am

Milwaukee Council President Johnson. Incoming, outgoing VISIT Milwaukee chairs highlight strength of our city

5:10am

WXPR. Scientific Team Creates Underground Map to Address Rhinelander PFAS Problems

5:04am

Racine Journal Times. City of Racine moves to boost funds for those threatened with eviction

Congress

11:57am

U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Leads Republicans in Calling on CDC to Release Info on Breakthrough Infections of COVID-19

11:51am

U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald. Signs Title 42 Discharge Petition, Biden Reverses Decision

5:35am

U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald. Cosponsors Bill to Counter Chinese Aggression

5:34am

U.S. Sens Johnson, Paul, Lankford, Scott and Hawley. Demand Chairman Peters Hold Biden Administration Accountable, Serve Subpoenas to Get Answers for the American People