COVID-19
Executive Order #104: Declaring a State of Emergency and Public Health Emergency
Emergency Order #1: Requiring face coverings
DHS: COVID-19: Wisconsin Summary Data (Updated at 2pm daily)
Executive Order #104: Declaring a State of Emergency and Public Health Emergency
Emergency Order #1: Requiring face coverings
DHS: COVID-19: Wisconsin Summary Data (Updated at 2pm daily)
Wednesday January 20, 2021 - Updated 4:54pm
Legislative
- 4:12pm
- Sen. Ballweg. 17th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship.
- 3:18pm
- Sen. Cowles. Expo Center will be regional asset for decades to come.
- 3:17pm
- Rep. Macco. Statement on Green Bay schools Board of Education meeting.
- 12:46pm
- Sens. Wanggaard, Taylor, Darling. Bipartisan agreement on police reform announced.
- 12:45pm
- Rep. Allen. Proposes bill in honor of Waukesha athlete Kai Lermer.
- 11:16am
- Sens. Darling, Roys; Reps. Steffen, Goyke. State legislators unveil bipartisan "Expungement Reform: Pathways to Employment" bill.
- 11:12am
- Sen. Smith. Column: Saving our Democracy
- 12:40pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Lawmakers Resurrect Expungement Bill
- 12:40pm
- U.S. News & World Report. Assembly Republicans Want Public to Have Vaccine by March
- 3:50am
- Racine Journal Times. Wisconsin Republicans punt again on Tony Evers' special session
- 3:48am
- WTMJ. Some residents frustrated after special session for unemployment problems is immediately adjourned
- 3:46am
- WISC. Republicans take no action on unemployment upgrade bill, say Evers has money to move forward on his own
- 3:45am
- WBAY. INTERVIEW: Wisconsin Senate majority leader on COVID-19 relief bill
- 3:44am
- U.S. News & World Report. Republicans Demand DNR Resume Wolf Hunt Immediately
State Agencies
- 4:11pm
- ETF. Voelker Appointed ETF Secretary
- 3:19pm
- DMA. Wisconsin National Guard troops help ensure safety and security in Washington D.C. during presidential inauguration
- 1:36pm
- DNR. Confirms CWD In Wood County Wild Deer;
Renews Baiting And Feeding Bans
- 11:12am
- DWD. Unemployment Insurance 2020 Tax Statements Now Available Online
- 11:10am
- DOR. Extending customer service hours during 2021 tax season.
- 9:24am
- WEDC. City of South Milwaukee receives $250,000 state grant to support revitalization of downtown building
- 3:51am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin's First Female Chief Forester Says Profession Must Become More Diverse
- 3:43am
- WXPR. DNR Board to Consider Mining Fee Increases Next Week
Economy/Business
- 12:41pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Small Business Owners May Have To Pay State Taxes On PPP Loans
- 3:46am
- WKOW. Wisconsin home sales hit record levels
Coronavirus
- 3:28pm
- Marshfield Clinic Health System. Update on COVID-19 vaccinations for people 65 and older
- 12:42pm
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Bus Drivers, Grocery Workers Could Be Next In Line For COVID-19 Shots
- 3:49am
- The Hill. US passes 400,000 coronavirus deaths
- 3:48am
- WXOW. VACCINE UPDATE: 248,185 total doses administered, 13,114 in Western Region
- 3:48am
- WAOW. Gov. Evers officially issues new mask mandate
- 3:47am
- CBS 58. Area health departments flooded with calls following 65 and older vaccination announcement
- 3:45am
- Fox 11. Wisconsin's vaccine shipments not expected to increase next few weeks
- 3:44am
- WEAU. Eau Claire County Board moves proposed countywide mask mandate to second reading
Courts
- 3:29pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Calendar and case synopses January 2021.
- 12:51pm
- Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Statement on Lawsuit Challenging Recent Public Health Order
- 12:50pm
- AG Kaul. Joins Four Federal Multistate Lawsuits Challenging Attacks on Clean Air
- 12:33pm
- Wisconsin Instittute for Law & Liberty. Files Lawsuit Challenging Dane County Health Department’s Authority to Enact COVID Restrictions
- 12:22pm
- Dane County Exec Parisi. Statement: Conservative group challenge to public health orders.
- 11:10am
- District III Court of Appeals. State v. C.G.
- 11:09am
- District III Court of Appeals. State v. Nhia Lee.
- 11:08am
- District III Court of Appeals. State v. Todd N. Triebold.
- 9:25am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. State v. Angel Mercado.
- 12:41pm
- Cap Times. Public Health Madison & Dane County challenged again over COVID-19 restrictions. Wisconsin State Journal.
Education
- 1:35pm
- UW-Stout. Entertainment design graduate tells stories through videography and script
- 11:14am
- UW-Eau Claire. Nursing students are part of mobile COVID-19 vaccine teams
- 11:13am
- UW-Stout. Menard Center director, professor contribute to new civil liberties book
- 11:08am
- Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association. Wisdom and well-being.
- 3:47am
- NBC 15. Nearly half of Wis. schools report use of seclusion, physical restraint
- 3:46am
- NBC 26. Green Bay Area Public Schools' board passes plan to bring students back to in-person learning
- 3:44am
- WKBT. La Crosse educators ready to return to classrooms, district begins phased return Wednesday
Local
- 3:19pm
- Brown County Exec. Streckenbach. Brown County cuts ribbon on new Resch Expo.
- 1:41pm
- Racine Mayor Mason. City of Racine launches mortgage assistance prgram for homeowners economically impacted by COVID-19. FAQ. Guidelines.
- 9:25am
- City of Madison. Accepted into Great Lakes Cohort of NRDC’s Food Matters Initiative
- 3:55am
- City of Sun Prairie. Announces 73rd annual Groundhog Prognostication event and The Great Groundhog Scavenger Hunt.
- 3:50am
- Chippewa Herald. Jury trial delays causing problems at Chippewa County Courthouse
Congress
- 4:54pm
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. WI Delegation Keystone XL Letter to Biden
- 4:54pm
- Rep. Bowen. Statement on inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris.
- 3:20pm
- Rep. Stubbs. Statement on the inauguration of President Biden and Vice-President Harris.
- 1:42pm
- Rep. Neubauer. Congratulates President Biden, Vice President Harris on their inauguration.
- 1:36pm
- Milwaukee Council President Johnson. "Democracy has prevailed" - congratulations and Godspeed Mr. President and Madame Vice President.
- 12:44pm
- Rep. Hintz. Congratulates President Biden, Vice President Harris on inauguration.
- 12:43pm
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Statement Following Inauguration
- 12:34pm
- A Better Wisconsin Together. Biden-Harris Inauguration Signals Brighter Future Ahead
- 12:24pm
- WMC. Statement on Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
- 12:24pm
- Voces de la Frontera. Statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice president Kamala Harris.
- 11:32am
- Rep. Subeck. Statement on inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
- 11:23am
- Opportunity Wisconsin. Ron Johnson Must Work with Biden Administration to Bring COVID Relief to Wisconsin Families
- 11:23am
- U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald. Statement on 59th Presidential Inauguration.
- 11:11am
- Mliwaukee Ald. Lewis. Inauguration Day brings much needed spirit of renewal.
- 12:39pm
- AP. Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’
- 3:49am
- USA Today. Donald Trump grants clemency to 143 people, but not himself or family members, in one of final acts of his presidency
- 3:43am
- AP. Facing crush of crises, Biden will take helm as president
Tuesday January 19, 2021
Governor
- 4:31pm
- Gov. Evers. Announces New Public Health Emergency, Issues New Face Coverings Order as State Continues Vaccine Distribution. Executive Order #104. Emergency Order #1.
Legislative
- 3:53pm
- Sen. Stroebel. WEC repeats 2020 mistakes; reform, fresh leadership needed.
- 3:51pm
- Sen. Smith. Statement on Rep. Barbara Gronemus' passing.
- 3:05pm
- Rep. Hintz. Statement on Republicans' refusal to take action on modernizing Wisconsin's unemployment insurance system.
- 2:28pm
- Various Assembly Republican Representatives. Letter to Gov. Evers regarding vaccine distribution.
- 1:54pm
- Rep. Shelton. Statement on Gov. Evers leading to improve unemployment insurance; calls for Legislature to do its job.
- 1:05pm
- Rep. Steineke. Statement on special session.
- 1:04pm
- Sen. Pfaff. Congratulates Wisconsin Biden nominees Andrea Palm and Cindy Marten.
- 12:59pm
- Sen. Pfaff. Honoring the life of Barbara "Bobby" Gronemus (1931-2021).
- 12:56pm
- Dairy Business Association. Sets legislative priorities for 2021.
- 9:59am
- Sen. Wimberger. Senators introduce legislation to get our kids back in the classroom.
- 9:48am
- LRB. Black members of the Wisconsin Legislature, 2021- an overview and historical list.
State Agencies
- 4:47pm
- DNR. Wisconsin Natural Resources Board announces special meeting Jan. 22.
- 3:06pm
- DNR. Environmental Review Of The City Of Eau Claire Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
- 1:03pm
- DNR. To Host Online Listening Sessions Jan. 20 Regarding PFAS Investigation In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
- 11:58am
- DNR. Wisconsin walleye management plan for Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties virtual public meeting Feb. 2.
- 11:00am
- State Treasurer Godlewski. And the City of Middleton announce loan program to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19.
- 9:39am
- DNR. Seeking Nominations For 2020 Hunter Ethics Award
- 2:58am
- NBC 26. Wis. DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to join Biden administration
Economy/Business
- 4:27pm
- Dairy Business Association. Expert: Farmers must take steps to protect from activists.
- 1:12pm
- Wisconsin Small Business Development Center. E-Commerce Academy offers hand-on approach to building online sales.
- 9:04am
- Dairyland Power Cooperative, Avangrid Renewables. Tatanka Ridge Wind Farm achieves commercial operation.
- 2:54am
- WAOW. Petition hopes to urge state leaders to extend eviction moratorium and support
- 1:46pm
- WISC. GE Healthcare in Madison lays off about 140 workers as ventilator production slows
- 3:12am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsinites' Income Dropped 14.5 Percent Between July And September
Coronavirus
- 1:39pm
- Marshfield Clinic Health System. To begin vaccinating Wisconsinites 65 and older.
- 1:02pm
- DHS. Continues building-out vaccine data page.
- 11:58am
- Sen. Marklein. COVID-19 vaccines available for 65+ staring January 25, 2021.
- 9:50am
- Waukesha County Exec. Farrow. Waukesha County vaccination network expands with fire department partnership.
- 9:47am
- Public Health Madison & Dane County. New COVID-19 Data Dashboard Released
- 9:46am
- DHS. Wisconsin Announces 65 and older Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning January 25
- 1:43pm
- Fox 11. Wisconsinites 65 and older may receive COVID-19 vaccine next week
- 3:11am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. School district: EC school employees to be offered vaccine in Phase 1B
- 3:11am
- Janesville Gazette. Janesville School District employees will be vaccinated as planned
- 3:10am
- Racine Journal Times. 'Disheartening' | Grocery workers fighting to be included in next phase of state vaccination plan
- 2:58am
- WBAY. Wisconsin governor tours COVID-19 vaccine site at UW-Green Bay
- 2:57am
- WISC. ‘We’re baffled’: Grocers troubled by committee recommendations not including grocery workers for next tier of vaccinations
- 2:56am
- NBC 15. Seven-day rolling average of deaths increases, while rolling average cases decreases
- 2:56am
- WISN. Milwaukee plans to vaccinate more than 3,000 people this week
- 2:55am
- WTMJ. Milwaukee leaders push for equal distribution of COVID vaccine in heavily impacted communities
Statewide
- 4:42pm
- Dairy Business Association. Hiring, management tools boost success on dairy farms.
- 2:30pm
- County Mutual. Announces grant recipients for member law enforcement departments.
- 9:52am
- Wisconsin Professional Police Association. The 'Lost' 2020 Poll. What residents thought before COVID-19, George Floyd and Jacob Blake.
Courts
- 1:39pm
- WisTAF. Recognizes Bank Five Nine for 10 years of civil legal aid support
- 9:01am
- WisTAF. Recognizes Citizens Bank for nine years of civil legal aid support
- 9:00am
- WisTAF. Recognizes First Business Bank for 10 years of civil legal aid support
- 9:00am
- WisTAF. Recognizes Forte Bank for 10 years of civil legal aid support
- 8:59am
- WisTAF. Recognizes Home Savings Bank for 8 years of civil legal aid support
- 8:59am
- WisTAF. Recognizes Mound City Bank for 10 years of civil legal aid support
- 8:58am
- WisTAF. Recognizes Peoples State Bank for 10 years of civil legal aid support
- 8:57am
- WisTAF. Recognizes State Bank Financial for nine years of civil legal aid support
Education
- 2:42pm
- DPI. Publishes newly available data on seclusion and restraint in schools
- 2:38pm
- UW-River Falls. Science and Technology Innovation Center at UW-River Falls to benefit from generous alumni gift.
- 10:58am
- UW-Eau Claire. 'Clear Water' exhibit opens Feb. 1 in Foster Gallery
- 10:09am
- DPI. New, collaborative project expands opportunities for mental health services to Wisconsin schools
- 9:52am
- UW-Stout. First-year packaging student already making industry connections, starting journey
- 2:58am
- WKBT. Students in West Salem middle, high schools to return to in-person learning
- 2:57am
- WISC. Pardeeville Elementary School pivoting to virtual learning due to positive COVID-19 cases
Local
- 4:41pm
- Milwaukee Common Council. Joint statement on acceptance of federal COPS grant.
- 9:06am
- Madison Metro Sewerage District. Launches website dedicated to PFAS education, information.
- 9:02am
- Alliant Energy. Donates $90,000 in solar blocks to Habitat for Humanity of Fond du Lac County.
Congress
- 4:47pm
- U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Murphy. Lead Colleagues in Supporting Biden Administration Plan to Fully Utilize Defense Production Act, Increase Supply of Necessary Medical Equipment and Supplies
- 3:03am
- Politico. Census Bureau director stepping down after outcry over immigrant count
- 3:02am
- Fox 6. WI Guard leader on inauguration vetting: 'Doing their due diligence'
- 2:55am
- CBS 58. Local law enforcement preps for Inauguration Day