Milwaukee Journal SentinelMADISON - The coronavirus is accelerating again in Wisconsin with 20% of the state's total cases having been reported in the last two weeks, state public health officials announced Thursday.The majority of people who have contracted the virus are now under the age of 40, according to the the most recent Department of Health Services data.Gov. Tony Evers in a statement urged Wisconsin residents, especially younger people who are driving the increase, to stay home for the Fourth of July weekend. “We know this is a time people like to celebrate with friends,...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelMADISON - The coronavirus is accelerating again in Wisconsin with 20% of the state's total cases having been reported in the last two weeks, state public health officials announced Thursday.The majority of people who have contracted the virus are now under the age of 40, according to the the most recent Department of Health Services data.Gov. Tony Evers in a statement urged Wisconsin residents, especially younger people who are driving the increase, to stay home for the Fourth of July weekend. “We know this is a time people like to celebrate with friends,...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelMADISON - Republican legislative leaders lashed out Wednesday at Democratic Gov. Tony Evers after his staff secretly recorded a May 14 phone conversation over how to respond to the coronavirus pandemic the day after the state Supreme Court struck down the state's stay-at-home order.The recording and the reaction to it all but ensures a permanently broken relationship between Evers and Republicans who control the Legislature. The two sides have rarely gotten along since Evers was elected in 2018 and Wednesday's episode was characterized by...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelMADISON - Republican legislative leaders lashed out Wednesday at Democratic Gov. Tony Evers after his staff secretly recorded a May 14 phone conversation over how to respond to the coronavirus pandemic the day after the state Supreme Court struck down the state's stay-at-home order.The recording and the reaction to it all but ensures a permanently broken relationship between Evers and Republicans who control the Legislature. The two sides have rarely gotten along since Evers was elected in 2018 and Wednesday's episode was characterized by...WW…

USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinView CommentsWisconsin education officials think the majority of schools will reopen in fall, but they encouraged local leaders Monday to prepare for 18 more months of the coronavirus threat.That means considering alternatives like shortened weeks, or blends of in-person, physically distanced and virtual learning, according to extensive from the state's Department of Public Instruction. The 87-page document released Monday is meant to aid districts as they prepare to resume at least some in-person learning next school year while navigating daunting challenges...…USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinView CommentsWisconsin education officials think the majority of schools will reopen in fall, but they encouraged local leaders Monday to prepare for 18 more months of the coronavirus threat.That means considering alternatives like shortened weeks, or blends of in-person, physically distanced and virtual learning, according to extensive from the state's Department of Public Instruction. The 87-page document released Monday is meant to aid districts as they prepare to resume at least some in-person learning next school year while navigating daunting challenges...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelMADISON - Assembly Speaker Robin Vos blamed the culture of immigrant populations for a coronavirus outbreak in Racine County, according to a secret recording of his meeting last month with Gov. Tony Evers.“I know the reason at least in my region is because of a large immigrant population where it’s just a difference in culture where people are living much closer and working much closer,” the Rochester Republican said of an outbreak in Racine County. The Rochester Republican's comments prompted Latino groups to call for Vos' resignation."He should...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelMADISON - Assembly Speaker Robin Vos blamed the culture of immigrant populations for a coronavirus outbreak in Racine County, according to a secret recording of his meeting last month with Gov. Tony Evers.“I know the reason at least in my region is because of a large immigrant population where it’s just a difference in culture where people are living much closer and working much closer,” the Rochester Republican said of an outbreak in Racine County. The Rochester Republican's comments prompted Latino groups to call for Vos' resignation."He should...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelGov. Tony Evers is requiring all Wisconsin residents to wear face masks while indoors until the end of September.  The and makes Wisconsin the 32nd state to require face coverings — a tool health experts say can substantially reduce transmission of the coronavirus, which can cause serious illness and death and has no vaccine. Evers took the step  — continuing an upward trend of infections in recent weeks. Along with the new face mask requirement, Evers declared a new public health emergency in Wisconsin over rising cases of the...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelGov. Tony Evers is requiring all Wisconsin residents to wear face masks while indoors until the end of September.  The and makes Wisconsin the 32nd state to require face coverings — a tool health experts say can substantially reduce transmission of the coronavirus, which can cause serious illness and death and has no vaccine. Evers took the step  — continuing an upward trend of infections in recent weeks. Along with the new face mask requirement, Evers declared a new public health emergency in Wisconsin over rising cases of the...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelMADISON - More than 100 federal agents could be heading to Chicago and a top White House official hinted that Milwaukee may also see an intervention as part of the Trump administration's plan to show force in large cities run by Democrats. White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in an interview over the weekend said the Trump administration would be rolling out a plan this week to address crime in cities, and suggested intervention could be coming to Chicago and Milwaukee."You’ll see something rolled out this week as we start to go in and make...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelMADISON - More than 100 federal agents could be heading to Chicago and a top White House official hinted that Milwaukee may also see an intervention as part of the Trump administration's plan to show force in large cities run by Democrats. White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in an interview over the weekend said the Trump administration would be rolling out a plan this week to address crime in cities, and suggested intervention could be coming to Chicago and Milwaukee."You’ll see something rolled out this week as we start to go in and make...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelWisconsin Republican lawmakers and top GOP aides have been facing a coronavirus outbreak in recent weeks following a series of in-person events, including a retirement party for a longtime Capitol staffer, a dozen sources told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  But Republican leaders would not disclose how many or which lawmakers have contracted COVID-19, nor would they answer questions about contact tracing efforts — including whether anyone worked at the state Capitol after they were exposed to the virus.Those affected by the...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelWisconsin Republican lawmakers and top GOP aides have been facing a coronavirus outbreak in recent weeks following a series of in-person events, including a retirement party for a longtime Capitol staffer, a dozen sources told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  But Republican leaders would not disclose how many or which lawmakers have contracted COVID-19, nor would they answer questions about contact tracing efforts — including whether anyone worked at the state Capitol after they were exposed to the virus.Those affected by the...WW…

Milwaukee Journal SentinelMADISON - U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson would rather see no new coronavirus stimulus bill than one that includes new spending, the Oshkosh Republican said Friday.Johnson said in a  that he hopes negotiations stay broken down between the Trump administration and House Democratic leaders on a new pandemic relief package given the trillions Democratic leaders proposed in new spending."From my standpoint, the breakdown in the talks is very good news. It's very good news for future generations," Johnson said. "I hope the talks remain broken down."Johnson...…Milwaukee Journal SentinelMADISON - U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson would rather see no new coronavirus stimulus bill than one that includes new spending, the Oshkosh Republican said Friday.Johnson said in a  that he hopes negotiations stay broken down between the Trump administration and House Democratic leaders on a new pandemic relief package given the trillions Democratic leaders proposed in new spending."From my standpoint, the breakdown in the talks is very good news. It's very good news for future generations," Johnson said. "I hope the talks remain broken down."Johnson...WW…

USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinView CommentsWisconsin reported 1,117 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, a new record and the first time the state has exceeded 1,000 cases confirmed in a single day since the beginning of the pandemic. The milestone drew the attention of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's campaign, which blamed the acceleration of the virus in Wisconsin on Republican legislative leaders and President Donald Trump's response to the coronavirus outbreak. "At nearly every turn, Trump and Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature have undermined the...…USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinView CommentsWisconsin reported 1,117 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, a new record and the first time the state has exceeded 1,000 cases confirmed in a single day since the beginning of the pandemic. The milestone drew the attention of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's campaign, which blamed the acceleration of the virus in Wisconsin on Republican legislative leaders and President Donald Trump's response to the coronavirus outbreak. "At nearly every turn, Trump and Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature have undermined the...WW…

Molly BeckMilwaukee Journal SentinelMADISON – A 43-year-old Madison man who goes by "Taco" demanded to see Gov. Tony Evers at the Wisconsin State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon and returned later with an assault rifle after posting bail, according to state officials.Evers told reporters Thursday he was unharmed and had confidence in the state Capitol police would continue to keep him safe."I'm OK. To their credit, the Capitol police took control of the situation and so it's over, but yeah, it's always something, that is, things you don't want to see happen, but that's why we have good...…Molly BeckMilwaukee Journal SentinelMADISON – A 43-year-old Madison man who goes by "Taco" demanded to see Gov. Tony Evers at the Wisconsin State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon and returned later with an assault rifle after posting bail, according to state officials.Evers told reporters Thursday he was unharmed and had confidence in the state Capitol police would continue to keep him safe."I'm OK. To their credit, the Capitol police took control of the situation and so it's over, but yeah, it's always something, that is, things you don't want to see happen, but that's why we have good...WW…