Wisconsin Republican leaders support one-month Evers order, predict rapid recovery
Republican leaders who control the Wisconsin Legislature said they’re comfortable with Gov. Tony Evers' one-month order for only businesses deemed “essential†to continue operating — but they don't want to see it extend into a second month. Ev.....»»
Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature files court action challenging Evers" extension of Safer at Home
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature has taken action through the Wisconsin State Supreme Court to challenge Gov. Tony Evers’s extension of the Safer at Home order. On Thursday, April 16, Evers directed the Wisconsin Department of He.....»»
Republicans pounce on Gov. Evers" desire to renegotiate Foxconn pact
Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders accused Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of trying to undermine the state’s contract with Foxconn Technology Group after Evers revealed he wants to revise the original contract. Evers told reporters in Madison W.....»»
CityWatch: Sweet return: A post-COVID recovery is baking on Duane Street
Need more proof that COVID-era New York is coming off life support? How about an order for 6,000 Ring Dings at a little pastry shop in lower Manhattan?.....»»
McConnell just ruled out any Republican support for tax hikes to pay for a Biden infrastructure package
Mitch McConnell's comments set the stage for Democrats to bypass the GOP on a follow-up economic recovery bill, similar to the stimulus. Senate Minority Leader Mitch.....»»
Republican leaders Kevin McCarthy and Liz Cheney clash over support for Trump at a press conference
"I don't believe [Trump] should be playing a role .....»»
Gov. Evers lays out budget plan to jumpstart Wisconsin economic recovery
Evers said his administration's Badger Bounceback agenda makes a larger state investment into the WEDC than the last three budgets combined......»»
Facing a loss of $50M in federal funds, Wisconsin Assembly delays vote on state mask mandate
Wisconsin Gov. Evers most recently extended the order Jan. 19. A mask mandate has been in effect across Wisconsin since Aug. 1 as state officials try to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus......»»
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to extend face mask order
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced that the state again plans to issue an emergency public health order that will require the use of face masks in public spaces......»»
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Gov. Evers" Safer at Home order
The Wisconsin Supreme Court threw out the Gov. Tony Evers administration’s Safer At Home order Wednesday saying his health services secretary-designee Andrea Palm overstepped her authority in extending a statewide shutdown until May 26. Republi.....»»
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Gov. Evers" Safer at Home order
Republicans and some business groups opposed Palm and.....»»
Republican-led states signal they could strip workers’ unemployment benefits if they don’t return to work, sparking fresh safety fears
The comments have come largely from leaders in GOP-led Iowa and Oklahoma in recent days, reflecting their growing efforts to jump-start local economic recovery two months after most businesses shut their doors......»»
Here"s how Milwaukee business executives are reacting to Gov. Evers extending Safer at Home order
Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to extend Wisconsin's Safer At Home order has prompted a tremendous response from the southeastern Wisconsin business community as executives try to figure out the best way to restart the region's economy......»»
MMAC"s Sheehy calls Gov. Evers" Safer at Home extension premature, seeks flexibility
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce president Tim Sheehy says it was premature for Gov. Tony Evers to extend his Safer at Home order until late May and called on the governor to reconsider. The state’s largest business group, Wisconsin M.....»»
Capitol Report: Wisconsin primary: Democratic governor blocks in-person voting, but Republican lawmakers plan appeal
Citing the coronavirus pandemic, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers suspended in-person voting that had been scheduled for Tuesday for a Democratic presidential primary and other races......»»
As some red-state leaders wake up to the dangers of the coronavirus, they reveal either their ignorance or their continued dishonesty in the face of a pandemic
LEAH MILLIS/Reuters Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia issued a statewide shelter-in-place order on Wednesday. In doing so, .....»»
Safer at Home order could cost Wisconsin"s golf industry millions of dollars, leaders say
With golf courses and country clubs across Wisconsin temporarily closed under the state's Safer at Home order, course operators and associations in the state are fearful the closures w.....»»
Wisconsin businesses flood state seeking clarity on "essential" services under Evers order
Gov. Tony Evers order asking businesses to close their doors unless providing “essential†services prompted more than 1,800 inquiries and applications to the state of Wisconsin on Tuesday from companies wondering if they qualified. The Wisconsin.....»»
Oregon hospital leaders agreeable if "shelter-in-place" is ordered
The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems Thursday said it would support a "shelter in place" order, as the city is reportedly considering to address the coronavirus pandemic. The group's board also recommended that Oregon Gov. Kate Brow.....»»
Wisconsin governor Tony Evers" aide: No tax credits for new Foxconn plant
Gov. Tony Evers' top aide warned Foxconn last month that a factory in Wisconsin won't qualify for tax credits.....»»
Liberal "Dark Money"Â Operation Behind Ads Urging Republicans To Support Impeachment
Liberal 'Dark Money' Operation Behind Ads Urging Republicans To Support Impeachment Authored by Anna Massoglia and Karl Evers-Hillstrom via OpenSecrets.org, A veterans group urging Republican lawmakers to “put country over politics†.....»»