Government & Politics
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Bars, restaurants react to end of Evers’ ‘Safer at Home’ order
Following the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision to strike down Gov. Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order, bars and restaurants in most of the state are faced with a choice: reopen without government-mandated restrictions on capacity or social distancing, or remain closed to the public for now.
Milwaukee County’s 18 suburban municipalities issue stay-at-home order
The 18 suburban municipalities in Milwaukee County have signed their own stay-at-home order that prohibits restaurants and bars from opening and limits gatherings of more than nine people until May 21.
Waukesha County exec encourages businesses to follow CDC, WEDC guidelines
Waukesha County executive Paul Farrow encouraged businesses to follow CDC and Wisconsin Economic Corp. guidelines after a Wisconsin Supreme...
Mayor Tom Barrett says Milwaukee’s stay-at-home order remains in effect
The city of Milwaukee will continue to enforce its own stay-at-home order, Mayor Tom Barrett said Wednesday evening, following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Gov. Tony Evers’ “Stay at Home” order.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Evers’ ‘Safer at Home’ order
By a 4-3 majority, the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers’ “Safer at Home” order, finding that it is unlawful, invalid and unenforceable.
Judge orders demolition of former Northridge Mall
A Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge has sided with the city of Milwaukee in its orders that the former Northridge Mall be razed.
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Milwaukee officials expect ‘good news’ on Couture project by end of June
Milwaukee city leaders say there will be some "good news" on the long-anticipated Couture project by late June or...
Support slips for Evers’ ‘Safer at Home’ order, but majority still say it’s appropriate, MU Law poll finds
A strong majority of Wisconsinites still see Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer at Home order as an appropriate responses to the coronavirus outbreak, but a growing number see it as an overreaction, according to the latest Marquette University Law School poll.
New Evers order allows many retailers to open with limit on number of customers
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday announced a new emergency order allowing standalone or strip-mall based retail stores to offer in-person shopping for up to five customers at a time.
Independent Business Association of Wisconsin urges Evers to reopen state’s economy
The Independent Business Association of Wisconsin today urged Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to re-open the state’s economy, which has been largely shut down by his “Safer at Home” order since late March in an attempt to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
