Milwaukee Health Department releases new order in response to 'Safer at Home' ruling
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department on Thursday, May 14 released a new order in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling which overturned the statewide "Safer at Home" order on Wednesday.Called "Moving Milwaukee Forward," most of the regulations for restaurants and bars stay the same, but salons can now open -- mimicking plans announced for the 18 Milwaukee County suburbs.The city order, along with the suburban Milwaukee County order, covers all of Milwaukee County's 19 municipalities and its 11 respective health departments.Officials at both the city and county level say it is important to follow similar orders and guidelines for businesses to reopen, as the pandemic still poses a great threat to public health.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department on Thursday, May 14 released a new order in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling which overturned the statewide "Safer at Home" order on Wednesday.Called "Moving Milwaukee Forward," most of the regulations for restaurants and bars stay the same, but salons can now open -- mimicking plans announced for the 18 Milwaukee County suburbs.The city order, along with the suburban Milwaukee County order, covers all of Milwaukee County's 19 municipalities and its 11 respective health departments.Officials at both the city and county level say it is important to follow similar orders and guidelines for businesses to reopen, as the pandemic still poses a great threat to public health.
Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling could mean denied unemployment claims, even longer waits
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin's unemployment system was already backlogged.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin's unemployment system was already backlogged.
'We don't have regrets:' Evers Administration begins process of taking 2nd shot at 'Safer at Home'
MILWAUKEE -- At Bougey's Bar and Grill in Brookfield in Waukesha County, tables were being used again Thursday, May 14.
MILWAUKEE -- At Bougey's Bar and Grill in Brookfield in Waukesha County, tables were being used again Thursday, May 14.
Suburban Milwaukee County 'Safer at Home' orders prohibit opening of bars, restaurants
MILWAUKEE -- The 18 municipalities in suburban Milwaukee County and their 10 public health officials came together to sign an order that provides guidelines on how local businesses can move forward after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's coronavirus stay-at-home order Wednesday, May 13, ruling that Governor Tony Evers' administration overstepped its authority when the order was extended for another month without consulting legislators.The suburban Milwaukee County order runs through May 21.The SCOWIS 4-3 ruling Wednesday essentially reopened the state -- lifting caps on the size of gatherings, allowing people to travel as they please and allowing shuttered businesses to reopen, including bars and restaurants, however, local governments can still impose their own health restrictions.Some Milwaukee area business owners said Thursday they were scrambling to make sense of it all.
MILWAUKEE -- The 18 municipalities in suburban Milwaukee County and their 10 public health officials came together to sign an order that provides guidelines on how local businesses can move forward after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's coronavirus stay-at-home order Wednesday, May 13, ruling that Governor Tony Evers' administration overstepped its authority when the order was extended for another month without consulting legislators.The suburban Milwaukee County order runs through May 21.The SCOWIS 4-3 ruling Wednesday essentially reopened the state -- lifting caps on the size of gatherings, allowing people to travel as they please and allowing shuttered businesses to reopen, including bars and restaurants, however, local governments can still impose their own health restrictions.Some Milwaukee area business owners said Thursday they were scrambling to make sense of it all.
President Trump's Mar-a-Lago club to partially reopen this weekend
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club will partially reopen to members this weekend as South Florida slowly reopens from the coronavirus lockdown.An email sent Thursday to members says the Palm Beach resort's Beach Club restaurant, its pool and its whirlpool will reopen Saturday after being closed two months, but its main building that includes hotel rooms, the main dining area and the president's private residence will remain closed.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club will partially reopen to members this weekend as South Florida slowly reopens from the coronavirus lockdown.An email sent Thursday to members says the Palm Beach resort's Beach Club restaurant, its pool and its whirlpool will reopen Saturday after being closed two months, but its main building that includes hotel rooms, the main dining area and the president's private residence will remain closed.
Sen. Lindsey Graham to probe Russia investigation; won't call Obama to testify
WASHINGTON — Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham said Thursday his committee is opening a wide-ranging inquiry into the Russia investigation, but rejected President Donald Trump’s call to bring in former President Barack Obama to testify.“I am greatly concerned about the precedent that would be set by calling a former president for oversight,'' said Graham, a South Carolina Republican and staunch President Trump ally. “No president is above the law.
WASHINGTON — Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham said Thursday his committee is opening a wide-ranging inquiry into the Russia investigation, but rejected President Donald Trump’s call to bring in former President Barack Obama to testify.“I am greatly concerned about the precedent that would be set by calling a former president for oversight,'' said Graham, a South Carolina Republican and staunch President Trump ally. “No president is above the law.
Senate votes to renew federal surveillance powers
WASHINGTON — The Senate has passed legislation that would extend a series of expired federal surveillance tools designed to help law enforcement officials track suspected terrorists, moving one step closer to reviving them.The legislation passed the Senate 80-16 on Thursday.
WASHINGTON — The Senate has passed legislation that would extend a series of expired federal surveillance tools designed to help law enforcement officials track suspected terrorists, moving one step closer to reviving them.The legislation passed the Senate 80-16 on Thursday.
What 'Safer at Home' ruling means for ban on evictions, foreclosures: 'It has no impact on it'
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the "Safer at Home" order on Wednesday, May 13, but what does that mean for the state's ban on evictions and foreclosures set to last through May 26?
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the "Safer at Home" order on Wednesday, May 13, but what does that mean for the state's ban on evictions and foreclosures set to last through May 26?
Sen. Tom Tiffany calls for resignation of DHS secretary-designee; Gov. Evers calls request 'insane'
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
President Trump on China's handling of COVID-19: 'We could cut off the whole relationship'
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump made one of his strongest comments yet in dealing with China in the wake of the communist country's handling of the coronavirus pandemic."There are many things we could do," President Trump told FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo Thursday. "We could cut off the whole relationship."The Trump administration has been mulling avenues to possibly punish or seek financial compensation from China for what it sees as withholding information about the virus.The president, appearing exclusively on "Mornings with Maria," raised the impact of ending relations."Now, if you did, what would happen?," asked President Trump. "You’d save $500 billion if you cut off the whole relationship."However, President Trump and his team used other tactics to demonstrate displeasure with China's actions.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump made one of his strongest comments yet in dealing with China in the wake of the communist country's handling of the coronavirus pandemic."There are many things we could do," President Trump told FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo Thursday. "We could cut off the whole relationship."The Trump administration has been mulling avenues to possibly punish or seek financial compensation from China for what it sees as withholding information about the virus.The president, appearing exclusively on "Mornings with Maria," raised the impact of ending relations."Now, if you did, what would happen?," asked President Trump. "You’d save $500 billion if you cut off the whole relationship."However, President Trump and his team used other tactics to demonstrate displeasure with China's actions.
Gov. Evers warns of 'massive confusion' after 'Safer at Home' struck down
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
Open Record Special Edition: 'Safer at Home' is struck down
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov.
City of Milwaukee public health order issued March 25 'remains in effect' after SCOWIS ruling
MILWAUKEE -- After the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- After the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov.
Supreme Court ruling opening Wisconsin brings concern, President Trump praise
MADISON — A court ruling tossing Wisconsin's stay-at-home order threw communities into chaos Thursday as local leaders were forced to decide whether to issue their own restrictions or allow bars and restaurants to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.The conservative majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court late Wednesday afternoon ruled that the “safer at home” order from Democratic Gov.
MADISON — A court ruling tossing Wisconsin's stay-at-home order threw communities into chaos Thursday as local leaders were forced to decide whether to issue their own restrictions or allow bars and restaurants to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.The conservative majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court late Wednesday afternoon ruled that the “safer at home” order from Democratic Gov.
36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.The wave of layoffs has heightened concerns that more government aid is needed to sustain the economy through the deep recession caused by the viral outbreak.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.The wave of layoffs has heightened concerns that more government aid is needed to sustain the economy through the deep recession caused by the viral outbreak.
Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks Gov. Tony Evers’ 'Safer at Home' extension
MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov.
State lawmakers, officials offer reaction to blocking of 'Safer at Home'
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Gov.
President Trump, GOP launch broad attack on Russia probe foundations
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Republicans are launching a broad election-year attack on the foundation of the Russia investigation, including declassifying intelligence information to try to place senior Obama administration officials under scrutiny for routine actions.The effort has been aided by a Justice Department decision to dismiss its prosecution of former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn, an action that rewrites the narrative of the 3-year-old case in a way that former federal law enforcement officials say downplays the legitimate national security concerns they believe Flynn's actions raised and the consequences of the lies he pleaded guilty to telling.The DOJ decision comes as President Trump and his Republican allies push to reframe the Russia investigation as a “deep state” plot to sabotage his administration, setting the stage for a fresh onslaught of attacks on past and present Democratic officials and law enforcement leaders.“His goal is that by the end of this, you’re just not really sure what happened and at some gut level enough Americans say, ‘It’s kind of messy,’” said Princeton University historian Julian Zelizer.The latest indication of that came Wednesday when two Republican critics of the Russia investigation, Sens.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Republicans are launching a broad election-year attack on the foundation of the Russia investigation, including declassifying intelligence information to try to place senior Obama administration officials under scrutiny for routine actions.The effort has been aided by a Justice Department decision to dismiss its prosecution of former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn, an action that rewrites the narrative of the 3-year-old case in a way that former federal law enforcement officials say downplays the legitimate national security concerns they believe Flynn's actions raised and the consequences of the lies he pleaded guilty to telling.The DOJ decision comes as President Trump and his Republican allies push to reframe the Russia investigation as a “deep state” plot to sabotage his administration, setting the stage for a fresh onslaught of attacks on past and present Democratic officials and law enforcement leaders.“His goal is that by the end of this, you’re just not really sure what happened and at some gut level enough Americans say, ‘It’s kind of messy,’” said Princeton University historian Julian Zelizer.The latest indication of that came Wednesday when two Republican critics of the Russia investigation, Sens.
New Marquette Law poll finds reduced but majority support for COVID-19 restrictions
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly seven out of 10 Wisconsin residents still back the “Safer at Home” order issued by Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly seven out of 10 Wisconsin residents still back the “Safer at Home” order issued by Gov.