Trump administration pledges crackdown on black-market medical gear
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration is looking to crack down on a growing black market of medical supplies.The national Defense Production Act policy coordinator, Peter Navarro, says there is a "black market springing up" to drive up prices of protective gear.He said the federal government would step in to stop the practice.But President Trump added that states would remain the primary purchaser of medical supplies and that the federal government would remain in a backup role.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration is looking to crack down on a growing black market of medical supplies.The national Defense Production Act policy coordinator, Peter Navarro, says there is a "black market springing up" to drive up prices of protective gear.He said the federal government would step in to stop the practice.But President Trump added that states would remain the primary purchaser of medical supplies and that the federal government would remain in a backup role.
'First things, let’s put out the fire:' Record jobless claims but Dems, GOP divide over rescue bill
WASHINGTON — Fresh data on Thursday that detailed a record avalanche of unemployment claims offered no signs of easing the rift between Democrats and Republicans over the need for new legislation financing infrastructure and other job-creation programs.With the coronavirus barreling across the country and sending the economy into a deep freeze, the report that 6.6 million people filed for jobless benefits last week made congressional action “even more critical,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told reporters.
WASHINGTON — Fresh data on Thursday that detailed a record avalanche of unemployment claims offered no signs of easing the rift between Democrats and Republicans over the need for new legislation financing infrastructure and other job-creation programs.With the coronavirus barreling across the country and sending the economy into a deep freeze, the report that 6.6 million people filed for jobless benefits last week made congressional action “even more critical,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told reporters.
WASHINGTON — Dr.
'Major oversupply of milk' due to COVID-19 has Wisconsin farmers dumping it down the drain
WEST BEND -- With schools closed and restaurants open for carryout or delivery only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for milk has decreased dramatically, at a time when Wisconsin's dairy industry was already struggling.
WEST BEND -- With schools closed and restaurants open for carryout or delivery only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for milk has decreased dramatically, at a time when Wisconsin's dairy industry was already struggling.
Report: Increased security for Dr. Anthony Fauci after threats received
BETHESDA, Md. -- The nation's top infectious disease expert is under increased security after receiving threats, according to The Washington Post.Dr.
BETHESDA, Md. -- The nation's top infectious disease expert is under increased security after receiving threats, according to The Washington Post.Dr.
'Trend is upward:' Milwaukee leaders urge community compliance as COVID-19 cases soar
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County health officials reported 833 positive cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths Wednesday, April 1.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County health officials reported 833 positive cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths Wednesday, April 1.
Federal judge signals he won't postpone Wisconsin election; Evers deploys National Guard to help
MADISON -- A federal judge signaled Wednesday, April 1 that he won't postpone or make any major changes to Wisconsin's presidential primary to alleviate concerns that voters and poll workers could contract the coronavirus.U.S. District Judge William Conley told attorneys for the Democratic National Committee and a host of liberal-leaning groups that they haven't shown how the pandemic has truly hampered people's voting rights.
MADISON -- A federal judge signaled Wednesday, April 1 that he won't postpone or make any major changes to Wisconsin's presidential primary to alleviate concerns that voters and poll workers could contract the coronavirus.U.S. District Judge William Conley told attorneys for the Democratic National Committee and a host of liberal-leaning groups that they haven't shown how the pandemic has truly hampered people's voting rights.
Joe Biden: A normal DNC 'hard to envison' as scheduled during a pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Democrats and Republicans to take a close look at whether they'll be able to move forward as planned this summer with conventions that typically kick off the general election season.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Democrats and Republicans to take a close look at whether they'll be able to move forward as planned this summer with conventions that typically kick off the general election season.
Gov. Tony Evers deploys National Guard to help at polls
MADISON -- Wisconsin's governor said Wednesday, April 1 that he will use National Guard soldiers to staff undermanned polling sites in next week's presidential primary.Meanwhile, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders joined others who have called for the state to postpone the election.Local election clerks across the state say poll workers are quitting in droves out of fears of contracting the coronavirus during Tuesday's election, which also features a state Supreme Court race and hundreds of local races.
MADISON -- Wisconsin's governor said Wednesday, April 1 that he will use National Guard soldiers to staff undermanned polling sites in next week's presidential primary.Meanwhile, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders joined others who have called for the state to postpone the election.Local election clerks across the state say poll workers are quitting in droves out of fears of contracting the coronavirus during Tuesday's election, which also features a state Supreme Court race and hundreds of local races.
MADISON — Gov.
Poll: Less than 1/2 of Americans approve of federal pandemic response
WASHINGTON — Americans give high marks to state and local governments for their handling of the fast-moving coronavirus pandemic that has swiftly remade everyday life.
WASHINGTON — Americans give high marks to state and local governments for their handling of the fast-moving coronavirus pandemic that has swiftly remade everyday life.
New Marquette Law poll shows strong support for government actions to control COVID-19
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School poll of Wisconsin registered voters released on Wednesday, April 1 finds strong support for government actions to control the coronavirus pandemic, even as the poll also shows these actions to be having a substantial financial impact on voters.Eighty-six percent say that it was appropriate to close schools and businesses, and restrict public gatherings, while 10 percent say that this was an overreaction to the pandemic.
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School poll of Wisconsin registered voters released on Wednesday, April 1 finds strong support for government actions to control the coronavirus pandemic, even as the poll also shows these actions to be having a substantial financial impact on voters.Eighty-six percent say that it was appropriate to close schools and businesses, and restrict public gatherings, while 10 percent say that this was an overreaction to the pandemic.
Wisconsin Republicans support waiving unemployment waiting period
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders said for the first time Wednesday that they support temporarily waiving a one-week waiting period for people to receive unemployment benefits as part of a state aid package in response to the coronavirus pandemic.In a joint news conference, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald criticized Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders said for the first time Wednesday that they support temporarily waiving a one-week waiting period for people to receive unemployment benefits as part of a state aid package in response to the coronavirus pandemic.In a joint news conference, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald criticized Democratic Gov.
Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders urges Wisconsin to delay April election
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidate and Sen.
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidate and Sen.
President Trump administration rules gun shops 'essential' amid virus
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has ruled that gun shops are considered “essential” businesses that should remain open as other businesses are closed to try to stop the spread of coronavirus.
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has ruled that gun shops are considered “essential” businesses that should remain open as other businesses are closed to try to stop the spread of coronavirus.
President Trump says 'life and death' at stake in following guidelines
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned Americans to brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic even if current social distancing guidelines are maintained.Public health officials stressed Tuesday that the number could be less if people across the country bear down on keeping their distance from one another.“We really believe we can do a lot better than that,” said Dr.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned Americans to brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” ahead as the White House projected there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic even if current social distancing guidelines are maintained.Public health officials stressed Tuesday that the number could be less if people across the country bear down on keeping their distance from one another.“We really believe we can do a lot better than that,” said Dr.
Judge rules against conservative think tank in Evers lawsuit
MADISON — Democratic Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON – Gov.