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This Close to Chaos Dec 03, 2020

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The presidential election was almost thrown into chaos Thursday as three conservative state Supreme Court justices wanted to take up Pres. Trump's effort to throw out 200,000+ votes. There was a surprise from the fourth.

Bad Relief Becomes No Relief Dec 02, 2020

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The state Assembly GOP leader introduces a COVID "relief" bill with plenty of reasons to be wary of it. But the new state Senate GOP leader takes things a step further: no relief 'til January at least.

Wrong Kind of 30 for 30 Dec 01, 2020

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Wisconsin marks 30 days of having a COVID-19 positivity rate above 30%, and the state records a new single-day record number of coronavirus deaths. Meanwhile, Pres. Trump asks the WI Supreme Court to throw out more than 200,000 legally cast ballots.

More Than Words Nov 30, 2020

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There's a new public service announcement with a Democratic congressman and the Republican State Assembly Speaker talking about avoiding COVID-19. But words are no substitute for the help a Legislature still refuses to provide.

Still a Long Tunnel Nov 24, 2020

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The head of the Medical College of Wisconsin says he finally sees light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel, but it's still a very long tunnel—as evidenced by Tuesday's first instance of a triple-digit death toll in Wisconsin.

Maybe a Break? Nov 23, 2020

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It's been a deadly 28 days in Wisconsin, but recent numbers show a possible easing of the most recent coronavirus surge. Also, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos goes 0 for 2 on claims made in a Sunday morning interview.

Recount? More Like No-Count Nov 20, 2020

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The Trump-requested recount began Friday in Milwaukee and Madison, and it quickly became clear their strategy was to get a court to throw out entire categories of legally-cast absentee ballots. Also, WI ends its deadliest week of the pandemic.

Promising New Treatment Nov 20, 2020

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Wisconsin health providers are receiving the first doses of a new IV antibody treatment that may help people in high-risk populations avoid hospitalization once they contract the coronavirus. Also, a new lawsuit against safeguards.

Nearing 8,000 Nov 18, 2020

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Wisconsin records nearly 8,000 new coronavirus infections in a single day. Gov. Evers extends the statewide mask requirement. And Pres. Trump asks for a partial recount in Wisconsin, just the really diverse counties, for some reason.

GOP Leader Admits: No Plan Nov 17, 2020

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Assembly Speaker Robin Vos called a news conference about COVID-19 relief and then admitted he has no plan for COVID-19 relief, even as Wisconsin shatters the record for most number of deaths in a single day.