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July 16, 2020
Madison teachers’ union calls for online learning in the fall.

The union said that resuming classroom learning in the fall would be a negligent and deadly decision. Photo: Google Maps Author: Sam Buisman The Madison teachers’ union demands that their schools start the year online to keep students and teachers …

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July 15, 2020
Madison leaders push federal government for more COVID-19 aid.

The Mayor and other prominent Madison figures urged Congress to provide more aid as many CARES Act provisions approach their expiration dates. Photo: Richard Hurd, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Madison city leaders pressure the federal government for …

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July 14, 2020
New Governor’s task force to focus on expanding internet access and speeds across Wisconsin.

The Governor has made expanding broadband access one of his priorities for economic development and COVID-19 management. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Governor Tony Evers launches a task force focusing on expanding high-speed internet access to Wisconsinites.  Evers announced …

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July 14, 2020
Trump administration rescinds rule change threatening to deport international students in online-only programs.

While UW-Madison officials believed its hybrid programs for the fall would allow its international students to remain in the U.S., faculty still forcefully came out against the policy. Photo: vonbloompasha, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman The Trump administration …

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July 13, 2020
Chazen Museum of Art announces its reopening plan.

The Chazen Museum of Art will reopen its doors on a modified schedule with robust safety measures. Appointments are available as soon as tomorrow. Photo: Anton Grassl.  Author: Cailyn Schiltz The Chazen Museum of Art announced …

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July 13, 2020
Violating mask order in Madison punishable by fine of $376.

Public Health Madison and Dane County will handle noncompliance complaints regarding their mask-wearing order, possibly resulting in fines. Photo: goodfreephotos, licensed under creative commons. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Not wearing a mask while indoors in Madison could now …

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July 12, 2020
Wisconsin breaks daily record for new COVID-19 cases twice over weekend.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases across the US also continue to skyrocket. Graphic: Wisconsin Department of Health Services, public domain. Author: Sam Buisman Wisconsin broke its record for single-day increases in COVID-19 cases twice over the weekend as the weekly average of …

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July 07, 2020
Chancellor Blank condemns ICE policy threatening to deport international students in online-only programs.

While UW Madison’s plan for hybrid instruction should qualify its international students to remain in the U.S., Blank issued a statement against the new policy. Photo: Richard Hurd Author: Sam Buisman UW Chancellor Rebecca Blank urges ICE to scrap a …

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July 07, 2020
Dane County to require indoor mask-wearing starting Monday.

As COVID-19 spreads through Dane County, Public Health Madison and Dane County orders mask wearing in buildings with people outside one’s household. Photo: goodfreephotos, licensed under creative commons. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Dane County will require everyone ages …

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July 06, 2020
COVID-19 keeps Farmers’ Market off of Capitol Square for rest of season.

The Farmers’ Market will continue to operate as a drive-through at the Alliant Energy Center until the end of its season in November. Photo: Dane County Farmers’ Market. Author: Sam Buisman The Dane County Farmers’ Market will remain at Alliant …

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July 05, 2020
Conservative Madisonians launch recall campaign against Mayor Rhodes-Conway.

Aggrieved by her handling of COVID-19 and recent protests, right-leaning Madisonians launched a social-media-based campaign to petition for Rhodes-Conway’s recall. Photo: Facebook screenshot. Author: Sam Buisman Right-wing Madisonians launch a recall effort against Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway.  Last weekend, Madisonian and …

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July 03, 2020
Michelangelo’s loses baristas over lack of mask policy.

Two baristas walked off of the job after the State Street coffeehouse dragged its feet in requiring customers to wear masks. Photo: Michael R. Anderson Author: Cailyn Schiltz Michelangelo’s Coffee House terminated two employees this Monday after they attempted to …

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