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The latest coronavirus relief package at the Wisconsin Capitol is a smaller test balloon. New Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu yesterday said he is moving a smaller package through the Senate to see if Governor Evers will sign it. The focus of LeMahieu’s proposal are protections for businesses, schools, and non-profits from coronavirus lawsuits. LeMahieu says he doesn’t have a guarantee from the governor on his plan. Assembly Republicans passed their much larger coronavirus relief package last week.

We can expect a glimpse of Governor Tony Evers’ plans for the next year tonight. The governor is set to deliver his State of the State speech. He will be offering his speech remotely tonight, he says to keep safe from the coronavirus. No one is saying just what the governor will talk about, but we can expect a heavy focus on the coronavirus and criminal justice. Governor Evers has said both of those are priorities this year. That speech

Madison is committing 250-thousand-dollars toward the city’s Center for Black Excellence and Culture. The to-be built center is supposed to go in at the Beltline and South Park Street. Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway says the investment is a way to honor black business owners and entrepreneurs in Madison. Dane County has already committed over 800-thousand-dollars to the center. Planners hope to start raising private-sectors dollars sometime next year.

Fewer Americans are able to cover unexpected expenses this year.  A new report from Bankrate.com shows just 39 percent would be able to use their savings to cover a one-thousand dollar cost, down from 41 percent in 2020.  The survey also shows 38 percent would need to get a credit card or borrow from loved ones to pay for surprise costs.  As for age, only a third of millennials would be able to take care of emergency costs.  That’s compared

Approximately 500 Wisconsin Army National Guard troops concluded their mission to support civil authorities’ efforts to preserve public safety in Kenosha over the weekend. The Citizen Soldiers mobilized to State Active Duty last week in advance of a charging decision in the case of the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha that occurred August 23, 2020. “Our Soldiers were part of the effort to preserve public safety and security in Kenosha, and they demonstrated their professionalism throughout the operation,”

Health officials confirm 14-hundred-and-56 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.  That pushes to total number of cases to over 508-thousand.  There were five deaths reported in today’s data, raising the number of residents killed by COVID-19 to over five-thousand-150.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM OUR STATE DHS.

 The FBI is warning law enforcement agencies across the U.S. of possible armed protests at all 50 state capitol buildings starting on Saturday.  Tom Roberts reports. Here in our state, crews are boarding up the windows of the State House.  Officials at the Capitol in Madison are preparing for possible unrest in the days leading up to president-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.  Capitals across the country are taking similar proactive measures as a precaution.  All exterior ground-floor windows will be covered in anticipation

A new emergency order is issued in Dane County and extends much of the current order until February 10th.  Emergency order number 12 goes into effect on Wednesday.  It maintains indoor gatherings of up to ten people with masks required and physical distancing practiced.  However, the new order does increase the number allowed for outdoor gatherings from 25 to 50 people.

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining a coalition of 48 other Attorneys General pushing for more answers regarding the fight against the opioid crisis.  The coalition wants a progress report regarding steps taken by the FDA to combat opioid abuse.  They say the FDA plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of opioids, while encouraging non-addictive alternatives for treating pain.

The Governor has ordered the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds, and military installations of the State of Wisconsin beginning immediately and ending at sunset on January 13, 2021, as a sign of respect for United States Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood.