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Wisconsin reports record number of new coronavirus cases, deaths

Wisconsin saw a record number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported in a single day on Wednesday, two weeks after the state’s Supreme Court struck down its statewide stay-at-home order.

The state reported 599 new known COVID-19 cases on Wednesday with 22 known deaths, according to Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, the highest recorded daily rise since the pandemic began there. 

As of Wednesday, the state had more than 16,460 known cases and 539 known deaths, according to the department.

Wisconsin State Fair canceled for the first time in 75 years

The Wisconsin State Fair has been canceled for the first time in 75 years.

Organizers said Thursday they were concerned about operating a massive event safely and economically during the coronavirus pandemic.

Wisconsin moves to send absentee ballot applications to most voters

The Wisconsin Elections Commission is taking the first step toward sending absentee ballot applications to most registered voters in the crucial general election battleground state amid concerns about in-person voting during the coronavirus pandemic.

The members of the bipartisan commission voted 6-0 on Wednesday to advance the plan to send applications to roughly 2.7 million of the state’s nearly 3.4 million registered voters. 

The unanimous vote came a week after the panel failed to reach agreement on who should receive the ballot applications.

The forms would be sent to all voters except those who already have requested an absentee ballot or have moved and haven't confirmed their address -- or roughly 2.7 million voters.

Voters would be able to use the forms to request an absentee ballot for November’s general election. 

By filling out the form and providing a copy of a photo ID, a voter would receive an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 election.