State Parks To Reopen in Wisconsin

Governor Tony Evers announced that 34 Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreational areas that have been closed for three weeks will be able to reopen on Friday as temperatures increase across the state and cases of coronavirus level off. Evers has faced increasing criticism from Republicans and the state’s business community to loosen his stay-at-home order that runs until May 26th. The announcement of park openings came the day after Evers also allowed nonessential businesses that can offer contactless curbside drop-off and pick-up, like dog groomers and small engine repair shops, to reopen. Evers faced a deadline today to respond to a Republican lawsuit seeking to block his stay-at-home order and force him to work with the Legislature on an alternative plan. Evers ordered the closure of 40 state parks and recreational areas on April 10th, citing overcrowding that could hasten the spread of COVID-19, mounting trash, and vandalism.