Category Archives: State Covid-19 Updates
Wisconsin Assembly Gives Coronavirus Bill Its Approval During Virtual Session
Members of the Wisconsin Assembly have given a broad-based coronavirus relief bill overwhelming approval during a virtual session. Tuesday's vote was 97-to-2, with about two-thirds of the lawmakers pa...
Apr 15, 2020
Governor Says It Could Be “At Least A Month” Before He Relaxes Safer At Home Restrictions
Wisconsin's governor says it could be at least a month before he begins rolling back the Safer at Home social distancing orders. Governor Tony Evers tells a Twin Cities television station that even th...
Apr 15, 2020 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
Representative Tittl Explains Bill Being Voted on During Extraordinary Legislative Session
The State Assembly meets this afternoon to take up a COVID 19 relief bill. Some will be piped in virtually but 25th Assembly District Representative Paul Tittl of Manitowoc will be there in person. He...
Apr 14, 2020
Gov. Evers Announces Second Alternative Care Facility at Alliant Energy Center
Gov. Tony Evers today announced an application has been submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to begin the development of a second alternative care facility (ACF) in Wisconsin to...
Apr 13, 2020
BBB Advice for Charities and Donors During Coronavirus Pandemic
Much like small and large businesses, charities are feeling the impact of the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Some charity trade organizations have canceled conferences, and...
Apr 12, 2020 airpix / CC
Understanding Universal Masking
Submitted by Prevea Health The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend the practice of universal masking when in public and interacting with others. Uni...
Apr 12, 2020
Wisconsin Part of Higher Numbers of COVID-19 Cases in Black Communities
In a handful of states, including Wisconsin, racial data is being used as part of the tracking of COVID-19 cases. The information shows the pandemic is ravaging black communities in places such as Mil...
Apr 12, 2020
DWD: Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Could Hit 27%
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development says the state's unemployment rate could reach 27 percent. The report released Thursday blames the coronavirus pandemic for the startling projection. ...
Apr 12, 2020 Tax Credits / CC
Legislative Leaders Call Extraordinary Session Tuesday For COVID-19 Bill
Republican leaders plan to hold an extraordinary session of the Wisconsin Legislature next week to pass a coronavirus relief bill. The special session would begin Tuesday as a virtual meeting. Speaker...
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BBB is Helping People Working from Home Keep Their Computers Safe
As more and more people work from home, the risk of someone gaining access to work computers is rising. Many people are using remote work options to gain access to their work station, and have access ...
Apr 11, 2020 Marcie Casas / CC
