Gov. Evers: Announces second package of comprehensive legislative proposals providing COVID-19 relief and support

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a second package of comprehensive legislative proposals that would provide critical investments in health services, support for essential workers, and assistance for Wisconsin families and businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s announcement today comes just days after Gov. Evers announced a first piece of legislation,

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Bell Ambulance: Asks Gov/legislature for support

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Biden campaign: Former Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl Endorses Joe Biden

Today, former Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States: “I am proud to endorse Joe Biden for President of the United States. While working together in the Senate, I saw up close his sheer honesty, uncompromising integrity, and unwavering dedication to public service. As Vice President, Joe always

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls for social security recipients to get CARES Act direct cash assistance without having to file tax return

WASHINGTON, D.C. – While the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that the president signed into law last week ensured that the Treasury Department had the authority to send automatic direct cash assistance to Social Security beneficiaries regardless of whether they file taxes or not, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released

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Gov. Evers: Announces second package of comprehensive legislative proposals providing COVID-19 relief and support

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a second package of comprehensive legislative proposals that would provide critical investments in health services, support for essential workers, and assistance for Wisconsin families and businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s announcement today comes just days after Gov. Evers announced a first piece of legislation, which included additional funding and flexibility for public health professionals

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DATCP: Advocates for dairy industry amid milk disposal concerns

MADISON – Today, at the direction of Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to step in and support the dairy industry amid concerns about milk disposal during the COVID-19 public health emergency. “In a time when many

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Blasts Trump for blocking millions of Americans from accessing affordable health insurance amid pandemic

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads and more Americans are struggling to make ends meet, the Trump administration is declining to throw them a lifeline by reopening enrollment in the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) federal exchanges. The decision not to reopen HealthCare.gov, which was first reported by Politico, will be

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Wisconsin small businesses can start applying for new SBA loans to help during coronavirus pandemic on April 3

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today announced that applications for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Loan Program are available now, and that starting on April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for and receive loans to cover their payroll and other certain expenses through existing

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Bell Ambulance: Asks Gov/legislature for support

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ACLU of Wisconsin: Voting rights groups urge Wisconsin officials to preserve in-person voting, develop emergency plan to protect voting rights if outbreak continues

MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin voting rights groups today said in-person voting must remain an option in the upcoming elections and called on state and local elections officials to develop a comprehensive plan to preserve voting rights if the COVID-19 outbreak continues.   In a friend-of-the-court brief filed today, the ACLU of Wisconsin,

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Evers recommends federal judge extend absentee ballot deadlines

In today’s Midday Podcast, Gov. Tony Evers is recommending a federal judge order Wisconsin to conduct the April 7 election largely by mail while moving back deadlines for voters to request absentee ballots, as well as for clerks to receive and process them. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Evers’

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Biden campaign: Former Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl Endorses Joe Biden

Today, former Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for President of the United States: “I am proud to endorse Joe Biden for President of the United States. While working together in the Senate, I saw up close his sheer honesty, uncompromising integrity, and unwavering dedication to public service. As Vice President, Joe always worked intelligently and compassionately to bring people together around common

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Biden opens wide lead over Sanders in latest Marquette poll

The general election for president remains tight, while former Vice President Joe Biden leads Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders for the Dem nomination in Wisconsin according to the latest Marquette University Law School Poll. For the general election, 48 percent backed Joe Biden, who has surged to a lead in the

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