Lauren Anderson
Lauren Anderson, former BizTimes Milwaukee reporter.
Kathy’s House cancels gala, launches ‘critical operations’ campaign
Kathy’s House is calling on its donors after being forced to cancel its largest revenue-generating event of the year.
The Wauwatosa-based nonprofit hospital guest house...
UPAF member groups project $8.3 million loss in revenue
The 14 Milwaukee-area arts organizations supported by the United Performing Arts Fund are projecting a collective $8.3 million loss in revenue this season due to canceled performances and events.
Advocate Aurora taking down overflow triage tents
Advocate Aurora Health said it will close the overflow triage tents set up outside its emergency departments, based on projected COVID-19 patient volumes.
The health...
🔒 Medical College of Wisconsin model shows hospitals would fill in...
Milwaukee County would see a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations and exceed health systems’ capacity in late June if all physical distancing measures ended May...
🔒 Evers outlines plan for phased reopening of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers today unveiled “Badger Bounce Back,” a plan outlining criteria for the state to begin a phased reopening.
🔒 Evers says state is taking ‘big steps’ to increase COVID-19...
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Monday the state is taking "big steps" to accelerate its COVID-19 testing capacity.
🔒 Five indicators officials are watching to safely reopen Wisconsin’s economy
As business leaders eagerly anticipate the reopening of Wisconsin’s economy, there are five indicators that public health officials are watching to determine when conditions will be right to safely resume activity that has been halted by Gov. Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order to stop the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Wisconsin health officials encourage providers to cast wider net in COVID-19...
As Wisconsin's COVID-19 testing capacity has more than doubled this week, Department of Health Services officials are encouraging health care providers to order tests more widely for their patients.
Sargento Foods donating $2 million in cheese
Plymouth-based Sargento Foods Inc. is donating $2 million in cheese to the Milwaukee-based Hunger Task Force and Feeding America.
Zilber Family Foundation commits $3 million to nonprofits’ COVID-19 response
The Milwaukee-based Zilber Family Foundation is granting $3 million in emergency funding to support nonprofit organizations as they respond to COVID-19.
🔒 Evers extends Safer at Home until May 26
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has extended his Safer at Home order to May 26, while easing a few restrictions on some businesses.
🔒 VISIT Milwaukee: Canceled events amount to $47 million in lost...
Coronavirus-related cancellations of events booked by VISIT Milwaukee have resulted in an estimated $47 million in lost economic impact for the region, president and chief executive officer Peggy Williams-Smith said Wednesday.
