Government & Politics
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Evers suspending evictions, foreclosures during COVID19 outbreak
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is temporarily suspending any foreclosure or eviction actions as the state deals with the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Construction industry seeks clarification from state, local leaders on what is ‘essential’
Construction and real estate industry representatives are seeking clarification from state and local leaders on what should be considered essential construction activity during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Wisconsin Center officials to weigh next steps of expansion plans following city rebuff
Wisconsin Center District officials are scheduled to consider next steps in their planned expansion of downtown Milwaukee's convention center after city leaders this week reversed their endorsement of the project.
Milwaukee DNS modifies operations, allowing construction to continue during COVID-19 outbreak
The Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services has announced it will modify its operations and building-inspection protocols in order to allow construction activity to continue safely in the city during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Commentary: We’re at war
The entire world is at war with an invisible enemy: the COVID-19 coronavirus.
After downplaying the seriousness of the coronavirus...
Evers’ ‘safer at home’ order could last for one month
Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that his “safer at home” mandate, which prohibits all nonessential travel in the state, goes into effect at 8 a.m. Wednesday and is slated to last through April 24.
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SBA rolls out disaster loan program
The Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is now available to small businesses that have been affected by the coronavirus COVID-19, Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday.
Racine launching emergency fund to aid small businesses impacted by COVID-19 outbreak
The city of Racine will use $250,000 in federal funding to create a small business emergency fund for businesses impacted by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, city leaders announced Friday.
Evers, OCI commissioner order insurers to provide coverage to restaurants offering delivery
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Mark Afable, the commissioner of the state’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, today ordered insurers operating in the state to provide coverage for restaurants who have begun offering delivery service to customers during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Evers to issue ‘stay-at-home’ order
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is ordering residents to stay in their homes to slow the spread of COVID-19.