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Nearly 70,000 initial unemployment claims filed in Wisconsin last week
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development received nearly 70,000 initial unemployment claims last week, according to preliminary data released by the department.
Local philanthropic coalition raises $1.2 million to help community during coronavirus outbreak
A coalition of prominent Milwaukee-area philanthropic and nonprofit organizations has raised $1.2 million to date to provide resources for those affected by COVID-19.
GE Healthcare to produce ventilators ‘around the clock’
Chicago-based GE Healthcare last week said it would increase its output of medical equipment including CTs, ultrasound devices, mobile X-ray systems, patient monitors and ventilators in an effort to help combat the coronavirus.
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.
Associated Bank offers ‘COVID-19 relief program’ for customers
Green Bay-based Associated Bank on Saturday announced steps it says it is taking to help its consumer and business customers impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Evers orders closure of hair salons, barber shops, tattoo parlors
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Friday ordered all hair salons, day spas, nail salons, barber shops, tattoo parlors, body art establishments, and tanning facilities in the state to close as of 5 p.m., Friday, March 20.
Sub-Zero, Wolf to lay off more than 1,000 workers temporarily due to coronavirus
Fitchburg-based Sub-Zero Group Inc. notified state officials this week that it plans to temporarily cease operations and lay off...
Protective gear supply won’t be enough to meet surge demand in Wisconsin
The supply of personal protective equipment that Wisconsin has received from the federal government won’t be enough to meet surge demand as the coronavirus continues to spread, state Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm said Friday.
Local tech, startup communities look for connection in time of social distancing
Social isolation is not usual for the tech and startup communities, but its members are finding ways to keep...
