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The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is launching a $5 million targeted grant program to help businesses with no more than 20 employees that have been impacted by the coronavirus crisis cover rent and meet payroll expenses.

The City of Milwaukee’s Health Department said today that it is taking measures at each of its health centers to increase social distancing and in an attempt to prevent community spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has received 34 price gauging complaints as consumers seek to stock up on products during the coronavirus outbreak, according to a department spokeswoman.

The Wisconsin Bankers Association has created two interactive maps showing bank lobbies and drive-throughs around the state that are currently open and available to customers.

An increasing number of national and local retailers are temporarily shutting stores or altering hours of operation as the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and social distancing policies take a toll on businesses across the nation.

First Federal Bank of Wisconsin Inc. has plans to initiate a stock repurchase program for up to 385,250 shares, or 5%, of the company’s outstanding shares of common stock, the bank recently announced.

Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin says it has experienced a sharp decline in blood donations in the past week as numerous events, including blood drives, have been cancelled across the state in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

PrideFest organizers announced Wednesday that the festival, scheduled for June 4-7 at the Summerfest grounds, will be postponed.

Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce will host a webinar today for an update on COVID-19.

The Ryder Cup, one of the biggest events in the world for professional golf and slated to be held at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan County in late September, is expected to be postponed until next year, according to a report in The Telegraph in the United Kingdom.