MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers today announced a robust $1 billion statewide effort to support COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, acquisition of needed supplies, emergency operations, and resources for local communities throughout Wisconsin.The effort is funded by $1.17 billion in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars.Recognizing that … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces $1 Billion Statewide Effort to support COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing, Operations, and Resources for Local Communities
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Gov. Evers Announces $75 Million We’re All In Grant Program and Initiative to Spur Wisconsin’s Economic Recovery, Promote Safe Business Practices
MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers today announced $75 million in assistance for small businesses as part of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s We’re All In initiative, a comprehensive effort to celebrate and help Wisconsin’s small businesses get back on their feet and support best practices to keep businesses, consumers, employees and communities safe.Funded … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces $75 Million We’re All In Grant Program and Initiative to Spur Wisconsin’s Economic Recovery, Promote Safe Business Practices
Gov. Evers Announces Donation of 210,000 Procedural Masks for COVID-19 Response
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the state of Wisconsin has received donations of approximately 210,000 procedural masks from international businesses and the Taiwanese government for its state supply of personal protective equipment (PPE).“These donations are welcome additions to our state resources and will help our frontline responders carry on the fight … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Donation of 210,000 Procedural Masks for COVID-19 Response
WEDC adds protective equipment makers to Wisconsin Supplier Network website
MADISON, WI. May 12, 2020—To connect Wisconsin companies that produce personal protective equipment (PPE) and other protective material with companies that need it, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is launching a new category, protective equipment and supplies, on the existing Wisconsin Supplier Network (WSN). The WSN website helps connect new and … [Read more...] about WEDC adds protective equipment makers to Wisconsin Supplier Network website
Gov. Evers Approves DHS Statement of Scope, Beginning Administrative Rule Making Process
MADISON — Following the Supreme Court of Wisconsin's ruling striking down Wisconsin's Safer at Home order, Gov. Tony Evers today approved a statement of scope developed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) beginning the administrative rule making process to enact protections for Wisconsinites during the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor's approval … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Approves DHS Statement of Scope, Beginning Administrative Rule Making Process