MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24, 2020 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, or until a superseding order is issued. The order implements some new measures to ensure safety and support the progress we've made in containing COVID-19, but also … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Extend Wisconsin’s Safer at Home Order
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Safer at Home is Working
People across the state of Wisconsin have risen to the challenge of COVID-19 by changing the way they work, play, and interact with friends and family. By staying Safer at Home, practicing physical distancing, and continuing to wash hands and cover coughs, Wisconsinites are making a difference and beginning to flatten the curve. According to the model created by DHS, … [Read more...] about Safer at Home is Working
Gov. Evers Reiterates Options Available for Religious Gatherings and Services
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers reiterates options for religious gatherings and services. Religious organizations and places of worship have inquired about opportunities to continue offering faith-based services and gatherings while still complying with the governor’s “safer at home” order. Gov. Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Reiterates Options Available for Religious Gatherings and Services
Gov. Evers Directs DNR to Close 40 State Parks, Forests, and Recreational Areas
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Department of Natural Resources to close several state parks to protect the health and safety of Wisconsinites. Due to unprecedented crowds, litter, vandalism and out of an abundance of caution to protect public health and safety and help flatten the curve, the following Wisconsin State Parks, Forests and Recreational … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Directs DNR to Close 40 State Parks, Forests, and Recreational Areas
Heartland Financial USA, Inc., holding company of Wisconsin Bank & Trust, processing $1.5B in Paycheck Protection Program Loans
“Wisconsin Bank & Trust and its sister banks are currently processing approximately $1.5B in Paycheck Protection Program loans” said Curtis Chrystal, President and CEO of Wisconsin Bank & Trust. After they received over 7,000 requests for loans under the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program in 72 hours, Wisconsin Bank & Trust stopped accepting new requests for the … [Read more...] about Heartland Financial USA, Inc., holding company of Wisconsin Bank & Trust, processing $1.5B in Paycheck Protection Program Loans