MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the launch of the “Routes to Recovery: Local Government Aid Grants” program, a $200 million effort aimed at helping local leaders address some of their most urgent and unique COVID-19 recovery needs. Administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), Routes to Recovery Grants will be allocated to every Wisconsin county, … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces $200 Million “Routes to Recovery: Local Government Aid Grants” Program
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Wisconsin National Guard resumes mobile testing at sites around the state
Wisconsin National Guard specimen collection teams resumed statewide operations today supporting local health departments and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services effort to increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity. The teams, comprised of more than 600 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen in total, established mobile testing sites at locations ranging from correctional … [Read more...] about Wisconsin National Guard resumes mobile testing at sites around the state
CARES Act Emergency Student Assistance Report for BTC
Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) signed and returned to the United States Education Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. BTC has received $1,100,944.00 from … [Read more...] about CARES Act Emergency Student Assistance Report for BTC
Gov. Evers Congratulates Class of 2020 Graduates
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today congratulated the Class of 2020 on their graduation. Students and their friends, families, and supporters across Wisconsin are celebrating this important accomplishment but are unable to participate in traditional graduation ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As folks continue to celebrate while staying safe, the governor offered his … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Congratulates Class of 2020 Graduates
Catholic Churches in Diocese of Madison to reopen at 25% capacity Pentecost Weekend
MADISON — The weekend of Pentecost (May 30 – 31) Catholic Churches throughout the 11-countyDiocese of Madison will resume public Masses, limited to 25% of each church’s occupancy capacity, withadequate social distancing, and numerous safeguards in place. In his communication with priests of the diocese, Bishop Donald Hying laid out his rationale for thisapproach, saying, … [Read more...] about Catholic Churches in Diocese of Madison to reopen at 25% capacity Pentecost Weekend