WFBF: Statement on Safer at Home Order extension

MADISON – The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Joe Bragger: “Our lives as farmers and agriculturists have changed drastically over the past few weeks as we battle with challenges related to COVID-19.   Farmers who

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Sen. Wanggaard: Letter to Gov. Evers

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Evers extends stay-at-home order

Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to extend the “safer at home” order through May 26. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete dive into the details of the order, reaction from GOP lawmakers and Pat’s golf game.

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WFBF: Statement on Safer at Home Order extension

MADISON – The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Joe Bragger: “Our lives as farmers and agriculturists have changed drastically over the past few weeks as we battle with challenges related to COVID-19.   Farmers who raise livestock have a great understanding of herd immunity and

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Sen. Darling: Unemployment nears 400,000 as Evers extends shutdown

Madison – On Friday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) issued the following statement after unemployment in our state nears 400,000. “Since Governor Evers won’t release what numbers he is using as a rationale for extending the state shutdown until May 26th, I hope he sees this number. Nearly 400,000 Wisconsinites

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State Treasurer Godlewski: Announces $5.25 million for public schools during COVID19

MADISON, Wis. – In an effort to support students and teachers during the COVID19 public health emergency, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski announced $5.25 million in additional aid for public school libraries to address distance learning needs from the Common School Fund.   “Wisconsin kids deserve the ability to learn despite the barriers created by COVID-19,” said State

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Sen. Wanggaard: Letter to Gov. Evers

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Evers extends stay-at-home order

Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to extend the “safer at home” order through May 26. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete dive into the details of the order, reaction from GOP lawmakers and Pat’s golf game.

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WBA: Statement on garnishment of CARES Act stimulus checks

“Wisconsin’s banks must follow the law and legal court orders without exception. If a court has ordered a garnishment, banks are obligated to follow the law. Amid the current crisis, WBA has joined the American Bankers Association and Independent Community Bankers of America in calling on Congress and the administration

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls for fixing and funding small business programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is calling for robust funding and reforms to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in upcoming COVID-19 response legislation to ensure that small businesses in Wisconsin can easily access the funding they

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