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 against COVID-19,” Gov. Evers said. “Partnerships like these are a vital part of our response to this pandemic. I want to thank these donors for reaching out, stepping up and pitching in to help our state during this public health challenge.” Donations recently received by the state include

On Wednesday, May 20, Joe Biden will hold virtual events in La Crosse and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Vice President Biden will hold a virtual roundtable on rural issues with Congressman Ron Kind in La Crosse. After, Vice President Biden will hold a virtual rally in Milwaukee.

Congresswoman Moore and Congresswoman Fudge led a letter to Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader McCarthy to call for the inclusion of H.R. 5271, the Worker Relief and Credit Reform (WRCR) Act, bold legislation to modernize and expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) in the next major coronavirus response package. The WRCR Act benefits nearly half of all Americans (around 161 million); cuts the poverty rate by one-third; reaches family caregivers, low income students, and older workers; and provides more financial stability by smoothing income. In response, the Members released the following statement: “The ongoing economic crisis triggered by COVID-19 is sounding

While the Safer at Home Order is no longer in effect, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) will continue to follow the guidance of the Centers of Disease Control and the Department of Health Services (DHS) to restrict all non-essential visitation at state correctional institutions. This decision is being made in the interest of the health and safety of our staff, persons in our care, and the public as part of the ongoing effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. All professional and legal visits will continue at this time with enhanced accommodations for phone calls and video conferences, or

(Brown County, Wis.) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach is making the following statement regarding businesses taking prudent steps to reopen beginning today. “I want to reiterate that the health and safety of the public is my top priority,” says Streckenbach. “All Brown County businesses should follow CDC guidelines for social distancing and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s business reopening guidelines.” Businesses can find resources to safely reopen from WEDC here: https://wedc.org/reopen-guidelines/ Businesses can find other tools and resources from the CDC here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses-employers.html Businesses can also find COVID-19 resources from the Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce here: https://www.greatergbc.org/about-us/we-still-mean-businesscovid-19-resources/

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of 29 Democratic Senators raising new concerns about the Trump administration’s Executive Order that has pressured meat processing plants to open without verifying the necessary safety measures to protect workers and the food supply. In a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue led by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Senators outlined recommendations for ways the administration should improve worker safety.  “While we recognize the importance of keeping these plants running, it is wrong and shortsighted to use the

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation last week announced a pilot program that allows drivers to renew their licenses online and skip a trip to the DMV. Drivers are eligible if they:   Are between ages 18 and 64 Have NOT had a change in their ability to safely operate a vehicle   “We are pleased to offer online renewal as an option,” DMV Administrator Kristina Boardman said. “It is a safe, convenient way to conduct an important task, which normally required an in-person visit. We encourage all eligible drivers to complete the license renewal online.” The new online renewal program