Gov. Evers: Announces more than $80 million in COVID-19 financial assistance to K-12 schools and higher education institutions
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $80 million in financial assistance to Wisconsin’s K-12 schools and higher education institutions. The governor announced more than $46 million to K-12 schools and $37 million to higher education partners to assist with the challenges faced relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our educators, faculty members, staff, and students have risen to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting with very little warning, and planning for a new normal,” said Gov. Evers. “I’ve always said what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state, so I am hopeful this funding can help alleviate expenses already incurred