DWD has sent out $3B in unemployment since March 15

Since March 15, the Department of Workforce Development paid 475,000 people over $3 billion but says more federal unemployment compensation is needed. The $600 per week supplement — Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation — ended the week ended last month.  “We’re

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DPW: Statement on changes to the Democratic National Convention

(WISCONSIN) — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement in response to changes to the Democratic National Convention: “Protecting the public’s health is a core value for Democrats. The fact that keeping Wisconsin safe requires making the convention fully virtual illustrates the total failure of Donald Trump

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Wisdems, Arena: In partnership with the DNCC and BFP, announce free, all-virtual campaign academy

(WISCONSIN) — The Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW) and Arena, in partnership with Biden for President (BFP) and Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) are thrilled to announce the launch of Campaign Academy 2020, a free, all-virtual, interactive training that will teach participants the fundamentals of campaigning, organizing, and digital strategy in the

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Statewide, businesses are cautious in business, personal travel plans

— Businesses responding to the July COVID-19 Wisconsin Business Impact survey expressed extreme caution in business and personal travel plans. The Madison Region Economic Partnership, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., the state’s eight other regional economic development organizations and UW-Oshkosh released results yesterday from its fourth statewide survey.  For the first

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DWD has sent out $3B in unemployment since March 15

Since March 15, the Department of Workforce Development paid 475,000 people over $3 billion but says more federal unemployment compensation is needed. The $600 per week supplement — Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation — ended the week ended last month.  “We’re watching negotiations out in D.C. for any extension or replacement

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