U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on testing positive for COVID-19

“I tested positive for COVID-19. I am following guidance from my doctor and am isolating from others. I am thankful to be feeling well. I do not foresee this disrupting my work for Wisconsin’s Fourth. I encourage every person to continue taking measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask, washing your hands, and practicing social distancing.”

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Rep. Ohnstad: Covid-19 test statement

KENOSHA – Today Representative Tod Ohnstad (D–Kenosha) provided the following statement on a recent Covid-19 test. “This message is to share that I have tested positive for Covid-19.  While I have had only mild symptoms, I am adhering to all medical guidance and will continue to be appropriately quarantined.  It is unclear when or where I had come into contact, but we know community spread contin… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me

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Gov. Evers: Announces the launch of the pharmacy distribution program for long-term care

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today announced the start of on-site vaccinations at skilled nursing facilities as part of the Pharmacy Partnership Program for Long-Term Care. This private-public partnership pairs eligible long-term care facilities with Walgreens or CVS to provide free, on-site COVID-19 vaccination for residents and staff. The pharmacies will provide complete vaccine management for the facilities including storage and handling, scheduling, administration, and meeting reporting requirements. “This partnership will help reduce the strain on our long-term care facilities and help deliver the vaccine to those in higher-risk populations,” said Gov. Evers. “Protecting our most vulnerable Wisconsinites is a top priority and

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

CONTACT: Maj. Joe Trovato | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3048 To view html content with hi-res photos, copy and paste the following link in your browser: https://dma.wi.gov/DMA/news/2020news/20272 by Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin National Guard specimen collection teams will gather COVID-19 specimens Monday through Wednesday this week due to the New Year’s holiday. Teams have collected a cumulative total of nearly 990,000 specimens at community-based testing sites and institutional-based testing missions.  The Wisconsin National Guard’s collection activities support the Wisconsin Department of Health Service’s efforts to expand COVID-19 testing throughout the entire state. The teams, which are tailorable to meet the

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City of Madison: Maximum Daily Rate increases to $8 for City-owned parking garages and Brayton Lot

Effective January 4, 2021, the Parking Division will make a small increase to the current Maximum Daily Rate in all City-owned public parking garages and Brayton Lot. The current maximum fee of $5 will increase to $8, while the first hour of parking will remain free on Saturdays. This temporary rate reduction will continue to provide a low cost parking option for residents, workers and businesses during reopening and recovery due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Details about the temporary $8 daily rate and 1 hour free Saturday parking: The maximum rate goes into effect once the amount owed reaches or exceeds

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Grayson campaign: Announces run for Alder District 14

Longtime family advocate and educator vows to prioritize community health and safety Madison – With nearly 25 years of child and family advocacy under her belt, Madison human-rights leader, family educator and compassionate community organizer, Brandi Grayson, is running for Madison Alder, District 14. Grayson’s early endorsements include longtime Madison Alder, Shiva Bidar and Former Candidate of the Wisconsin State Senate, Nada Elmikashfi. They are joined by over 200 community stakeholders who endorsed Grayson in the first few hours of her campaign. Bidar had strong words of support, offering “Brandi Grayson is an inspiring and transformational leader with the proven ability

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Dept. of Transportation: Midwest states collaborate on pandemic response, highway safety

WisDOT podcast features three Midwest transportation chiefs Midwestern states have been collaborating on a variety of transportation issues, from the future of vehicle technology to their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These efforts, led by the Mid America Association of Transportation Officials (MAASTO), are the topic of a special three-part series of Transportation Connects Us, the official podcast of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). “While each of the 10 states in the Midwest have their own unique characteristics and challenges, at the same time there are a lot of similarities in some of the issues that we deal with,” said Craig

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Rep. Neubauer: Virtually sworn in for 2021-22 Legislative Session

MADISON – Today, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was virtually sworn in to the 2021-22 session of the Wisconsin State Assembly by Governor Tony Evers. The session will officially begin on January 4, 2021. Following the swearing in, Rep. Neubauer issued the following statement: “I was honored to be sworn into office today by Governor Tony Evers. As elected leaders, we have the responsibility to prioritize the health and safety of our communities and minimize the spread of COVID-19 whenever possible,” Neubauer said. “We have all seen how quickly things change during this pandemic. Today’s virtual swearing in ensures that we

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Statement on testing positive for COVID-19

“I tested positive for COVID-19. I am following guidance from my doctor and am isolating from others. I am thankful to be feeling well. I do not foresee this disrupting my work for Wisconsin’s Fourth. I encourage every person to continue taking measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing

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Rep. Ohnstad: Covid-19 test statement

KENOSHA – Today Representative Tod Ohnstad (D–Kenosha) provided the following statement on a recent Covid-19 test. “This message is to share that I have tested positive for Covid-19.  While I have had only mild symptoms, I am adhering to all medical guidance and will continue to be appropriately quarantined.  It

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Gov. Evers: Announces the launch of the pharmacy distribution program for long-term care

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today announced the start of on-site vaccinations at skilled nursing facilities as part of the Pharmacy Partnership Program for Long-Term Care. This private-public partnership pairs eligible long-term care facilities with Walgreens or CVS to provide free, on-site COVID-19 vaccination for residents and staff. The pharmacies will provide complete

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

CONTACT: Maj. Joe Trovato | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3048 To view html content with hi-res photos, copy and paste the following link in your browser: https://dma.wi.gov/DMA/news/2020news/20272 by Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin National Guard specimen collection teams will gather COVID-19 specimens Monday through Wednesday this week due to the New

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Grayson campaign: Announces run for Alder District 14

Longtime family advocate and educator vows to prioritize community health and safety Madison – With nearly 25 years of child and family advocacy under her belt, Madison human-rights leader, family educator and compassionate community organizer, Brandi Grayson, is running for Madison Alder, District 14. Grayson’s early endorsements include longtime Madison Alder,

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Rep. Neubauer: Virtually sworn in for 2021-22 Legislative Session

MADISON – Today, Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) was virtually sworn in to the 2021-22 session of the Wisconsin State Assembly by Governor Tony Evers. The session will officially begin on January 4, 2021. Following the swearing in, Rep. Neubauer issued the following statement: “I was honored to be sworn into

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