http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/unemployment-wi-wkow-s5.jpgRepublican efforts to discourage people from applying for unemployment benefits cause delays and frustrations during crisis.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/door-county-people-s5.jpgAdditional $15 Million Food Security Initiative will combat food insecurity challenges posed by the COVID-19 public health crisis.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-test-sign-s5.jpgMoney comes from $1.17 billion in federal CARES Act dollars and will be used for robust testing and contact tracing efforts, equipment for job safely, and direct payments to local communities and health providers.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/young-couple-worried-payments-s5.jpgGovernor says program will hopefully provide peace of mind to a lot of people, as well as a reminder to them that we are all in this together. They have not been forgotten.
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/business-small-open-s5.jpgMoney will help small businesses get back on their feet and support efforts to keep businesses, consumers, employees and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.