City employees seek a voice in any decision which may reduce worker pay and increase pay inequity.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-n95-mask-s5.pngEnsuring frontline workers, first responders, and local communities have access to PPE, especially N95 masks, has been a top priority. Thanks to the state workers, local emergency management, and public health partners who have played a critical role, said the Governor.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-workers-wireap-s5.jpgWisconsin Hospitals Overwhelmed, Governor Issues New Face Coverings Order.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-testing-troop-s5.jpgEvers provides updated accounting of federal funds invested, $131 million to strengthen healthcare system in Wisconsin.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/coronavirus-small-business1-s5.jpgNew “We’re All In” grants investment includes $70 Million for second round.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/gretchen-whitmer-covid-annc-hill-s5.pngState Republican leaders and members of the Trump administration attack Governor as she tries to take necessary steps to combat COVID-19 surge.

“It’s in nobody’s interest. It’s not in the president’s interest, it’s not in the House’s interest, it’s not in our interest,” Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) said of a shutdown.

WASHINGTON, DC - Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are wondering if they can trust President Trump to sign legislation to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown before the end of the year.

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Lawmakers continue to struggle at times with masks and social distancing, with notoriously extroverted members having trouble resisting gathering in groups.

WASHINGTON, DC - Congress is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases among lawmakers while doing exactly what Americans are being warned not to do for Thanksgiving this year: gathering together after traveling from all over the country.

In the last week alone, seven members of Congress have tested positive for COVID-19 with three others quarantining after exposure.

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Program ensures Wisconsin kids have access to high-quality programming and a safe place to go during the pandemic.

Program provides eligible grantees average awards of $14,600 per eligible movie theater screen in Wisconsin.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that $10 million from the COVID-19 Movie Theater Grant Program has been awarded to 54 movie theater operators across Wisconsin. The program will provide critical funds to assist movie theaters impacted by the pandemic.

“Wisconsin businesses across industries and communities have felt the strains of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and movie theaters have been particularly hard as they also battle stalled movie production,” said Gov. Evers. “Movie theaters are often a corner stone of our main street businesses, and I am glad we were able to get these funds out the door to help them keep theirs open.” 

Funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds and administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), the COVID-19 Movie Theater Grant program provides eligible grantees average awards of $14,600 per eligible movie theater screen in Wisconsin. Grant funds can be applied towards pandemic-related operational costs such as facility improvements to provide appropriate social distancing, cleaning and sanitizing, and personnel costs necessary to provide appropriate COVID-19 safeguards. 

“Movie theaters employ thousands of individuals throughout the state,” said DOA Secretary Joel Brennan. “We hope this funding will provide some relief to these institutions in communities large and small so that they can continue to provide Wisconsinites with employment and family memories in the years to come.”

A full list of grant winners is available here.