http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/small-business-owners-mf-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about state and federal government resources available to support small business owners and Wisconsin workers during this public health crisis and includes links to them and additional information on COVID-19 relief for readers.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/gb-vote-47-lines2-s5.jpgVoters experienced difficulty requesting and receiving absentee ballots, poll worker shortages resulted in long wait times, mixed messages left persons quarantining at home confused on how to vote, and many other discrepancies.

Want small-business loan program for the coronavirus crisis to include hundreds of billions of dollars for hospitals, state and local governments and food assistance.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tony-evers-talks2-gov-2020-s5.jpg'I am overwhelmed by the bravery, resilience, and heroism of those who are defending our democracy by showing up to vote, working the polls, and reporting on this election', says Governor.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/gb-vote1-47-s5.jpgLeague of Women Voters urges you to vote today. Don't let all the confusion, political games, and COVID-19 dangers take your voice away.

In a 5-4 vote along ideological lines, the conservative justices sided with Republican state lawmakers by halting a lower court order to extend absentee voting to April 13.