Gov. Evers Releases statement on denial of temporary injunction request for State's public gathering limits.

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the circuit court's denial of a request by the Tavern League of Wisconsin to grant a temporary injunction on Emergency Order #3,  limiting public gatherings to 25 percent of a building or room's capacity. 

“This critically important ruling will help us prevent the spread of this virus by restoring limits on public gatherings. This crisis is urgent. Wisconsinites, stay home. Limit travel and going to gatherings, and please wear a face covering whenever you have to go out.”

Green Bay, WI - Early In-Person Absentee Voting begins tomorrow, October 20th at City Hall, 100 N. Jefferson.  The hours and days are listed below and we will serve voters during those times.  Voters should bring a photo ID and, if registering, photo ID and proof of residency.

Please go to www.greenbaywi.gov/elections for our voter guides and more information.

•    Tuesday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

•    Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

•    Thursday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

•    Friday, October 23, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

•    Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

•    Monday, October 26, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

•    Tuesday, October 27, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

•    Wednesday, October 28, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

•    Thursday, October 29, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

•    Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last day to register in Clerk’s office prior to election)

•    Saturday, October 31, 10 am to 4 pm

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/high-voltage-lines-farms-s5.jpgSmall communities need affordable, accessible high-speed broadband internet more than ever as country goes online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WASHINGTON, DC - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday shot down the prospect of a coronavirus deal totaling between $1.8 trillion and $2.2 trillion — the goalposts of the current talks between Democrats and the White House.

McConnell's comments, made to reporters in Kentucky, underscore the divisions between President Trump and Senate Republicans on a fifth coronavirus package, with the GOP leader preparing to force a vote on a $500 billion bill next week.

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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voting-dropbox-s5.jpgLWVWI, other voting rights groups band together to protect ways for voters to receive their mail-in absentee ballot, including online access and email delivery.

Appleton Readiness Center and UW-Green Bay classroom renovations included in key projects.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the State of Wisconsin Building Commission Wednesday approved a total of approximately $73 million in key projects across the state. Highlights of the approvals include:

• Construction of a code compliance and renovation project in Building 1 at Central Wisconsin Center;
• Construction of an addition and renovation project at the Appleton Readiness Center;
• Release of Building Trust Funds-Planning for preliminary design of the Units 9 and 10 wet cell remodeling project at Wisconsin Resource Center, and preliminary design of the Madison Armed Forces Reserve Center Motor Vehicle Storage Building;
• Construction of lab renovation projects for UW-Stout and UW-Green Bay for the Classroom Renovations/Instructional Technology Improvement program;
• Construction of repair and renovation projects for UW-Milwaukee and UW-Platteville for the Minor Facilities Renewal program; and
• Construction of 20 maintenance and repair projects located at various locations in 13 counties across the state for the Departments of Administration, Corrections, Health Services, Natural Resources, Transportation, Veterans Affairs, Public Instruction, and the UW-System.

The Building Commission is chaired by Gov. Evers and includes following members:

• State Senator Janis Ringhand;
• State Senator Jerry Petrowski;
• State Senator Patrick Testin;
• State Representative Jill Billings;
• State Representative Rob Swearingen;
• State Representative Mark Born; and
• Citizen member Summer Strand.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voter-primaries-s5.jpgNative people have been subject to voter suppression for generations. $80,000 advertising campaign from Wisconsin Conservation Voices encourages Indigenous people across the state to vote.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/disability-old-s5.jpgCountless constituents and healthcare professionals are urging the Legislature to expand Medicaid. We can allow 80,000 more people access to health care and improve our caregiver workforce.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/coronavirus-masks1-s5.jpgBut it is past time Republicans get to work and recognize the severity of this surging pandemic, says local physician.

Indigenous Peoples Day is a celebration of the continuance, the survival in spite of cultural suppression and colonialism, and resiliency of Indigenous Peoples.