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Alternative Care Facility to Open at State Fair Park PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Friday, 24 April 2020 09:25

covid-19-hospital-icuTemporary medical facility will help hospitals to manage surge in capacity while providing a safe location for low-acuity COVID-19 patients to isolate and recover.


MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm signed Emergency Order #32 on Thursday, relating to the operation of an alternative care facility (ACF) at State Fair Park in West Allis. The ACF at State Fair Park will play a critical role in helping hospitals to manage a surge in capacity while providing a safe location for low-acuity COVID-19 patients to isolate and recover, which are essential aspects of federal guidance and the Badger Bounce Back plan.

tony-evers“I want to thank all of the individuals and organizations who have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks to not only construct a temporary medical facility, but to also bring on board dozens of healthcare professionals who will care for the patients at the ACF,” said Gov. Evers.  “The ACF will soon provide an additional tool to the SE Wisconsin region to expand the continuum of care for individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19.”

Emergency Order #32 is available here.

More information regarding the ACF at State Fair Park is available here.

 
Green Bay Establishes Small Business Pandemic Relief Loan Program PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Green Bay Mayor's Office Press   
Friday, 24 April 2020 08:32

green_bay_citydeck_fox_riverGreen Bay, WI – Small businesses located within the city of Green Bay may now apply for assistance through the City’s Small Business Pandemic Relief Loan Program. The City has allocated $100,000 to be disbursed to eligible applicants as soon as possible in order to provide much needed financial relief.

The City will provide 1-year deferred interest loans, up to $10,000, for eligible small businesses that experienced significant financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program has a 36 month and 48 month term, including 12 months of deferred payments. The City is attempting to make the loan application as simple and as quick as possible.

eric-genrich-wbay-announcement“We recognize the intense hardships our business community is currently facing, and we are responding,” says Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich. “We’ve created this program to supplement the assistance offered by the state and federal governments, recognizing that the needs of our local businesses are substantial. We hope these funds will provide some additional support for Green Bay businesses that are working to overcome significant challenges.”

More information about the Small Business Pandemic Relief Loan is available at www.greenbaywi.gov/sbprl. Business owners may download application materials through the website, or by contacting program manager Wendy Townsend at 920-448-3086, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Last Updated on Friday, 24 April 2020 08:51
 
Green Bay Residents Can Get Sandbags PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Green Bay Mayor's Office Press   
Thursday, 23 April 2020 10:28

flooding-east-river-gb-wbayThe Fox River and Lake Michigan water levels remain near record highs, so residents need to be prepared for future flooding events.

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Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary Reminds us to Cherish and Protect Wisconsin’s Environment PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Jennifer Shilling, State Senator 32nd District   
Wednesday, 22 April 2020 14:45

gaylord-nelson“The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.” - Gaylord Nelson

Last Updated on Thursday, 23 April 2020 15:12
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The Wisconsin COVID-19 Response Bill PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31   
Wednesday, 22 April 2020 09:20

unemploymentSen. Smith writes about the COVID-19 Response Bill signed last week and explains what steps we still must take to further help Wisconsin.

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Governor Announces Badger Bounce Back Plan PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Tuesday, 21 April 2020 10:34

kewaunee-harbor-familyGov. Tony Evers asks Wisconsinites to help each other and work together to make a phased reopening of businesses possible. Need to ramp up testing, public health infrastructure is vital for success.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 April 2020 14:52
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Wisconsin is Taking Big Steps to Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Tuesday, 21 April 2020 09:37

covid-19-testTesting is key to Wisconsin turning the dial on COVID-19 and reopening the state.

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Trump announces $19B program to help agriculture sector PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Saturday, 18 April 2020 09:08

farm-familyUSDA will purchase crops and livestock. Some farmers forced to let produce rot in the field, dump oversupplies of milk.

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Push to End Safer at Home Order is Irresponsible and Dangerous PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Wisconsin Senate, Jay Wadd   
Friday, 17 April 2020 16:04

covid19-protest-stay-at-homeOnce again Republicans are putting partisan politics above people’s health and safety says Green Bay Senator.

Last Updated on Friday, 17 April 2020 17:09
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Bill Expands Access to Standing Technology for Individuals with Disabilities PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Friday, 17 April 2020 15:40

wheelchair-power-kidNew law adds power seat elevation or power standing components of power wheelchairs to the definition of complex rehabilitation technology in the Medicaid program.


MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 605, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 186, expanding access to complex rehabilitation technology for individuals with disabilities by adding power seat elevation or power standing components of power wheelchairs to the definition of complex rehabilitation technology in the Medicaid program.

tony-evers-cap“This is an important step to ensuring access to this critical standing technology for those with disabilities,” said Gov. Evers. “These tools can help individuals with disabilities live more comfortable, healthier, and more independent lives, and I am happy to sign this bill into law today.”

Senate Bill 605, 2019 Wisconsin Act 186:

  • Adds power seat elevation or power standing components of power wheelchairs to the definition of complex rehabilitation technology; and
  • Requires the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and managed care plans to act on prior authorization requests for complex rehabilitation technology within 10 working days of receiving the relevant documentation needed to make a determination.
 
Good news for Wisconsin Schools PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Sarah Godlewski, State Treasurer   
Friday, 17 April 2020 11:54

internet-ruralState Treasurer announces a special distribution of $5.25 million dollars to help support the increase of e-learning needs.

Last Updated on Friday, 17 April 2020 13:24
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