The Fox River and Lake Michigan water levels remain near record highs, so residents need to be prepared for future flooding events.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/gaylord-nelson-s5.jpg“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

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

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kewaunee-harbor-family-s5.jpgGov. 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.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-test2-s5.jpgTesting is key to Wisconsin turning the dial on COVID-19 and reopening the state.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/farm-family-s5.jpgUSDA will purchase crops and livestock. Some farmers forced to let produce rot in the field, dump oversupplies of milk.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid19-protest-stay-at-home-mi-s5.pngOnce again Republicans are putting partisan politics above people’s health and safety says Green Bay Senator.

New 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.

“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.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/internet-rural-s5.jpgState Treasurer announces a special distribution of $5.25 million dollars to help support the increase of e-learning needs.

Rummage Sales and Yard Sales Prohibited Under Governor Evers’ Safer at Home Order

BROWN COUNTY, WI - Brown County Public Health, De Pere Health Department and Oneida Nation Health Department want to remind our communities that yard, rummage and garage sales are prohibited. Per Governor Evers Safer at Home order, residents are asked to only leave their homes for essential services. This includes activities such as going to the grocery store, pharmacy or a doctor visit. These measures are crucial to slowing the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Brown County.

“Due to the Safer at Home Order, many residents have been required to stay home from work. With recent warmer temperatures spring cleaning has become a central theme,” said Brown County Public Health Officer Anna Destree, De Pere Health Officer Debbie Armbruster, and Oneida Nation Public Health Officer Michelle Myers in a joint statement. “Many residents in Brown County have been able to clean their homes and yards and get rid of no longer needed items. Unfortunately, under the current guidelines it is best to continue to practice social distancing which doesn’t happen at these types of sales.”

Under article #3 of Governor Evers’ Safer at Home Order it states, “All public and private gatherings of any number of people that are not part of a single household or living unit are prohibited.” This includes open sale events either from a household or in an organized community center.

Brown County residents are encouraged to continue social distancing which includes not participating in rummage, yard or garage sales of any kind at this time.

The COVID-19 situation continues to change daily. To stay informed, please visit www.stayhealthybc.com for local resources, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) www.coronavirus.gov for national information and federal resources.