Madison, Wis. (April 19, 2021) – Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $100 million investment in Wisconsin’s economic recovery as part of the state’s funds received under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act. The investment aims to ensure businesses and communities across Wisconsin have additional support and resources to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic. […]
COVID Vaccines for Staff
Door County, Wis. (April 14, 2021) – Are you looking for a cost-effective way to vaccinate yourself and your staff? Door County Public Health has free vaccination clinics. Although they have not been able to open a Northern Door clinic yet, they have plenty of vaccines in the Sturgeon Bay clinic and drive through. DC Public Health […]
Travelers Both Optimistic and Cautious
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 88% of them now have travel plans in the next six months, the highest level in more than a year. However, less than a third of them are likely to visit a tourism attraction or business which does not have clear COVID safety protocols, such […]
Gov. Evers Announces More Than $46 Million in Support to Small Businesses
Madison, Wis. (April 7, 2021) — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Department of Revenue (DOR), today announced more than $46 million to support an estimated 9,300 small businesses across Wisconsin which will receive a $5,000 grant through the successful ‘We’re All In’ grant program. Today’s announcement comes […]
Gov. Evers Announces Badger Bounceback Budget Investments to Support Small Business, Kickstart Innovation
Governor proposes $200 million to assist small businesses in recovering from COVID-19 pandemic Madison, Wis. (February 16, 2021) — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his 2021-23 budget will include aggressive economic development plans that invest more than $200 million in assisting small businesses, more than $29 million for workforce development initiatives, and a new $100 million venture […]
Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended to March 31
Update: The CDC eviction moratorium that was originally extended until January 31, 2021 is now extended through March 31, 2021. Madison, Wis. (January 27, 2021) – Recent federal legislation and an anticipated order from the Director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) extends a September 2020 order titled Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent […]
Gov. Evers Announces Grants to More Than 650 Wisconsin Lodging Industry Partners
Madison, Wis. (December 7, 2020) — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that COVID-19 Lodging Grants have been awarded to 663 Wisconsin lodging operators. The grants aim to provide stabilization to our state’s lodging industry as it continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and related reductions in travel across the nation. Grantees were awarded an average of approximately $350 per eligible […]
Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes to Host People’s Budget Virtual Listening Sessions
Madison, Wis. (November 15, 2020) — Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes today announced a series of People’s Budget virtual listening sessions as the state begins the 2021-2023 state budget process. Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes will host four virtual, issue-based budget listening sessions to hear directly from families and workers about the […]
Miller Art Museum Shifts Operating Model in the Wake of New County Restrictions as COVID-19 Numbers Surge in Door County
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 13, 2020) – The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay announced today that it will transition operations to an appointment-only model beginning on Thursday, November 12, 2020, in an effort to mitigate the spread of the surging coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Door County. The announcement came ahead of Governor Tony Evers […]
Gov. Evers Directs Department of Health Services to Limit Indoor Public Gatherings
Madison, Wis. (October 7, 2020) – Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue Emergency Order #3 limiting public gatherings to no more than 25 percent of a room or building’s total occupancy. See full the order and list of exemptions here. This directive is effective at 8 a.m. on […]