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March 13th, 2026

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Evers outlines $1.17B plan to combat spread of coronavirus

The money was supplied by the federal government's $2 trillion CARES Act, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump at the end of March. Gov. Tony Evers has announced a $1.17 billion plan to combat the spread of the coronavirus in Wisconsin. The announcement was made Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Madison, Wisconsin. Evers said the money will be used for … [Read more...] about Evers outlines $1.17B plan to combat spread of coronavirus

Make sure you are counted in the 2020 Census

The following is a joint statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman JoCasta … [Read more...] about Make sure you are counted in the 2020 Census

ALS Awareness Month – #ALSAwareness (Week 2)

This month’s focus is on ALS Awareness. I noted in last week’s article that awareness days, weeks and months are helpful as they heighten awareness around a specific cause, start conversations and have spurred charity events and information campaigns. Awareness months also provide the community with opportunities to participate via support for a cause one is passionate … [Read more...] about ALS Awareness Month – #ALSAwareness (Week 2)

Reagan and North Division recognized for excellence in NAF program

Congratulations to Ronald Wilson Reagan College Preparatory High School for earning Distinguished Level and to North Division High School for earning Model Level from the NAF Education Network. Both schools submitted extensive program records and hosted site visits with National Academy Foundation (NAF) leadership and experts to earn these distinctions. The NAF program promotes … [Read more...] about Reagan and North Division recognized for excellence in NAF program

Magic Johnson offers $100 million in loans to minority businesses

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard and team president Earvin “Magic” Johnson announced his life insurance company will provide $100 million for women- and minority-owned small businesses as part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Johnson, the owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, will partner with MBE Capital Partners, a Latino-owned … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson offers $100 million in loans to minority businesses

The hotel industry, like so many others, is doing everything it can to stay viable during the COVID-19 pandemic

In Milwaukee, hotels like the Iron Horse, Potowatomi and the Pfister, all closed early on in the pandemic. They're not alone. Trish Pugal, interim CEO of the Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association said at the start of the pandemic, 18,000 hotel and lodging employees were furloughed. She said that number likely has increased significantly. "Approximately 40 percent … [Read more...] about The hotel industry, like so many others, is doing everything it can to stay viable during the COVID-19 pandemic