Even though Dr. Jerome Adams has been the 20th U.S. surgeon general since September 2017, many people didn’t know he was the nation’s top doctor until the coronavirus outbreak. Dr. Adams is a member of President Donald Trump’s coronavirus task force and is a constant fixture at the White House’s daily press briefings. Over the past several weeks, Americans have heard Dr. … [Read more...] about Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams: ‘There is light at the end of this’
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Personal Message on COVID-19 from Eve M. Hall, President, Milwaukee Urban League
Greetings, I am sending you this personal message as President and CEO of the Milwaukee Urban League because we need each other now more than ever. It is only through unity and compassion that we will overcome our feelings of isolation and find new ways to support one another. This week represents the first month of a city, county, state, and country being turned upside down … [Read more...] about Personal Message on COVID-19 from Eve M. Hall, President, Milwaukee Urban League
Spring election continued on despite coronavirus
Polls were open across Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, an election day unlike any other. Some voters in Milwaukee were being told to expect to wait up to 2 1/2 hours to cast their ballots. Cities have consolidated the number of polling sites due to a shortage of workers willing to interact with the public due to the coronavirus. Lines at five polling locations … [Read more...] about Spring election continued on despite coronavirus
Milwaukee’s Black community hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic
Deaths and confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus are spiking in Milwaukee’s black community, leading public health and civic leaders to sound the alarm that decades of social, political and economic disadvantages are creating a toxic stew that puts people’s lives at risk like no time before. “I wish I could say I was surprised or shocked by that,” said Joshua Garoon, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s Black community hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic
Wisconsin Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) announces COVID-19 income and other updates on services
Welcomes those who are furloughed to check if they are eligible In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising unemployment, Wisconsin WIC continues to serve WIC participants and encourages all eligible parents and expecting parents to sign up. All 69 WIC Local Agencies in Wisconsin are supporting WIC families at this time, but it is recommended to call your local WIC … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) announces COVID-19 income and other updates on services
COVID-19 financial warning: Consumers and banks should stay away from Payday Loan Stores
By Charlene Crowell Senior Fellow with the Center for Responsible Lending For the foreseeable future, ‘normal’ life will be indefinitely suspended due to the global pandemic known as the coronavirus. Record-breaking employment layoffs in the month of March resulted in the Department of Labor reporting that 10.4 million consumers lost their jobs and filed for unemployment … [Read more...] about COVID-19 financial warning: Consumers and banks should stay away from Payday Loan Stores
Signs of Life: Falling gas prices
One of the few positive things to come out of the "Safer at Home" order is low gas prices. With more and more people staying at home due to the "Safer at Home" order, gas stations have dropped their prices to draw in customers, even in the inner city where gas is usually higher than in the suburbs. … [Read more...] about Signs of Life: Falling gas prices
Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca warns of scams related to COVID-19
Reminds taxpayers to never share personal information via phone, email or text Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca has some very simple and important information to share with Wisconsinites waiting for stimulus checks from the IRS. "The IRS will never call, text, or email you to ask for personal or banking information, and neither will the Wisconsin Department of … [Read more...] about Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca warns of scams related to COVID-19
Gov. Evers suspends evictions and foreclosures during public health emergency
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday March 30, 2020 directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to temporarily order the suspension of evictions and foreclosures amid the COVID-19 public health emergency. The order prohibits landlords from evicting tenants for any reason unless failure to proceed with the eviction will result in an imminent … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers suspends evictions and foreclosures during public health emergency
Wisconsin Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Announces COVID-19 Income and Other Updates on Services, Welcomes Those Who are Furloughed to Check if They are Eligible
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising unemployment, Wisconsin WIC continues to serve WIC participants and encourages all eligible parents and expecting parents to sign up. All 69 WIC Local Agencies in Wisconsin are supporting WIC families at this time, but it is recommended to call your local WIC clinic before coming in. COVID-19 Updates: WIC CONSIDERS BOTH … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Announces COVID-19 Income and Other Updates on Services, Welcomes Those Who are Furloughed to Check if They are Eligible