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… [Read More]
Wisconsin Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) announces COVID-19 income and other updates on services
April 9, 2020COVID-19 financial warning: Consumers and banks should stay away from Payday Loan Stores
April 9, 2020
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… [Read More]
Signs of Life: Falling gas prices
April 9, 2020
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… [Read More]
Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca warns of scams related to COVID-19
April 9, 2020
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… [Read More]
Gov. Evers suspends evictions and foreclosures during public health emergency
April 2, 2020
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]
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
April 2, 2020
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…. [Read More]
Coronavirus anxiety: Coping with stress, fear, and uncertainty
April 2, 2020
Fears about COVID-19 can take an emotional toll, especially if you’re already living with an anxiety disorder. But you’re not powerless. These tips can help you get through this stressful time. Understanding your anxiety It’s a frightening time. We’re in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, with cities and even entire countries shutting down. Some… [Read More]
Wisconsin’s ‘Safer at Home’ order in effect for next 30 days
March 26, 2020
Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday his new “Safer at Home” order in effect for the next month. Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday, March 24, 2020, his new “Safer at Home” order will be in effect for the next month. He directed Department of Health Services Secretary- designee Andrea Palm to prohibits all nonessential travel, with… [Read More]
How to keep your peace of mind while stuck inside
March 26, 2020
So, it looks like we will be stuck inside for a while. All that time starring at the same four walls can play on your sanity. So here are some things you can do to help maintain your inner peace in this time of chaos. 1. Call and check on seniors and loved ones. 2…. [Read More]
Milwaukee responds to COVID-19: Closures and cancellations
March 19, 2020
Coronavirus is causing organizers to cancel or postpone some community events. The following events have been canceled or postponed: • Potawatomi Hotel & Casino: Closing at 5 p.m., March 17. No word on when it will reopen. • Milwaukee Municipal Court: Closed until May 1. • Skylight Theatre’s Evita and Candide: Rescheduled for later dates…. [Read More]
