Author: Staff

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Stay-at-Home order by Governor Tony Evers, the City of Milwaukee Health Department created a new order on May 14 that prioritizes the health and safety of their residents. These order was created based on recommendations from public health officials. In preparation for reopening, public health officials are working with local business owners to establish guidelines and safety measures that build the trust of patrons and minimize the spread of COVID-19. “Everybody’s goal is to reopen the economy. But, we have seen what has happened in other parts of this...

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley reached out to State and Federal officials on May 14 to support funding for Milwaukee County’s response to COVID-19, which has disproportionately impacted Milwaukee County residents. Milwaukee County has already seen an estimated $450 million impact on the budget, including through direct costs in COVID-19 related response and lost revenue. The County has been on the frontlines of the response to the pandemic, providing critical emergency management, public health and human services, and infrastructure. “Milwaukee County and its employees are on the front lines of our community’s response to COVID-19, providing the critical emergency...

After the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued its controversial and reckless decision to overturn the state’s “Safer at Home” order on May 13, the Stay at Home order for the City of Milwaukee will remain in place. “Our next step is to look at what the Wisconsin Supreme Court allows us to do at the local level, because we still have a lot of cases here,” said Mayor Barrett. “I would love us to be out of this, but we’re not out of this, and we’re going to have to take some action at the local level if the state...

Opportunity Wisconsin and 9to5 Wisconsin hosted a group of middle-class working parents from all across Wisconsin on April 29 for a virtual roundtable, to discuss the challenges they are facing during the coronavirus pandemic and how the Trump administration’s economic policies have not worked for their families or communities. “It’s 24/7. You have a 4-year-old yelling at you, and you can’t take a break. You can’t take them to a grandparent’s or relative’s. It’s a weird way to live right now,” said Jyllian Grady, a single mom and service industry worker from Eau Claire. “I have to pay for...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced two pilot programs on May 5 designed to safely address a backlog of demand for licenses during the pandemic. Eligible individuals with a Wisconsin driver license will be able to renew it online. Individuals under age 18, who successfully complete their required training and have the endorsement of a parent or guardian will be able to get their probationary driver license without completing a road test. “The Division of Motor Vehicles has been at the forefront of making changes to protect the public and our associates during the public health emergency, while...