Stories tagged: "COVID-19 Relief Bill"


Evers Grant
Based on Aid Distribution, Evers Shows Up as Among the Most Pro-Small Business Governors

Wisconsin gets a smaller portion of federal help compared to other states but is investing more of it in the state and local economies.

The Sheboygan wastewater treatment plant is seen in this May 2018 photo posted on the city's Facebook page.
Sheboygan’s Nearly Century-Old Sewer to Get Big Overhaul With American Rescue Plan Funds

Cities across Wisconsin using pandemic relief in many ways. This one will prevent a big sewer bill hike and reduce the need to raise water bills.

Emily Shields
Biden’s COVID-19 Relief Puts Money Into the Pockets of Wisconsinites Who Need It

This approach, which includes a “revolutionary” expansion of the child tax credit, is likely to boost the economy more effectively than Trump’s coronavirus response signed one year ago, economists say.

The state Capitol in Madison is reflected off the windows of an office building across the street. (Photo by Julian Emerson)
Wisconsin Republicans Reintroduce and Pass Controversial COVID-19 Provisions

Several provisions that killed the Legislature’s first proposed COVID-19 package this year now passed as individual bills.

Ashley Deetz at empty bar
Wisconsin Bars and Restaurants First Shut Down One Year Ago. Here’s How They’re Holding Up.

Recent relief measures help, but more aid is needed to recover from a terrible year.

Johnson, Kind
Learning From Past Mistakes, Dems Taking Nothing for Granted on Support for COVID Relief

With broad support for direct checks, business relief and Medicaid expansion, groups backing the Biden plan slam Republicans who opposed it.