Author: Correspondent

County Executives from across the State of Wisconsin sent a letter on August 3 to members of the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation to request direct and flexible funding for local governments. The request comes as Congress debates the next round of federal coronavirus relief funding, the Senate version of which currently does not include any money for local or state governments. “In Milwaukee County alone, needs may reach $300 million as lost revenue, re-opening costs, expanded service demands and racial disparities continue to increase,” said Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. “Without additional direct and flexible funding, Milwaukee County – the...

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined renewed demands for passing legislation to protect workers from COVID-19 in response to disturbing and widespread reports of unsafe workplaces that have caused preventable illnesses and deaths in Wisconsin and across the nation. Despite the growing numbers of sick and deceased essential workers, President Trump’s Department of Labor has failed to put in place enforceable health and safety standards to protect American workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Senator Baldwin introduced The COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act in June, which requires the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue enforceable standards for all workplaces...