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President Trump seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators
DETROIT — President Donald Trump issued an order Friday that seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators for coronavirus patients under the Defense Production Act.President Trump said negotiations with General Motors had been productive, “but our fight against the virus is too urgent to allow the give-and-take of the contracting process to continue to run its normal course.”President Trump said “GM was wasting time” and that his actions will help ensure the quick production of ventilators that will save American lives.Previously President Trump has been reluctant to use the act to force businesses to contribute to the coronavirus fight.
DETROIT — President Donald Trump issued an order Friday that seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators for coronavirus patients under the Defense Production Act.President Trump said negotiations with General Motors had been productive, “but our fight against the virus is too urgent to allow the give-and-take of the contracting process to continue to run its normal course.”President Trump said “GM was wasting time” and that his actions will help ensure the quick production of ventilators that will save American lives.Previously President Trump has been reluctant to use the act to force businesses to contribute to the coronavirus fight.
Milwaukee to launch drive-up early voting on Saturday, March 28
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Election Commission will be launching a “drive-up” early voting option for voters starting Saturday, March 28 outside of the Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Election Commission will be launching a “drive-up” early voting option for voters starting Saturday, March 28 outside of the Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N.
President Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress to support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic.Acting with unity and resolve unseen since the 9/11 attacks, Washington moved urgently to stem an economic free fall caused by widespread restrictions meant to slow the spread of the virus that have shuttered schools, closed businesses and brought American life in many places to a virtual standstill.“This will deliver urgently needed relief," President Trump said as he signed the bill in the Oval Office, flanked only by Republican lawmakers.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress to support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic.Acting with unity and resolve unseen since the 9/11 attacks, Washington moved urgently to stem an economic free fall caused by widespread restrictions meant to slow the spread of the virus that have shuttered schools, closed businesses and brought American life in many places to a virtual standstill.“This will deliver urgently needed relief," President Trump said as he signed the bill in the Oval Office, flanked only by Republican lawmakers.
'Unfortunate decision:' Burlington's ChocolateFest set for Memorial Day weekend is canceled
BURLINGTON -- Burlington's annual ChocolateFest, which takes place every Memorial Day weekend, has been canceled for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.In a news release, ChocolateFest officials said, "...keeping the public safe is our first priority.
BURLINGTON -- Burlington's annual ChocolateFest, which takes place every Memorial Day weekend, has been canceled for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.In a news release, ChocolateFest officials said, "...keeping the public safe is our first priority.
Salvation Army sets up drive-thru outside hospital, hands out meals to health care workers
MILWAUKEE -- All the people who work in hospitals are the true heroes of the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- All the people who work in hospitals are the true heroes of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Tony Evers asks lawmakers to modify election statutes
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
Associated Bank commits $300K to COVID-19 relief in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota
GREEN BAY -- Associated Bank announced Friday, March 27 a $300,000 commitment to support COVID-19 recovery efforts in its three-state footprint.The company will donate $150,000 to local United Way chapters in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota to fund community-based programs and support services that provide basic needs.A commitment of $50,000 each will be provided to the Give to MKE Responds Fund, the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund and the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) to assist with housing and small business relief efforts.Associated Bank recently announced additional steps being taken to assist consumer and business customers impacted by the economic consequences of COVID-19.
GREEN BAY -- Associated Bank announced Friday, March 27 a $300,000 commitment to support COVID-19 recovery efforts in its three-state footprint.The company will donate $150,000 to local United Way chapters in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota to fund community-based programs and support services that provide basic needs.A commitment of $50,000 each will be provided to the Give to MKE Responds Fund, the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund and the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) to assist with housing and small business relief efforts.Associated Bank recently announced additional steps being taken to assist consumer and business customers impacted by the economic consequences of COVID-19.
Racine County Sheriff's Office, volunteers make 2K+ masks for those battling COVID-19
RACINE -- A Racine County Sheriff’s Office-led effort to manufacture more personal protective equipment is resulting in the creation of 2,300 additional facemasks that can be used for local first responders, workers at long-term care facilities, and others on the front lines battling the COVID-19 outbreak.Beginning Friday, March 20, the sheriff’s office, with assistance from local volunteers, sewing groups, Sew ‘N Save of Racine, and personnel at the state Ellsworth Correctional Facility and Racine County Jail, began coordinating a large sewing project to produce home-sewn masks.
RACINE -- A Racine County Sheriff’s Office-led effort to manufacture more personal protective equipment is resulting in the creation of 2,300 additional facemasks that can be used for local first responders, workers at long-term care facilities, and others on the front lines battling the COVID-19 outbreak.Beginning Friday, March 20, the sheriff’s office, with assistance from local volunteers, sewing groups, Sew ‘N Save of Racine, and personnel at the state Ellsworth Correctional Facility and Racine County Jail, began coordinating a large sewing project to produce home-sewn masks.
Kristen Bell hosts Nick pandemic special for kids, families
LOS ANGELES — Kristen Bell is hosting a Nickelodeon special with a “kid’s-eye view” of the coronavirus pandemic to address youngsters' concerns and help families weather the crisis, the channel said Friday.Bell and her guests practiced social distancing, using video to connect for the hourlong program airing 7 p.m. EDT Monday, March 30.
LOS ANGELES — Kristen Bell is hosting a Nickelodeon special with a “kid’s-eye view” of the coronavirus pandemic to address youngsters' concerns and help families weather the crisis, the channel said Friday.Bell and her guests practiced social distancing, using video to connect for the hourlong program airing 7 p.m. EDT Monday, March 30.
Salon owner gives tips on how to maintain beauty routine while stuck at home
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – A Canfield salon is using social media to send out beauty tips during Ohio’s stay-at-home order.Carolyn Cappabianca is the owner of Magnolias on the Green Salon.
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – A Canfield salon is using social media to send out beauty tips during Ohio’s stay-at-home order.Carolyn Cappabianca is the owner of Magnolias on the Green Salon.
Wisconsin creates personal protective equipment (PPE) donation/buyback program
MADISON -- Wisconsin has created a personal protective equipment (PPE) donation and buyback program to help bolster its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Officials are looking for companies, educational facilities, and other organizations that may have PPE.State officials say they appreciate donations and are willing to reimburse large quantities of PPE at fair market value.
MADISON -- Wisconsin has created a personal protective equipment (PPE) donation and buyback program to help bolster its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Officials are looking for companies, educational facilities, and other organizations that may have PPE.State officials say they appreciate donations and are willing to reimburse large quantities of PPE at fair market value.
For seniors, isolation changes life in varied, nuanced ways
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- One remembers the polio epidemic and the hardships of World War II.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- One remembers the polio epidemic and the hardships of World War II.
Wisconsin Department of Revenue announces relief measures for small businesses
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announced Friday, March 27 additional measures to help small businesses, including steps to help with sales tax payments.Starting immediately, small businesses can request an extension to file sales and use tax returns scheduled to be due March 31 until April 30, and those scheduled to be due April 30 until June 1.Last week, the DOR, like the IRS, automatically extended income tax payment and return due dates to July 15, 2020.Other elements related to the sales tax change include:
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announced Friday, March 27 additional measures to help small businesses, including steps to help with sales tax payments.Starting immediately, small businesses can request an extension to file sales and use tax returns scheduled to be due March 31 until April 30, and those scheduled to be due April 30 until June 1.Last week, the DOR, like the IRS, automatically extended income tax payment and return due dates to July 15, 2020.Other elements related to the sales tax change include:
Milwaukee's black community hit hard by coronavirus
MADISON — Deaths and confirmed cases of the 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, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who studies the sociology of public health. “But it’s precisely, given the situation in Wisconsin, what I would expect to see. ...
MADISON — Deaths and confirmed cases of the 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, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who studies the sociology of public health. “But it’s precisely, given the situation in Wisconsin, what I would expect to see. ...
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AP sources: MLBers keep service time in deal; draft may trim
NEW YORK — Players agreed to a deal with Major League Baseball that would preserve service time in the event this season is canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but left open details of what a configured schedule would look like.As part of the agreement approved by the union Thursday night, players will not challenge the loss of their salaries if no games are played.Management will advance $170 million in salary payments over two stages, and that money does not have to be returned if the season is canceled.
NEW YORK — Players agreed to a deal with Major League Baseball that would preserve service time in the event this season is canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but left open details of what a configured schedule would look like.As part of the agreement approved by the union Thursday night, players will not challenge the loss of their salaries if no games are played.Management will advance $170 million in salary payments over two stages, and that money does not have to be returned if the season is canceled.
Free doggy daycare for healthcare workers, 1st responders in Menomonee Falls, Brookfield area
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Brook-Falls Pet Resort & Doggy Day Care is sending out a message of appreciation and concern to the Menomonee Falls/Brookfield and surrounding area healthcare workers and first responders.A news release says in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Pet Resort will offer up to five days of either half or full-day doggy daycare for their furry friends at no charge.Dr.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Brook-Falls Pet Resort & Doggy Day Care is sending out a message of appreciation and concern to the Menomonee Falls/Brookfield and surrounding area healthcare workers and first responders.A news release says in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Pet Resort will offer up to five days of either half or full-day doggy daycare for their furry friends at no charge.Dr.
LIST: Businesses giving free stuff to first responders, medical professionals
Various businesses are showing their support and gratitude to first responders and medical personnel by offering free products and services.Here’s a list of freebies:
Various businesses are showing their support and gratitude to first responders and medical personnel by offering free products and services.Here’s a list of freebies:
‘Baby Shark' Challenge: Wash your hands, doo doo doo doo doo
NEW YORK -- Sorry parents, ‘Baby Shark’ is making a comeback — for a good cause.Pinkfong's "Baby Shark" — that jingle earworm that every toddler seems to know — has been reworked to teach good hygiene to combat COVID-19.The company has debuted the "Wash Your Hands With Baby Shark" video and started a dance challenge to encourage families to upload videos of their children washing hands to the song.“Wash your hands/doo doo doo doo doo/Wash your hands,” go the new lyrics. “Grab some soap/doo doo doo doo doo/Grab some soap.” Videos are tagged with #BabySharkHandWashChallenge.Pinkfong uploaded its original version of “Baby Shark” with an accompanying dance and colorful cartoon video to YouTube in June 2016.
NEW YORK -- Sorry parents, ‘Baby Shark’ is making a comeback — for a good cause.Pinkfong's "Baby Shark" — that jingle earworm that every toddler seems to know — has been reworked to teach good hygiene to combat COVID-19.The company has debuted the "Wash Your Hands With Baby Shark" video and started a dance challenge to encourage families to upload videos of their children washing hands to the song.“Wash your hands/doo doo doo doo doo/Wash your hands,” go the new lyrics. “Grab some soap/doo doo doo doo doo/Grab some soap.” Videos are tagged with #BabySharkHandWashChallenge.Pinkfong uploaded its original version of “Baby Shark” with an accompanying dance and colorful cartoon video to YouTube in June 2016.