Netwurx and TDS are working together in order to increase bandwidth to its rural broadband network in Southeast Wisconsin in a proactive manner to address the expected high usage increase by customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Ken…
Stories in this update: Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Issue Safer at Home Order What is considered an essential business or operation? Economic Injury Disaster Loans page is now available on ThriveED website View the March 24 update here
Gov. Tony Evers today directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to issue a Safer at Home order that prohibits all nonessential travel, with some exceptions as clarified and defined in the order. The order is available here. The order is…
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Wisconsin’s request for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to access low-interest federal disaster loans. “This is very good news for Wisconsin businesses that…
Spacesaver Corporation in Fort Atkinson says it has activated its Emergency Business Response plan after a worker tested positive for coronavirus. A spokesperson for the company released a statement saying it is taking steps to ensure the health and safety…
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued Emergency Order #11, suspending several utility-related administrative rules, paving the way for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) to temporarily order further consumer protections amid the COVID-19 public health emergency. The order can…
The first drive-up testing for COVID-19 got under way at Fort HealthCare Friday, the same day the first case of the coronavirus was confirmed in Jefferson County, said health officials. The first case of COVID-19 was a person who recently…
MARSHFIELD – In response to the challenges presented by the coronavirus, Marshfield Clinic Health System and Security Health Plan have established the Marshfield Clinic Health System/Security Health Plan COVID-19 Community Support Fund. The purpose of the fund is to provide…
JUNEAU — Like many others across the state, Dodge County is waiting to hear whether its grant application to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) has been successful, and whether it can pursue a plan to bring broadband coverage throughout…
MARINETTE - Rural manufacturers' ability to attract and retain workers is hindered by a lack of affordable and current housing. A bill up for vote in the Wisconsin Assembly aims to alleviate this housing gap. The housing challenge in rural…
