Today's update is brief, but we wanted you to have an easy link to online voter registration and links to previous day' emails. We will share a summary of Federal COVID-19 legislative actions once it is complete.
Past email updates: March 18th, March 19th, March 20th, March 23rd, March 24th
CURRENT COVID-19 CASES
Statewide*
585 confirmed cases
10089 negative test results
6 devastating deaths
14th District Counties
Milwaukee** - 333 confirmed cases
Waukesha* - 42 confirmed cases
*according to DHS website as of 2pm
**according to Milwaukee County officials today
"Safer at Home" Order
Governor Evers and the Department of Health Services issued a "Safer at Home" order that went into effect this morning, Wednesday, March 25th at 8am and remains in effect until Friday, April 24th at 8am.
Click HERE for an FAQ on the "Safer at Home" order
State Capitol
As of tomorrow, the Wisconsin State Capitol building will be closed to the public. The building will open back up if there are committee meetings, an Assembly or Senate floor session, or Supreme Court proceeding.
My office continues to operate remotely, and you may continue to contact us by phone or email.
Small Business Assistance
When we knew the disaster was imminent two weeks ago, I got on a call with the White House, various state agencies, and began working on relief proposals for small businesses.
As a small business owner myself, I know the challenges ahead.
Over the next few days and weeks, we will continue to share what is available for small businesses, and continue to submit proposals and advocate for the gig economy, solo entrepreneurs, independent contractors, micro businesses, and small businesses of every size from 500 employees to 1.
Link to other small business resources HERE.
Spring Election
Online registration to vote has been extended until March 30, 2020 for the April 7th Spring Election. You can register to vote online HERE.
On the website, you can also request your absentee ballot until April 2nd to vote by mail.
ONE WISCONSIN
On a personal note, I want to assure you we are doing everything we can with the information and power that we have while working through an unprecedented pandemic that has facts and advice changing seemingly constantly. I will continue monitoring this crisis, and I will not forget my call to service to the people of the 14th district. Part of my job is disseminating information, and we will keep you posted as news happens. And, we will also work to generate ideas for how to best respond. I understand this is both a challenging time, and for many-- a scary time. Please check on your neighbors, reach out to the elderly, if you need help and receive an offer for help, take confidence in accepting that help. Together, as one Wisconsin, we will walk through this moment, and may we remember one another, reach out, ask for help, offer help, and be the community to one another we were made to be. Now is the time to draw together as one Wisconsin.
My office is here. Please reach out with any questions. We will be at work. And once again, the safety and security of my constituents is my number one priority. Please rest at night knowing that.
For daily updated information on COVID-19 in Wisconsin, visit the DHS website here.
Forward together,
