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Dear friends and neighbors,

This week, Public Health Madison & Dane County issued a new emergency order requiring masks in all indoor settings where individuals outside of your own household are present. This action was taken in response to an increase in spread of the Delta variant and will remain in effect until September 16.

In this week's newsletter, you will find an update on COVID-19 including more on the local emergency order, information about the redistricting process, and more.

If you have any questions or need assistance with any matter, please feel free to contact my office.

 

Sincerely,

 

Lisa Subeck

State Representative

78th Assembly District


In This Week's Update:

COVID-19 Update


Update from the Governor's Office on Pandemic Relief and Recovery


Redistricting Process Begins


Wisconsin Department of Tourism Announces Stay Unique Giveaway


Wisconsin Fun Fact


What's Happening?


Contact Me:

109 North, State Capitol

P.O. Box 8953

Madison, WI 53708

Phone: (608) 266-7521

Toll-Free: (888) 534-0078

Fax: (608) 282-3690

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COVID-19 Update

Public Health Madison & Dane County issued an Emergency Order which requires that everyone age 2 and older wear a face covering or mask when in in any enclosed building where other people, except for members of the person’s own household or living unit, could be present. This requirement applies to all of Dane County, and will be in effect until September 16. This order was issued by PHMDC in response to increasing COVID-19 cases due to the highly infectious Delta variant.

Due to the more rapid spread of the Delta variant, it is important to get vaccinated if you have not already done so. Vaccinated individuals are much less likely to contract the virus in the first place, be hospitalized, or die from the virus if they do happen to contract it.

The Wisconsin Department of Health also announced this week that they will be supporting federal partners in the administration of a third dose of the COVID vaccine in the near future. An additional dose is currently recommended for people who have:

  • Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood.
  • Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system.
  • Received a stem cell transplant within the last two years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system.
  • Moderate to severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome).
  • Advanced or untreated HIV infection.
  • Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids, alkylating agents, antimetabolites, transplant-related immunosuppressive drugs, cancer chemotherapeutic agents classified as severely immunosuppressive, tumor-necrosis (TNF) blockers, or other drugs that may suppress your immune response.

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Update from the Governor's Office on Pandemic Relief and Recovery

This week, Gov. Evers provided an update on investments made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic toward ensuring the state's continued economic recovery.

To date, the Evers Administration has announced planned allocations of more than $4.5 billion in total from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) and State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) allocations, which were made available to Wisconsin through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), respectively. In addition, Wisconsin counties and municipalities were directly allocated more than $2.3 billion by the U.S. Treasury. ARPA funds must be obligated by Dec. 31, 2024, and expended by Dec. 31, 2026.

Of the $4.5 billion in federal funds, more than $2 billion has been expended by the state for emergency response efforts, public health measures, and economic support initiatives for Wisconsin residents, businesses, and communities.

With COVID-19 cases rising due to the Delta variant, the Evers Administration has allocated $525 million in ARPA funds to ensure state agencies and their local partners have the necessary resources to respond to the pandemic. An additional $400 million has been held over in a reserve fund to ensure the state has resources to continue responding to health and workforce issues related to the pandemic.

A summary of planned allocations of ARPA funds include:

  • $525 million for pandemic response and government operations;
  • $200 million for eligible infrastructure projects, including broadband;
  • $650 million for grants to small businesses;
  • $101 million for tourism sector recovery;
  • $130 million for workforce initiatives; 
  • $510 million for economic well-being and healthy recovery programs;
  • $417 million held in reserve for future response needs.

You can find additional information on Wisconsin’s COVID-19 response here.

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Redistricting Process Begins

On August 12, the US Census Bureau released local population counts of municipalities across the country. This means that states, including Wisconsin, can begin to draw new congressional and legislative boundaries using the most recent official population counts.

Dane County grew by more than 73,000 residents to a population of 561,504. The City of Madison now has a population of 269,840, an increase of nearly 37,000. Dane County was the fastest growing county in Wisconsin. Due to this growth, the county will gain representation in the legislature. While we do not yet know exactly where the lines will be, Madison's legislative districts will generally be smaller in area, as the current districts are all overpopulated relative to the state average.

On August 13, a group of Wisconsin citizens filed a lawsuit in the Western District United States District Court related to redistricting following the release of the 2020 census data. The suit asks the court to declare the current maps unconstitutional and implement new maps. This is a normal process that happens each decade.

Given that we currently have a Republican controlled legislature and a Democratic Governor, we are likely to get new maps that are less gerrymandered and more fair than the current maps, which were drawn by the Republican legislature and signed by former Gov. Walker in 2011. If Republicans draw gerrymandered maps again, as they did in the last redistricting process, it is likely they will be vetoed by the Governor and could end up being subject to court action.

Ultimately, Wisconsin needs fair maps drawn through a non-partisan process. This is why I have sponsored legislation each legislative session to change our process. After all, the majority of Wisconsinites want a functioning democracy where voters choose who represents them, rather than allowing politicians to choose their voters.

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Wisconsin Department of Tourism Announces Stay Unique Giveaway

There is no shortage of unique places in Wisconsin. That is why the Department of Tourism is offering a chance to win a 2-night stay at unique places around the state, including (but not limited to) Milwaukee, Kenosha, La Crosse, Eau Claire, and locations in northern Wisconsin. The prize also includes a $50 gift certificate at a nearby restaurant. You can enter to win by September 3.

Click here to learn more and to enter the drawing. 

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Wisconsin Fun Fact 

 

West Bend, Wisconsin, is the Geocaching Capital of the Midwest, boasting over 1,600 caches within a 10 mile radius. Geocaching is a treasure hunting game played with a handheld GPS unit or a smartphone. Players search for caches hidden throughout the world.

 

West Bend is one of the best places in the country for geocaching. The mix of excellent trails, beautiful parks, and historic sites makes it an enjoyable place for a treasure hunt. Each year, the city hosts the “West Bend $1,000 Cache Ba$h,” which attracts geocachers from around the world.

 

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Things happening in the district & around Madison:

Sew Your Own Face Mask
Monday, August 23, 2021
1 PM – 4 PM
Meadow Ridge Library
Community Room A
5726 Raymond Rd
Madison, WI 53711

This year, Madison Metropolitan School District is requiring students to wear face masks inside buildings and buses, so join us at the Meadowridge Library to get ready to go back to school by making your very own fun and fashionable face mask! All tools and materials will be provided by the library, and no prior sewing experience is necessary. We will have staff and volunteers available to walk you through the mask-making process. Drop in whenever works for you, or stay for the whole three hours!

This program is recommended for ages 8-18.

South Madison Farmers’ Market
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
2 PM – 6 PM
Madison Labor Temple
1602 S. Park Street
Madison, WI 53713

Fresh, organic produce, flower bouquets, meat, and baked goods are just a small taste of what you might find at the market. You will also find an accessible and enjoyable community gathering place where everyone is invited to come and stay awhile!

Rent Assistance / Urban Triage
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
1 PM – 4 PM
Central Library
201 W Mifflin St
Madison, WI 53703

In partnership with Dane County, Urban Triage will be offering emergency rental assistance. Contact rentalassistance@urbantriage.org(link sends e-mail) or (608) 571-3875 for more information and to make a reservation.

Concerts in the Park
Thursday, August 26, 2021
7 PM – 8:30 PM
Rennebohm Park
115 N. Eau Claire Ave.
Madison, WI 53705

FREE! Open to the Public -- Favorite patriotic tunes to keep your toes tapping. Bring a chair and a friend; enjoy the music. Conducted by Jim Latimer assisted by Dave Pedracine.

Middleton Good Neighbor Festival
August 27 – 29, 2021 (Friday – Sunday)
9 AM to 5 PM
Middleton Firemen’s Park
7400 Lee St.
Middleton, WI 53562

The Good Neighbor Festival has been a Middleton tradition since 1964, bringing people together for three days of free live music, delicious beer and food, family activities and entertainment, two parades, an Art and Craft Fair, carnival rides, bingo and so much more. The Good Neighbor Festival is run entirely by volunteers, and all proceeds benefit non-profit organizations in the community.

Bird & Nature Outing
Saturday, August 28, 2021
10 AM
Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, WI 53716

Join Master Naturalist Julie Melton for a free fun family friendly guided outing or take a healthy nature walk on your own any day in August at Edna Taylor/Aldo Leopold Nature Center to enjoy the birds on the branches, bugs in the bushes, and bees buzzing in the blossoms!  See http://tinyurl.com/MadisonFUNAdventures  for Fun Facts about Birds, Bugs and Bees and a Summer Bird Bingo card. 

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