Governor JB Pritzker issued an Executive Order and announced that Illinois will enact a “stay at home” policy that will take effect at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 through Tuesday, April 7. All residents will be subject to this order. All non-essential businesses must stop operating. All public and private gatherings are prohibited except […]
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Following is information received from the American Frozen Food Institute relative to staying operational during “shelter in place” mandates. States and local jurisdictions are moving into lockdown mode to curtail the spread of COVID-19. Here are three steps to take to make sure your business is able to continue working as part of our national’s […]
It has been has learned that IL Gov. Pritzker plans to issue a “shelter in place” order this afternoon for the State of Illinois, likely to begin at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 and last through Tuesday, April 7. MWFPA will monitor this situation in order to determine the impact on manufacturers. Business and […]
Congress has passed a revised version of The Families First Coronavirus Response Act first passed by the House of Representatives on March 14, 2020. The Act requires employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide COVID-19-related paid sick and family leave to eligible employees. The vote in the Senate was 90-8 despite misgivings among many […]
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ordered a partial, temporary closure of bars, restaurants, entertainment venues, and other attractions earlier this week. Walz’s order, signed Monday afternoon, closes restaurants and bars to dine-in customers. He also ordered the temporary closure of other places of public accommodation and amusement, including theaters, museums, fitness centers, and community clubs. The […]
U.S. fruit and vegetable producers are bracing for dramatic disruptions to their labor force after the U.S. government said it was suspending visa interviews in Mexico to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The expected restrictions on migrant workers come as Americans strip grocery stores bare in preparation for potential orders to quarantine. Read more […]
MN Gov. Tim Walz has postponed his State of the State address scheduled for March 23. In a letter to legislative leaders the governor said he plans to give the address, via video, at a later date.
Currently, Illinois has 2 Democratic U.S. Senators and Congress is split 13-5 in favor of the Democratic party as well. There were a number of key Congressional primary elections this year that are highlighted below. Battling for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate, former Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran won a five-way Republican primary Tuesday night. […]
Effective at 5:00 pm today, WI Governor Tony Evers has declared a ban on gatherings of 10 people or more. Additionally, the Governor is declaring closing of dining rooms in restaurants and bars. Foodservice establishments (restaurants and bars) are still allowed to do curbside, takeout and delivery. The Governor is working with the CDC on […]
WI Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald today said he is postponing the March 24 floor period “out of an abundance of caution” for senators and their families during the coronavirus pandemic. The Juneau Republican said he and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), plan to call an extraordinary session of the Legislature sometime in spring. Next […]