The Department of Homeland Security, with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), announced April 15 a temporary final rule to change certain H-2A requirements to help U.S. agricultural employers avoid disruptions in lawful agricultural-related employment, protect the nation’s food supply chain, and lessen impacts from the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. These […]
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The world is eating differently than ever before. Dr. Keith Ayoob and dietitians discuss a new appreciation for pantry staples such as canned fruit and vegetables and isolation. Read more.
Illinois manufacturers asked the state to delay its planned increase in the minimum wage for one year because higher wage costs could hamper recovery from the coronavirus crisis. The request by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association was made in a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D). The Illinois hourly minimum wage is to rise to $10 […]
Several Midwest governors today announced a regional partnership to reopen the economy. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has joined Governor Tony Evers (WI), Governor Tim Walz (MN), Governor Mike DeWine (OH), Governor Eric Holcomb (IN) and Governor Andy Beshear (KY) in a new partnership to work in close coordination to reopen the economy in the Midwest […]
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced that he is extending the state’s stay-at-home order until Tuesday May 26 and allowing some businesses and operations to allow increased service. The new changes go into effect on April 24. With the extension, more businesses and activities will be allowed to open back up but other changes will also […]
MWFPA President Jason Culotta was questioned yesterday by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about the recent migrant worker emergency order. lnkd.in/eWVWNb7
The WI State Legislature met in its first ever virtual session and passed legislation addressing COVID-19. The measure was signed into law yesterday afternoon by Gov. Evers. Among other things, the bill would require the state’s chief economic development agency to create a plan by June 30 to support the major industries adversely affected by […]
The MN House and Senate passed a package today (HF4556) to address a host of policy issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the fourth such piece of legislation passed by the Legislature. Among its provisions the bill adds an additional $1.25 million to a fiscal year 2020 appropriation to reimburse Second Harvest Heartland […]
The WI State Assembly met in its first ever virtual session and passed legislation addressing COVID-19. The Senate is expected to pass the bill, also in virtual session, on Wednesday. It is expected that Gov. Evers will sign the bill into law. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/ekyt7JU
The WI State Assembly will hold a first-of-its-kind virtual session today to vote on a coronavirus response bill. The Senate is expected to hold a similar session on Wednesday and send the bill on to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. Among other things, the bill would require the state’s chief economic development agency to create a […]