Wisconsin
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Wisconsin that federal disaster loans are available to offset economic losses caused by excessive moisture that occurred from May 1 through July 15, 2024.
WISCONSIN – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Wisconsin that federal disaster loans are available to offset economic losses caused by excessive moisture that occurred from May 1 through July 15, 2024.
Milwaukee residents still facing recovery challenges from the August flood have until Wednesday, Nov. 12, to apply for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration physical disaster loans.
State Sen. Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, testified before the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs in support of Senate Bill 558 and its companion Senate Bill 557, collectively known as the Wisconsin State Emergency Relief Act, or WISER Act.
Following August’s historic flooding, state lawmakers are working on a way for Wisconsinites affected by disasters to receive grant money through a new program.
Donald Trump has denied Wisconsin’s request for federal public assistance to repair infrastructure in six counties devastated by August flooding, a decision that state and local officials called disheartening and unacceptable as communities continue struggling with millions of dollars in damage.
State and local government officials in Wisconsin objected Friday to the Trump administration’s decision to deny additional disaster assistance to rebuild infrastructure in Door, Grant, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties after the historic floods in August.