MADISON, WI (Wisconsin Radio Network-WSAU) Following complaints from Republicans about how he was spending federal coronavirus aid money, on Thursday Governor Tony Evers unveiled a new platform for people to see exactly where that money is going.
“This website will allow Wisconsinites to see for themselves how our investments totaling 1.73 billion dollars so far, are helping your neighbors and communities,” Evers said.
That funding has also gone towards business loans and shoring up the state’s emergency responses to future pandemics. “In just a few short months we’ve been able to put more than 10 million pieces of personal protective equipment and more than 1 million testing and lab supplies into the hands of local communities and our tribal partners.” Evers said he’ll put the money where it’s needed most. “We’ve also invested in more than 12,000 small businesses and providing additional support in nearly 12,000 Wisconsin farms, and folks, the impact of our investments keep growing.”
Evers still has about $300-million in CARES funding remaining, and it’s a rare opportunity for the governor to spread out spending without involving state Republicans. He says he’ll be closely monitoring if hospitals and other agencies need that funding over the next few months.
