Dear WH&LA Members,
After hearing from several members over the past few days, it became apparent that some properties have not yet received the funds awarded to them through the state’s grant program for COVID relief. We have been in close contact with the Department of Administration who is overseeing the program, and they believe that the funds will be distributed in the coming days (as long as all required materials/documents have been received). The latest round of legislation passed at the Federal level extended the original deadline for funds to be dispersed, so please do not be alarmed that December 30 has passed.
On another note, the Assembly Committee on Health will be holding a hearing today on a COVID bill that could offer liability protections from COVID-19-related litigation. The legislation is designed to protect businesses, individuals, non-profits, schools, etc. from frivolous lawsuits around the COVID crisis. It’s also crafted in a way where it wouldn’t protect bad actors who act recklessly, wantonly or intentionally spread COVID-19. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce have invited us to join them in using their grassroots advocacy platform to send a message to our elected officials now supporting these common-sense protections. Please go to https://www.wmc.org/lawsuitreform to make your voice heard today!
Kind Regards,
Bill Elliott, CAE
WH&LA President & CEO
