COVID-19 - Coronavirus Resources
The League is committed to helping Wisconsin’s cities and villages do their job. That includes helping you navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. This page is where you’ll find answers to questions that you and other municipal officials have been asking.
American Rescue Plan Act
NEW - All Federal Legislative Resources, including the ARPA is now on the League's website here.
Join us for Informational Calls
Tuesday, April 13, at 12PM-1PM - Guest: Mark Freitag, Janesville City Administrator
Zoom Information for all calls.
New COBRA Subsidy Requirements Under the American Rescue Plan Act
One of the unexpected provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is a requirement that employers provide fully funded COBRA premiums for six months between April 1 and September 30, 2021. This subsidy requirement applies to all employer-sponsored plans covered by state and/or federal health insurance continuation laws. Read more...
Provide Information
The National League of Cities (NLC) is working with the Department of the Treasury to address the details and provide guidance to municipalities, but NLC needs your help. Please provide NLC with any questions or suggestions that you have about ARP's direct payments to local governments by using the NLC online form.
Highlighted Resources - Click through for Additional Information
Allocations (Excel) by Municipality under the American Rescue Plan Act
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PDF) Legislative Fiscal Bureau Comprehensive Summary
The American Rescue Plan Act: Local Funding Discussion (PDF) by Michael Gleeson, National League of Cities
General Covid-19 Resources
Local Authority
DHS Resources
Vaccinator Enrollment Information
Slowing the Spread of COVID-19: Mitigation: Strategies for Wisconsin Communities (PDF)
League Virtual Roundtable
Join us for a regular call every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Zoom Information for all calls.