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The city could pay for the program by using federal funds it received from the American Rescue Plan Act. The city got $25 million from that act, a federal relief package addressing COVID-19. McBride said half of those funds will come later in May. The other half will come in a year.  McBride also wants more city staff to get the vaccine, and the gift card proposal could help make that happen.  The specifics of the idea would be hashed out by the common council if it decides to pursue the ...

The cities of Madison and Brookfield dont have a lot in common.  Even so, their mayors are joining together to call on the state to pump more money back into municipalities.  Its an issue Brookfield Mayor Steve Ponto cares deeply about.  "Its very important, I think, to have cities that are an attractive place to be," Ponto said. "But Im afraid that some municipalities in Wisconsin are going to be in a period of decline, and I think thats bad for the state, ultimately," Ponto added.  Pon...