For Immediate Release Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 March 30, 2018 Wisconsin Historical Society Awarded Historic Preservation Grant to City of Monona Monona, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has awarded the City of Monona with a $24,000 historic preservation grant to conduct an intensive survey of historic properties in the city. These Certified Local Government subgrants are part of a federal program administered by the Wisconsin Historical Society. “The Society’s historic preservation program supports the work of local governments to educate their citizens about their past, identify and document their historic properties, assist in their preservation and provide economic

For Immediate Release Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 March 30, 2018 Wisconsin Historical Society Awarded Historic Preservation Grant to City of Fitchburg Fitchburg, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has awarded the City of Fitchburg with a $13,750 historic preservation grant to conduct an intensive survey of historic properties in the city. These Certified Local Government subgrants are part of a federal program administered by the Wisconsin Historical Society. “The Society’s historic preservation program supports the work of local governments to educate their citizens about their past, identify and document their historic properties, assist in their preservation and provide economic

For immediate release March 30, 2018 Media inquiries: Deb Dorshorst debdorshorst@gmail.com mobile/text: 715-581-6324 WIPPS names recipient of Young Adult Civic Engagement Award An active community volunteer and honors student who aspires to continue helping her community in college has been named the first recipient of the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service Young Adult Civic Engagement Award. Selena Hansen, a senior at Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, will receive the $500 scholarship award at the WIPPS 10th Anniversary Gala April 4 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Wausau. Hansen has volunteered hundreds of hours to her school and community throughout her high

Local Physician Declares for 23rd Senate District Sheridan, WI – Today, Chris Kapsner announced his candidacy for state senate, running as a Democrat to represent the people of Wisconsin’s 23rd Senate District. “As an ER physician, I know how to handle a crisis and help people in their toughest moments,” said Kapsner. “I’m ready to take that experience to the state senate and make the tough decisions to strengthen our communities. Whether we are talking about making health care more accessible, investing in our public schools, or repairing our aging infrastructure, it is time for us to get back to

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 29, 2018 CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce Wisconn Valley Construction Resource Fair Draws Participants From Across Region RACINE – Community organizations, workforce partners and vendors provided approximately 300 individuals attending today’s Wisconn Valley Construction Resource Fair with more information about how they can launch good-paying careers in Southeast Wisconsin’s growing construction industry. The event, held from 1-4 p.m. at the Racine Civic Centre, was supported by Governor Scott Walker, Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave, Mount Pleasant Village President Dave DeGroot and City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason.  The event was a

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 Screnock dominates final debate [Madison, WI] — On Friday night, the candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice met to debate for the final time in Madison. Judge Michael Screnock showed first-hand why he is the right choice to be Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court Justice. His opponent, liberal activist Rebecca Dallet has spent this campaign contradicting herself time and again – proving that Wisconsin voters simply can’t trust her. Prior to tonight’s debate, the Republican Party of Wisconsin launched a “Dallet for California” San Francisco-style trolley in Madison circling the debate venue. “Judge Screnock has run

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org As corporate interests spend unprecedented amounts of money in Wisconsin elections, Latinx voters speak up Press conference to discuss endorsements Monday, April 2nd, at 12pm at the Cesar Chavez statue at El Rey on 16th St. in Milwaukee MILWAUKEE, WI — Voces de la Frontera Action, the 501c4 arm of Voces de la Frontera, Wisconsin’s leading immigrant rights organization and the largest Latinx-membership based organization in the state, is proud to endorse Peggy West and Steven Shea for Milwaukee County Supervisor and Judge Rebecca Dallet for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Voces Action is also recommending a