Rep. Krug: Lends a hand in fight to end homelessness

Madison, WI – Representative Scott Krug (R-Nekoosa) showed his support for Republican initiatives to end and prevent homelessness in Wisconsin, as the “A Hand for the Homeless” legislative package of eight bills was heard on the Assembly Floor this afternoon. These

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Housing navigator grant bill passes assembly

Madison –Today, Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) was pleased to join her fellow Republicans in support for initiatives to find a permanent solution to homelessness as part of the new “A Hand for the Homeless” initiative. The package of eight bills was passed

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Rep. Gundrum: Statement on Assembly Passage

Bill improving flexibility in local government budgeting passes State Assembly Madison – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly unanimously passed Assembly Bill 193 (AB 193), authored by Representative Rick Gundrum (R – Slinger) and Senator Dale Kooyenga (R – Brookfield) to authorize

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Rep: Allen: Lauds passage of homelessness bills

Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) supported the passage of a package of bills targeting homelessness. “There are many committed volunteers and contributors in communities across the state who work diligently to assist those who are homeless,” said Rep. Allen. “Hopefully these

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State Assembly: Continues work on homelessness

Madison – Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) voted with his Wisconsin State Assembly colleagues to pass a package of bills designed address the problem of homelessness in Wisconsin. These eight bills are taken directly from the A Hand and a Home: Foundations for Successcomprehensive

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Gov. Evers: Proclaims June 19th ‘Juneteenth Day’ in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers issued a proclamation declaring June 19th as Juneteenth Day throughout the state of Wisconsin.  Juneteenth commemorates the day, in 1865, where the last slaves were informed of their freedom, effectively ending slavery in the United States. “Juneteenth is recognized throughout the United States and Wisconsin is proud

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Assembly Approves: Rodriguez legislation aimed at combatting homelessness

MADISON – On Tuesday, the Assembly approved Assembly Bill 122, authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek), legislation intended to improve employment opportunities for members of the homeless community. The bill passed with unanimous support.   The bill requires local workforce development boards to include an advocate from a local homeless

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Rep. Krug: Lends a hand in fight to end homelessness

Madison, WI – Representative Scott Krug (R-Nekoosa) showed his support for Republican initiatives to end and prevent homelessness in Wisconsin, as the “A Hand for the Homeless” legislative package of eight bills was heard on the Assembly Floor this afternoon. These eight bills directly mirror the recommendations made in the statewide

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Housing navigator grant bill passes assembly

Madison –Today, Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) was pleased to join her fellow Republicans in support for initiatives to find a permanent solution to homelessness as part of the new “A Hand for the Homeless” initiative. The package of eight bills was passed on the Assembly Floor this afternoon with bipartisan support.   “I

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Rep. Gundrum: Statement on Assembly Passage

Bill improving flexibility in local government budgeting passes State Assembly Madison – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly unanimously passed Assembly Bill 193 (AB 193), authored by Representative Rick Gundrum (R – Slinger) and Senator Dale Kooyenga (R – Brookfield) to authorize political subdivisions to adopt a biennial (two-year) budget procedure. Rep.

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Rep: Allen: Lauds passage of homelessness bills

Representative Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) supported the passage of a package of bills targeting homelessness. “There are many committed volunteers and contributors in communities across the state who work diligently to assist those who are homeless,” said Rep. Allen. “Hopefully these bills will provide a shot in the arm to encourage

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State Assembly: Continues work on homelessness

Madison – Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) voted with his Wisconsin State Assembly colleagues to pass a package of bills designed address the problem of homelessness in Wisconsin. These eight bills are taken directly from the A Hand and a Home: Foundations for Successcomprehensive action plan released by the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH).

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Rep. Taylor: Commends and congratulates Justice Abrahamson

MADISON – Today, Representative Chris Taylor (D-Madison), with every woman serving in the State Assembly, introduced Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 61 to commend and congratulate Justice Shirley Abrahamson on her 43 years of service to the State of Wisconsin as a Justice on the State Supreme Court. Justice Abrahamson is

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