DSPS: Budget lowers licensing fees, invests in veterans, fire prevention, clean water, and efforts to curb opioid epidemic

MADISON, Wis. – Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary-designee Dawn Crim has proposed a budget that again reduces credentialing fees and also invests in resources that deliver greater value to customers—all while maintaining and promoting safety. For the next biennium, DSPS seeks to promote careers in the fire service,

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Announces $2.9 million CARES act recovery assistance grant to support economic growth in Dickeyville, Wisconsin

Washington, DC —Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.9 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Village of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, to support the construction of the Village’s new industrial park. This EDA grant, to be matched with

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Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network: Governor’s budget provides critical support for older adults and caregivers

(MADISON, WI) The Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) supports critical investments addressing the needs of older adults and caregivers included in the Governor’s 2021 – 23 budget. According to Robert Kellerman, Executive Director of the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources and WAAN spokesperson, “Investments to support older adults and

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