U.S. Rep. Kind: Announces 2021 art competition for Wisconsin third congressional district high school students

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind is announcing that the annual Congressional Art Competition is now open and encouraging all high school students in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District to enter. “I’m glad to announce that the 2021 Congressional Art Competition is now open,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “Each year, students create incredible works of art and I’m always proud to see the talent of WI-03 students showcased in the Capitol. I encourage all high schoolers across the district to participate in this year’s competition.” The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 as an opportunity for Members of Congress to recognize and encourage

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TUE PM Update: Vaccine supply, delivery speed motivate state’s decision to offer COVID-19 vaccine to everyone 16+

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that everyone 16 and older will be eligible to get a COVID-19 shot starting Monday. “This marks a major milestone in our state’s fight against this virus and gets us closer to overcoming this pandemic and bouncing back together,” Evers said in a release. “Thank you to all the folks in public healt… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Community health centers to receive over $59 million to expand vaccine distribution

MADISON, Wis.— As a result of the American Rescue Plan, community health centers across the Badger State will soon receive over $59 million to expand COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and treatment for vulnerable populations. The announcement, made last week by the Biden-Harris Administration, is part of a nearly $10 billion nationwide investment “to expand access to vaccines and better serve communities of color, rural areas, low-income populations, and other underserved communities in the COVID-19 response.” Community health centers serve 1 in 5 people living in rural communities across America. More than 91% of health center patients are individuals or families living

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Concerns over potential funding delays led to veto, Evers says

Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoing a bill that would have given the state Legislature oversight over federal pandemic relief funds, warning it would’ve allowed a single lawmaker to delay by weeks getting the money to those who need it. wispolitics · Concerns over potential funding delays led to veto, Evers says

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Assembly GOP calls on Evers to direct federal COVID aid to homeowners, long-term care facilities, broadband expansion

One day after Evers vetoed legislation giving them a say in how the money is spent, Assembly Republicans called on the guv to use some funds from the latest COVID-19 package to give homeowners and long-term care facilities a boost along with expanding broadband. Their call includes: *$1 billion to give property owners the equivalent of a 10 percent rebate on their property taxes. The federal packa… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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U.S. Reps. Tiffany, Bergma: Hopeful About Prospects for Improved Rail Service

Contact: Brigid Nealon Phone number: 202-897-6408 WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) today expressed appreciation for freight rail carrier Canadian National (CN) after the company announced a partnership with WATCO that the companies say will improve access to rail service in northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. CN on Wednesday announced an agreement “for the sale of non-core lines and assets on the Soo subdivision (approximately 250 miles of track) that runs from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Oba, Ontario and approximately 650 miles of branch lines of Wisconsin Central Ltd. in

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Gov. Evers, DHS: Announce Everyone 16 and Older Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 5

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced everyone age 16 and over will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5, 2021. Wisconsin currently leads the nation in being one of the most efficient vaccinators for getting available shots in arms. With increased vaccine supply and an accelerated vaccination pace in recent weeks, the state is able to push the eligibility date four weeks earlier than expected. “We knew all along our COVID-19 vaccination program would be a massive undertaking, and we’re proud Wisconsin is currently leading the country in these efforts and that

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Announces 2021 art competition for Wisconsin third congressional district high school students

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind is announcing that the annual Congressional Art Competition is now open and encouraging all high school students in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District to enter. “I’m glad to announce that the 2021 Congressional Art Competition is now open,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “Each year, students create incredible

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Concerns over potential funding delays led to veto, Evers says

Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoing a bill that would have given the state Legislature oversight over federal pandemic relief funds, warning it would’ve allowed a single lawmaker to delay by weeks getting the money to those who need it. wispolitics · Concerns over potential funding delays led

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Gov. Evers, DHS: Announce Everyone 16 and Older Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 5

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced everyone age 16 and over will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5, 2021. Wisconsin currently leads the nation in being one of the most efficient vaccinators for getting available shots in arms. With increased

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