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Contact: Sarah Abel, Phone: 202-225-5506, Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Funding from American Rescue Plan Rep. Kind Helped Pass Will Help Child Care Providers Open Safely, Keep Workers on Payroll and Help Hardworking Families Cover Costs Washington, DC – Rep. Ron Kind announced $579,765,866 today for Wisconsin child care providers to open safely, keep workers on the payroll, and lower costs for hardworking families. “Access to safe and affordable child care is essential to getting Wisconsin parents back to work,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “Ensuring child care providers receive the support they need to keep their doors open and lowering costs for hardworking families will help us
Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 April is Medicaid Awareness Month, and Medicaid plays a vital role in providing coverage for communities of color. Generations of structural racism have left people of color suffering from deep health inequities. As a result, Medicaid serves as an important source of coverage, especially for Black and Hispanic Americans, who experience poverty at a higher rate than white Americans and remain less likely to have access to quality care. These groups also face higher rates of chronic conditions that make access to affordable health coverage even more essential. On March 11, President Biden signed the
(MADISON, Wis.) – The latest report from the court-ordered Monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) was filed Tuesday and, for the sixth straight report, the Monitor found DOC in partial or substantial compliance with every aspect of the consent decree stemming from a 2017 lawsuit against the previous administration over conditions at LHS/CLS. The Monitor visited the schools on March 19, accompanied by an attorney from the ACLU, and interviewed 48 youth and 33 staff members. The 9th report of the Monitor noted, overall, a “significant improvement in many key areas and in the overall atmosphere” at LHS/CLS, while also pointing out some
Gov. Tony Evers today hailed a new contract with Foxconn as a “better deal for our state” as it slashes the maximum tax credits the company could earn while providing more flexibility after plans for the southeastern Wisconsin plant were dramatically scaled back. Under the new deal, Foxconn could qualify for $80 million in state assistance if it creates 1,454 jobs and invests $672 million in its Mount Pleasant operation by Dec. 31, 2025, the guv’s office said. The original deal called for the company to receive up to $3 billion from the state in return for creating 13,000 jobs
investments, require job creation to receive incentives MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the state has renegotiated its contract with Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer. The new agreement negotiated under Gov. Evers between the Wisconsin Economic Development (WEDC) and Foxconn will save Wisconsin taxpayers a total of $2.77 billion compared to the previous contract, maintain accountability measures requiring job creation to receive incentives, and protect hundreds of millions of dollars in local and state infrastructure investments made in support of the project. “When I ran to be governor, I made a promise to work with Foxconn to cut a
Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz, who has consistently knocked Foxconn, says he hopes the new deal Gov. Tony Evers’ administration signed with the Taiwanese manufacturer brings “better transparency and clarity.” Evers’ office didn’t announce details of the new agreement, which will be reviewed by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Board today. The guv’s office says that will be the last step in the process. Hintz, a member of the WEDC board, said he looks forward to getting more answers on the contract details during the meeting. “I share Governor Evers’ goal of having a realistic and accountable contract that can
Contact: Senator Dan Feyen 608-266-5300 Foxconn amendment underscores their commitment to our state Madison – State Senator Dan Feyen (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement immediately following today’s vote by the WEDC Board of Directors: “Today, I voted to amend the contract with Foxconn as a member of the WEDC Board of Directors. This contract amendment between WEDC and Foxconn is due to changes to its project scope. Based on market changes, Foxconn is now predicting that, through 2025, it will create 1,454 Full-Time Jobs and invest approximately $672,844,412 in Significant Capital Investment.” The project includes the construction and
Today’s Midday podcast covers some local units of government making moves to decriminalize marijuana as progress at the state level appears unlikely. Nearly a decade after Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana, the debate has spiked in Wisconsin as more states join the pro-marijuana ranks. wispolitics · As legalization stalls, local governments tackle marijuana policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Right Direction Wisconsin, an affiliate of Republican Governors Association, today announced a grassroots campaign, complete with a four-figure digital buy and coasters, to hold Gov. Tony Evers accountable for his stifling restrictions on restaurants and bars. His over-reaching regulations caused thousands of Wisconsin small businesses to lose critical revenue and caused many to… 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 Forgot Password
NEENAH, Wis. – ThedaCare is collaborating with a coalition of 60 of America’s top hospitals and health care institutions on a nationwide campaign to encourage adults to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Led by Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic, the campaign “Get the Vaccine to Save Lives,” is designed to reassure the public that vaccines are safe, effective and necessary to achieve herd immunity and a return to normal activities. “The pandemic is not over,” explained Dr. Mark Cockley, Chief Clinical Officer and President of ThedaCare’s Clinically Integrated Network. “The vaccines are certainly a turning point and we are making great
GREEN BAY — Gov. Tony Evers today announced $50 million in “Beyond the Classroom” grants to support learning opportunities and mental health programs for Wisconsin school-aged kids. The “Beyond the Classroom” grants will provide funding of up to $500,000 per non-profit organization. Up to $25 million will be available for programming during the summer months of 2021 and an additional $25 million will be available in the 2021-2022 school year and the following summer months.“What’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state, and that’s why investing in learning opportunities and our kids’ mental health and well-being is
Contact: Sarah Abel, Phone: 202-225-5506, Sarah.Abel@mail.house.gov Funding from American Rescue Plan Rep. Kind Helped Pass Will Help Child Care Providers Open Safely, Keep Workers on Payroll and Help Hardworking Families Cover Costs Washington, DC – Rep. Ron Kind announced $579,765,866 today for Wisconsin child care providers to open safely, keep workers on
Contact: Joe Zepecki jz@jzcomms.com 202-445-1517 April is Medicaid Awareness Month, and Medicaid plays a vital role in providing coverage for communities of color. Generations of structural racism have left people of color suffering from deep health inequities. As a result, Medicaid serves as an important source of coverage, especially for
(MADISON, Wis.) – The latest report from the court-ordered Monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) was filed Tuesday and, for the sixth straight report, the Monitor found DOC in partial or substantial compliance with every aspect of the consent decree stemming from a 2017 lawsuit against the previous administration over
Gov. Tony Evers today hailed a new contract with Foxconn as a “better deal for our state” as it slashes the maximum tax credits the company could earn while providing more flexibility after plans for the southeastern Wisconsin plant were dramatically scaled back. Under the new deal, Foxconn could qualify
investments, require job creation to receive incentives MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the state has renegotiated its contract with Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer. The new agreement negotiated under Gov. Evers between the Wisconsin Economic Development (WEDC) and Foxconn will save Wisconsin taxpayers a total of $2.77 billion
Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz, who has consistently knocked Foxconn, says he hopes the new deal Gov. Tony Evers’ administration signed with the Taiwanese manufacturer brings “better transparency and clarity.” Evers’ office didn’t announce details of the new agreement, which will be reviewed by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Board
Contact: Senator Dan Feyen 608-266-5300 Foxconn amendment underscores their commitment to our state Madison – State Senator Dan Feyen (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement immediately following today’s vote by the WEDC Board of Directors: “Today, I voted to amend the contract with Foxconn as a member of the
Today’s Midday podcast covers some local units of government making moves to decriminalize marijuana as progress at the state level appears unlikely. Nearly a decade after Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana, the debate has spiked in Wisconsin as more states join the pro-marijuana ranks. wispolitics ·
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Right Direction Wisconsin, an affiliate of Republican Governors Association, today announced a grassroots campaign, complete with a four-figure digital buy and coasters, to hold Gov. Tony Evers accountable for his stifling restrictions on restaurants and bars. His over-reaching regulations caused thousands of Wisconsin small businesses to lose critical
NEENAH, Wis. – ThedaCare is collaborating with a coalition of 60 of America’s top hospitals and health care institutions on a nationwide campaign to encourage adults to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Led by Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic, the campaign “Get the Vaccine to Save Lives,” is designed to reassure
GREEN BAY — Gov. Tony Evers today announced $50 million in “Beyond the Classroom” grants to support learning opportunities and mental health programs for Wisconsin school-aged kids. The “Beyond the Classroom” grants will provide funding of up to $500,000 per non-profit organization. Up to $25 million will be available for