Rep. Penterman: Named chair of the Assembly Labor Committee

Madison, WI. Rep. William Penterman (R-Columbus) has been named Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Labor and Integrated Employment for the 2023-2024 legislative session by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.  “I am honored to be entrusted by my colleagues with this committee chairmanship,” said Rep. Penterman. “We have a full legislative

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Rep. Swearingen: Continues to serve as chairman of state affairs committee

Madison, WI – Yesterday, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced committee assignments for the 2023-24 Legislative Session. Representative Rob Swearingen (R – Rhinelander) released the following statement in response the announcement. “I’d like to thank Speaker Vos for reappointing me as Chairman of the Assembly Committee on StateAffairs. I look forward

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UW-Stevens Point: Names vice chancellor for University Advancement

A higher education leader with fundraising, external relations and teaching experience has been selected as the next vice chancellor for University Advancement at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. William Broussard will also serve as chief executive officer of the UWSP Foundation. A member of the chancellor’s leadership team, he begins.

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School Choice Wisconsin: Doubles size of outreach team

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (December 19, 2022) – School Choice Wisconsin will add two members to its staff, doubling the size of its outreach team, according to Nic Kelly, SCW president. Chris Lawrence and Ryan Huebsch will join SCW effective January 3, 2023. They will work with current staff to educate communities

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Invests $654,710 to improve access to housing and education infrastructure for rural people across Wisconsin

Stevens Point, Wis., Dec. 19, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced today that USDA is investing $654,710 to expand access to housing and improve education infrastructure for underserved rural people who live and work in Wisconsin. The investments are part of

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of city of Mineral Point Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Mineral Point is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the replacement of watermains throughout the city of Mineral Point. Activities

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Reps. Shelton, Snodgrass: Welcome new staff, Kenny Reilly

MADISON – Following their inaugurations for the 2023-2024 biennium, Representatives Shelton and Snodgrass will be joined by a new staffer shared between their offices. Kenny will accompany Paige Anderson and Fawn George in supporting the offices of the 90th and 57th Assembly Districts respectively in Madison.  Kenny is excited to

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