Rep. Vruwink: Named 2022 Friend of Housing

State Rep. Don Vruwink will accept the 2022 Friend of Housing award from the Wisconsin Builders Association Board of Directors on January 3rd at the State Capitol. The award recognizes Rep. Vruwink’s support for policies that reduce the cost of housing for Wisconsin families. This is the second year that Vruwink has won the award. Rep. Vruwink recently finished his third term in the Wisconsin Assembly and will be stepping down on January 3rd. The Wisconsin Builders Association is comprised of nearly 4,000 members representing 21 local home builder associations across the state. They advocate for the interests of housing industry

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AARP: Projects in Green Bay, Sheboygan, Ladysmith win AARP WI grants

MADISON, WI – Quick-action community improvement proposals submitted by organizations in three Wisconsin cities – Green Bay, Ladysmith and Sheboygan – have been selected to receive the final AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, BigImpact” grants of 2022. AARP Wisconsin has awarded $1,000 grants each month throughout the year to projects across the state that were designed to improve communities and make them better places for everyone to live, work and play as they age. Judges selected these three projects after reviewing dozens of proposals submitted from all over Wisconsin. “These grants are exactly what the name describes – short-term, low-cost solutions

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Sen.-elect: Hesselbein thanks Dept. of Veterans Affairs Secretary Kolar for her service

MIDDLETON – State Senator-Elect Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released a statement today upon the announcement from Governor Tony Evers that Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Mary Kolar will retire after four years as a cabinet secretary: “I want to congratulate Secretary Mary Kolar on an amazing career. I first met Secretary Kolar years ago and she was instrumental in getting my first veterans bill passed in my first term. She has been a strong supporter of veterans and worked hard to improve the life of every single veteran. I wish Secretary Kolar the best in her retirement.”

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Dodge County District Attorney

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Dodge County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Kurt F. Klomberg’s resignation, effective Jan. 13, 2023. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025. To apply, please email a completed application form and supporting materials to GovDAapp@wisconsin.gov. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Fri., Jan. 13, 2023. The application is available on the “Apply to Serve” page of Gov. Evers’ website at: www.evers.wi.gov. For questions about the appointment process, please contact the

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Rep. Vruwink: Named 2022 Friend of Housing

State Rep. Don Vruwink will accept the 2022 Friend of Housing award from the Wisconsin Builders Association Board of Directors on January 3rd at the State Capitol. The award recognizes Rep. Vruwink’s support for policies that reduce the cost of housing for Wisconsin families. This is the second year that Vruwink

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AARP: Projects in Green Bay, Sheboygan, Ladysmith win AARP WI grants

MADISON, WI – Quick-action community improvement proposals submitted by organizations in three Wisconsin cities – Green Bay, Ladysmith and Sheboygan – have been selected to receive the final AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, BigImpact” grants of 2022. AARP Wisconsin has awarded $1,000 grants each month throughout the year to projects across

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Dodge County District Attorney

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Dodge County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Kurt F. Klomberg’s resignation, effective Jan. 13, 2023. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that

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