Rep. Hurd: Votes to support affordable housing

MADISON – During Tuesday’s Assembly floor session, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) supported a legislative package aimed at reducing housing costs and increasing Wisconsin’s housing supply. “The lack of affordable housing is a problem throughout the 69th Assembly District and across Wisconsin,” said

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Rep. Hurd: Votes to support affordable housing

MADISON – During Tuesday’s Assembly floor session, Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) supported a legislative package aimed at reducing housing costs and increasing Wisconsin’s housing supply. “The lack of affordable housing is a problem throughout the 69th Assembly District and across Wisconsin,” said Rep. Hurd. “Our young people are struggling to achieve the

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Institute for Reforming Government: Report: Federal bureaucrats are quietly shaping Wisconsin policy

Guidance documents bypass legislature and voters, change state policy Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released a new report on Wednesday detailing how federal agencies are quietly steering Wisconsin policy through informal “guidance documents,” often bypassing state legislative oversight.  READ THE REPORT THE FINDINGS: IRG’s research identified

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Rep. Callahan: Supports bill package to address state housing crisis

[Madison, WI] – During Tuesday’s State Assembly Floor Session, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) voted in favor of a package of bills aimed at increasing the state’s housing supply, lowering costs, and helping young families purchase their first home. Rep. Callahan released the following statement: “Ten years ago, the median home

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Four members join WFBF’s WisGO Team

MADISON – Mary Fronek, Devani Hinkelmann, Luke Trapp and Tyrone Tutland have been selected to join the organization’s WisGO Team. The WisGO Team is WFBF’s first line of contact when speaking on agricultural issues. Members of this year’s team will develop a skillset to effectively interact with media representatives as

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Dept. of Public Instruction: Secures funding to sustain services for deafblind learners after federal grant termination

Agency to receive subgrant from National Center on Deafblindness MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has secured new funding to continue critical services for deafblind children and young adults across the state. This comes after the unexpected and sudden termination of federal funding for the Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project. “I am deeply

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UW-Stout: Career-ready before graduation: Design, management majors intern with Prent, Four Seasons, Weidner Apartment Homes

UW-Stout students share experiences at national companies in Q&As Menomonie, Wis. – Student success is the leading goal of University of Wisconsin-Stout’s FOCUS2030 strategic plan, ensuring they are career-ready before graduation. The Cooperative Education and Internship Program is one facet on that road to success. Nearly1,000 students are enrolled each year

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