Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention: Award $15 million to organizations across Wisconsin to reduce crime, prevent violence, and keep kids, families, and communities safe 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention today announced that nearly $15 million in grants will be awarded to school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, local governments, and more that serve 60 counties across the state to help

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WisDems: On 16th Affordable Care Act anniversary, WisDems chair calls out Wisconsin GOP for crushing health care in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Today marks the 16th anniversary of passage of the Affordable Care Act, a Democrat-led effort to provide healthcare to millions of Americans, which over 313,000 Wisconsinites rely on to afford essential care. In response to the anniversary of the passage of this historic legislation, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement:

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Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention: Award $15 million to organizations across Wisconsin to reduce crime, prevent violence, and keep kids, families, and communities safe 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention today announced that nearly $15 million in grants will be awarded to school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, local governments, and more that serve 60 counties across the state to help crack down on crime, prevent violence, includ… Please log in to

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Iowa County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Cox Hollow Retaining Wall Repair Project in Iowa County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals

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MATC: Community job fair, April 8, features 50+ employers

MADISON, WIS.-   Madison College’s Community Job Fair on April 8 at the Goodman South Campus will connect job seekers with more than 50 local and regional employers across a variety of industries. The free event is from 4-8 p.m. at the Madison College Goodman South campus, 2429 Perry St. The job

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WPF report explores changes to federal housing tax credits, other policies

Recent federal changes have expanded housing tax credit programs that drive low-income rental developments in Milwaukee, but rising costs are holding back affordable housing growth in Wisconsin’s largest city.  That’s one conclusion from the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s latest report, which explores the impact of shifting federal housing policy on Milwaukee

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Common Cause Wisconsin: Voting rights group to provide nonpartisan hotline  

As absentee mail voting and in-person absentee voting begins the April general election, Common Cause is reminding voters to seek help using 866-OUR-VOTE. The nonpartisan hotline is for individual voters to ask questions and get more information about their voting options. In person absentee voting begins Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Voters should check with their mu… Please

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