In FY 2023-24, WEDC administered 25 economic development programs under which it allocated an estimated $76.0 million in tax credits; awarded $24.5 million in grants and $2.0 million in loans; and authorized local governments to issue $20.2 million in bonds. WEDC’s information indicated that 30,254 awards closed from FY 2011-12

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, celebrates the unanimous passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (S. 222) in the U.S. Senate. The bill expands the milk and beverage options available to schools, including

MADISON, WI –– Today, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Chair of the Wisconsin Interagency Council on Homelessness, sharply criticized newly announced changes at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that roll back federal support for Housing First, a model widely regarded as the most effective, evidence-based strategy for

City Forward Collective, along with our advocacy partner CFC Action Fund (together, CFC), condemns the Milwaukee Board of School Directors for voting six to two to renew the charter for Carmen Schools of Science and Technology-Northwest for only one year, despite the MPS charter school review committee’s recommendation of a

MADISON, Wis – Today, Representatives Clinton Anderson, Darrin Madison, and Alex Joers, along with Senators Jeff Smith, Mark Spreitzer, and Dora Drake, introduced LRB-4601. This bill creates the Revitalize Wisconsin program, an initiative providing grants and direct services to local governments, dry cleaners, and private parties including innocent landowners to

Madison, WI — November 19, 2025 — A new survey by the Survival Coalition of Wisconsin highlights the immense burden carried by unpaid family caregivers across the state. More than 525 respondents shared their experiences, painting a stark picture of the challenges faced by families who provide essential care without

Creating seamless transfer opportunities for students  MADISON, WIS.- Madison College, Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater have forged a new articulation agreement to enhance the goals of future early childhood educators.  Students completing the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) in Early Childho… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a

Madison, Wis. (November 20, 2025) – Henry J. Predolin Foundation has announced a grant of $1,000,000 to Edgewood University for scholarships to be awarded to approximately 150 students from all class standings, including transfer students. “Since 2008, Edgewood University has benefitted from generous grants from the late Henry Predolin through

Protect Our Care’s New Greed Watch Report Reveals Big Drug Companies Have Raked in Over $36 Billion In Profits in Q3 While Raising Prices on Hard-Working Families Washington, D.C. – Today, House Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr (D-NJ-06), House Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Richard

CAMBRIDGE, WI – Senate Democrats made the eighth stop on their Affordable Wisconsin Tour today at Hinchley’s Dairy Farm in Cambridge, Wisconsin. Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein, Senator Melissa Ratcliff, and Senator Sarah Keyeski toured the farm with owner Tina Hinchley to hear firsthand how rising costs are affecting Wisconsin farmers and families. Wisconsin

Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. The holidays are right around the corner, and here at the State Capitol, we’re getting ready to decorate, but we need your help! Every year, the Capitol’s Holiday Tree is filled with handmade ornaments from kids, students, and families from every corner of