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STEVENS POINT, Wisc., April 5, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is investing $2.2 million towards 23 renewable energy projects in Wisconsin to lower energy costs, generate new income and create
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Oconomowoc is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of
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MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard hosted its first Women’s Symposium on March 29 — an event aimed at reinforcing the organization’s commitment to gender equality and empowering leaders, women and allies to advocate for one another. Held
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MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is now accepting grant applications for the Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program. This program aims to improve internet connectivity in the state by providing access to devices, technology, and digital navigators. Under
Yesterday the Governor signed SB 668, which directs the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) to find the best ABLE account option for Wisconsin residents, either by joining a collaboration of states operating a ABLE program or establishing a Wisconsin program.
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WEST ALLIS, WI — Nate Kieso, mental health social worker and rank-and-file, union worker, announced his campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District . District 14 was redrawn when Gov. Tony Evers signed Act 94, legislation which created fair electoral maps
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Governor Evers signing Senate Bill 668- the Money Transmission Modernization Act- into law. “Today I am proud to announce that Gov. Evers signed SB 668, the
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) has named Kari Krueger as its 2024 Elementary School Principal of the Year. Krueger is the principal of Highlands Elementary School and Odyssey Magnet School in the Appleton Area School District, where she has served
KIMBERLY, WI — Northeast Wisconsin native and Navy veteran Alicia Saunders today announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 2nd Assembly District. Saunders is a proud veteran, single mother of two children who identify as LGBTQIA+, a blue-collar worker, and a survivor
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Governor Evers signing Senate Bill 668- the Money Transmission Modernization Act- into law. “Today I am proud to announce that Gov. Evers signed SB 668, the
MADISON, Wis. – The Britannica Dictionary defines compromise as “a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute.” With his veto of the bipartisan Advanced Practice
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, proudly announced an endorsement from Retired Brown County Sheriff John Gossage today. In his endorsement, Sheriff John Gossage expressed his strong support for André Jacque, stating,
MADISON, WIS. — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Senate Bill 145, otherwise known as the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Modernization Act. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), a nurse practitioner, released the following statement. “The message the governor sends today
WAUSAU— Today, during Hmong Heritage Month, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 232, bipartisan legislation requiring K-12 public schools to include instruction about Hmong American and Asian American history, into law. After the bill signing ceremony at G. D. Jones Elementary
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed three bills, including Senate Bill 399, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 268, designating the “Eisenhower Bridge of Valor.” The Eisenhower Bridge of Valor, which crosses the Mississippi River and connects Hager City, Wisconsin, and Red Wing, Minnesota,
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) initiative to empower individuals with disabilities was signed into law today, enacting tax-exempt savings accounts which help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., April 5, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is investing $2.2 million towards 23 renewable energy projects in Wisconsin to lower energy costs, generate new income and create jobs for U.S. farmers, agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Oconomowoc is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of water mains on Concord Road and lead service lines in
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MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Army National Guard hosted its first Women’s Symposium on March 29 — an event aimed at reinforcing the organization’s commitment to gender equality and empowering leaders, women and allies to advocate for one another. Held in the Mitby Theater at Madison College, over 150 military
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MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is now accepting grant applications for the Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program. This program aims to improve internet connectivity in the state by providing access to devices, technology, and digital navigators. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the U.S. Department of
Yesterday the Governor signed SB 668, which directs the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) to find the best ABLE account option for Wisconsin residents, either by joining a collaboration of states operating a ABLE program or establishing a Wisconsin program. “This new law will finally move Wisconsin forward,” said Beth
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WEST ALLIS, WI — Nate Kieso, mental health social worker and rank-and-file, union worker, announced his campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District . District 14 was redrawn when Gov. Tony Evers signed Act 94, legislation which created fair electoral maps in Wisconsin. The new Assembly District 14 consists of most
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Governor Evers signing Senate Bill 668- the Money Transmission Modernization Act- into law. “Today I am proud to announce that Gov. Evers signed SB 668, the Money Transmission Modernization Act. The purpose of the MTMA is
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) has named Kari Krueger as its 2024 Elementary School Principal of the Year. Krueger is the principal of Highlands Elementary School and Odyssey Magnet School in the Appleton Area School District, where she has served for four years after spending two years as assistant principal.
KIMBERLY, WI — Northeast Wisconsin native and Navy veteran Alicia Saunders today announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 2nd Assembly District. Saunders is a proud veteran, single mother of two children who identify as LGBTQIA+, a blue-collar worker, and a survivor of domestic violence who is running to stand up for
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Governor Evers signing Senate Bill 668- the Money Transmission Modernization Act- into law. “Today I am proud to announce that Gov. Evers signed SB 668, the Money Transmission Modernization Act. The purpose of the MTMA is
MADISON, Wis. – The Britannica Dictionary defines compromise as “a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute.” With his veto of the bipartisan Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act, Gov. Tony Evers apparently believes compromise means “I
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, proudly announced an endorsement from Retired Brown County Sheriff John Gossage today. In his endorsement, Sheriff John Gossage expressed his strong support for André Jacque, stating, “I have known Andre for over 14 years, all of
MADISON, WIS. — Today, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Senate Bill 145, otherwise known as the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Modernization Act. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), a nurse practitioner, released the following statement. “The message the governor sends today is clear: lobbyist cash matters more to him than the
WAUSAU— Today, during Hmong Heritage Month, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 232, bipartisan legislation requiring K-12 public schools to include instruction about Hmong American and Asian American history, into law. After the bill signing ceremony at G. D. Jones Elementary School in Wausau, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Steven Point) released the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed three bills, including Senate Bill 399, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 268, designating the “Eisenhower Bridge of Valor.” The Eisenhower Bridge of Valor, which crosses the Mississippi River and connects Hager City, Wisconsin, and Red Wing, Minnesota, opened to traffic in 2019. The $63 million project was led by
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) initiative to empower individuals with disabilities was signed into law today, enacting tax-exempt savings accounts which help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent lives. The program, included in a broad update of state financial