Gov. Evers: Announces pardon grants for 159 recipients

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he has granted 159 pardons. The pardon grants bring the governor’s overall total number of pardons granted during his time in office to 933. “Through each round of new pardon applicants, these individuals share their personal stories about how they have worked to grow beyond their past mistakes to build positive, strong lives for themselves and their families,”

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, Colleagues: Reintroduce bipartisan legislation to advance Made in America manufacturing policy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in reintroducing bipartisan legislation to advance Made in America manufacturing policy and economic competitiveness by establishing a National Manufacturing Advisory Council within the U.S. Department of Commerce. The bipartisan National Manufacturing Advisory Council for the 21st Century Act would establish the National Manufacturing

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Wisconsin Broadband Workforce Coalition: Selects Wisconsin Broadband Workforce Coalition to lead BEAD workforce planning efforts

Madison, WI – Following a competitive process, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin selected the Wisconsin Broadband Workforce Coalition to lead workforce development planning efforts for the more than $1 billion broadband infrastructure investment coming to Wisconsin. The coalition will be led by Josh Morby and executives from WRTP | BIG STEP, a nationally recognized workforce development

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Gov. Evers: Announces pardon grants for 159 recipients

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that he has granted 159 pardons. The pardon grants bring the governor’s overall total number of pardons granted during his time in office to 933. “Through each round of new pardon applicants, these individuals share their personal stories about how they have worked to grow beyond their past mistakes to build positive, strong lives for themselves and their families,” said Gov. Evers. “Each pardon recipient’s journey is unique, and

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Invites public to Work Play Earth Day events

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Work Play Earth Day volunteer events are returning this April. The public has several opportunities to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) throughout the month through acts of service and outdoor recreation at Wisconsin state parks. Earth Day was founded

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Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: Awards ‘Internet for All’ planning grants

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) awarded grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s ‘Internet for All’ Initiative, including the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Workforce Planning Program and Digital Equity Outreach Program. The grants will support outreach, coordination, and community engagement efforts that will

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Gov. Evers: Signs Executive Order #190 relating to updates to the Telecommunications Relay Service Council

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #190 that makes technical changes to the Telecommunications Relay Service Council. The Telecommunications Relay Service Council, initially created in 1990, has been recreated by executive order under previous administrations and was recreated most recently by Gov. Evers through Executive Order #182, which re-established several

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Don Vruwink to Commissioner of Railroads

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of former State Rep. Don Vruwink to Commissioner of Railroads. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Commissioner of Railroads Yash Wadhwa’s resignation, effective March 1, 2023. “From his more than three decades as an educator to his time serving the

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Weekly GOP radio address: Rep. Duchow applauds the passing of three constitutional referendums on bail and welfare benefits by Wisconsin voters

MADISON – Representative Cindi Duchow (R – Delafield) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Hi, I’m State Representative Cindi Duchow, and I represent the 99th Assembly District. Voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved three statewide ballot proposals. Nearly 80% of Wisconsin voters confirmed that able-bodied childless

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers emphasizes his budget plans to ensure reliable affordable housing options across the state

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal to promote local housing development and affordable housing solutions, as well as a comprehensive, multi-pronged package of initiatives designed to address the unique challenges facing Wisconsin renters. More information regarding the governor’s plans to invest in

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