WisDems: How Kevin Nicholson took away American jobs

MADISON, Wis. –  As the Governor celebrates his small business record this week, WisDems is providing a reminder of Kevin Nicholson’s jobs history by launching KevinKillsJobs.com. While Kevin Nicholson has discussed creating an “ecosystem” for jobs, he certainly did not do that as a consultant

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Gov. Evers: Announces Main Street Bounceback Grant Program has helped over 4,200 small businesses and nonprofits, invests additional $25 million into program

LA CROSSE — Gov. Tony Evers today, at events joined by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, announced he will be investing an additional $25 million into the popular and successful Main Street Bounceback Grant Program, which has already helped more than 4,200 small businesses and nonprofits across

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WisDems: How Kevin Nicholson took away American jobs

MADISON, Wis. –  As the Governor celebrates his small business record this week, WisDems is providing a reminder of Kevin Nicholson’s jobs history by launching KevinKillsJobs.com. While Kevin Nicholson has discussed creating an “ecosystem” for jobs, he certainly did not do that as a consultant where he worked with companies that shut down plants in Wisconsin

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Majority Forward: Launches TV & digital ad campaign calling out Ron Johnson for siding with Chinese government over Wisconsinites

Washington, D.C. – Today, Majority Forward is launching a new television and digital ad campaign in Wisconsin concerning Senator Ron Johnson, titled “Phony.” The spot highlights how Johnson has sided with the Chinese government at the expense of Wisconsin workers, families, and businesses. “Ron Johnson has sided with the Chinese government

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Gallagher, Murphy, Johnson introduce Stop Reckless Student Loan Actions Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), alongside Reps. Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD), introduced the Stop Reckless Student Loan Actions Act, would end President Biden’s un-targeted suspension of repayments on qualifying federal student loans. The bill would still allow the president to temporarily suspend repayment for low- and middle-income

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WisDems: 62 Years after the FDA approved first birth control pill, Wisconsinites question if Ron Johnson will limit access to birth control

MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson has made clear he believes the Supreme Court’s draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and taking away Wisconsinites reproductive freedom would be “the correct decision.” By supporting this draft decision, Johnson would let doctors be arrested and put in jail for providing abortion care and opens the door

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Wisconsin Historical Society: German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Peace listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Platteville, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Peace in Platteville, Grant County, on the National Register of Historic Places. German settlement in Platteville began in the 1820s as Germans traveled from Wisconsin’s earliest settlements in Prairie du Chien and Green

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Wisconsin Historical Society: Baraboo Chicago & North Western Depot and Division Offices listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Baraboo, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Baraboo Chicago & North Western Depot and Division Offices in Baraboo, Sauk County, on the National Register of Historic Places. The Baraboo Chicago & North Western Depot and Division Office is the only surviving building representing railroad transportation

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Treasurer Godlewski: Calls on Kohl’s Corporation to reject any proposal that puts 110,000 employees at risk

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski sent a letter to Kohl’s Corporation urging its Board of Directors to thoroughly vet and consider any unsolicited proposals for buyouts that Kohl’s Corporation has received. Kohl’s is currently considering several offers from out-of-state investors, many of which have a reputation of

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Dept. Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP, WEDC Hold first Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council meeting

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) held the first Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council meeting on May 4, 2022 at WEDC headquarters in Madison. This council helps guide the initiatives created through the Wisconsin Initiative for

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Joint Audit Committee: Audit recommends improved monitoring for housing and energy assistance programs

MADISON – On Friday, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a limited-scope review of the Emergency Rental Assistance and Emergency Solutions Grant programs (report 22-3). The Department of Administration (DOA) administers the Emergency Rental Assistance program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program to provide housing assistance and emergency shelter assistance to individuals

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