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MADISON – Organizations throughout Wisconsin that provide emergency shelter, transitional residences and extremely low-income housing are encouraged to apply for grants from the WHEDA Foundation. Administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, the WHEDA Foundation grants improve housing for
[MADISON, Wis] – The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) recommends changes to improve the voting experience for eldery voters and voters with disabilities while a report released by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) outlines measures that have improved
The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously declared that an order from the City of Racine’s public health officer closing all schools, public and private, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is invalid and lacked proper legal authority. The Wisconsin Institute for
Madison Wis. — This week, President Biden visited Wisconsin to speak with Wisconsinites about the Build Back Better agenda, reaffirming his commitment to bettering the state. Wisconsinites across the state voiced their support for President Biden’s infrastructure package, recognizing the
MADISON – Affordable housing developers throughout Wisconsin have submitted applications for National Housing Trust Funds totaling $5.5 million to fund a total of 533 low-income and affordable workforce housing units. The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, which administers the federal
Madison, Wis. — Ron Johnson spent the week under fire after pushing his dangerous anti-vaccine agenda, getting compared to the late Senator Joe McCarthy and being told to “get out of the way” of Wisconsin’s vaccination efforts. HEADLINES: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Thursday sent letters to Moderna and Pfizer to request information and data on adverse events and the steps their companies have taken to assist individuals who have reported experiencing serious adverse events following receipt of the
[La Crosse, WI] – In case you missed it, Ron Kind claimed COVID hardship as his excuse for missing House votes this week while he joined Joe Biden on a campaign stop instead. While Biden was visiting Wisconsin, Kind used
MADISON, Wis. — According to this morning’s job report, the U.S. added 850,000 jobs in June as hiring rebounded thanks to President Biden’s economic recovery efforts, the success of Congressional Democrats’ American Rescue Plan, and small business relief efforts from leaders
Washington, DC — Yesterday, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) joined Reps. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), and a bipartisan group of lawmakers in calling on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to postpone the proposed postal rate increase until January 2022. “As our nation continues to
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, many Wisconsinites will return to time-honored traditions, like parades, barbeques, and—hopefully, safely lit—fireworks. After nearly a year and a half where many of us experienced profound isolation and loss, or simply missed out on cherished moments
MADISON – Organizations throughout Wisconsin that provide emergency shelter, transitional residences and extremely low-income housing are encouraged to apply for grants from the WHEDA Foundation. Administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, the WHEDA Foundation grants improve housing for community members with complex challenges such as developmental disabilities, domestic
[MADISON, Wis] – The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) recommends changes to improve the voting experience for eldery voters and voters with disabilities while a report released by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) outlines measures that have improved the accessibility of Wisconsin’s polling places, It is clear the
The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously declared that an order from the City of Racine’s public health officer closing all schools, public and private, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is invalid and lacked proper legal authority. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed an original action to the Wisconsin Supreme
Madison Wis. — This week, President Biden visited Wisconsin to speak with Wisconsinites about the Build Back Better agenda, reaffirming his commitment to bettering the state. Wisconsinites across the state voiced their support for President Biden’s infrastructure package, recognizing the benefits it will bring to rural and urban communities alike.
MADISON – Affordable housing developers throughout Wisconsin have submitted applications for National Housing Trust Funds totaling $5.5 million to fund a total of 533 low-income and affordable workforce housing units. The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, which administers the federal program as well as federal and state housing tax credit
Madison, Wis. — Ron Johnson spent the week under fire after pushing his dangerous anti-vaccine agenda, getting compared to the late Senator Joe McCarthy and being told to “get out of the way” of Wisconsin’s vaccination efforts. HEADLINES: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: ‘Fundamentally dangerous’: Ron Johnson has long history of promoting views
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Thursday sent letters to Moderna and Pfizer to request information and data on adverse events and the steps their companies have taken to assist individuals who have reported experiencing serious adverse events following receipt of the COVID-19 vaccines. The sentor asked for this information no later
[La Crosse, WI] – In case you missed it, Ron Kind claimed COVID hardship as his excuse for missing House votes this week while he joined Joe Biden on a campaign stop instead. While Biden was visiting Wisconsin, Kind used the proxy voting system to indicate that he was “unable
MADISON, Wis. — According to this morning’s job report, the U.S. added 850,000 jobs in June as hiring rebounded thanks to President Biden’s economic recovery efforts, the success of Congressional Democrats’ American Rescue Plan, and small business relief efforts from leaders like Governor Evers. This growth is echoed across the country:
Washington, DC — Yesterday, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) joined Reps. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), and a bipartisan group of lawmakers in calling on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to postpone the proposed postal rate increase until January 2022. “As our nation continues to rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic, now is not the time
MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, many Wisconsinites will return to time-honored traditions, like parades, barbeques, and—hopefully, safely lit—fireworks. After nearly a year and a half where many of us experienced profound isolation and loss, or simply missed out on cherished moments with family and friends, this will be a welcome return