WHEDA: Opens 2021 housing grant cycle

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

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WisDems: Applaud Biden, Evers for June job numbers

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

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WHEDA: Opens 2021 housing grant cycle

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

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WILL: Wisconsin Supreme Court declares Racine school closure order invalid

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

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WisDems: How President Biden has delivered for Wisconsin this week

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.

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WHEDA: Applications outpace availability of National Housing Trust Funds

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

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Asks Moderna and Pfizer what steps they’ve taken to assist individuals who have experienced adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination

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

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WisDems: Applaud Biden, Evers for June job numbers

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:

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U.S. Rep. Kind: Joins bipartisan group of colleagues in calling on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy – no rate increase

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

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A Better Wisconsin Together: Celebrating Independence Day in 2021

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

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