Wisconsin Farmers Union: Hiring membership coordinators

Wisconsin Farmers Union is hiring two regional Membership Coordinators to ensure positive interactions and outstanding experiences for members, affiliates, and the communities at large. “The Membership Coordinators will play a vital role in our grassroots organization,” said WFU Executive Director Julie Keown-Bomar. “These individuals will

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Wisconsin Technology Council: Different ‘flavors’ of state funds of funds on tap for June 3 entrepreneurs’ conference

MADISON, Wis. –  The Midwestern trend of creating “funds of funds” to advance young companies and the startup economy will be discussed by a panel of experts June 3 during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference via vFairs, an award-winning virtual platform. Register today by clicking here! Panelists include Aaron Gillum, senior vice president

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of the city of Sun Prairie safe drinking water loan program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Sun Prairie is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City

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UW Health: Nurse helps her daughter fight cancer

MADISON, Wis. – In honor of National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and Mother’s Day (May 9), UW Health is sharing the story of nurse Nicole Wayman. Nicole has been a nurse at American Family Children’s Hospital for the past 20 years, including eight years on the pediatric cancer unit. For the

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for coroner of Wood County

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as coroner in Wood County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Scott Brehm, effective May 15, 2021. The new coroner will complete a term through January 1, 2023. Application materials must

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Wisconsin Women in Conservation: Launches summer camp lunch series

Blanchardville – Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) is launching a four-part virtual Conservation Summer Camp Lunch Series that aims to address the top land stewardship concerns of women farmers and landowners across the state. All women who desire to better care for land, water and wildlife are welcome to attend.

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Leads subcommittee on elections hearing on need to maintain accurate voter lists to strengthen confidence in our elections

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN—Committee on House Administration Elections Subcommittee Ranking Member Bryan Steil (WI-01) led a hearing on the need for states to maintain accurate voter rolls to restore confidence in federal elections. Excerpts from today’s hearing can be found below. Watch Steil’s opening remarks and questioning. CONGRESSMAN STEIL: In general, in Wisconsin, we do a

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Hiring membership coordinators

Wisconsin Farmers Union is hiring two regional Membership Coordinators to ensure positive interactions and outstanding experiences for members, affiliates, and the communities at large. “The Membership Coordinators will play a vital role in our grassroots organization,” said WFU Executive Director Julie Keown-Bomar. “These individuals will be responsible for membership engagement, chapter support, partnership development, and improving

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WisGOP: Wisconsin republicans slash Gov. Tony Evers’ liberal wish list

[Madison, WI] – Today, Wisconsin Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee voted to slash Gov. Tony Evers’ liberal wish list, which would have hiked taxes by $1 billion, rolled back Gov. Scott Walker’s historic Act 10 reforms that have saved taxpayers $13.9 billion, reversed election integrity laws and prioritized the governor’s liberal

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Rep. Kind: Landmark bipartisan retirement legislation passes Ways and Means Committee

Washington, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Ron Kind voted to pass H.R. 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021, out of the Ways and Means Committee. This bipartisan legislation improves workers’ long-term financial wellbeing, expands opportunities for Wisconsinites to boost their retirement savings, and builds on the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act

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