Gov. Evers: With WHEDA Awards $2 million in grant funds for housing assistance to Wisconsin’s most vulnerable populations

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced today that 52 organizations will receive $2 million in grants from the WHEDA Foundation to improve emergency shelter, transitional residences, and extremely low-income housing. “Expanding access to affordable housing statewide continues to…

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Rep. Gundrum: To chair Committee on Jobs and Economy

Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) has been appointed to serve as Chair of theAssembly Committee on Jobs and Economy. After his appointment was announced, he released thefollowing statement:“I am honored to be appointed to serve as Chair of

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Supervisor Logsdon and Supervisor O’Connor: Milwaukee County Board unanimously approves resolution to enhance data governance and transparency

MILWAUKEE — Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, unanimously approved a resolution calling for improved data governance, increased transparency, and enhanced data-informed decision-making across all County elected offices and departments. Supervisors Logsdon and O’Connor, who coauthored the resolution, issued the

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin collection agency, currency exchange, insurance premium finance company, & loan company licenses transitioning to Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry in 2025

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced, starting January 1, 2025, the agency will begin using the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry (NMLS®) to manage collection agency, currency exchange, and insurance premium finance company licenses and will require

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Gov. Evers, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: Announce launch of Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Chairperson Summer Strand, today announced the launch of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program. Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Wisconsin was awarded $74.5 million for the HEAR Program, which provid… Please

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Rep. Maxey: Named Chair of Campaigns and Elections Committee

Madison, WI – Protecting the integrity of Wisconsin’s elections is a top priority for Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin). On Wednesday, Representative Maxey was named Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections by Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester). Representative Maxey

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Rep. Neubauer: Announces 2025-2026 Joint Finance appointments

MADISON, Wis. —   Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) announced her appointments to the Joint Committee on Finance for the 2025-2026 legislative session: Representative Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) and Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay). Rep. Neubauer released the following

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Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Starting next year, new Milwaukee County employees to enroll in Wisconsin retirement system

MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley is applauding the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors for approving ordinance changes that will allow the Milwaukee County Employee Retirement System (ERS) to close to new entrants after 87 years. The Wisconsin State Legislature enabled Milwaukee County to establish the Employee Retirement System (ERS) in

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Gov. Evers: With WHEDA Awards $2 million in grant funds for housing assistance to Wisconsin’s most vulnerable populations

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced today that 52 organizations will receive $2 million in grants from the WHEDA Foundation to improve emergency shelter, transitional residences, and extremely low-income housing. “Expanding access to affordable housing statewide continues to… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

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DA Chishol: Milwaukee County District Attorney-Elect Kent Lovern announces leadership team

Milwaukee County District Attorney-Elect Kent Lovern has announced his leadership teameffective upon his taking office on January 6, 2025.Jeff Altenburg will become Chief Deputy District Attorney, assuming the responsibility foroverseeing the day-to-day administration of the District Attorney’s Office. Altenburg has served asa Milwaukee County prosecutor since 1997, and as a

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Rep. Gundrum: To chair Committee on Jobs and Economy

Madison, WI – Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) has been appointed to serve as Chair of theAssembly Committee on Jobs and Economy. After his appointment was announced, he released thefollowing statement:“I am honored to be appointed to serve as Chair of the Assembly Committee on Jobs and Economy. Witha new incoming

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Supervisor Logsdon and Supervisor O’Connor: Milwaukee County Board unanimously approves resolution to enhance data governance and transparency

MILWAUKEE — Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, unanimously approved a resolution calling for improved data governance, increased transparency, and enhanced data-informed decision-making across all County elected offices and departments. Supervisors Logsdon and O’Connor, who coauthored the resolution, issued the following statement:   “Strong data governance and transp… Please log in

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Statement on Congressional Republican chaos

MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement as Congressional Republicans scramble to fund the government before Friday night while paychecks for members of the military and nutrition benefits for low-income Wisconsin families hang in the balance. Yesterday, Congressman Derrick Van Orden announced he would not be supporting

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Announces appointment of Timothy Anderson as Administrator

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced Timothy Anderson as Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Resource Management. “Tim has more than 25 years of experience in protecting public health, managing public sector teams, and collaborating to meet regulatory requirements,” said

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin collection agency, currency exchange, insurance premium finance company, & loan company licenses transitioning to Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry in 2025

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced, starting January 1, 2025, the agency will begin using the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry (NMLS®) to manage collection agency, currency exchange, and insurance premium finance company licenses and will require the transition of licenses to NMLS® for loan company li… Please

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Rep. Donovan: Appointed Chairman of Committee on Urban Revitalization

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after being appointed as Chairman of the newly formed Committee on Urban Revitalization and reappointed as Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Local Government. Rep. Donovan said: “For too long, our urban areas have been left to slowly deteriorate while the ideals

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Gov. Evers: With DWD announces seventh consecutive month of record-high employment

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced Wisconsin achieved a new record high for employment during November 2024, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wisconsin’s labor force increased by 7,200 over the month and 14,700 over the year. Th… Please log in to access subscriber

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin Employment Gains through November; BLS data shows seventh consecutive monthly record

MADISON – Workers participated in Wisconsin’s economy at unprecedented numbers last month, setting a seventh consecutive record for employment, according to preliminary U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates for November 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today. Preliminary employment estimates for November 2024 showed Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted

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Gov. Evers, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: Announce launch of Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Chairperson Summer Strand, today announced the launch of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program. Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Wisconsin was awarded $74.5 million for the HEAR Program, which provid… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have

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Rep. Maxey: Named Chair of Campaigns and Elections Committee

Madison, WI – Protecting the integrity of Wisconsin’s elections is a top priority for Representative Dave Maxey (R-New Berlin). On Wednesday, Representative Maxey was named Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections by Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester). Representative Maxey says he will be a strong advocate for common-sense, practical

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Dane County Executive Agard: Statement on Abundant Life victims

MADISON – Yesterday, the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office released the names of the individuals that died following the school shooting that occurred on December 16, 2024 at Abundant Life Christian School in the City of Madison. Dane County Executive Melissa Agard released the following statement: “Our community continues to

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Rep. McGuire: Reappointed to Joint Committee on Finance

Madison – Today, Rep. Tip McGuire was reappointed as the ranking Assembly Democrat to the Joint Committee on Finance by Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer. The Joint Committee on Finance is tasked with the review of the state’s appropriations and revenues, including the state budget. “It is an honor to

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Rep. Neubauer: Announces 2025-2026 Joint Finance appointments

MADISON, Wis. —   Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) announced her appointments to the Joint Committee on Finance for the 2025-2026 legislative session: Representative Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) and Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay). Rep. Neubauer released the following statement regarding the appointments:   “I am thrilled to once again

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