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MADISON, WI. APRIL 15, 2021 – Drexel Building Supply Inc., a leading provider of building materials and services to contractors and homeowners, is expanding its facility in New Berlin—an $11 million project expected to create 50 jobs over the next three
Contact: Jennifer Sereno, WHEDA, 608-770-8084, jennifer.sereno@wheda.com MADISON – From helping people with physical and mental health needs to aiding in the search for employment, coordinated services are critical components of affordable, supportive housing for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable residents. How best to provide supportive services
Contact: Sue Bodilly, (920) 465-5502, bodillys@uwgb.edu GREEN BAY–The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Theatre program’s upcoming production, The Laramie Project will close out the 2020-21 season of plays designed to create social awareness. Written by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic
Contact: DNR Office of Communications DNRPress@wisconsin.gov DHS Communications DHSMedia@dhs.wisconsin.gov or 608-266-1683 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) are recommending a new fish consumption advisory of one meal per month for brook and brown
Contact: DPW Communications (press@wisdems.org) MADISON – WisDems today launched a new feature on the website where Wisconsinites can learn more about Governor Evers’ biennial budget, and encourage lawmakers to work with the governor to make the proposal a reality. This year’s
(MADISON) — WisDems today launched a new feature on the website where Wisconsinites can learn more about Governor Evers’ biennial budget, and encourage lawmakers to work with the governor to make the proposal a reality. This year’s state budget—amid a historic
MADISON, Wis. – While much attention has been paid to adult vaccinations, making sure younger children are eventually vaccinated against COVID-19 is an important part of ending the pandemic. Some of the early data shared is positive, but there are
Columbus: Republican William Penterman announced that he’s running to represent Wisconsin’s 37th Assembly District, which is set to be vacated by John Jagler. Penterman, who serves in the United States Army Reserve and works as a legislative aide, lives in
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent letters to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) inquiring into the Biden administration awarding two no-bid contracts for handling migrants to Family Endeavors, an organization whose senior
(MADISON) — In response to today’s report that Rebecca Kleefisch and Ron Johnson intend to appear at a Chippewa County GOP Lincoln Day lunch with a conspiracy theorist who believes the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol was “staged”, WisDems spokesperson Joe
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today following a virtual press conference, House Financial Services Committee member Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) launched the Investing in Innovation Initiative. Founding members of the Investing in Innovation Initiative include Reps. Ann Wagner (MO-02), Andy Barr (KY-06), Steve Stivers
This week, the Senate Finance Committee will consider President Biden’s nominee for Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services, Andrea Palm. Palm has the experience and qualifications needed to be an outstanding Deputy Secretary of HHS. Her leadership during the
MADISON, Wis. — The Army National Guard’s senior enlisted advisor visited Wisconsin National Guard troops April 10 to discuss the Guard’s unprecedented year of service in 2020 and discuss how the military is changing. Command Sgt. Maj. John F. Sampa,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Oshkosh is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project primarily
Madison, WI – We thank the Wisconsin Supreme Court for their prudent, decisive, and common sense reading of the law as it was written. This rebuke of Governor Tony Evers’ abuse of power is a win for the people of
The Wisconsin State Senate today unanimously approved Senate Bill 181, which would allow for dental therapists to practice in Wisconsin. The Badger Institute commends the Senate for passing this important legislation and urges the State Assembly to advance its version of the
MADISON, WI. APRIL 15, 2021 – Drexel Building Supply Inc., a leading provider of building materials and services to contractors and homeowners, is expanding its facility in New Berlin—an $11 million project expected to create 50 jobs over the next three years. “In addition to the jobs created by this project,
Contact: Jennifer Sereno, WHEDA, 608-770-8084, jennifer.sereno@wheda.com MADISON – From helping people with physical and mental health needs to aiding in the search for employment, coordinated services are critical components of affordable, supportive housing for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable residents. How best to provide supportive services will be the focus of a webinar on Tuesday, April
Contact: Sue Bodilly, (920) 465-5502, bodillys@uwgb.edu GREEN BAY–The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Theatre program’s upcoming production, The Laramie Project will close out the 2020-21 season of plays designed to create social awareness. Written by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Company, following an unimaginable crime—the murder of Matthew Shepard—The
Contact: DNR Office of Communications DNRPress@wisconsin.gov DHS Communications DHSMedia@dhs.wisconsin.gov or 608-266-1683 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) are recommending a new fish consumption advisory of one meal per month for brook and brown trout in Silver Creek located in Monroe County. As part
Contact: DPW Communications (press@wisdems.org) MADISON – WisDems today launched a new feature on the website where Wisconsinites can learn more about Governor Evers’ biennial budget, and encourage lawmakers to work with the governor to make the proposal a reality. This year’s state budget—amid a historic pandemic—is more important than ever before,
(MADISON) — WisDems today launched a new feature on the website where Wisconsinites can learn more about Governor Evers’ biennial budget, and encourage lawmakers to work with the governor to make the proposal a reality. This year’s state budget—amid a historic pandemic—is more important than ever before, and Governor Evers’ plan
MADISON, Wis. – While much attention has been paid to adult vaccinations, making sure younger children are eventually vaccinated against COVID-19 is an important part of ending the pandemic. Some of the early data shared is positive, but there are still many unknowns related to inoculating children against COVID-19. Currently,
Columbus: Republican William Penterman announced that he’s running to represent Wisconsin’s 37th Assembly District, which is set to be vacated by John Jagler. Penterman, who serves in the United States Army Reserve and works as a legislative aide, lives in Columbus with his wife Abby. “Growing up on the farm,
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent letters to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) inquiring into the Biden administration awarding two no-bid contracts for handling migrants to Family Endeavors, an organization whose senior director has ties to top Biden officials. The contracts are
(MADISON) — In response to today’s report that Rebecca Kleefisch and Ron Johnson intend to appear at a Chippewa County GOP Lincoln Day lunch with a conspiracy theorist who believes the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol was “staged”, WisDems spokesperson Joe Oslund issued the following statement: “By sharing a stage with a
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today following a virtual press conference, House Financial Services Committee member Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) launched the Investing in Innovation Initiative. Founding members of the Investing in Innovation Initiative include Reps. Ann Wagner (MO-02), Andy Barr (KY-06), Steve Stivers (OH-15), Warren Davidson (OH-08), Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), and William Timmons
This week, the Senate Finance Committee will consider President Biden’s nominee for Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services, Andrea Palm. Palm has the experience and qualifications needed to be an outstanding Deputy Secretary of HHS. Her leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic has led Wisconsin to one of the best
MADISON, Wis. — The Army National Guard’s senior enlisted advisor visited Wisconsin National Guard troops April 10 to discuss the Guard’s unprecedented year of service in 2020 and discuss how the military is changing. Command Sgt. Maj. John F. Sampa, Command Sergeant Major of the Army National Guard, visited troops
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Oshkosh is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project primarily includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City
Madison, WI – We thank the Wisconsin Supreme Court for their prudent, decisive, and common sense reading of the law as it was written. This rebuke of Governor Tony Evers’ abuse of power is a win for the people of Wisconsin. Those who love liberty are forever indebted to the
The Wisconsin State Senate today unanimously approved Senate Bill 181, which would allow for dental therapists to practice in Wisconsin. The Badger Institute commends the Senate for passing this important legislation and urges the State Assembly to advance its version of the bill. “This vote offers hope to Wisconsin families that struggle