MADISON, Wis.— As a result of the American Rescue Plan that became law this month, Badger State residents will pay nearly $600 less for health insurance, according to a new report released today by Opportunity Wisconsin. The report also finds that nearly 52,000 uninsured residents are now eligible for tax credits when purchasing

DE PERE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that it is requesting comments on a proposed Green Tier contract with The C.A. Lawton Co. (Lawton), a manufacturer of iron castings and machined components based in De Pere, Wisconsin. Lawton has been a Tier 1 participant in the DNR’s Green

KENOSHA — On Friday, March 26th, the Wisconsin 7 will hold a rally and press conference celebrating their last day of their 22-day fast for climate justice in the state budget.  The rally will take place at Grace Lutheran Church (2006 60th St., Kenosha WI 53140) at 10am. The Wisconsin

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

WAUSAU, WI – Parents, community leaders, and media are invited to hear State Superintendent Candidate Deb Kerr’s policy plans to combat child sex trafficking, abuse, and exploitation. She will speak in Wausau, Wisconsin on Friday, March 26 at 10 am. Deb will also discuss plans to ensure an immediately available option

MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN — Today, Judge Shelley Grogan launches her “Rule of Law” TV ad with a district-wide buy. Watch Judge Grogan’s new ad here: Script Judge Grogan: I’m Judge Shelley Grogan, candidate for District II Court of Appeals. I’m running against Tony Evers’ handpicked candidate, to defend our constitutional freedoms

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he will join the #StopAsianHate Virtual Wisconsin Day of Action and Healing tomorrow, Fri., March 26, 2020, and encourages Wisconsinites to participate in support of our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and to reach out to their AAPI family, friends, and neighbors. “Bigotry, discrimination, and racialized violence toward Asian American and Pacific Islander elders, families, and

MILWAUKEE (March 25, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has announced the return of interscholastic athletics this spring following the Milwaukee Board of School Directors’ approval for students to return to in-person learning in April. Spring sports include: baseball, softball, boys golf, boys tennis, boys and girls track & field, and

Statement by WHEDA CEO Joaquín Altoro: Throughout the nation, reports of hate crimes and racially motivated harassment against Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islander community members have become all too common. Damaging rhetoric surrounding the COVID pandemic has escalated to a surge in high-profile violence, including the mass shooting in Atlanta earlier

CHIPPEWA FALLS  – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced March 24 the creation of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers, a new initiative to offer financial assistance to farmers and ranchers affected by pandemic-related disruptions. This endeavor will direct about $6 billion towards new outreach and support programs, with a particular focus on parts

Madison, WI – Dane County announced today a Request for Proposals for the development and improvement of the 164-acre Alliant Energy Center campus. Years of data, surveys, feedback, and research culminated in this significant next step in ensuring the long-term success of this important cultural and entertainment gateway. “We know with

La Crosse, WI – Earlier this month, Rep. Ron Kind voted to pass the landmark American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021. Today, Rep. Kind is highlighting the critical resources that Wisconsin families and communities will receive to help crush the COVID-19 virus and

Contact: J.P. Wieske (920) 784-4486 jpwieske@horizondc.com Madison, Wisconsin, March 24, 2021 –Wisconsin school districts could save more than $500 million in the aggregate, the equivalent of as much as $5,000 per full time school employee position per year, if they were pooled together in a new plan modeled after the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has joined Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) in the introduction of a resolution to condemn all forms of anti-Asian sentiment, racism, and discrimination, and call on federal officials, in collaboration with state and local agencies and Asian American