People’s Maps Commission: Seeks public comment  

MADISON —The People’s Maps Commission will hold a virtual public hearing at 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 25, 2021, to seek public input on the upcoming redistricting of legislative maps from constituents of Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District.  Although the Feb. 25 hearing will focus on the 6th Congressional

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WisDems: Issue statement ahead of President Biden’s Milwaukee visit

(MADISON) — Ahead of President Biden’s town hall in Milwaukee, also his first official presidential visit of the administration, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement: “Wisconsin is thrilled and honored that President Biden chose the Badger State for his first official presidential trip. President Biden knows

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Protect Our Care Wisconsin: ACA Special Enrollment period begins

WISCONSIN — Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opened the Affordable Care Act Marketplace for enrollment, as Americans continue to face the health and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. President Biden enacted the special enrollment period with a January executive order. The Marketplace opens today and

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Underly Campaign: Southeast Wisconsin urban educators trust Jill Underly

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Pecatonica Area School District Superintendent and candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly announced today she has received the endorsement of President Larry Miller of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors. As well as Racine Educators United (REA-REAA) President Angelina Cruz, UW Parkside Associate Professor of Biology and

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People’s Maps Commission: Seeks public comment  

MADISON —The People’s Maps Commission will hold a virtual public hearing at 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 25, 2021, to seek public input on the upcoming redistricting of legislative maps from constituents of Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District.  Although the Feb. 25 hearing will focus on the 6th Congressional District, all Wisconsin residents are encouraged to watch and participate.

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Applauds Sen. Baldwin’s appointment to Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture

MADISON – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin was appointed Chair of the federal Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. The Senate Committee on Appropriations is responsible for writing the legislation that allocates federal funding to numerous government agencies, departments, and

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Wisconsin Technology Council: Evers budget plan for $100-million fund praised by Wisconsin Technology Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Feb. 14, 2021) Contacts: Tom Still 608-442-7557/ Greg Lynch 608-283-2240/ Steve Lyons 608-220-7478 To learn more online: www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to invest $100-million in a venture capital “fund of funds” will help young high-growth companies throughout Wisconsin and put the state on

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Tech Council: Endorses Gov. Evers’ plan for $100-million fund

Contacts: Tom Still 608-442-7557/ Greg Lynch 608-283-2240/ Steve Lyons 608-220-7478 Evers budget plan for $100-million fund praised by Wisconsin Technology Council MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to invest $100-million in a venture capital “fund of funds” will help young high-growth companies throughout Wisconsin and put the state on the

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Gov. Evers: Announces Badger Bounceback budget investments to support small business, kickstart innovation

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor proposes $200 million to assist small businesses in recovering from COVID-19 pandemic MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his 2021-23 budget will include aggressive economic development plans that invest more than $200 million in assisting small businesses, more than $29 million for workforce development initiatives, and a new $100

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