Weekly GOP radio address: Assembly Bill 597

Hi, I’m Representative Ben Franklin and I represent the 88th Assembly District. Today I want to talk to you about a bill I authored that recently was heard in the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. This bill creates a new

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SSDC: Rep. Robyn Vining and Jenna Jacobson earn EMILYs List endorsement in campaign for state Senate

MADISON, WI – This morning, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics – announced their endorsement of State Representatives Robyn Vining and Jenna Jacobson and their campaigns to win a Democratic majority in Wisconsin’s State Senate.  Representative Vining (AD-13) is running to flip Wisconsin’s 5th Senate District, and Representative Jacobson (… Please

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Gov. Evers: Joins coalition of governors in urging Trump administration to use readily available federal funding to extend food assistance for kids, families, and seniors

Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites to Lose Access to Basic Food Necessities After Tomorrow if Trump Administration Refuses to Act MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and a coalition of governors pressed the Trump Administration to use billions of dollars in readily available federal funding to prevent millions of Americans, including nearly 700,000

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UW-Stout: UW Regents honor UW-Stout on-campus job program that helps undergrads develop career skills

Grow, Persist, Succeed offers career coaching, boosts student retention Menomonie, Wis. – An innovative career-development program continues to gather accolades as it helps guide University of Wisconsin-Stout students on a route to post-college success. The Grow, Persist, Succeed (GPS) Program, part of Career Services, is about more than connecting students to

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Dept. of Workforce Development: DWD biennial report highlights achievements in delivering workforce services

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced the availability of its 2023-2025 Biennial Report to the Governor and members of the Legislature, detailing a period that included unprecedented progress for Wisconsin workers and showcasing the achievements of DWD and its partners in efficiently delivering effective and inclusive workforce

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Lawrence University: Welcomes Joseph Emmick as vice president for university advancement

APPLETON, Wis. — Lawrence University is proud to announce the appointment of Joseph R. Emmick as its new Vice President for University Advancement, a strategic role that will shape the university’s future through philanthropy and alumni engagement.  Emmick joins Lawrence, bringing nearly 30 years of advancement experience in higher education, most recently from Garrett

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: DATCP Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Grant Program Application Open Though January 16

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin farmers and cooperating entities to apply for commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP) research grants through January 16, 2026. These grants aim to enhance the understanding of and refine new methods that optimize commercial nitrogen

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Blasts Trump administration denying more disaster aid for Wisconsin communities impacted by August storms

Denial of Hazard Mitigation funding comes in addition to President Trump denying Wisconsin’s request for public infrastructure aid WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released a statement following the Trump Administration’s denial of Wisconsin’s application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding to help recover and build back

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UW-Green Bay: UW-Green Bay’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training celebrates record-breaking year with 101,617 participants

Green Bay, Wis. — UW–Green Bay has broken its previous record of 85,883 learners in Continuing Education and Workforce Training, setting a new all-time high of 101,617 learners—a number so large it nearly rivals the 107,000 inhabitants of Green Bay itself! When that many individuals commit to furthering their education, records are

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UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter and Lifepoint Rehabilitation: Break ground on new rehabilitation hospital in Fitchburg

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, kicked off construction on a second free-standing inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the greater Madison area. With 40 all-private rooms, the new 58,000-square-foot facility will be located at 5094 Greenmarket Place in Fitchburg at the

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Wisconsin Cheesemakers Assocation: Members call on federal policymakers to fund SNAP

MADISON, WI – Amid a weekslong federal government shutdown, members of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today decried the looming lapse in funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and called on federal policymakers to take action to prevent a food security and economic crisis. Without immediate act… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t

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Weekly GOP radio address: Assembly Bill 597

Hi, I’m Representative Ben Franklin and I represent the 88th Assembly District. Today I want to talk to you about a bill I authored that recently was heard in the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. This bill creates a new state grant program that allows the Wisconsin Department of Veterans

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Sen. Larson: Community gathers to advocate for more affordable child care

GREENFIELD, WI – Yesterday, community members, childcare providers, parents, and legislators joined together at the Greenfield Public Library to hold a public forum on the childcare crisis facing our state. “Besides their mortgages, childcare is often the top expense for families with young children, and the cost has never been higher.

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