Gov. Evers: State announces launch of new tool to help Wisconsinites find free, discounted internet service
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), announced the launch of the Internet Discount Finder website to help Wisconsin households find and access affordable internet. The new
WAAN, WFACSA, GWAAR: Family caregiver involvement at hospital discharge – a call for support of the Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act
According to the National Library of Medicine, “the Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act” passed in over 40 US states, is intended to provide family caregivers of hospitalized patients with the knowledge and skills needed for safe and efficient transitions.
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address urging Republicans to invest in making child care more affordable, accessible statewide
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address urging Republican legislators to invest in making child care more affordable and accessible statewide. In the governor’s 2023-25 biennial budget proposal, he proposed making the Child Care Counts Program
ATC: Nowak joins as vice president, regulatory and government affairs
PEWAUKEE, Wis. – Ellen Nowak has joined ATC as vice president, regulatory and government affairs overseeing state and federal regulatory affairs. Nowak brings more than 20 years of experience in energy and public policy. Prior to joining ATC, Nowak was
Dept. of Workforce Development awarded $806,379 to expand apprenticeship opportunities
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) was recently awarded $806,379 to expand Wisconsin Apprenticeship. Wisconsin was one of 45 states to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s $65 million investment in apprenticeship programs. “Wisconsin was first in
Opportunity Wisconsin: Cap on insulin costs leads to more Wisconsinites filling prescriptions
MADISON, Wis. – With insulin costs capped at $35 for Wisconsin seniors on Medicare, a new study shows thousands more Wisconsinites are now filling prescriptions for the medication. The Inflation Reduction Act, which Wisconsin congressmen Bryan Steil and Tom Tiffany voted against,
WMC: Honored with Top National Award for efforts to support the manufacturing industry
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – was honored with the 2023 Leadership Award from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the Conference of State Manufacturers Associations (COSMA) on Tuesday. The
Climate Power: Report finds that since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, hundreds of jobs and $445 million in investments have been generated in Wisconsin
Madison, WI — In just under a year since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ clean energy plan has helped turbocharge our clean energy economy to new heights. Over the past year, clean energy businesses
WWIG and Deloitte: To co-host “Government Voices: Building Your Brand in Hybrid World”
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) and Deloitte are excited to host “Government Voices: Building Your Brand in a Hybrid World.” This event will be held on Thursday, August 17 at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Doors and registration open at
Sen. Agard, Global Leader Manjit K. Gill: Discuss their work for menstrual equality
MADISON- Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison), global leader and Binti founder and CEO Manjit K. Gill, and other local advocates gathered to discuss their work to make menstrual products more accessible in their communities and globally. Senator Melissa Agard released
Dept. of Agriculture: 30 day public inspection period and comments received from USDA Rural Development’s periodic review of rural areas in Wisconsin (housing programs)
July 26, 2023 – On March 8, 2023, USDA Rural Development issued a 90-day public notice informing the public that USDA was conducting a periodic review of all areas under its jurisdiction to identify areas that no longer qualify as rural
Dept. of Workforce Development: June local employment and unemployment data released
Nation Consulting: Longtime partner Sachin Chheda leaving
MILWAUKEE — Nation Consulting announced today that Sachin Chheda, partner, is stepping down from his role after 17 years and will leave the company as of August 1, 2023. He will step down from his role as Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Invests $7.1 million to improve wastewater infrastructure for rural residents in Osseo, Wisconsin
OSSEO, Wis., July 26, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Farah Ahmad today announced $7.1 million in additional funding for the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility for the City of Osseo. The
A Better Wisconsin Together: On 33rd anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act, A Better Wisconsin Together applauds recent effort to restore ballot dropboxes
MADISON, Wis. — July 26 is Disability Independence Day, commemorating the 1990 signing into law of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by then Republican President George H.W. Bush. A Better Wisconsin Together pointed to a lawsuit filed this month seeking to ensure
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking landowners to host fall gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for landowners to host hunters with disabilities for the 2023 Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities. Participating landowners, the event’s sponsors, have opened their properties for this special hunt
Dept. of Military Affairs: State educators learn about career opportunities in Wisconsin Air Guard
VOLK FIELD, Wis. — Approximately 30 educators from central and northern Wisconsin recently were given a high-level perspective to learn about career opportunities in the Wisconsin Air National Guard. Teachers from Amherst, Arcadia, Ashland, Black River Falls, Granton, Kickapoo, La
Dept. of Natural Resources: Offers unique deer hunting opportunity to assist with research study
BABCOCK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a unique hunting experience this fall at the Sandhill Wildlife Area in Babcock to help with a research study on deer density. This special permit hunt will be held on Sept.
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Introduces Dairy Business Innovation Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) introduced the Dairy Business Innovation Act. This bill will allocate an additional $16 million per year to U.S. Department of Agriculture Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives, which support dairy businesses in the development,