Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Wisconsin biohealth tech hub approved for $49 million in phase 2 funding
Chamber celebrates announcement, calls on Congress to fully fund program MADISON – Today, the U.S. Economic Development Administration announced the approval of $49 million in Phase 2 funding, as part of the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program, for the
Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announce Wisconsin’s official selection as a tech Hub, unlocking $49 million to grow biohealth economy and create jobs
Tech Hub projected to bring more than 30,000 jobs and $9 billion of economic development in first 10 years to Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), today announced that Wisconsin has officially been selected
Mayadev campaign: Raises over $78,000 in first fundraising period
Madison – The Mayadev for Assembly Campaign announces that it raised over $78,000 in contributions in the first reporting period of the campaign, ending June 30th. Over 275 individual contributions were made to the campaign, all $1000 or less. “Renuka
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers tech hub to Wisconsin, $49 million to grow biohealth economy and create jobs
Baldwin fought every step of the way to secure Wisconsin’s designation as a Biohealth Tech Hub under the CHIPS and Science Act Tech Hub projected to bring more than 30,000 jobs and $9 billion of economic development in first 10
International Crane Foundation: Researcher appointed to Wisconsin Legislative Council study
June 28, 2024 – The International Crane Foundation is pleased to announce Anne Lacy, Directorof Eastern Flyway Programs – North America, has been appointed to the Legislative CouncilStudy Committee on Sandhill Cranes in the Wisconsin Legislature. the committee, which is
U.S. Dept. of Commerce: Biden-Harris administration announces next funding round of $504 million for 12 tech hubs across America
WASHINGTON, DC – The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), announced another funding round of approximately $504 million in implementation grants to 12 Tech Hubs to scale up the production of critical technologies, create jobs in innovative
WI Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Launches disability policy leadership program
Madison, WI- The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Wisconsin Disability Policy Program, an innovative program to empower people with developmental disabilities and their family members to engage in policy
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions June, 2024
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Forward Latino: Condemns false and extremist remarks by former president In presidential debate and hate-motivated shooting
THAT FOLLOWED IN CRETE, NEBRASKAShooting wounded four children and three adults Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacyorganization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 statesissued the following statement from National
Milwaukee Board of School Directors: MPS prioritizes financial and data effectiveness as general aid estimate is released
Today, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released an estimate of general aid for the 2024-25 school year. Currently, Milwaukee Public Schools’ general aid estimate reflects a $42.6 million adjustment from DPI after an error in reporting from the 2022-23
USDA NASS: Wisconsin crop progress and condition
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Native American Rights Fund: Tribes move to defend EPA’s Tribal Water Rights rule
Seven Tribal nations seek to fend off attack by 12 states Bismarck, ND – Seven Tribal Nations, represented by Earthjustice and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota today
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Rule changes in effect for nomination paper period for some independent candidates seeking oval office
MADISON, WI. – July 1 marks the start of the nomination paper circulation period for some independent presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Presidential and vice-presidential candidates affiliated with parties already on the ballot do not need to circulate nomination papers. Independent
WisGOP: Statement on Jim Clyburn visit to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Congressman Jim Clyburn’s visit to Wisconsin today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Spokesperson Matt Fisher: “Jim Clyburn’s coronation of Joe Biden in the 2020 Democratic primaries opened the door to four years
WisDems: On Trump v. United States
MADISON, Wis. — In response to today’s ruling in Trump v. United States, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “Today’s Supreme Court ruling made the election’s already-terrifying stakes even higher. In America, where we fought a revolution to
WaterSAFE MKE: To donate two life ring buoys to MPS for teaching purposes
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Dept. of Public Instruction: July 1 general aid estimate released
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will receive for the 2024-25 school year. General school aids are the largest form of state support for Wisconsin public schools,
WisDems: Eric Hovde’s no good, very bad week
MADISON, Wis. — Another week, another series of bad headlines about Eric Hovde. From saying he knows Black culture because he’s been to Africa, to calling abortion bans “reasonable,” and new revelations about his family business’ shady dealings in China and how he would be
School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin: Recognizes Rep. Scott Krug as a Legislator of the Year
Representative Scott Krug Receives Award for Leadership on Working Towards Increasing School Breakfast Funding The School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin (SNA-WI) presented state Representative Scott Krug (R-Nekoosa) with an SNA-WI 2024 Legislator of the Year award at its annual meeting in La Crosse on Tuesday, June
Wisconsin Voices: Curing America One Laugh at a Time: A national tour pairing civic engagement and comedy kicks off in Milwaukee July 6th
[Milwaukee, June 27th, 2024] – Can we solve America’s big divides through…jokes? On July 6, at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, Diercks Hall, 1025 N Milwaukee St.,The Great American Punchline tour will bring people together to play, laugh and register to vote