MADISON, WI – It almost sounds like a fairy tale. Once upon a time, Wisconsin Women in Government would award annual scholarships to women interested in pursuing careers in public service and then hold a spring gala to celebrate the recipients.
MADISON, Wis.— Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement on Equal Pay Day today, which marks the day when women will have earned the same amount that white men earned at the end of 2020. Wisconsin women are, on average, paid 81 cents
Three Wisconsin employers are among 140 semifinalists nationwide for the 2021 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. More commonly referred to as the Freedom Award, it is the Defense Department’s highest recognition of employers who provide outstanding support for
Madison, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government recommends Gov. Evers utilize the $3.4 billion in new federal stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan to issue refunds back to Wisconsin taxpayers. Wisconsinites know better than the government how to spend
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Beaver Dam is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he concurs with the United States Department of Interior’s decision that 32 acres of land in Beloit should be taken into trust by the federal government for the purpose of developing a new
**************************************** MONDAY: DHS Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour Julie Willems Van Dijk, deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Monday,
The old governor-led foreign trade mission has been transformed. Now WEDC’s trade ventures connect Wisconsin exporters virtually with potential international buyers, distributors and other partners. “With a virtual trade venture, Wisconsin companies can continue their exporting efforts even as COVID
Our hurts and our fears are deserving of renewed attention and sustained advocacy. Asian lives are deserving of so much more than heartbreak.
There’s a good chance that the Democrats will lose the majority in one or both houses of congress in 2022. So, now is the time to pass sensible, moderate and reasonable gun control laws.
Last week’s revelation that the Department of Health Services has been for the past year significantly undercounting COVID deaths in long-term care facilities calls into question not only the Evers Administration’s competence, but also its trustworthiness.
MADISON, WI – It almost sounds like a fairy tale. Once upon a time, Wisconsin Women in Government would award annual scholarships to women interested in pursuing careers in public service and then hold a spring gala to celebrate the recipients. Of course, along came 2020. The 2020 WWIG gala was
MADISON, Wis.— Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement on Equal Pay Day today, which marks the day when women will have earned the same amount that white men earned at the end of 2020. Wisconsin women are, on average, paid 81 cents to every dollar their white male counterparts make. What’s more, the
Three Wisconsin employers are among 140 semifinalists nationwide for the 2021 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. More commonly referred to as the Freedom Award, it is the Defense Department’s highest recognition of employers who provide outstanding support for National Guard and Reserve members. The award is run by
Madison, Wis. — The Institute for Reforming Government recommends Gov. Evers utilize the $3.4 billion in new federal stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan to issue refunds back to Wisconsin taxpayers. Wisconsinites know better than the government how to spend their hard-earned money. Low-income and middle-class families could receive significant
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Beaver Dam 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 the
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he concurs with the United States Department of Interior’s decision that 32 acres of land in Beloit should be taken into trust by the federal government for the purpose of developing a new Ho-Chunk Nation casino. As described in the Ho-Chunk Nation’s submissions
**************************************** MONDAY: DHS Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour Julie Willems Van Dijk, deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Monday, March 29. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a
The old governor-led foreign trade mission has been transformed. Now WEDC’s trade ventures connect Wisconsin exporters virtually with potential international buyers, distributors and other partners. “With a virtual trade venture, Wisconsin companies can continue their exporting efforts even as COVID makes it impossible to meet face-to-face,” said Katy Sinnott, Wisconsin
Our hurts and our fears are deserving of renewed attention and sustained advocacy. Asian lives are deserving of so much more than heartbreak.
There’s a good chance that the Democrats will lose the majority in one or both houses of congress in 2022. So, now is the time to pass sensible, moderate and reasonable gun control laws.
Last week’s revelation that the Department of Health Services has been for the past year significantly undercounting COVID deaths in long-term care facilities calls into question not only the Evers Administration’s competence, but also its trustworthiness.