WisTAF: Awards $3.3 million in Civil Legal Aid grants

MADISON — The Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, Inc. (WisTAF) today announced $3.3 million in civil legal aid grant awards that will be used by 19 nonprofit organizations in all regions of Wisconsin to protect people’s safety, livelihood, housing, and independence

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Sen. Agard: Rigged maps hurt Wisconsinites

MADISON – Today, the State Senate will vote on gerrymandered Republican maps. The proposed maps would set congressional lines and state legislative lines for the next 10 years. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “The maps created by

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WPS: Joins Disability:IN Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.—Nov. 8, 2021—WPS Health Solutions commits to support Disability:IN Wisconsin as a Sustaining Partner. Disability:IN Wisconsin is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, business-to-business network of professionals with disabilities and allies across the state. The partnership allows WPS to share best practices

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WisTAF: Awards $3.3 million in Civil Legal Aid grants

MADISON — The Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, Inc. (WisTAF) today announced $3.3 million in civil legal aid grant awards that will be used by 19 nonprofit organizations in all regions of Wisconsin to protect people’s safety, livelihood, housing, and independence in the face of legal challenges. The funds will be

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Lauds passage of infrastructure deal

HIPPEWA FALLS — On November 5th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement: The passage of the Build Back Better Agenda represents a historic investment in the critical infrastructure needs of family

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Sen. Agard: Rigged maps hurt Wisconsinites

MADISON – Today, the State Senate will vote on gerrymandered Republican maps. The proposed maps would set congressional lines and state legislative lines for the next 10 years. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “The maps created by the GOP in 2011 were rigged, but the maps we

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MON News Summary: Evers vetoes bill to increase literacy tests; Dane County judge orders Vos to turn over Gableman investigation records

STORY TOPICS – White house – Rittenhouse trial – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Banking and investment – Demographics – Education – Elections – Energy – Environment – Health care – Law and order – Manufacturing – Military – Public health and safety –

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Dept. of Transportation: Protecting those who protect us

Every year, an average of 136,000 traffic crashes happen throughout the State of Wisconsin. Many of these crashes create a need for emergency response because of property damages or urgent medical needs. Governor Tony Evers proclaimed November 8-14, 2021 as Crash Responder Safety Week. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)

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WFAA : UW Now Livestream, understanding the energy crisis

MADISON, WI (November 8, 2021) — As the world tries to bounce back from the COVID pandemic, it is running into an energy crisis. With crude oil prices up 65%, gas above $3 a gallon, and natural gas prices doubling this year, the crisis is contributing to inflation. Factories around the world

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Dept. of Natural Resources: DNR seeking public comment for environmental review of Village of Elmwood Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Elmwood is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines in the Village of Elmwood.

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LiUNA: Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council statement on House passage of the bipartisan infrastructure framework

DeForest, WI – The Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council today hailed the historic passage of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure framework by the United States House of Representatives. This once-in-a-generation legislation will make new investments in the construction of roads and bridges, broadband investment, and water infrastructure. Members of the Wisconsin

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WPS: Joins Disability:IN Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.—Nov. 8, 2021—WPS Health Solutions commits to support Disability:IN Wisconsin as a Sustaining Partner. Disability:IN Wisconsin is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, business-to-business network of professionals with disabilities and allies across the state. The partnership allows WPS to share best practices and local resources on disability inclusion. Events organized by Disability:IN

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Main Street Alliance: Reacts to Dept. of Children and Families announcement of enhanced SHARES subsidy and support for families

MADISON– Main Street Alliance of Wisconsin is thrilled by the announcement by the Department of Children and Families that they will be making investments to help support providers and families in hugely meaningful ways. First, the department is providing financial incentives to providers who are offering non traditional hours. One of the largest barriers for workers, especially

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