WHEDA: CEO Altoro has accepted position in Biden Administration

MADISON —Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Executive Director and CEO Joaquín Altoro has accepted a position in the Biden Administration. This week Altoro was sworn in as the Administrator of Rural Housing Service within the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development.

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Wisconsin Historical Foundation: Welcomes Jeannine Sherman

Madison, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Foundation is pleased to announce that Jeannine Sherman has joined the organization as marketing director. Sherman is an award-winning marketing and communications leader who will direct the Wisconsin Historical Society’s marketing and brand strategy and lead

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Gov. Evers: Honors Wisconsin’s veterans

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers honored Wisconsin veterans this week in celebration of Veterans Day, making stops at several events where he met with local veterans and community members and recognized the many critical roles veterans play throughout the state. Events of the week culminated with the annual Veterans Day celebration at the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda and the signing

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Rep. Edming: Backs bill to aid the timber industry

MADISON – During yesterday’s Assembly floor session, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) proudly voted in favor of Assembly Bill (AB) 682 which passed with wide bipartisan support. This bipartisan proposal would authorize the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to provide a grant of up

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 12

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s 2020 election investigation, redistricting and Sen. André Jacque’s return to the Senate floor following his hospitalization with COVID-19.

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Dept. of Public Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village of Whitefish Bay safe drinking water loan program project

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Whitefish Bay 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

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Visits Ahnapee Diesel Center at Luxemburg-Casco

CASCO, WI – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today visited the newly launched Ahnapee Diesel Center, Wisconsin’s first diesel-only high school program. The Ahnapee Diesel Center is one of the only programs available nationwide that provides students with the opportunity to earn dual credits toward high school graduation as well as a

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Rep. Kind, Wisconsin Delegation: Introduce bipartisan resolution recognizing veteran mentorship programs

La Crosse, WI – This week, Rep. Ron Kind joined the Wisconsin delegation in introducing a resolution that recognizes Wisconsin’s leadership in creating veteran-to-veteran mentorship programs that help returning service members transition back to civilian life. For many returning service members, this transition is filled with obstacles both large and small, and many

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WHEDA: CEO Altoro has accepted position in Biden Administration

MADISON —Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Executive Director and CEO Joaquín Altoro has accepted a position in the Biden Administration. This week Altoro was sworn in as the Administrator of Rural Housing Service within the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. “We are appreciative of Joaquín Altoro’s strategic vision and leadership

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Milwaukee Ald. Hamilton: Public input opportunities on tap for city’s redistricting plan

Members of the public will have opportunities to weigh in on the City of Milwaukee’s redistricting process during two upcoming public meetings, according to Alderman Ashanti Hamilton. The first opportunity will be during a virtual bilingual town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 19 hosted by Alderman Hamilton (attendee link information is here). During the

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Waukesha County Dept. of Health and Human Services: Increased demand for Covid-19 tests anticipated as flu season & holidays approach

(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Public Health and Waukesha County Emergency Management announce new COVID-19 testing sites. Accelerated Clinical Labs is Waukesha County’s newest community testing partner. On Monday, November 15, Accelerated Clinical Labs will open a temporary drive-through testing site in the Dairy Barn at the Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd,

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Wisconsin Historical Foundation: Welcomes Jeannine Sherman

Madison, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Foundation is pleased to announce that Jeannine Sherman has joined the organization as marketing director. Sherman is an award-winning marketing and communications leader who will direct the Wisconsin Historical Society’s marketing and brand strategy and lead a team of communications, annual giving, marketing and public relations

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Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Hopes for labeling crackdown by FDA

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative said today mislabeling of imitation dairy products remains an important issue for customers and farmers, and the co-op looks forward to working with President Biden’s newly nominated commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to halt the practice. Biden nominated

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Savant Wealth Management: To acquire WI-based Filbrandt Wealth Management

ROCKFORD, Ill. (November 12, 2021) — Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only registered investment adviser (RIA) with nearly $12 billion in assets under management (AUM), announced plans to acquire Filbrandt Wealth Management, a Madison, Wisconsin-based RIA firm that works exclusively with university leaders and their families to achieve financial independence in retirement.

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Gov. Evers: Honors Wisconsin’s veterans

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers honored Wisconsin veterans this week in celebration of Veterans Day, making stops at several events where he met with local veterans and community members and recognized the many critical roles veterans play throughout the state. Events of the week culminated with the annual Veterans Day celebration at the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda and the signing of Senate Bill 345, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 91, designating a Purple

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Rep. Edming: Backs bill to aid the timber industry

MADISON – During yesterday’s Assembly floor session, Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) proudly voted in favor of Assembly Bill (AB) 682 which passed with wide bipartisan support. This bipartisan proposal would authorize the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to provide a grant of up to $1 million to maintain operations at the Verso paper

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 12

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s 2020 election investigation, redistricting and Sen. André Jacque’s return to the Senate floor following his hospitalization with COVID-19.

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Rep. Hebl: GOP majority passes extreme gerrymander of legislative districts

(MADISON) – The Wisconsin Legislature, along a party line vote, passed new district lines that will last for the next decade. Rep. Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) released the following statement in response: Today, the Wisconsin Assembly passed an extreme gerrymander of state legislative districts that would entrench a perpetual Republican majority

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