Sen. Agard: Celebrates public schools week

MADISON – February 27 – March 3 is Public Schools Week – a week to highlight and support the critical work of Wisconsin’s public schools. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Great public schools are the

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Rep. Brandtjen: Election bribery in Wisconsin

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) responds to election bribery carried out by the group, Wisconsin Takes Action: It was recently learned that the group, Wisconsin Takes Action, is offering $250 to voters to sway their friends to

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Rep. Vos: Announces State of the Tribes Address

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) would like to announce that the 19th Annual State of the Tribes address is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14 at 1 p.m. in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “I would like to thank Chairman Robert Van Zile of

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Gov. Evers, DWD: Celebrate record-breaking apprenticeship numbers

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced Wisconsin has achieved a state record of more than 15,900 apprentices during 2022 thanks to strong growth in traditional sectors, including construction and manufacturing and innovative

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John Nichols: Anti-nuke movement helped propel Tony Earl to governorship

Many political figures were initially reluctant to embrace the freeze movement. But Earl, who was raised in a Catholic peace and social justice tradition, backed the referendum proposal, enthusiastically, urging a “yes” vote in stump speeches and interviews during one of the most energetic gubernatorial campaigns the state had ever seen.

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Sen. Agard: Celebrates public schools week

MADISON – February 27 – March 3 is Public Schools Week – a week to highlight and support the critical work of Wisconsin’s public schools. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Great public schools are the cornerstone of our communities and the foundation of a strong

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Rep. Conley: Joins Gov. Evers to announce $15 million state investment in Janesville sports and convention center

(JANESVILLE) – Today, Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville), Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), and local leaders joined Governor Tony Evers as he announced a $15 million investment from his Capital Budget Proposal for the Woodman’s Sports and Convention Centerproject. “I was thrilled to join Governor Evers today as he made this announcement.

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Sen. Spreitzer: Joins Gov. Evers to announce $15 million state investment in Janesville sports and convention center

JANESVILLE – Today, State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) joined Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, State Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville), and local leaders to announce that the Governor’s 2023-2025 Capital Budget includes a $15 million investment to support the Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center project in Janesville. “I am proud to join

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Dept. of Health Services: Accepting applications for home and community-based services grants supporting quality and innovation

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) opened applications for $15 million in grant funding to support Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). HCBS help older adults or those who have disabilities live independently in their community. This is the second time Medicaid HCBS providers and agencies in Wisconsin are eligible

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Gov. Evers: Announces historic proposed long-term investments in state’s infrastructure

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s historic capital budget investments saves taxpayers nearly $1 billion, supports estimated nearly $7 billion in economic activity and 45,000 jobs JANESVILLE — Gov. Tony Evers today released $3.8 billion in recommended investments in his 2023-25 Capital Budget for the renovation and renewal of the state’s existing infrastructure and to support

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Dept. of Health Services: Accepting applications for home and community-based services grants supporting quality and innovation

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) opened applications for $15 million in grant funding to support Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). HCBS help older adults or those who have disabilities live independently in their community. This is the second time Medicaid HCBS providers and agencies in Wisconsin are eligible

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Rep. Brandtjen: Election bribery in Wisconsin

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) responds to election bribery carried out by the group, Wisconsin Takes Action: It was recently learned that the group, Wisconsin Takes Action, is offering $250 to voters to sway their friends to vote for Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz though an app

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Rep. Vos: Announces State of the Tribes Address

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) would like to announce that the 19th Annual State of the Tribes address is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14 at 1 p.m. in the Wisconsin State Assembly. “I would like to thank Chairman Robert Van Zile of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community and the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council,

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Gov. Evers, DWD: Celebrate record-breaking apprenticeship numbers

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), today announced Wisconsin has achieved a state record of more than 15,900 apprentices during 2022 thanks to strong growth in traditional sectors, including construction and manufacturing and innovative opportunities in fields such as IT and healthcare. “We’ve worked

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John Nichols: Anti-nuke movement helped propel Tony Earl to governorship

Many political figures were initially reluctant to embrace the freeze movement. But Earl, who was raised in a Catholic peace and social justice tradition, backed the referendum proposal, enthusiastically, urging a “yes” vote in stump speeches and interviews during one of the most energetic gubernatorial campaigns the state had ever seen.

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