ATC: Nowak joins as vice president, regulatory and government affairs

PEWAUKEE, Wis. – Ellen Nowak has joined ATC as vice president, regulatory and government affairs overseeing state and federal regulatory affairs. Nowak brings more than 20 years of experience in energy and public policy. Prior to joining ATC, Nowak was most recently a commissioner at the Public Service Commission of

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Cooke seeks to reach across the aisle in 3rd CD race

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, nonprofit owner Rebecca Cooke talks about her second bid for western’s Wisconsin’s 3rd CD — this time to unseat U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien. The Eau Claire Dem also talks about finding shared values with voters across the aisle.

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Climate Power: Report finds that since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, hundreds of jobs and $445 million in investments have been generated in Wisconsin

Madison, WI  — In just under a year since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ clean energy plan has helped turbocharge our clean energy economy to new heights. Over the past year, clean energy businesses have announced or moved forward with more than 170,000 jobs

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Dept. of Agriculture: 30 day public inspection period and comments received from USDA Rural Development’s periodic review of rural areas in Wisconsin (housing programs)

July 26, 2023 – On March 8, 2023, USDA Rural Development issued a 90-day public notice informing the public that USDA was conducting a periodic review of all areas under its jurisdiction to identify areas that no longer qualify as rural for housing programs. The 90-day public notice listed communities under

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Nation Consulting: Longtime partner Sachin Chheda leaving

MILWAUKEE — Nation Consulting announced today that Sachin Chheda, partner, is stepping down from his role after 17 years and will leave the company as of August 1, 2023. He will step down from his role as Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s political director as well. “I’m excited about the future,

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Invests $7.1 million to improve wastewater infrastructure for rural residents in Osseo, Wisconsin

OSSEO, Wis., July 26, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Farah Ahmad today announced $7.1 million in additional funding for the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility for the City of Osseo. The City of Osseo is within the Rural Partners Network (RPN) Northwestern Wisconsin Community

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A Better Wisconsin Together: On 33rd anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act, A Better Wisconsin Together applauds recent effort to restore ballot dropboxes

MADISON, Wis. — July 26 is Disability Independence Day, commemorating the 1990 signing into law of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by then Republican President George H.W. Bush. A Better Wisconsin Together pointed to a lawsuit filed this month seeking to ensure equal access to the ballot box for Wisconsin voters with

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