Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority: CEO and Executive Director, Elmer Moore, Jr.’s statement on biennial budget 2023-25
Contact: Raechelle BelliWHEDA608-267-1093raechelle.belli@wheda.com
MADISON, Wis. — Governor Tony Evers today signed the 2023-25 Biennial Budget that includes one of the largest state investments in workforce housing.
The newly signed budget includes a total of $525 million in funding for affordable housing development programs to be administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development...
Gorman & Company: Union Corners 10-Year redevelopment completed
MADISON, Wisc. (July 5, 2023) – Gorman & Company is excited to announce the completion and grand opening of Union Corners, a 252-unit, mixed-use, mixed-income community located at the intersections of E. Washington Ave., Winnebago St., and Milwaukee St. in Madison.
The grand opening celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 12, at 4 p.m....
Evers nixes top two income tax breaks, signs budget after 51 partial vetoes
Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed a GOP plan to cut Wisconsin’s top two income tax rates but signed most of the nearly $99 billion budget passed by Republican lawmakers.
The impact of his vetoes leaves a $175 million reduction in income taxes after Republicans had proposed a $3.5 billion package.
Evers...
IRG Action Fund: Reacts to veto of historic middle class income tax cut
DELAFIELD, WI – Following the news that Governor Evers has vetoed the historic middle class tax cut, IRG Action Fund CEO CJ Szafir released this statement in response:
“The legislature's tax plan would have helped small businesses grow, assisting middle-class workers along the way. But instead of working with Republicans to make Wisconsin a better state for...
Rep. Neubauer: Responds to Governor Evers’ action on 2023-2025 biennial budget
Contact: Rep. Greta Neubauer(608) 266-0634
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Neubauer released the following statement following Governor Evers’ action on the 2023-2025 biennial budget:
“The line item vetoes announced by Governor Evers today make a number of important improvements to this budget, including providing a middle class tax cut while protecting the...
Gov. Evers: Signs 2023-25 Biennial Budget making historic investments in communities, expanding affordable housing statewide, addressing PFAS
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov
“Imperfect and Incomplete”: Gov. Evers gives Legislature “second chance” to complete work on the biennial budget, meaningfully address state workforce and child care industry challenges
Gov. Evers enacts budget with over 50 line-item vetoes to provide child care and housing grants, target tax relief to working families, among others
MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers today enacted the 2023-25...
Edgewood College: Thanatology program director named ADEC Academic Educator of the Year
Contact: Ed TaylorChief of Staff 608-663-2333
Madison, Wis. (July 5, 2023) – The Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) recognizes Thanatology professionals for their commitment to the field and advancing the study of dying, death, and bereavement. Janet McCord, Ph.D., F.T., received their “Academic Educator of the Year” award at the annual conference...
Dept. of Health Services: Additional grants awarded to help reduce disparities in behavioral health care system
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683
Equity and inclusion trainings to be offered to service providers
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced four organizations have received funding to help providers better serve communities that continue to experience barriers to accessing behavioral health care. Each organization has received $85,762...
AARP WI: Hudson cycling group wins AARP WI grant to include portable defibrillator with its fleet of adaptive bicycles
Contact:Jim FlahertyCommunications Director, AARP Wisconsin608-698-0928jflaherty@aarp.org
HUDSON, WI – A proposal to equip a fleet of piloted adaptive bicycles with an automated external defibrillator (AED) has been selected to receive this month’s AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant. The $1,000 grant will help River Valley Trails, Inc. fund the cost of purchasing an AED to make bicycling trips...
