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Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Willie Smith to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Joe Kirgues from the board. “Willie’s combined years of professional experience and demonstrated commitment to and success in promoting community economic...

Contact: Robert Kraig (414) 322-5324robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org Statewide: 15 advocacy groups and unions sent a letter earlier today to Governor Evers urging him to deploy his vast veto powers to force the Legislature to negotiate over BadgerCare Expansion. Full letter here. The letter does not call on Evers to veto the entire budget, or...

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov202-224-6225 Legislation includes resources for Baldwin’s bills that scrutinize foreign owned agriculture land, help dairy businesses innovate, and provide mental health support for farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured major victories for Wisconsin’s agriculture industry and rural communities in the Senate’s...

Contact: Sen. Mary Felzkowski608-266-2509 Madison, WI – On Thursday, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) joined her fellow Republican Joint Finance Committee members in announcing a $4.4 billion tax cut for all Wisconsinites. “Throughout this entire budget process, we’ve heard from citizens across our state, loud and clear, that this historic surplus is a...

Contacts:Sen. LaTonya Johnson — sen.johnson@legis.wi.gov                                         Rep. Evan Goyke — rep.goyke@legis.wi.govSen. Kelda Roys — sen.roys@legis.wi.govRep. Tip McGuire — rep.mcguire@legis.wi.gov MADISON — Today, the final Joint Finance Committee (JFC) budget meeting concluded with a disappointing decision from the Republicans to...

Contact:Eric DentDirector of Communications(202) 488-4783eric.dent@us.fincantieri.com WASHINGTON, DC – Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) was recognized yesterday by the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) for their efforts in safety this year.  FMM and 13 other U.S. shipyards received the “Excellence in Safety” award. The Marinette shipyard and its safety efforts have been recognized...

Contact:Rep. Michael Schraa(608) 237-9153 (Madison, WI) Rep. Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) is thrilled with the action of the Joint Committee on Finance today to raise wages for state employees, and especially for security personnel at the Department of Corrections (DOC). “I’ve been advocating for significant raises to increase recruitment and retention in these...

The median sale price for homes in Wisconsin has more than doubled over the past decade, according to a new report from UW-Madison’s Division of Extension.  The report was authored by Prof. Steven Deller, an economist in the university’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.  Between April 2012 and April 2023,...

-- The median sale price for homes in Wisconsin has more than doubled over the past decade, according to a new report from UW-Madison’s Division of Extension.  The report was authored by Prof. Steven Deller, an economist in the university’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.  Between April 2012 and April...

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” international trade consultant Chris Wojtowicz of the Small Business Development Center highlights resources available to companies in the state.  “Wisconsin has a wonderful, really dynamic ecosystem of help for exporters,” he said.  He touches on support offered by local chambers of commerce, economic development...

CONTACT: Greg Bump, greg.bump@wisc.edu UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin shared the following statement on the UW System budget on June 22, 2023. “We appreciate the Joint Finance Committee’s decision to invest in state employees, including UW–Madison faculty and staff, by setting aside funding for a compensation plan of 4 percent in...

Contact: Chandra Munroe(608) 266-9170 MADISON – Today, Republican members on the Joint Finance Committee announced a planned $4.4 billion worth of tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefit millionaires over the biennium. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Rather than funding essential services like child care, expanding BadgerCare, or...

Contact: Eddie Cullen414-793-0347  MILWAUKEE – Today, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 23-578, diverting $225,000 from the County’s contingency fund to provide temporary pavement repairs for Old Loomis Road. Supervisor Kathleen Vincent made the following statement:   “My constituents, those who use the road in general, and even our own Milwaukee County Director of Transportation Donna...

Contact:Laura WiegertVP Strategic Communicationslwiegert@foxcitieschamber.com920-973-1080 FOX CITIES, Wis. (June 22, 2023) – The public is invited to “Discover Calumet County,” a free, family-friendly event being held at Round Lake Farms in Brillion on Tuesday, August 8 from 4 – 8:30 PM. The event will feature food and refreshments, music, and local business booths sourced...