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Monday, 25 February 2019 17:13 |
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 Additional $150 million over two years in budget will lead to expanded career opportunities says Assembly Democratic leader.
MADISON – Governor Evers announced that his biennial budget will include an additional $150 million over two years for the University of Wisconsin System. Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement on the Governor’s plan:
 “The UW System is Wisconsin's number one asset when it comes to job creation and offering economic opportunity. The Governor’s proposed funding increase will make college more affordable, create pathways toward meaningful careers, and build vibrant communities. Our state government is most effective when it prioritizes long-term investments. The Governor’s proposal for higher education will serve as a foundation to strengthen our UW System campuses across the state for years to come.”
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Sunday, 24 February 2019 14:18 |
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 Dawn has deep ties to the community and over 25 years of experience serving the people of Vernon County through her positions at Couleecap and the Viroqua Housing Authority.
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers announced on Friday the appointment of Dawn Nemec as the new Vernon County Register of Deeds, replacing Konna Spaeth who resigned effective Friday.
 “Dawn Nemec possesses the experience and vision necessary to serve Vernon County as the Register of Deeds,” Governor Evers said. “With deep ties to the community and over 25 years of experience serving the people of Vernon County through her positions at Couleecap and the Viroqua Housing Authority, Dawn will continue to be an exemplary public servant in the Register’s office.”
Nemec currently works in the Accounting Department at Organic Valley. Previously she worked for Couleecap and later served as the Executive Director of the Viroqua Housing Authority. In addition, Dawn previously served as the Vice President of the La Farge School Board. Dawn and her husband Tom are co-owners of a beef and crop farm in rural La Farge. They have three children and ten grandchildren. In her free time, Nemec runs a local gift shop in La Farge with her children. |
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Written by Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Courtney Beyer
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Friday, 22 February 2019 16:46 |
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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voter-us-elections-s5.jpg Lawsuit alleges Republicans' legislation violated Democratic voters' federal constitutional rights.
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Friday, 22 February 2019 15:55 |
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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/drug-cost-s5.jpg Citizen Action of Wisconsin joins the Roosevelt Institute to release "Creation of a Crisis: How the Pharmaceutical Industry Chooses Profit Over People" revealing how drug company profits and CEO pay put lives at risk.
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin
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Friday, 22 February 2019 15:43 |
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 MADISON - On Wednesday, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved several key projects across the state, including:
- Design and construction of UW-Milwaukee Sandburg Hall renovation project, UW-Platteville Boebel Hall addition and renovation phase II, and UW-River Falls Dairy Plant remodel;
- Release of Building Trust Funds to complete the design of Waupun Correctional Behavior Health Unit/Life Safety improvements, Juvenile Corrections Regional Facilities, and Mendota Mental Health Juvenile Treatment Center;
- Grant release for 18 Department of Natural Resources Friends Group projects and the completion of Medical College of Wisconsin regional schools; and
- Various maintenance and repair projects located in 13 counties across the state for the Departments of Administration, Corrections, Military Affairs, Natural Resources, Health Services, and the UW-System.
The Building Commission is chaired by Governor Tony Evers and made up of the following members:
- State Senator Janis Ringhand;
- State Senator Jerry Petrowski;
- State Senator Patrick Testin;
- State Representative Jill Billings;
- State Representative Rob Swearingen;
- State Representative Mark Born; and
- Citizen member Summer Strand
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