MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Marcus Hawkins to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC). The appointment fills a vacancy created by Republicans in the Wisconsin State Senate firing PSC Commissioner Tyler Huebner earlier this year. Hawkins’ appointment is effective April 8, 2024, and he will serve for the remainder of the term ending March 1, 2027.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/broadband-town-mtg-cross-s450.pngWisconsin now eligible to receive approximately $24 million to $30 million in Digital Equity Capacity Grant funding to implement the state’s Digital Equity Plan over a five-year period.