MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), encouraged Wisconsin households struggling to pay for internet service to enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a replacement of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB). The Program offered through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provides a discount … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers, PSC Urge Customers to Apply for Affordable Connectivity Program
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Gov. Evers Celebrates Wisconsin’s Record-Low Unemployment Rate
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated the state’s continued strong economic success as the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary data showing the state’s unemployment rate declined to a record low of 2.8 percent in December 2021. This is the lowest unemployment rate in state history, breaking the … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Celebrates Wisconsin’s Record-Low Unemployment Rate
City of Monroe Police & Fire Commission Name William Erb as New Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Management
Following a rigorous nationwide recruitment process the City of Monroe Board of Police and Fire Commission (PFC) named William Erb as the next City of Monroe Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management. Exceeding the minimum job qualifications Mr. Erb was unanimously selected by the PFC as the ideal candidate to lead the City of Monroe Fire Department and continue the … [Read more...] about City of Monroe Police & Fire Commission Name William Erb as New Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Management
State Parks Increases Outdoor Capacities
MADISON, Wis. – With summer right around the corner, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that outdoor capacities for events, activities and outdoor facilities such as group campgrounds, open-air shelters and amphitheaters is increasing at properties across the State Park System. The following changes are effective … [Read more...] about State Parks Increases Outdoor Capacities
Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Special Session to Expand Access to Healthcare
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his call for a Special Session to expand BadgerCare and invest the $1 billion in cost savings realized under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into Wisconsin’s economic recovery, including more than 50 projects and economic development initiatives across the state. Governor Tony Evers & Lt. … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Special Session to Expand Access to Healthcare