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365 Days of Record-Breaking Job Creation PDF Print E-mail
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Written by WisDems Press, Julia Hamelburg   
Friday, 21 January 2022 09:35

manufacturing-jobWisconsin now has one of the lowest unemployment rates in its history.


MADISON, Wis. — President Biden started his first day in office with a 6.4 percent unemployment rate and dismal job creation numbers left behind by his predecessor. Now, one year later, with President Biden at the helm, the economy has grown faster than it has in decades. Over 6.4 million jobs were added in the last year, unemployment claims are down to a level not seen since 1969, and the unemployment rate has plummeted to 3.9 percent — a number that wasn’t expected until 2026.

Thanks to President Biden and Governor Evers, Wisconsin now has one of the lowest unemployment rates in its history at 3% — that’s one of the lowest in the country — and one of the highest labor participation rates in the nation.

These jobs didn’t appear out of thin air — in Wisconsin, President Biden’s American Rescue Plan ensured that Governor Evers had the funds needed to lead the Badger State into a stronger economic recovery.

tony-eversHere are some of the initiatives Governor Evers spearheaded thanks to President Biden’s American Rescue Plan:

  • $200 million to help local governments recover from the COVID-19 pandemic
  • $420 million in grants for an estimated 84,000 small businesses
  • $140 million to help bolster businesses in Wisconsin’s tourism and entertainment industries
  • $100 million to bring high-speed internet to Wisconsin families
  • $130 million to find solutions to workforce challenges and help unemployed or underemployed workers find job opportunities

There’s still more work to do to make sure Wisconsinites stay competitive in the job market for the next year. Governor Evers and Democrats in Congress are committed to working with President Biden to deliver federal funding that will help Wisconsin build back better and invest in the communities that need it most.

 
Affordable Housing and Access to Healthcare Comes to Southwest Wisconsin PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Friday, 21 January 2022 09:18

prairie-du-chienGov. Tony Evers, WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes announce grant for Prairie du Chien, visit expanded dental clinic in Dodgeville

Last Updated on Saturday, 22 January 2022 09:32
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Lasry Calls on Members of Congress to Trade No Securities and Put Assets into Blind Trust PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Alex Lasry Press   
Thursday, 20 January 2022 16:30

money-behind-politicsPutting assets in a blind trust solves conflict problems, says Senate candidate from Wisconsin. He has already committed to put his in and thinks all members should do the same.


Milwaukee - Wednesday, Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Alex Lasry called for every member of Congress and every Senate confirmed appointee to be required to either divest or put their assets in a blind trust.

alex-lasry“I agree with the proposals to ban individual stock trades by members of Congress, but I don’t think that they go far enough and leave glaring loopholes,” said Lasry. “For example, many mutual funds focus on specific sectors and subsectors of the economy that move the same way as individual stocks and that would effectively defeat the individual stock trading ban.”

Sens. Mark Kelly of Arizona and Jon Ossoff of Georgia recently introduced the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act that would require Congress members, their spouses and dependent children to either divest or put their investments into a blind trust within 120 days of assuming office.

“Putting assets in a blind trust solves these problems because you have no ability to direct any trades,” continued Lasry. “I have already committed to putting all of my assets in a blind trust as a member of the Senate and I believe all members of Congress should be required to as well.”

The Democratic Primary Election for the United States Senate will be held Tuesday, August 9th, 2022. For more information about Alex Lasry’s campaign, visit www.alexlasry.com.

 
Trains Meant for Wisconsin End Up in Nigeria PDF Print E-mail
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Written by WisDems Press   
Thursday, 20 January 2022 11:27

high-speed-rail-fastRepublican politicians cost Wisconsin millions of dollars in economic opportunities in 2010 when they derailed plan for high-speed passenger rail.

Last Updated on Thursday, 20 January 2022 11:47
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Statewide “Self-Serving Johnson” Tour Stops in Green Bay PDF Print E-mail
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Written by WisDems Press, Philip Shulman   
Thursday, 20 January 2022 10:43

kristin-lyerly-mdDr. Kristen Lyerly and local resident and parent Terry Lee featured speakers at Wednesday event.

Last Updated on Thursday, 20 January 2022 11:04
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Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to shield records from Jan. 6 committee PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Thursday, 20 January 2022 09:42

trump-2021-thehillCongressional investigators to receive a batch of Trump-era schedules, call logs, emails and other documents that could illuminate key circumstances surrounding the deadly Capitol riot.

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Bi-Partisan Initiative Will Help Wisconsin Children Begin Saving at Birth PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Evan Goyke Press   
Thursday, 20 January 2022 08:58

kewaunee-harbor-family401(K)ids creates an IRA-like investment account for every child born or adopted in Wisconsin.


MADISON - Wednesday, Representative Macco, Representative Goyke, and Senator Ringhand introduced LRB 5348 that creates the 401(K)ids saving program to help every child in Wisconsin begin saving at birth. The bi-partisan group of legislators used framework provided by the Retirement Security Task Force to develop the initiative.

401(K)ids creates an IRA-like investment account for every child born or adopted in Wisconsin. The account is invested and managed by the State of Wisconsin and at the age of 18, the individual account holder may access the savings, without tax penalty for: tuition or expenses for higher education; first-time home ownership; a medical emergency; or the individual can roll the savings into a different retirement savings account. Each account is seeded with a modest investment from the state and the account holder, family members, friends, philanthropic or business groups can also contribute to an account. The bill authors offered the following statement regarding 401(K)ids:

evangoyke“This legislation gives children in Wisconsin the opportunity to experience first-hand the power of saving. 401(K)ids sets up the infrastructure for young savers to learn how to make smart financial decisions and allows them to directly invest in their futures. Far too many working Wisconsinites struggle to save later in life, so providing a solid foundation for early saving will allow our new generation to accumulate significant assets and improve their financial security while reducing the need to take on debt.”

 
A Lesson on Equality PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31   
Wednesday, 19 January 2022 10:03

mlk-flagSen. Smith writes about the life work of Dr. Martin Luther King and how it influenced his own thoughts on the meaning of equality.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 January 2022 10:27
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AT&T, Verizon to delay 5G rollout near certain airports PDF Print E-mail
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Written by The Hill Press   
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 15:05

airlines-5g-2022-gettyFAA has not utilized the two years they’ve had to responsibly plan for this deployment.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 January 2022 15:07
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Biden’s American Rescue Plan Continues to Deliver for Wisconsin PDF Print E-mail
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Written by WisDems Press, Julia Hamelburg   
Monday, 17 January 2022 10:40

leo-frigo-bridge-gbArticles from local media reflect how bread and butter issues are reported around Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin National Guard to Support Hospitals and Nursing Homes PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Friday, 14 January 2022 11:21

wi-national-guard-troopsState is reporting a record 13,004 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in one day. National Guard sees itself as neighbors helping neighbors.

Last Updated on Saturday, 15 January 2022 11:42
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