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James Bond Will Run State Veteran Affairs

James Bond Will Run State Veteran Affairs

Evers appoints the first openly gay cabinet secretary, with one of the more memorable names, in Wisconsin history.

Gov. Evers Appoints James Bond to Serve as DVA Secretary
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Gov. Evers Appoints James Bond to Serve as DVA Secretary

Appointment marks first openly gay cabinet secretary in state history

Gov. Evers Announces DVA Secretary Mary Kolar to Retire
Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Awarded $3.2 Million for Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery Expansion
Gov. Evers Announces $10 Million Investment to Support Veteran Employment, Housing Assistance, Mental Health Services
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Gov. Evers Announces $10 Million Investment to Support Veteran Employment, Housing Assistance, Mental Health Services

Investments build on recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity

Senator Baldwin’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline Launches Nationwide
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Senator Baldwin’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline Launches Nationwide

Baldwin helped deliver funding for 988 line through omnibus legislation and bipartisan Safer Communities Act

WDVA Now Accepting Grant Applications for Nonprofits that Serve Veterans
Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity
Gov. Evers, WDVA Announce More Than $549,000 in Grants to 14 Organizations Helping Wisconsin Veterans and Families
New DSPS Military Pathways Grant Program Opens for Applications
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New DSPS Military Pathways Grant Program Opens for Applications

The grants of up to $50,000 are designed to help educational institutions develop formal pathways that allow military training to satisfy some occupational licensing requirements.

Gov. Evers, WDVA Announce Grant Application Period Open for Nonprofits that Assist, Train Veteran Entrepreneurs
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Gov. Evers, WDVA Announce Grant Application Period Open for Nonprofits that Assist, Train Veteran Entrepreneurs

Eligible nonprofits must apply for the grant by Nov. 1, 2021, at 4 p.m.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Awarded $3 Million for Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery Expansion
Evers Names 30 Equity Council Members

Evers Names 30 Equity Council Members

Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion appointees include leaders from nonprofits, tribes, churches, community groups.

Wisconsin PFAS Action Council Releases PFAS Action Plan
WDVA to Host Virtual Roundtables on Supporting Veterans
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WDVA to Host Virtual Roundtables on Supporting Veterans

Attendees to Discuss Future Funding of WDVA Programs, Benefits, Services

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Receives Nursing Assistance from USDVA and WI National Guard
Many Will Have a Virtual Memorial Day

Many Will Have a Virtual Memorial Day

War Memorial Center cancels events. Others scaling back or moving events online.

WDVA Continues to Limit Visitors to Wisconsin Veterans Homes
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WDVA Continues to Limit Visitors to Wisconsin Veterans Homes

Homes Located in Chippewa Falls, King, and Union Grove

Veterans Light Up the Arts announces full program ahead of Friday’s event
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Veterans Light Up the Arts announces full program ahead of Friday’s event

Fourth annual event will take place March 6 at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Windhover Hall

Senate Democrats Offer 2020 Agenda

Senate Democrats Offer 2020 Agenda

Shilling pushes homeless funding and closing dark store tax loophole.

Gov. Evers Announces $250,000 in Grants to Organizations Helping Wisconsin Veterans and Families
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Gov. Evers Announces $250,000 in Grants to Organizations Helping Wisconsin Veterans and Families

Since starting in 2015, the WDVA’s nonprofit grant program has awarded more than $1 million in funding to organizations that have a goal of ensuring veterans and their families are properly cared for in Wisconsin.

WDVA Announces 2019 Woman Veteran of the Year
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WDVA Announces 2019 Woman Veteran of the Year

"Gundy" Metz's service continues after 20 years on active duty

Senate Fires State Agriculture Secretary

Senate Fires State Agriculture Secretary

Every Republican votes not to approve Evers appointee Brad Pfaff.

Evers’ Transportation Secretary Moves Toward Confirmation

Evers’ Transportation Secretary Moves Toward Confirmation

But some GOP legislators concerned with appointee Craig Thompson's past as a lobbyist

The State of Politics: Evers Respects His Agency Leaders
The State of Politics

Evers Respects His Agency Leaders

Walker at times ignored cabinet, made decisions for his political career.

Gov. Evers, Secretary-designee Kolar Break Ground on New, State-of-the-Art Skilled Nursing Facility at King
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Gov. Evers, Secretary-designee Kolar Break Ground on New, State-of-the-Art Skilled Nursing Facility at King

"I’m proud to be investing in King’s future."

Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce Additions to Administration Team
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Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce Additions to Administration Team

"The team members we are announcing today will help our administration connect the dots on important issues facing our state."