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Senators Baldwin, Capito, Tester, Cramer Introduce Bill to Increase Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders

Legislation will help recruit and retain volunteer first responders with affordable housing incentives

Local Government Advocates Expect More State Shared Revenue

They're confident long 'broken' program will be fixed in upcoming state budget.

Senator Baldwin Applauds House Vote to Pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Bipartisan legislation creates Wisconsin jobs and rebuilds Badger State infrastructure

Evers Wants Local Climate Change Plans

Governor's budget would require every local government in state to create a plan.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Governor Evers and Wisconsin Local Officials in Calling for Additional Federal Resources for the State and Local Communities to Combat COVID-19

December 6 deadline for $75 million local government transportation grants

The $75 million program will pay up to 90 percent of total eligible costs for a range of transportation projects.

WisDOT announces criteria for $75 million local government grant program

“The objective of this program is to provide local officials the flexibility and funding they need to address the transportation projects that are most needed in their communities,” Governor Tony Evers said.

Evers Touts $75 Million Local Grants Fund

Competitive grants for local transportation replace state roads fund, includes mass transit.

Local governments now have access to $75 million in new transportation grants

The program will mirror aspects of the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP).

Governor Evers Announces Transportation Stakeholder Task Force

Together, this group will discuss the state’s critical transportation issues and seek solutions to these challenges.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure in Wisconsin

The USDA Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program gives financial assistance to rural communities in order to provide safe and affordable drinking water and sanitation.

Will Court Ruling Help Rich Homeowners?

Supreme says homeowners can refuse home inspection with no penalty.