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Eleven habitat and trail projects will be conducted across Wisconsin thanks to a $45,755 from the Ruffed Grouse Society that the state Natural Resources Board accepted at its meeting today in Madison.

The Wisconsin Green Building Alliance (WGBA) is very concerned about proposed cuts to State and University programs that support Wisconsin’s green building and construction industry. Public investment in the UW system is critical to supporting local jobs in the green building industry and stimulating private investment statewide.

Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch announced today the award of $12.5 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to fund affordable housing project developments across the state of Wisconsin. The tax credits, which are distributed by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), will move 25 developments forward and create 1,293 units of affordable rental housing

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced the Invest in American Jobs Act, legislation to create good-paying American jobs and strengthen U.S. manufacturing by requiring federally-funded transportation projects to use American steel, iron and manufactured products whenever possible.

Members of the delegation on the Governor’s Trade Mission to Western Europe met with representatives of more than 100 companies and industry organizations in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, water technology and biotechnology. The meetings were a combination of business roundtables and one-on-one meetings with specific companies considering expanding in the U.S.

Representative John Murtha (R-Baldwin) released the following statement after the approval of renovations and repairs to North Hall, Price Commons, and Bowman Hall at UW – Stout by the State Building Commission

Representative David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) co-authored legislation regarding elimination of the personal property tax. The personal property tax is a tax on certain personal property owned by businesses. Over the years the legislature has exempted: individuals, farmers, computing equipment, and certain manufacturing equipment from the tax because of its onerous nature. The cost of complying with this tax to businesses can exceed the revenues it brings in. The reporting measures required by this tax are a tedious hindrance to business that they must comply with year after year

This week the list of committee assignments for the State Assembly was released by Assembly Leadership. State Representative John Jagler (R-Watertown) will be serving as the chair of the Assembly Housing and Real Estate committee for the 2015-16 legislative session

Following passage of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act (NAHASDA), Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement

Following passage of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act (NAHASDA), Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement