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April is Celebrate Diversity Month

Started in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity surrounding us all. By celebrating differences and similarities during this month, organizers hope that people will get a deeper understanding of each other.

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Wisconsin 2021-23​ Executive Budget




LEARN MORE ABOUT BUDGET INITIATIVES | ​RESO​​​URCES

Promoting Racial Equity: How the Governor’s Budget Measures Up" (Kids Forward Webinar)

​Wisconsin Budget Project​   http://www.wisconsinbudgetproject.org/ 


FOLJoint Finance Committee​
Budget Hearings


The Wisconsin Legislature’s  Joint Committee on Finance is  holding three in-person public hearings on the 2021-23 state budget and one virtual hearing. Each hearing will last from 10 AM – 5 PM*. *The Committee will conclude taking testimony at the time specified.

Members of the public can testify on issues in-person (except virtual-only hearing), or submit written testimony

by email:
Budget.Comments@legis.wisconsin.gov 

online via website:  
  
by U.S. mail to:
Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702. 

AND, contact your legislators to make sure they know your position on issues. ​
Click to Find your legislators​.


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Program Spotlight

TB Logo generic sm.jpg  Wisconsin's Governor's Trailblazer Awards for Women in Business

The Governor’s Trailblazer Awards celebrate women's long history of entrepreneurship and deep roots in Wisconsin's broader business community.  The Awards recognize the success of women business owners whose work has carved a path for women business owners today.  

Since 2007, more than 80 women, across 32 Wisconsin counties, have been recognized with a Governor's Trailblazer Award for Women in Business. These Trailblazers come from across Wisconsin, representing businesses large and small and a wide range of industries.  

Awards are currently postponed. Additional information will be provided as available. Follow this page for updates.




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