Giving back to his rural Wisconsin heritage
Jerry is a REVAMP program specialist, (Rebuilding Economic Vibrancy After a Major Pandemic). As a liaison to rural Wisconsin, Jerry helps communities and businesses determine their priorities, apply for grants, find technical assistance and connect with existing resources.
Wisconsin Early Education Shared Services Network: Expanding Access to Child Care
Throughout the state, day care programs have closed, plagued by problems with finding and keeping employees, handling administrative requirements and maintaining adequate financing. As a result, residents of both urban neighborhoods and rural communities have struggled to find the child care they need in order to meet their job responsibilities.
Governor Evers Releases Report and Ten Action Recommendations
MADISON, WI, DEC. 16, 2020 - Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity has released “Rural Voices for Prosperity: A Report of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity,” which calls for coordinated measures across state government to meet the needs of Wisconsin’s rural communities.