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'COWS Notes' is our monthly round-up of project successes, news, and more. 

Job Watch: December

Wisconsin’s economic recovery continued with the state adding 6,300 jobs. We have come a long way out of the jobs hole created in March 2020. 

Some federal recovery investments continue to support Wisconsin’s families. However, several major programs have endednotably the Child Tax Creditleaving families vulnerable in the depth of winter.

Wisconsin Job Watch
Photo by Mike Cox on Unsplash 

Local Impact in 2021

The Mayors Innovation Project worked with more than 173 mayors and city leaders— representing 128 cities—providing valuable peer learning, leadership development, and policies that advance equity, sustainability, and democracy. 
Our Impact
Eastpointe, MI is one of three cities to participate in the Mayors Innovative Design Cohort.

Listen: Affordable Water

In January, the ProGov Podcast discussed the need for safe, equitable, and affordable water access with our own Mayors Innovation Project.
ProGov21 Podcast

Apply: Wisconsin Cohort

What physical science project in your Wisconsin community keeps you up at night? The UniverCity Alliance is partnering with Thriving Earth Exchange to launch a cohort, connecting you with experts to solve your local challenges. Deadline to apply is March 1.
Apply for the Cohort

In the News

Black moms, their babies face higher health risk in Wisconsin, but Legislature won’t address it
Post Crescent

Surplus another ‘golden opportunity’  Republicans are determined to miss
Wisconsin Examiner
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