What Is Voting? Voting is how people make choices together. When you vote, you say what you want. We vote for people who want to lead our country, state, and city. These people are called candidates. When they win, they become elected officials. Elected officials make choices about our lives. They decide how programs work. […]
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October 24, 2019
The Honorable Governor Tony EversOffice of the GovernorAttn: Pardon Advisory BoardPO Box 7863Madison, WI 53707
Re: Clemency For Brendan Dassey
Dear Governor Evers:
As leaders a...
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), The Arc is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Advance Auto Parts on a pilot program to create meaningful job opportuni...
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About 34% of adults with disabilities have high blood pressure compared to 26% of individuals without disabilities. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer.” Many ...