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CivicCon Continues the Community Conversation on Housing
False To help foster dialogue and build a shared understanding around these issues, Forward Janesville hosted its second CivicCon event on May 7: The Affordable City, featuring housing policy expert and author Shane Phillips.
Posted in: Government Relations on May 14, 2026

2026 Local Elections: Hear Directly from the Candidates
False Local elections are right around the corner, and voters in Janesville will soon help shape the future of their community at the ballot box on Tuesday, April 7. To help voters make informed decisions, Forward Janesville has published two new candidate Question & Answer guides featuring responses directly from those seeking office.
Posted in: Government Relations on March 09, 2026

Lessons from Kenosha: A Glimpse Into What’s Possible for Janesville’s Former GM Site
False Members of the Forward Janesville team recently traveled to Kenosha to attend the grand opening of the Kenosha Innovation Center, a project that stands as a powerful example of community redevelopment, collaboration and long-term vision. The center, located on the site of the former Chrysler engine plant, is now the anchor of what’s being called the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood (KIN).
Posted in: Government Relations on October 08, 2025

Forward Janesville Joins YWCA Child Care Roundtable With Senator Baldwin
False On August 25, YWCA Rock County hosted a roundtable with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, bringing together local leaders, providers, and advocates to spotlight both the challenges and potential solutions. Forward Janesville was proud to join the conversation and share the data and perspectives we’ve gathered through our work in workforce development.
Posted in: Government Relations on September 03, 2025

Supporting Families & Strengthening the Workforce: Launching Forward Janesville’s Child Care Directory 
False Forward Janesville is excited to announce the launch of our Child Care Directory, a user-friendly online tool designed to help care seekers in Rock County navigate local child care options with greater ease and confidence.
Posted in: Government Relations on June 02, 2025

Forward Thinking: Putting The Pieces Together On Janesville's Housing Puzzle
False Our most recent Forward Thinking column, featured regularly in The Gazette, dives deeper into Forward Janesville's commitment to housing, which is a Strategic Initiative of our Board and a Policy Priority Area of our Government Relations Council.
Posted in: Government Relations on May 19, 2025
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