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2026 Local Elections: Hear Directly from the Candidates
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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.
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on March 09, 2026
Lessons from Kenosha: A Glimpse Into What’s Possible for Janesville’s Former GM Site
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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:
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on October 08, 2025
Forward Janesville Joins YWCA Child Care Roundtable With Senator Baldwin
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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:
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on September 03, 2025
Supporting Families & Strengthening the Workforce: Launching Forward Janesville’s Child Care Directory
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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
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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:
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on May 19, 2025
Government Relations Committee Finalizes 2025-26 Policy Priority Areas
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Forward Janesville's Government Relations Council has released its 2025-26 Policy Priority Areas. GRC will place intentional and sustained focus on these six issues.
Posted in:
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on April 09, 2025
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