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Tony Evers, Governor
Caleb Frostman, Secretary

Department of Workforce Development
Secretary's Office
201 E. Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707-7946
Telephone: (608) 266-3131
Fax: (608) 266-1784
Email: sec@dwd.wisconsin.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020
CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722
On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/news/
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On Twitter: @WIWorkforce

Frostman Confirmed by Senate in Bipartisan Vote

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate today unanimously confirmed Caleb Frostman as Secretary of the Department of Workforce Development. Secretary Frostman released the following statement following the vote, thanking the members of the Senate for their support:

"I am honored by today’s unanimous, bipartisan vote in the State Senate to continue enacting Governor Evers’ strong workforce agenda supporting Wisconsin's workers, businesses, and economy as Secretary. I am forever grateful to Governor Evers for this opportunity and to the State Senate for their trust in my appointment to this position. The team at DWD is second-to-none, and I am eager to continue our impactful work in expanding and strengthening our workforce system. Under Governor Evers’ direction, I look forward to connecting the dots between all workforce stakeholders, including the State Legislature, to build a Wisconsin economy that works for all of us."