WisTAX: When Is A Deficit Not A Deficit?

Todd A. Berry, WISTAX President MADISON— Two recent state reports provide contrasting pictures of Wisconsin’s financial condition. In one, the state ended 2016 in the red with a $1.7 billion deficit. The other shows the state in the black with

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Rep. Hebl: Statement on Teacher’s Appreciation Week

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Rep. Gary Hebl (608) 266-7678 This week marks Teacher Appreciation Week, a time when we are reminded to thank all of the educators in our lives for all of the hard work they put into educating and caring for our young ones. There is perhaps no

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Upcoming leadership conference aims to support Madison’s black community

An upcoming leadership conference in Madison aims to support the black community, providing a platform for connecting and sharing personal success stories. This year’s conference, titled “Progress, Empowerment & Collaboration,” will run May 18-20 at several locations in Madison. It’s put on by Sabrina ‘Heymiss Progress’ Madison, a motivational speaker,

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WED News Summary: JFC votes to bring back WEDC loan program; reaction to Comey firing

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Thursday, May 18: WisPolitics.com luncheon: “Focus on UpLift MKE: Jobs and inner-city Milwaukee.” The luncheon at UW-Milwaukee’s Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts in Milwaukee features a panel discussion with Milwaukee County Exec Chris Abele; DR. Eve Hall, leader of the Milwaukee Urban League;

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WisTAX: When Is A Deficit Not A Deficit?

Todd A. Berry, WISTAX President MADISON— Two recent state reports provide contrasting pictures of Wisconsin’s financial condition. In one, the state ended 2016 in the red with a $1.7 billion deficit. The other shows the state in the black with a $331 million surplus. Which is correct? Confusingly, both are

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Republican Governors Association: For The First Time, CEO’s Rank Gov. Walker’s Wisconsin A Top Ten State For Business

Wisconsin’s businesses climate is stronger than ever thanks to GOP Governor Scott Walker’s pro-jobs leadership. In its annual rankings of America’s best states for business, Chief Executive Magazine gave Wisconsin its first ever top 10 ranking, jumping 31 spots since 2010, and crediting Governor Walker’s push to promote business-friendly policies and strengthen

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Wisconsin Economic Development Corp: Johnsonville to expand global corporate headquarters in Sheboygan Falls

Kelly Seifert, Johnsonville, 920.453.7422 kseifert@johnsonville.com Mark Maley, WEDC, 608.210.6707 mark.maley@wedc.org Support from WEDC helps secure company’s growth in Wisconsin Madison, Wis. – Johnsonville and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) today announced that the company is expanding its global corporate headquarters in Sheboygan Falls. Construction on the 49,000-square-foot addition, which

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