MadREP summit highlights diversity in the workforce

A recent Madison Region Economic Partnership event highlighted the benefits of diversity in the workforce. Over 500 attendants gathered May 11 at the Monona Terrace in Madison for the Economic Development and Diversity Summit. They heard from speakers like Tiffany

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Speaker Ryan: To join the ‘Hugh Hewitt Show’

Contact: Doug Andres or AshLee Strong (202) 225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will join The Hugh Hewitt Show at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET. Details: Speaker Ryan on The Hugh Hewitt Show Friday, May 19, at approx. 8:30 a.m.

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Gov. Walker: Budget ensures Wisconsin remains a Top 10 state

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison – Governor Scott Walker released the following column today calling on Wisconsin citizens who support the top priorities included in his budget – student success, rewarding work, and accountable government – to contact their legislators and urge them to support his proposal. This column

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Department of Workforce Development: BLS dat- Wisconsin ranks 5th in nation in rate of manufacturing and total nonfarm job growth from March to April 2017

Contact: 608-266-2722 MADISON – Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Ray Allen released the following statement following today’s U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) release showing Wisconsin had the 5th highest rate of growth in total nonfarm and manufacturing jobs over the month:   “One day after announcing Wisconsin’s unemployment

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Wisconsin again ranked low for startups by Kauffman Foundation

Wisconsin has again been ranked at the bottom of the pile for startups in the Kauffman Index of Startup Activity Report. The report evenly splits the 50 states into “Large” and “Small” categories, ranking each list 1-25. Kauffman Foundation researcher Inara Tareque says that is done because “it’s not quite

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MadREP summit highlights diversity in the workforce

A recent Madison Region Economic Partnership event highlighted the benefits of diversity in the workforce. Over 500 attendants gathered May 11 at the Monona Terrace in Madison for the Economic Development and Diversity Summit. They heard from speakers like Tiffany Jana, CEO and president of TMI consulting, a diversity and

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Public Policy Forum: Proposed 2018 MPS budget “retrenches” in the face of revenue challenges and renewed expenditure pressures

Contact: Rob Henken (414) 276-8240 or (414) 708-4392 rhenken@publicpolicyforum.org The Public Policy Forum’s annual review of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) superintendent’s proposed budget finds that 2018 will be a year of “retrenchment” for MPS as it trims positions and restores funding to retirement and capital debt obligations. “After two

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Insurance Commissioner Nickel: Statement following severe weather in Wisconsin

Contact: Elizabeth Hizmi (608) 267-9460 elizabeth.hizmi@wisconsin.gov Madison, WI—Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Ted Nickel expressed concern for the citizens of Wisconsin facing property damage and flooding after severe storms this week. “My thoughts and prayers are with residents of Barron, Jackson and Rusk counties,” said Commissioner Nickel. “The aftermath of a storm

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Speaker Ryan: To join the ‘Hugh Hewitt Show’

Contact: Doug Andres or AshLee Strong (202) 225-0600 WASHINGTON—Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will join The Hugh Hewitt Show at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET. Details: Speaker Ryan on The Hugh Hewitt Show Friday, May 19, at approx. 8:30 a.m. ET Listen live here.

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