“Gig economy” looking up in Wisconsin

With the explosive growth of ride-sharing apps in recent years, and some predicting a steady trend toward more contractor jobs, the “gig economy” appears on the rise in Wisconsin. This phenomenon was the topic of the Tech Council’s latest Innovation

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WED News Summary: New UW policy center raises concern; Ryan praises Trump’s budget

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary:https://www.wispolitics.com/category/subscribers-only/news-summary/ **************************************** June 7 breakfast gathering in D.C. with U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan A June 7 breakfast gathering at the Monocle in D.C. features U.S. Rep. MARK POCAN, D-Town of Vermont. Sponsored by Michael B… Please log in to

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“Gig economy” looking up in Wisconsin

With the explosive growth of ride-sharing apps in recent years, and some predicting a steady trend toward more contractor jobs, the “gig economy” appears on the rise in Wisconsin. This phenomenon was the topic of the Tech Council’s latest Innovation Network luncheon in Madison, which featured a panel discussion with

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WisDOT: WisDOT says highway construction work being put on hold for Memorial Day weekend

Contact(s): Wayne Chase, WisDOT Bureau of Project Development 608/267-7774, wayne.chase@dot.wi.gov Randy Romanski, WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety 608/709-0064, randy.romanski@dot.wi.gov To accommodate heavy traffic volumes expected over the Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is asking contractors to temporarily halt construction work on many highway improvement projects across

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Gov. Walker: Rice Lake native Foster Friess donates $1 million for tornado relief fund following recent destruction in Northwestern Wisconsin

Contact: Tom Evenson (608) 266-2839 Madison, Wisconsin – Rice Lake native Foster Friess has donated $1 million for a “Challenge Grant” with Red Cedar Church in Rice Lake for a relief fund in the wake of last week’s tornadoes and severe weather which claimed one life, injured multiple people, and caused an estimated

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