Contact: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce MADISON – Today, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the release of two new Grant Program Announcements (GPAs) for Small Business Occupations and Construction Trades
Contact: Rep. Brandtjen, (608) 267-2367 Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding Assembly Bill 268 which would prohibit taxing authorities from offering referendums that would increase taxes on a permanent basis. The bill not
After taking last week off, the Joint Finance Committee will meet Thursday to resume voting on the budget. But its agenda does not include the biggest sticking points left to work out, including transportation, taxes and K-12 funding. The committee
A comparison of how each legislator’s school districts would fare under Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to increase state K-12 schools aids by $649 million and the different school-aid boost of Assembly Republicans is a fascinating example of “legislating by printout.”
The intractable problem with the transportation budget in Wisconsin is not that there is too little money for our needs. The problem is that politicians want to spend far more than Wisconsinites can afford. Toll roads will not fix that problem.
By some accounts, Wisconsin has among the very worst roads in the nation, and traffic fatalities are edging back up after years of decline. Making roads safer is not rocket science, but current politics might make it a challenge.
The U.S. Constitution may soon be on the chopping block, thanks to a reckless effort backed by some Republicans in Madison.
If that is what passes for normal in today’s dairy industry, then we need an entirely new normal. One place to start is strengthening Wisconsin’s prohibition on corporate farm ownership.
Walker and the DNR are trying quietly to put a band-aid over these disgusting and inhumane conditions which come straight from their growth-at-any-cost politics with low-key bottled water.
Proposed 10 percent cap on facilities and administrative costs for awards from the National Institutes of Health represents a dramatic reduction in the recovery of “indirect costs” universities incur to support research and to maintain safe and productive research environments.
Republican infighting stalls state budget meetings.
Veterans deserve to have the time on Veterans Day to spend it as they see fit as a reflection of our undying gratitude for their service.
CONTACT: Craig Thompson, Executive Director, Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin craig.thompson@tdawisconsin.org, 608-256-7044 [Madison…] When it comes to resolving the budget impasse and building important infrastructure projects in Wisconsin, residents overwhelmingly want policymakers to “Just Fix It.” A statewide poll reveals
Wisconsin last week became the first state in the country to submit a request for a waiver to allow for the drug testing of applicants for Medicaid.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck questions whether President Donald Trump could fire Robert Mueller, the special prosecutor leading the probe into Russian interference in the election.
20170613FINAL Elder Rights Awareness Day News Release 6.13.17 … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.
Contact: Joshua Wescott, 608-266-9069 Parisi Touts Availability of CDBG Funds MADISON – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today that Dane County’s Microenterprise Business Loan (MBL) Program is now accepting loan applications totaling $1,500 to $8,000 for eligible small businesses. Businesses
Contact: Katie Crawley June 13, 2017 608-266-4611 Mayor Soglin simultaneously with Mayor Tom Barrett in Milwaukee will hold a press conference to acknowledge President Trump’s visit to Wisconsin by making it clear that the Affordable Care Act is a success
Contact: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce MADISON – Today, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the release of two new Grant Program Announcements (GPAs) for Small Business Occupations and Construction Trades and Related Occupations under Governor Walker’s Wisconsin Fast Forward(WFF) initiative.
Contact: Rep. Brandtjen, (608) 267-2367 Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding Assembly Bill 268 which would prohibit taxing authorities from offering referendums that would increase taxes on a permanent basis. The bill not only gives the taxpayers a voice every five years, the
After taking last week off, the Joint Finance Committee will meet Thursday to resume voting on the budget. But its agenda does not include the biggest sticking points left to work out, including transportation, taxes and K-12 funding. The committee will instead take up: Budget Management and Compensation Reserves; Employee
A comparison of how each legislator’s school districts would fare under Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to increase state K-12 schools aids by $649 million and the different school-aid boost of Assembly Republicans is a fascinating example of “legislating by printout.”
The intractable problem with the transportation budget in Wisconsin is not that there is too little money for our needs. The problem is that politicians want to spend far more than Wisconsinites can afford. Toll roads will not fix that problem.
By some accounts, Wisconsin has among the very worst roads in the nation, and traffic fatalities are edging back up after years of decline. Making roads safer is not rocket science, but current politics might make it a challenge.
The U.S. Constitution may soon be on the chopping block, thanks to a reckless effort backed by some Republicans in Madison.
If that is what passes for normal in today’s dairy industry, then we need an entirely new normal. One place to start is strengthening Wisconsin’s prohibition on corporate farm ownership.
Walker and the DNR are trying quietly to put a band-aid over these disgusting and inhumane conditions which come straight from their growth-at-any-cost politics with low-key bottled water.
Proposed 10 percent cap on facilities and administrative costs for awards from the National Institutes of Health represents a dramatic reduction in the recovery of “indirect costs” universities incur to support research and to maintain safe and productive research environments.
Republican infighting stalls state budget meetings.
Veterans deserve to have the time on Veterans Day to spend it as they see fit as a reflection of our undying gratitude for their service.
CONTACT: Craig Thompson, Executive Director, Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin craig.thompson@tdawisconsin.org, 608-256-7044 [Madison…] When it comes to resolving the budget impasse and building important infrastructure projects in Wisconsin, residents overwhelmingly want policymakers to “Just Fix It.” A statewide poll reveals transportation investment has near universal support with 99% of the
Wisconsin last week became the first state in the country to submit a request for a waiver to allow for the drug testing of applicants for Medicaid.
In “Two Minutes with Mitch” radio personality Mitch Henck questions whether President Donald Trump could fire Robert Mueller, the special prosecutor leading the probe into Russian interference in the election.
20170613FINAL Elder Rights Awareness Day News Release 6.13.17 … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.
Contact: Joshua Wescott, 608-266-9069 Parisi Touts Availability of CDBG Funds MADISON – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today that Dane County’s Microenterprise Business Loan (MBL) Program is now accepting loan applications totaling $1,500 to $8,000 for eligible small businesses. Businesses located in Dane County outside the City of Madison with
Contact: Katie Crawley June 13, 2017 608-266-4611 Mayor Soglin simultaneously with Mayor Tom Barrett in Milwaukee will hold a press conference to acknowledge President Trump’s visit to Wisconsin by making it clear that the Affordable Care Act is a success and people of Wisconsin do not want it repealed. Date: