DFI, DATCP and Savi: Host online student loan workshop on August 15

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), and Savi today announced they are hosting a free online student loan workshop on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. The online event will help federal student loan borrowers

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Dept. of Revenue: Posts 2023 preliminary Equalized Values

MADISON— Today, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) posted its preliminary Equalized Values, Tax Incremental District (TID) Values, Net New Construction Report and County Apportionment Report.   DOR posts the 2023 preliminary Equalized Values Report to provide municipalities with the opportunity to

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MMAC survey finds apprehension about economic growth

Fewer Milwaukee businesses expect to see year-over-year sales increases for the third quarter, according to the latest MMAC survey.  The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s Business Outlook Survey found 56 percent of surveyed businesses expect real sales to rise in

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Howard Marklein: Meaningful work on mental health

One of the underlying issues in this discussion is the reality that behavioral health is not profitable. Hospitals and other mental health providers have not expanded their services, especially in rural areas, as these services are not self-sustaining. The Crisis Now model and changes to statute address some of these concerns and we know that the state must play a financial role.

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Hosts scam prevention event, helps prevent identity theft

SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil hosted a free scam prevention event in South Milwaukee. During the event, officials from the Federal Trade Commission, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Better Business Bureau, AARP, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and IRS Criminal Investigation shared information regarding new scams

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DFI, DATCP and Savi: Host online student loan workshop on August 15

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), and Savi today announced they are hosting a free online student loan workshop on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. The online event will help federal student loan borrowers prepare for the end of the U.S. Department of Education’s COVID-19

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Dept. of Revenue: Posts 2023 preliminary Equalized Values

MADISON— Today, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) posted its preliminary Equalized Values, Tax Incremental District (TID) Values, Net New Construction Report and County Apportionment Report.   DOR posts the 2023 preliminary Equalized Values Report to provide municipalities with the opportunity to review the values before they are certified on Tuesday, August

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WisDems: On the investiture of Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement on the investiture of Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz to the Wisconsin Supreme Court: “This April, Wisconsinites voted by a double-digit margin for a Justice and a Supreme Court that would put people above special interests and give everyone a fair

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MMAC survey finds apprehension about economic growth

Fewer Milwaukee businesses expect to see year-over-year sales increases for the third quarter, according to the latest MMAC survey.  The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s Business Outlook Survey found 56 percent of surveyed businesses expect real sales to rise in the third quarter of this year compared to the same

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Howard Marklein: Meaningful work on mental health

One of the underlying issues in this discussion is the reality that behavioral health is not profitable. Hospitals and other mental health providers have not expanded their services, especially in rural areas, as these services are not self-sustaining. The Crisis Now model and changes to statute address some of these concerns and we know that the state must play a financial role.

Read More »