MMAC: May Economic Trends report for metro Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee area economic indicators weakened in May, according to a  Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) monthly report. Seven of 23 May  indicators improved over year-ago levels, down from the 10 improvements posted in April.   “After some positive

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Rep. Anderson: Once again named Conservation Champion

Once again, Rep. Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg) has been named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters. During the session, Rep. Anderson has supported legislation to address PFAS contamination, improve flood resilience, support clean air, protect farmland preservation, and improve shoreline

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Sen. Bradley: Announces AI Study Committee membership

Madison – As public curiosity about artificial intelligence (AI) mounts, Senator Julian Bradley has announced the membership of the committee he chairs that’s set to analyze the opportunities and challenges presented by its development. “I look forward to working with this

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MMAC: May Economic Trends report for metro Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee area economic indicators weakened in May, according to a  Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) monthly report. Seven of 23 May  indicators improved over year-ago levels, down from the 10 improvements posted in April.   “After some positive momentum in April, the local economic trend took a step

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Jacque campaign: Current and former County Sheriffs endorse André Jacque for Congress

GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, today proudly announced his endorsement by three additional Northeast Wisconsin Republican county sheriffs: Oconto County Sheriff Todd Skarban, Shawano County Sheriff George Lenzner, and Manitowoc County Sheriff Dan Hartwig; bringing his total number of endorsements by current and for… Please log

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Publishes Annual Drinking Water Report

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently published its 2023 Annual Drinking Water Report, showing that more than 99% of the public water systems in Wisconsin met all water quality standards for contaminants. The 2023 report summarizes compliance with the drinking water requirements and highlights statewide efforts to

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Shankland campaign: Releases 7th TV ad, focused on democracy

STEVENS POINT, WI – Today, State Rep. Katrina Shankland released her seventh ad across TV and multiple mediums in advance of the August 13 Democracy primary election for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The ad highlights Shankland’s defense of voting rights in the face of extremists like incumbent Derrick Van Orden, a

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JFC Democrats: Praise Biden-Harris Administration for investment in biohealth tech hub, condemn continued GOP funding delays

MADISON — Today, the Joint Committee on Finance approved matching funds for the Biden-Harris administration’s $49 million grant to the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub. This funding will support a coalition of 15 organizations dedicated to advancing personalized healthcare in the state. “The Wisconsin partnership was selected from over 370 applications, bringing

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: Slams GOP Approps members for blatant LGBTQ+ discrimination

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, delivered remarks at the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations markup after the Republican majority refused to fund one of his community projects solely because it aimed to help at-risk LGBTQ+ youth. “This earmark wasn’t allowed

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Chart Energy and Chemicals renews Tier 2 participation in Green Tier

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the renewal of a Green Tier participation contract with Chart Energy and Chemicals (Chart) in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The agreement with Chart is a continuation of the original Tier 2 contract signed in 2017. The DNR’s Green Tier program provides credible recognition to organization… Please

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Rep. Anderson: Once again named Conservation Champion

Once again, Rep. Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg) has been named a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters. During the session, Rep. Anderson has supported legislation to address PFAS contamination, improve flood resilience, support clean air, protect farmland preservation, and improve shoreline management. Rep. Anderson sided with the environment on every bill

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Dept. of Justice: Office of School Safety holds Standard Response Protocol and Standard Reunification trainings around the state this summer

MADISON, Wis. – This summer the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) is offering regional trainings to Wisconsin schools on the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and Standard Reunification Method (SRM) to improve crisis response readiness. The procedures taught in this training support standardized, practical, action based, response

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Sen. Bradley: Announces AI Study Committee membership

Madison – As public curiosity about artificial intelligence (AI) mounts, Senator Julian Bradley has announced the membership of the committee he chairs that’s set to analyze the opportunities and challenges presented by its development. “I look forward to working with this team of experts to examine how Wisconsin can be a

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