MMAC report shows few positive trends in May

Milwaukee’s local economy “took a step back” in May after positive momentum was seen in April, according to the latest Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce report.  Just seven of the 23 economic factors MMAC tracks saw year-over-year improvement in May,

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Milwaukee County, Waukesha County: Unveil enhanced emergency communication system to promote public safety

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County and Waukesha County are announcing new enhancements to the region’s public safety and emergency communication infrastructure through the transition to the Wisconsin Public Safety Network (WiPSN). WiPSN is a radio network that helps first responders stay connected when every second counts. As founding partners of WiPSN, Milwaukee

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MMAC report shows few positive trends in May

Milwaukee’s local economy “took a step back” in May after positive momentum was seen in April, according to the latest Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce report.  Just seven of the 23 economic factors MMAC tracks saw year-over-year improvement in May, compared to 10 positive indicators in April. And only three

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WCMA: Applauds Senate action to fund dairy innovation, H5N1 response

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the United States Senate Appropriations Committee to boost funding for key dairy priorities, including nutrition programs, agricultural research, and the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (DBII). The Senate proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations advanced today with bipartisan support, providing more than

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WisDems: REMINDER: 4 days until Eric Hovde is forced to come clean with Wisconsinites about his financial entanglements & mounting conflicts of interest

MADISON, Wis. — Four days from now, Eric Hovde’s personal financial disclosure will be released, and Wisconsinites will get to see the depth of Hovde’s financial entanglements and conflicts of interest. While Hovde has kept the truth about his finances hidden from voters, recent news reports have revealed that Hovde’s family business tried

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Rep. Todd Novak: Honored to receive Wisconsin Counties Association’s Outstanding Legislator Award

MADISON –Rep. Todd Novak (Dodgeville) has been recognized by the Wisconsin Counties Association for legislative work related to local government on several key issues. Yesterday, Marcie Rainbolt and Chelsea Shanks from the Wisconsin Counties Association presented the “Outstanding Legislator Award” to Rep. Novak at the State Capitol.        “I am honored

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