MADISON — They sang “Varsity” and cheered on the UW Marching Band. They learned about campus traditions — and how to get the most out of their University of Wisconsin–Madison experience. For thousands of freshmen and transfer students, New Student
Income inequality in Wisconsin is declining as lower-wage workers are seeing faster wage growth, according to a recent report from UW-Madison’s High Road Strategy Center. The State of Working Wisconsin 2024 report, released ahead of Labor Day, notes this change
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Director Brian Dranzik discusses an ongoing expansion project aimed at improving cargo shipping.
From WisPolitics … — EMILY’s List today announced a $2.65 million buy in Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race knocking GOP businessman Eric Hovde on abortion. Meanwhile, Hovde’s campaign and the National Republican Senatorial Committee launched their first joint buy of the
Donald Trump tried to hide his support for Florida’s abortion ban by dumping the announcement on the Friday before Labor Day, but the Harris-Walz campaign is calling him out. This week, we are holding events and engaging voters in all
MILWAUKEE — On Tuesday, September 3, during the Milwaukee Public Schools first day of school celebration, Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Marva Herndon announced that the district has hired a chief financial officer. Aycha Sawa, who previously served as
STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin – Multiple labor unions have endorsed Vinnie Miresse for Wisconsin’s 71st Assembly District. Stevens Point Fire Fighters (IAFF Local 484), Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW Local 388), LiUNA! (Wisconsin Laborers’ District
MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, the Wisconsin Towns Association, Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association and The Welch Group announce the formation of the Rural Policy Institute (RPI). The Rural Policy Institute is a nonprofit non- partisan coalition of agricultural
MADISON, Wis. — Today, kids and teachers from across Wisconsin headed back to the classroom for their first day of school. While this is an exciting day for students and teachers, many are returning to public schools that Republicans have spent over
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a video highlighting Sen. Baldwin’s massive potential conflict of interest with her partner, Maria Brisbane, who advises the uber wealthy in industries that Sen. Baldwin regulates. The voiceover reads, “Tammy Baldwin is a US Senator from
Yesterday, Governor Tim Walz spoke to more than 4,000 union workers and families at Milwaukee’s Laborfest, drawing a stark contrast between the Harris-Walz record of protecting workers’ rights and Donald Trump’s record as one of the most anti-worker, anti-union presidents in
Madison, WI – Serve Wisconsin proudly announces that Wisconsin received $12.8 million in grant funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism, to support 29 AmeriCorps programs and planning grants across the state. Included within those
The Wisconsin State Patrol invites families, community members and anyone interested in a career in law enforcement to stop in and visit a local State Patrol facility at open house events happening throughout the state over the next two months.
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced its collaboration with Google Public Sector to continue to accelerate improvements to its Unemployment Insurance (UI) system. Together with Google Public Sector, DWD will transform its UI system to a modern, cloud-based platform.
Care Force One to Travel to Wisconsin and Across 17+ States, Make Over 50 Stops, and Cover Nearly 12,000 Miles in Six Weeks Starting in September WISCONSIN — Protect Our Care announced its sixth nationwide Lower Costs, Better Care bus
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 3, 2024 — Wisconsin-based national cannabis advocacy nonprofit the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) and the Wisconsin Tribal Task Force on Cannabis announce the launch of its Wisconsin Wellness state-wide public awareness campaign, calling for the legalization of medical cannabis in Wisconsin. The ICIA, in
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed September as College Savings Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation aims to encourage Wisconsinites to start or continue saving for college and career training with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings
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“I was saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Diehl. I will keep his wife, Margaret; daughter, Jill; son, Jeffrey and the rest of his family in my prayers as they mourn this loss. “For over 50 years, Tom
MADISON — They sang “Varsity” and cheered on the UW Marching Band. They learned about campus traditions — and how to get the most out of their University of Wisconsin–Madison experience. For thousands of freshmen and transfer students, New Student Convocation at the Kohl Center Tuesday served as their formal
Income inequality in Wisconsin is declining as lower-wage workers are seeing faster wage growth, according to a recent report from UW-Madison’s High Road Strategy Center. The State of Working Wisconsin 2024 report, released ahead of Labor Day, notes this change marks a “reversal of trends” from the past 40 years
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Director Brian Dranzik discusses an ongoing expansion project aimed at improving cargo shipping.
From WisPolitics … — EMILY’s List today announced a $2.65 million buy in Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate race knocking GOP businessman Eric Hovde on abortion. Meanwhile, Hovde’s campaign and the National Republican Senatorial Committee launched their first joint buy of the campaign. The tactic allows the NRSC to fund ads at
Donald Trump tried to hide his support for Florida’s abortion ban by dumping the announcement on the Friday before Labor Day, but the Harris-Walz campaign is calling him out. This week, we are holding events and engaging voters in all of our key battleground states to make sure they know
MILWAUKEE — On Tuesday, September 3, during the Milwaukee Public Schools first day of school celebration, Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Marva Herndon announced that the district has hired a chief financial officer. Aycha Sawa, who previously served as the comptroller for the City of Milwaukee, began working for
STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin – Multiple labor unions have endorsed Vinnie Miresse for Wisconsin’s 71st Assembly District. Stevens Point Fire Fighters (IAFF Local 484), Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW Local 388), LiUNA! (Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council), United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of A…
MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, the Wisconsin Towns Association, Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association and The Welch Group announce the formation of the Rural Policy Institute (RPI). The Rural Policy Institute is a nonprofit non- partisan coalition of agricultural and rural organizations dedicated to research and development of policies
MADISON, Wis. — Today, kids and teachers from across Wisconsin headed back to the classroom for their first day of school. While this is an exciting day for students and teachers, many are returning to public schools that Republicans have spent over a decade attacking and underfunding. As a result, only 39% of
MADISON — The Eric Hovde for Senate campaign released a video highlighting Sen. Baldwin’s massive potential conflict of interest with her partner, Maria Brisbane, who advises the uber wealthy in industries that Sen. Baldwin regulates. The voiceover reads, “Tammy Baldwin is a US Senator from Wisconsin. Her partner, Maria Brisbane, is a Wall Street financial
Yesterday, Governor Tim Walz spoke to more than 4,000 union workers and families at Milwaukee’s Laborfest, drawing a stark contrast between the Harris-Walz record of protecting workers’ rights and Donald Trump’s record as one of the most anti-worker, anti-union presidents in history. Governor Walz, a former union member himself, passed the
Madison, WI – Serve Wisconsin proudly announces that Wisconsin received $12.8 million in grant funding from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism, to support 29 AmeriCorps programs and planning grants across the state. Included within those funds is $2,506,001 in AmeriCorps funding for four AmeriCorps programs
The Wisconsin State Patrol invites families, community members and anyone interested in a career in law enforcement to stop in and visit a local State Patrol facility at open house events happening throughout the state over the next two months. Visitors can meet troopers, inspectors and dispatchers who serve in
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced its collaboration with Google Public Sector to continue to accelerate improvements to its Unemployment Insurance (UI) system. Together with Google Public Sector, DWD will transform its UI system to a modern, cloud-based platform. DWD’s existing, legacy system, based on 1970s era COBOL technology,
Care Force One to Travel to Wisconsin and Across 17+ States, Make Over 50 Stops, and Cover Nearly 12,000 Miles in Six Weeks Starting in September WISCONSIN — Protect Our Care announced its sixth nationwide Lower Costs, Better Care bus tour, which will kick off September 23. From New Hampshire
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 3, 2024 — Wisconsin-based national cannabis advocacy nonprofit the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) and the Wisconsin Tribal Task Force on Cannabis announce the launch of its Wisconsin Wellness state-wide public awareness campaign, calling for the legalization of medical cannabis in Wisconsin. The ICIA, in partnership with… Please log in to access subscriber content. If
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed September as College Savings Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation aims to encourage Wisconsinites to start or continue saving for college and career training with the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and its college savings plans – Edvest 529, … Please log
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“I was saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Diehl. I will keep his wife, Margaret; daughter, Jill; son, Jeffrey and the rest of his family in my prayers as they mourn this loss. “For over 50 years, Tom was a pioneer and visionary leader for the Wisconsin Dells