Tom Diehl: Don’t start school until after Sept. 1

In the early 2000s, leaders of both the education and tourism industries sat down to compromise on a uniform school start date. Both sides negotiated that Wisconsin would have a uniform start date for public schools of after Sept. 1. This date has proven over the years to be a success and has created a good balance for Wisconsin schools and tourism.

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Warhawk Business Plan Competition

The highly anticipated Warhawk Business Plan Competition will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Timothy J. Hyland Hall on Wednesday, April 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For the first time, this exciting collegiate contest will be preceded by

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Tom Diehl: Don’t start school until after Sept. 1

In the early 2000s, leaders of both the education and tourism industries sat down to compromise on a uniform school start date. Both sides negotiated that Wisconsin would have a uniform start date for public schools of after Sept. 1. This date has proven over the years to be a success and has created a good balance for Wisconsin schools and tourism.

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Warhawk Business Plan Competition

The highly anticipated Warhawk Business Plan Competition will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Timothy J. Hyland Hall on Wednesday, April 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For the first time, this exciting collegiate contest will be preceded by the inaugural Midwest High School Pitch Competition event. The Warhawk

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THU News Summary: Walker’s veto threat; JFC agency briefings; Cullen passes on 2018 guv bid

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** April 5: A WisPolitics.com Conversation with Speaker Paul Ryan in DC –EARLY, ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED (DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY 3/31)– When: Wednesday April 5, 11:30 a.m. check-in/lunch; 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. program with Speaker Paul Ryan Where: AT&T Forum, 601 New Jersey Ave. NW,

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One Wisconsin Now: Gov. Walker’s University of Wisconsin tuition bill has left Wisconsin with record levels of student debt

Contact: Mike Browne, Deputy Director (608) 444-3483 mike@OneWisconsinNow.org MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker can often be heard talking about his deep concern for college affordability. But One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross noted the actions of the career politician tell a much different story, having voted for a series of

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