Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Please join progressive champion and former Congressman Dave Obey for an evening reception in support of the State Senate Democrats 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Brocach Irish Pub and Whiskey Den 7 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703 Sponsorship Levels: $2,500, $1,000, $500, $250 Suggested contribution: $50
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – In the latest sign of strength for Wisconsin’s economy, the state’s unemployment rate dropped again to 3.4% in March, the lowest since April 2000, the Department of Workforce Development announced today. “Our common sense reforms led us to a strong economy, and our wise fiscal management led us to a positive budget outlook,” Governor Walker said. “I a… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me
Contact: 608-266-2722 MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revisions for February and preliminary estimates for March covering employment and job statistics for the state of Wisconsin. In brief, the seasonally adjusted estimates show: Place of residence data: A preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in March 2017, down a significant 0.3 percent from February and at its lowest rate since April 2000. The rate remains lower than the national unemployment rate, which was 4.5 percent in March 2017. Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate increased to 68.4 percent and
Contact: Christa Schaefer, (608) 266-3943 christa.schaefer@dot.wi.gov Volunteers remove tons of trash and recyclables to keep roadsides looking clean and green for state residents and visitors Motorists are asked to be alert for Wisconsin’s Adopt-a-Highway volunteers who are busy collecting a winter’s worth of trash and recyclables along state highways. Last year, Wisconsin’s 2,864 Adopt-a-Highway groups collected 180 tons of trash and recyclables. County highway crews gather the bagged materials for proper disposal. “Wisconsin’s Adopt-a-Highway volunteers provide a tremendous service to taxpayers by helping keep our roadsides looking attractive for both state residents and tourists,” said Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary
Contact: Mike Browne, (608) 444-3483 mike@OneWisconsinNow.org Choose to Protect Special Interests’ ‘Pay Your Due Process’ Instead of Constitutional Right to Due Process MADISON, Wis. — The conservative majority on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court today voted to kill a petition supported by 56 retired judges to reform the rules guiding state court judges on when they must recuse themselves in cases involving parties that supported their campaigns. Today’s action let’s stand the current rule, literally written by special interest groups that spent millions of dollars on the campaigns of the judges comprising the current court majority. The following are the comments of
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Please join progressive champion and former Congressman Dave Obey for an evening reception in support of the State Senate Democrats 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Brocach Irish Pub and Whiskey Den 7 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703 Sponsorship Levels: $2,500, $1,000, $500, $250 Suggested contribution: $50
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 Madison – In the latest sign of strength for Wisconsin’s economy, the state’s unemployment rate dropped again to 3.4% in March, the lowest since April 2000, the Department of Workforce Development announced today. “Our common sense reforms led us to a strong economy, and our
Contact: 608-266-2722 MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revisions for February and preliminary estimates for March covering employment and job statistics for the state of Wisconsin. In brief, the seasonally adjusted estimates show: Place of residence data: A preliminary seasonally
Contact: Christa Schaefer, (608) 266-3943 christa.schaefer@dot.wi.gov Volunteers remove tons of trash and recyclables to keep roadsides looking clean and green for state residents and visitors Motorists are asked to be alert for Wisconsin’s Adopt-a-Highway volunteers who are busy collecting a winter’s worth of trash and recyclables along state highways. Last year,
Contact: Mike Browne, (608) 444-3483 mike@OneWisconsinNow.org Choose to Protect Special Interests’ ‘Pay Your Due Process’ Instead of Constitutional Right to Due Process MADISON, Wis. — The conservative majority on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court today voted to kill a petition supported by 56 retired judges to reform the rules guiding state court