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Contact: Cate Harrington, charrington@tnc.org or 608-316- 6416 MADISON, WI (May 30, 2017)— Foresters, timber producers, elected officials, nonprofits and other members of the Wisconsin Council on Forestry recently voted to ask the Governor to retain the stable funding that the
Contact: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 DWD has received the following Wisconsin Business Closing and Mass Layoff (WARN) notices: Goetz Companies, Inc. (Petro of Portage Travel Center) – Goetz Companies, Inc. (Petro of Portage Travel Center), located at N5800 Kinney Road, Portage,
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Wisconsin’s Transportation Fund is projected to end the 2017-19 biennium with nearly $100 million more than expected, according to a memo released from the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB). The LFB says the
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – First Lady Tonette Walker is traveling to Washington D.C. this week, where she’ll meet with federal agency leaders and various lawmakers about her initiative, Fostering Futures, which works to transform systems by using
Contact: State Senator Janis Ringhand (608) 266-2253 Sen.Ringhand@legis.wisconsin.gov Statement from State Senator Janis Ringhand regarding the completion of I-39/90 “The I-39/90 corridor through Rock and Dane Counties is an economic driver for southern Wisconsin. Timely completion of this project is
Contact: Erin Forrest Erin@emergewi.org MILWAUKEE, WIS – Emerge Wisconsin, the premier training organization for Democratic women seeking elected or appointed office, has announced it will be accepting applications for a second class of 2017. Online registration will be open through
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 A Contested Battle for Party Chair and a Search for a Gubernatorial Candidate Lie Ahead [Madison, WI]—Democrats are in disarray. This week that disarray will be on full display as a listless Democratic Party of
Contact: Laura Olah, Executive Director Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger (CSWAB) 608/643-3124 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) is requiring the Army to analyze drinking water and groundwater at the former Badger Army Ammunition Plant for contaminants resulting
Contact: Lauren Young, lauren@davidyankovich.com KENOSHA, WI – Today, Democrat David Yankovich announced his candidacy for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, the seat currently held by House Speaker Paul Ryan. Yankovich, a political activist and consultant, decided to run for
Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Public comments are open through June 6 on a proposed pesticide registration for a special local need in Wisconsin, allowing strawberry growers to use Spartan 4F® to control weeds.
CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison, WI –Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) released the following statement after Governor Scott Walker held a press conference regarding the I-39/90 project’s funding and timeline: “As a strong advocate for the I-39/90 expansion
CONTACT: 608-266-5340 “Gold Standard” job data shows 2016 was the worst year for job growth under Gov. Walker Madison, WI – According to data released by the state’s Department of Workforce Development late last week, Wisconsin’s economy only grew by
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 BELOIT – Governor Scott Walker visited the site of the Interstate 39/90 project today, where he called upon lawmakers again to get the state transportation budget done without delays. This call to action is in
CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce Job seekers encouraged to register and obtain an admission ticket now MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Ray Allen announced today 108
Sen. Steve Nass (608) 266-2635 Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued a statement in support of Governor Walker’s 2017-19 transportation budget and his commitment to keep the I-39/90 project on schedule. Senator Nass could not join the Governor at his Beloit
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Frequently Asked Questions About Every Student Succeeds Act May 30, 2017 – Milwaukee, WI – Right now the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is making policy decisions unilaterally that will determine the course of Wisconsin K-12 education policy. It is
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Contact: Cate Harrington, charrington@tnc.org or 608-316- 6416 MADISON, WI (May 30, 2017)— Foresters, timber producers, elected officials, nonprofits and other members of the Wisconsin Council on Forestry recently voted to ask the Governor to retain the stable funding that the Forestry Mill Tax provides to Wisconsin’s forests. The current budget
Contact: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 DWD has received the following Wisconsin Business Closing and Mass Layoff (WARN) notices: Goetz Companies, Inc. (Petro of Portage Travel Center) – Goetz Companies, Inc. (Petro of Portage Travel Center), located at N5800 Kinney Road, Portage, WI 53901 is in the process of selling its business.
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Wisconsin’s Transportation Fund is projected to end the 2017-19 biennium with nearly $100 million more than expected, according to a memo released from the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau (LFB). The LFB says the nearly $100 million increase is due to projections of higher
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – First Lady Tonette Walker is traveling to Washington D.C. this week, where she’ll meet with federal agency leaders and various lawmakers about her initiative, Fostering Futures, which works to transform systems by using trauma-informed care and raise awareness about the importance of better
Contact: State Senator Janis Ringhand (608) 266-2253 Sen.Ringhand@legis.wisconsin.gov Statement from State Senator Janis Ringhand regarding the completion of I-39/90 “The I-39/90 corridor through Rock and Dane Counties is an economic driver for southern Wisconsin. Timely completion of this project is critical for commerce, tourism and public safety. I am committed
Contact: Erin Forrest Erin@emergewi.org MILWAUKEE, WIS – Emerge Wisconsin, the premier training organization for Democratic women seeking elected or appointed office, has announced it will be accepting applications for a second class of 2017. Online registration will be open through the month of June. Earlier this year Emerge Wisconsin accepted
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 A Contested Battle for Party Chair and a Search for a Gubernatorial Candidate Lie Ahead [Madison, WI]—Democrats are in disarray. This week that disarray will be on full display as a listless Democratic Party of Wisconsin struggles to determine its own leadership for 2018 and
Contact: Laura Olah, Executive Director Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger (CSWAB) 608/643-3124 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) is requiring the Army to analyze drinking water and groundwater at the former Badger Army Ammunition Plant for contaminants resulting from the breakdown of explosives in the environment. Toxicologists with
Contact: Lauren Young, lauren@davidyankovich.com KENOSHA, WI – Today, Democrat David Yankovich announced his candidacy for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, the seat currently held by House Speaker Paul Ryan. Yankovich, a political activist and consultant, decided to run for Congress because he believes the people of Wisconsin deserve better
Contact: Donna Gilson, 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020, William2.Cosh@wi.gov MADISON – Public comments are open through June 6 on a proposed pesticide registration for a special local need in Wisconsin, allowing strawberry growers to use Spartan 4F® to control weeds. The registration would help growers control weeds including common groundsel
CONTACT: Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-9967 Madison, WI –Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (R-Clinton) released the following statement after Governor Scott Walker held a press conference regarding the I-39/90 project’s funding and timeline: “As a strong advocate for the I-39/90 expansion project, I’m pleased that Governor Walker and the Wisconsin Department
CONTACT: 608-266-5340 “Gold Standard” job data shows 2016 was the worst year for job growth under Gov. Walker Madison, WI – According to data released by the state’s Department of Workforce Development late last week, Wisconsin’s economy only grew by 0.5% in 2016 while wages actually fell. Even more troubling
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 BELOIT – Governor Scott Walker visited the site of the Interstate 39/90 project today, where he called upon lawmakers again to get the state transportation budget done without delays. This call to action is in response to lawmakers proposing to break transportation off from the
CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722 On the Web: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/news.htm On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WIWorkforce On Twitter: @WIWorkforce Job seekers encouraged to register and obtain an admission ticket now MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Ray Allen announced today 108 employers with more than 2,610 entry level through advanced job
Sen. Steve Nass (608) 266-2635 Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued a statement in support of Governor Walker’s 2017-19 transportation budget and his commitment to keep the I-39/90 project on schedule. Senator Nass could not join the Governor at his Beloit press conference today, since he was chairing a meeting of
The Media for a Just Society Awards provide the only national recognition of media that furthers public understanding of criminal justice, juvenile justice, child welfare, and adult protection issues. NCCD celebrates books, films, journalism, radio/podcasts, and youth media that shine light on the darkest areas of our country’s social service systems.
Frequently Asked Questions About Every Student Succeeds Act May 30, 2017 – Milwaukee, WI – Right now the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is making policy decisions unilaterally that will determine the course of Wisconsin K-12 education policy. It is part of the state’s compliance with new federal law, the