WEDC CEO Hughes says several factors at play in state’s worker shortage

Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes acknowledged that some businesses are having a hard time finding help, but said data doesn’t support the idea that extra unemployment benefits are keeping people out of the workforce. “There’s a lot of complex factors at work in this worker shortage, all kind of umbrellaed by the demographic challenge that we have in Wisconsin, which is an aging population,” Hughes said in an interview aired Sunday on “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com. Hughes said people still on the sidelines after the pandemic are not able to find child care, transportation

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases statement in commemoration of Memorial Day

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement in commemoration of Memorial Day.   “Heroes throughout American society rose to the occasion over the past year, with many losing their lives caring for patients and protecting our communities. On Memorial Day we specifically pay tribute to all those who served and sacrificed to defend our precious freedoms. Throughout our history, over one million American men and women have paid the ultimate price. We should all take the time to remember, reflect, and be eternally grateful for their dedication and courage.” 

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Owens campaign: Candidate picks up key endorsements

MADISON, Wis. — Ryan Owens, Republican candidate for Attorney General, announces that he has received the full endorsements of four recent Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices, as well as three former Republican Assembly Speakers. Former Speakers Mike Huebsch (2007-2009), John Gard (2003-2007), and David Prosser (1995-1997) announce their support for Owens. John Gard was a Green Bay area legislator for nearly 20 years and is joined by longtime La Crosse area legislator Mike Huebsch. In 2010, following his time as Assembly Speaker, Governor Scott Walker appointed Huebsch as Secretary of the Department of Administration. Huebsch continued his public service when in 2015 he was appointed to the Public Service

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Releases statement in commemoration of Memorial Day

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement in commemoration of Memorial Day.   “Heroes throughout American society rose to the occasion over the past year, with many losing their lives caring for patients and protecting our communities. On Memorial Day we specifically pay tribute to all those

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Owens campaign: Candidate picks up key endorsements

MADISON, Wis. — Ryan Owens, Republican candidate for Attorney General, announces that he has received the full endorsements of four recent Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices, as well as three former Republican Assembly Speakers. Former Speakers Mike Huebsch (2007-2009), John Gard (2003-2007), and David Prosser (1995-1997) announce their support for Owens. John Gard was a Green Bay area legislator

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