MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for April 2022. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary April 2022

Greenbush, WI – Wade House, one of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s historic sites and museums, will reopen for the season on Saturday, May 28, 2022. The full site including the visitor’s center, state-of-the-art Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum and the site’s namesake 1850s stagecoach hotel will be accessible to guests

City of Racine – Today, the City of Racine officially announced a week long celebration of Juneteenth, with events beginning on Saturday, June 11th and concluding on Saturday, June 18th. The Juneteenth Planning Committee worked diligently this past year to create amazing events, provide resources, and create educational experiences for the community

MADISON, Wis. — In the aftermath of yesterday’s tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas – this year’s 212th mass shooting in the United States – below are comments from Mike Browne, deputy director of A Better Wisconsin Together: “As we join in mourning another senseless gun violence massacre, aghast at the

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding information on the Doyle Memorandum and

MADISON — The most foundational value we hold as educators is that we must keep our students safe. Kids need to be safe in their schools. Educators need to be safe in their schools. Parents and families trust schools to keep their children safe. And right now, they are not

(WAUKESHA, Wis.) –Waukesha County has earned Triple-A bond ratings, the highest possible, from both Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings. The rating signifies exceptional creditworthiness and ability to meet financial obligations. This benefits Waukesha County residents by helping lower borrowing costs and keep the tax rate low. “A Triple-A bond rating

Madison, WI – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Department of Justice is launching Track-Kit, a statewide online sexual assault kit (SAK) tracking system that allows survivors to follow the location of their kit through the testing process. Beginning Tuesday, May 24, all SAKs collected will be added

BARRON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2022 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 28, 2022 and runs through Dec. 31. During the open season, anglers can catch musky on open waters within the northern muskellunge management zone. All regulations and license requirements apply. “Despite

MADISON – Department of Workforce Development Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek today announced nearly $700,000 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants to fund employer-led, customized worker training benefiting employers, workers and communities throughout the state. “These awards will benefit seven employers as well as an estimated 383 individuals, either current job holders or

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the launch of Track-Kit, a statewide sexual assault kit (SAK) tracking system. Beginning today, all SAKs collected by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) will be tracked in Track-Kit, an online system that allows survivors to follow the location of

Green Bay, Wis. — In collaboration with UW Extended Campus, UW-Green Bay is offering a new learning format, boot camps for people with coding and data analytics skills, which are in high demand in Wisconsin.   The occupational outlook for web developers alone in the State is projected to grow by

This summer, Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) will host a series of field forums across the state, featuring WGF member experts, together with partners, policy makers, and local stakeholders in the field. These forums will provide a space for sharing ideas, learning from others, and exploring far-reaching solutions to priority conservation issues.  Ranging from touring the Milwaukee

United States – As of Tuesday, May 24, 2022, the United States has surpassed 200 mass shootings this year alone, with 27 school shootings. In the last week, mass shootings have occurred at an elementary school in Ulvade, Texas, a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, and the Deer District of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will continue to waive the fee for the Agricultural Cleanup Program (ACCP). The fee holiday will extend through June 2023 for fertilizer sales and through the 2022-23 license year for other licensees. The surcharge is based on

MADISON, Wis. — Two years ago today, George Floyd – a Black man, a father, an irreplaceable member of his community – was ruthlessly and senselessly murdered by police officer Derek Chauvin in our neighboring state of Minnesota. Below are statements from A Better Wisconsin Together: “Today and every day, we

[Fond du Lac, WI…]  Fresh off his victory at the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) Convention, Fond du Lac County District Attorney announced six new police chief endorsements for his attorney general campaign. Toney was the overwhelming favorite of RPW convention voters defeating his primary opponent 54% to 27%.  He

GREEN BAY — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s TRIO program—Upward Bound (UB)—has been renewed and will receive $1.91 million in funding from the Department of Education Office of Federal TRIO Programs. This grant assures the program’s continuation for the next five years, through 2027. This program was introduced to aid