Report explores Milwaukee construction workforce

Milwaukee’s construction sector is facing a challenging labor market, the Wisconsin Policy Forum reports. In its latest report, the group says it uncovered a mixed picture for construction in the region. While some of the information they collected from industry

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RENEW Wisconsin: 2023 Summit honors clean energy leaders

During its twelfth annual Renewable Energy Summit, RENEW Wisconsin, with presenting sponsors greenpenny and Invenergy, will honor individuals and businesses who have made significant and lasting advances in clean energy development in Wisconsin. The Summit will take place Thursday, January

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Report explores Milwaukee construction workforce

Milwaukee’s construction sector is facing a challenging labor market, the Wisconsin Policy Forum reports. In its latest report, the group says it uncovered a mixed picture for construction in the region. While some of the information they collected from industry leaders and other sources “suggest the workforce is stable and

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State Bar of Wisconsin: Statement on prosecutor and public defender shortage

MADISON – The State Bar of Wisconsin issued a statement regarding the staffing and funding issues faced in Wisconsin District Attorney offices, in the State Public Defenders office, and private attorney pay for assigned cases. The joint statement comes from Margaret W. Hickey (Milwaukee), President; Dean R. Dietrich, (Wausau), President-Elect; and

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RENEW Wisconsin: 2023 Summit honors clean energy leaders

During its twelfth annual Renewable Energy Summit, RENEW Wisconsin, with presenting sponsors greenpenny and Invenergy, will honor individuals and businesses who have made significant and lasting advances in clean energy development in Wisconsin. The Summit will take place Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Monona Terrace in Madison. RENEW’s 2023 Summit, titled

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AARP Wisconsin: Now accepting 2023 Community Challenge grant applications

MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin invites eligible organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15. These grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, diversity

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Rep. Subeck: Democrats commemorate 50th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade with introduction of new resolution to place abortion question on ballot

MADISON – Today, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced LRB 1541-2, a resolution to place a question on the ballot asking voters, “Shall Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law be repealed and the constitutional rights guaranteed under Roe v. Wade be restored?” The legislators and their Democratic colleagues held a

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St. Norbert College: To hold State of the Economy event

De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College will hold a State of the Economy event on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in Fort Howard Theater of the F.K. Bemis International Center on the St. Norbert campus. Scones and coffee will be served at 7:45 a.m. The free

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MON News Summary: 50 years after Roe armed protesters descend on Madison for Women’s March; Lawmakers consider surplus to address forever chemicals

STORY TOPICS – White house – State supreme court race – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Energy – Environment – Labor – Law and order – Manufacturing – Military – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Race relations

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Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council: Announce Gordon Hintz as new LECET director

Contact: Steve Kwaterski skwaterski@liunagroc.com DeForest, WI – The Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council today announced that Gordon Hintz is the new Director for the Wisconsin Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust (LECET).  Wisconsin LECET works to identify, develop, and promote issues of mutual benefit and concern to both labor and management with the

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