Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of WI: Celebrates Wisconsin’s historic move to integrate Asian American and Hmong American history and contributions into K-12 curriculum

MADISON, WI – The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition of Wisconsin celebrates a significant milestone in Wisconsin’s educational landscape with the passage of Assembly Bill 232 (AB232)/Senate Bill 240 (SB240). This groundbreaking legislation amends Act 31 to include Asian

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WisDems: Welcome President Biden to Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin today to announce critical infrastructure funding for Milwaukee, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Infrastructure is supposed to make our communities stronger, not divide them. For too long, core

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ATC: Reaction to right of first refusal legislation

We are disappointed that the Wisconsin legislature has passed on an opportunity to save Wisconsin electric consumers a billion dollars or more over a few decades. ATC provided unrefuted evidence that Wisconsin ratepayers save money if the Right of First Refusal

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Capitol Chats: Neubauer announces reelection bid, talks priorities and new maps

In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, announces her bid for reelection after talking about what her caucus wants to work on for the remainder of the year. She also says she’s not too worried the Dem Assembly members leaving this year will impact her caucus’ ability to make significant gains with the new legislative maps.

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AARP WI: Important step towards digital equity is great news for all Wisconsinites

MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin State Director Martha Cranley says today’s announcement by the state Public Service Commission that Wisconsin’s Digital Equity Plan was accepted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is welcome news for hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin residents who have an urgent need for quality, affordable, accessible high-spe… Please

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Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of WI: Celebrates Wisconsin’s historic move to integrate Asian American and Hmong American history and contributions into K-12 curriculum

MADISON, WI – The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition of Wisconsin celebrates a significant milestone in Wisconsin’s educational landscape with the passage of Assembly Bill 232 (AB232)/Senate Bill 240 (SB240). This groundbreaking legislation amends Act 31 to include Asian American and Hmong American history and contributions within the K-12

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WisDems: Welcome President Biden to Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin today to announce critical infrastructure funding for Milwaukee, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “Infrastructure is supposed to make our communities stronger, not divide them. For too long, core Milwaukee neighborhoods have been pushed apart by interstates bisecting their

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ATC: Reaction to right of first refusal legislation

We are disappointed that the Wisconsin legislature has passed on an opportunity to save Wisconsin electric consumers a billion dollars or more over a few decades. ATC provided unrefuted evidence that Wisconsin ratepayers save money if the Right of First Refusal legislation (Assembly Bill 470/Senate Bill 481) is passed. Opponents of

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Dept. of Workforce Development: January local employment and unemployment data released

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for January 2024. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary January 2024 unemployment

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Universities of Wisconsin: Dr. James Beeby named new chancellor of UW-La Crosse

MADISON, Wis.—Dr. James Beeby, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Keene State College in New Hampshire, has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. He is its 11th leader. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Beeby’s appointment, following a recommendation made

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Testin campaign: Announces reelection campaign for the 24th Senate District

Contact: Christina Nelson, christina@patricktestin.com STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Today, Senator Patrick Testin announced his reelection campaign to represent the new Wisconsin 24th Senate District. Senator Testin was first elected to the state Senate in 2016, and won reelection in 2020. He first won his District by ousting a long-time, incumbent

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Capitol Chats: Neubauer announces reelection bid, talks priorities and new maps

In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, announces her bid for reelection after talking about what her caucus wants to work on for the remainder of the year. She also says she’s not too worried the Dem Assembly members leaving this year will impact her caucus’ ability to make significant gains with the new legislative maps.

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