Kinser decides against state schools superintendent bid

Education consultant Brittany Kinser, of Wauwatosa, said she began considering a bid after Superintendent Jill Underly changed standards for the Forward Exam taken by students in grades 3-8, including lowering the cut scores between groups and changing terminology used to describe student progress.

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Kinser decides against state schools superintendent bid

Education consultant Brittany Kinser, of Wauwatosa, said she began considering a bid after Superintendent Jill Underly changed standards for the Forward Exam taken by students in grades 3-8, including lowering the cut scores between groups and changing terminology used to describe student progress.

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Rep. Emerson: Applauds Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative’s initiative to restore hospital services; urges legislative action on funding

MADISON, WI — Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative’s (CVHC) announced plans to establish a full-service, independent, nonprofit hospital in Lake Hallie, aiming for a fall 2027 opening. This development aims to address the healthcare void left by the closures of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital earlier this

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin secures $13.4 million for new business accelerator to support Great Lakes economy and resiliency

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin-based gener8tor has been selected to launch the “gener8tor Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator.” gener8tor has been awarded $13.4 million to support entrepreneurs and small businesses develop new technologies to help Great Lakes coastal communities build resilience and grow the maritime economy.

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Dairy processor grants awarded and next application period open

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced seven Wisconsin dairy companies will receive a Dairy Processor Grant. The purpose of these grants is to help foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin’s dairy processing facilities. The Dairy Processor Grant

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Releases 2024 air quality trends report

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released its annual air quality trends report. This year’s report covers 20 years of state air monitoring data for air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act, including ground-level ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, particle pollution and lead.

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Dept. of Public Instruction: Program funded through federal grant will support youth with disabilities in correctional facilities with reintegration

MADISON — Federal grant funding awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will be used to support youth who exit correctional facilities in getting a public education and reintegrating successfully back into the community. The DPI was recently awarded a five-year, $10 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education as

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Explore the wonders of winter with Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the winter issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. Wisconsin winters can be wonderful, and the latest issue will help you embrace the fun. Activities such as snowshoeing, sledding and winter camping get the cover trea… Please log in to access

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