Reports detail minority underrepresentation among state’s businesses

Black, Latino and Native American businesses remain underrepresented in Wisconsin’s economy, a series of UW-Madison reports show.  The university’s Community Economic Development program recently released the reports on Black, Latino, Asian, and Native-owned companies in the state, detailing their growth over time as well as persistent challenges for each minority

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Association of Wisconsin School Administrators: School leaders support Jeff Wright for state Superintendent of Public Instruction

MADISON, WI — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) supports Jeff Wright as the next Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction.  Wright is currently superintendent of the Sauk Prairie School District, where he has made a notable impact in deepening the connections among students, educators, families, and the broader community. 

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Named Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) was chosen to lead the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence in the 119th Congress by House Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02). “Innovation in the financial services sector provides an exciting opportunity for consumers and entrepreneurs, as technologies

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Rep. Melotik: Sworn in for second term in Wisconsin State Assembly, assumes Chair of the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment

Madison, WI — On Monday, January 6, 2025, Paul Melotik was officially sworn in for his second term as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the newly drawn 22nd District. This district includes parts of Ozaukee and Washington counties, covering the communities of Grafton (Town and Village), Cedarburg

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Fox World Travel: Raises awareness about signs of human trafficking ahead of major travel event and a busy travel season 

OSHKOSH, Wis. (Jan. 9, 2025) — Fox World Travel, a leading travel management company and recognized advocate for anti-trafficking through Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT), is taking proactive steps to raise awareness about human trafficking ahead of the 2025 football draft, anticipated to be one of Northeast Wisconsin’s largest-ever events. On Friday, Jan. 10, at 11

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Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: Scam alert: Garage door repair scams

Milwaukee, Wis. – Unfortunately, garage door repair scams are common and can leave homeowners to be taken advantage of. BBB Scam Tracker has numerous reports of unscrupulous emergency garage door repair companies who take advantage of homeowners needing repair services.  These companies target homeowners by advertising their emergency repair services, then inflating the amount of

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers $25 million to improve road safety along National Avenue in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she successfully delivered $25 million in federal funding to make necessary safety improvements along National Avenue in Milwaukee. Per the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), the National Avenue corridor is identified as part of Milwaukee’s High Injury Network where some of the most fatal

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Institute for Reforming Government: In case you missed it: Growing opposition to Wisconsin’s lowered test score standards

Delafield, Wis. – In case you missed it, opposition to Wisconsin’s recently lowered test score standards is growing, with legislators and Gov. Tony Evers harshly criticizing the move. Speaker Robin Vos recently expressed interest in prioritizing legislation to address the changes to standards. The Institute for Reforming Government released an extensive report detailing how, when, and why

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