State imports hit $38.9B in 2024, WPF report shows

Businesses and consumers in the state bought $38.9 billion in imported goods last year, a decline from the recent peak of $43.9 billion in 2022.  That’s according to the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s latest report, which shows the inflation-adjusted value of

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LaKeshia Myers: Saluting America’s teachers

The backbone of American democracy … In a society where the value of education is often discussed but seldom resourced appropriately, we must take time to honor those who stand at the forefront of shaping our future: our teachers.

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State imports hit $38.9B in 2024, WPF report shows

Businesses and consumers in the state bought $38.9 billion in imported goods last year, a decline from the recent peak of $43.9 billion in 2022.  That’s according to the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s latest report, which shows the inflation-adjusted value of state imports has risen 32.4% since 2016.  As Wisconsin imports

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LaKeshia Myers: Saluting America’s teachers

The backbone of American democracy … In a society where the value of education is often discussed but seldom resourced appropriately, we must take time to honor those who stand at the forefront of shaping our future: our teachers.

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Dept. of Public Instruction: Grants available to support planning and operation of recovery high schools in Wisconsin

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is now accepting applications for the Recovery High Schools Planning Grant and the Recovery High Schools Operational Grant. These grants, established under 2023 Wisconsin Act 72, support the planning and operation of recovery high schools in Wisconsin. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations as well

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UW-Stout: Advancing AI, $647,000 Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. grant will boost UW-Stout CAM-AI effort

University’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence to provide support for small, medium manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – A $647,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will allow University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence – CAM-AI – to provide advanced manufacturing and AI support

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Northern zone musky season opens May 24 

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 24 and runs through Dec. 31, 2025. During the open season, anglers may target musky on open waters within the northern muskellunge management zone. Before heading to the launch, anglers are encouraged to

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