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MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek announced today that the Division of Worker’s Compensation (WC) has completed a major upgrade to the online system that hundreds of insurance carriers, employers, and claims adjusters use to submit required
PLATTEVILLE, Wis., October 21, 2025 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of a 66-unit multifamily portfolio in Platteville, Wisconsin, for $5.05
MADISON – Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) and Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after introducing legislation to ensure already-appropriated state funding for the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP), which Governor Evers has repeatedly refused to spend, is used to
WASHINGTON – Becket asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court yesterday to stop state officials from defying the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission. In June, all nine Justices rejected Wisconsin’s argument that Catholic Charities’ care for the poor
Chippewa Falls – This morning, area Republican legislators announced legislation that would create a new state matching grant program to aid homeless veterans. The Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP) is primarily funded through per diem payments from the federal government
MADISON, Wis., October 21, 2025 – Madison Community Foundation (MCF) today announced that Bob Sorge, who has served the organization for 18 years – including 13 as President and CEO – will retire at the end of 2026. Sorge will leave a
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, D.C., Wisconsin’s FoodShare program, which provides food assistance to hungry kids, families, and seniors, will run out of funding in 10 days. The Trump Administration recently notified Wisconsin that “there will be insufficient funds to
The key to Baldwin’s victory was not, as the New York Times writers now suggest, centrist caution.
A grant-funded initiative, such as Mobile Markets in urban and rural areas, would help lower grocery bills, aligning with Trump’s promise to reduce grocery costs.
Four of the 15 largest Wisconsin-based financial institutions take in more than $1 million every month in overdraft and NSF consumer fees.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s new term has already produced a case with explosive implications, including here in Wisconsin, and it could be one of the most consequential free speech cases in years.
Since 2001, former Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still has been innovating and creating new programs and initiatives to foster entrepreneurship, investment, and growth across Wisconsin. He is an entrepreneur’s entrepreneur.
As a cooperative where members stand “at the top of the leadership chart,” GHC’s Board should respect membership’s vote by voluntarily recognizing our union, effective immediately.
We cling to this silver lining: deep down, the anti-Vos/Mike Gableman crowd realizes the abortive insurrection was a stain on the Constitution. That explains — nine months into the Restoration — their pathetic search for scapegoats, however absurd.
Menomonie, Wis. – Two Professional Science Master’s in conservation biology alumni from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, stationed more than 2,400 miles apart, are working to create sustainable practices and aid in conservation efforts in the wild places surrounding their communities.
53 percent of voters concerned about Van Orden’s support for tariffs, cuts to Badgercare EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – This week, POLITICO reported on new polling that shows Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District, leading Rep. Derrick Van Orden 44 percent to 42 percent
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in calling for an official probe into the recent domestic deployments of active-duty and National Guard troops to American cities. Specifically, the Senators call on U.S. Department
After Six Years of Military Service, Pullen’s Focus Turns to Wisconsin’s Future Appleton, WI – United States Marine, small business owner, and Eagle Scout Reive Pullen, 26, today announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 52. He is currently
Toney, 41, is seeking a rematch with Dem AG Josh Kaul. Three years ago, Kaul fended off Toney’s challenge by 35,000 votes, a difference of 1.3 percentage points.
Community children are invited to trick-or-treat at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Karlgaard Towers residence hall on Friday, Oct. 31. Karlgaard Towers will host a lobby trick-or-treating area as well as door-to-door trick-or-treating from 5-7 p.m. on Halloween. Participating residents
MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek announced today that the Division of Worker’s Compensation (WC) has completed a major upgrade to the online system that hundreds of insurance carriers, employers, and claims adjusters use to submit required work-related injury data. In Wisconsin, insurance carriers and self-insured employers
PLATTEVILLE, Wis., October 21, 2025 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of a 66-unit multifamily portfolio in Platteville, Wisconsin, for $5.05 million. Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation (MMCC), a subsidiary of
MADISON – Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) and Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after introducing legislation to ensure already-appropriated state funding for the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP), which Governor Evers has repeatedly refused to spend, is used to support Wisconsin’s homeless veterans: “This legislation will do what Governor
WASHINGTON – Becket asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court yesterday to stop state officials from defying the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission. In June, all nine Justices rejected Wisconsin’s argument that Catholic Charities’ care for the poor and needy wasn’t religious enough to qualify for a religious
Chippewa Falls – This morning, area Republican legislators announced legislation that would create a new state matching grant program to aid homeless veterans. The Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP) is primarily funded through per diem payments from the federal government and an appropriation from the state veterans trust fund. Despite
MADISON, Wis., October 21, 2025 – Madison Community Foundation (MCF) today announced that Bob Sorge, who has served the organization for 18 years – including 13 as President and CEO – will retire at the end of 2026. Sorge will leave a legacy of growth, innovation and commitment to building a more
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, D.C., Wisconsin’s FoodShare program, which provides food assistance to hungry kids, families, and seniors, will run out of funding in 10 days. The Trump Administration recently notified Wisconsin that “there will be insufficient funds to pay full November SNAP benefits for approximately 42 million individuals
The key to Baldwin’s victory was not, as the New York Times writers now suggest, centrist caution.
A grant-funded initiative, such as Mobile Markets in urban and rural areas, would help lower grocery bills, aligning with Trump’s promise to reduce grocery costs.
Four of the 15 largest Wisconsin-based financial institutions take in more than $1 million every month in overdraft and NSF consumer fees.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s new term has already produced a case with explosive implications, including here in Wisconsin, and it could be one of the most consequential free speech cases in years.
Since 2001, former Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still has been innovating and creating new programs and initiatives to foster entrepreneurship, investment, and growth across Wisconsin. He is an entrepreneur’s entrepreneur.
As a cooperative where members stand “at the top of the leadership chart,” GHC’s Board should respect membership’s vote by voluntarily recognizing our union, effective immediately.
We cling to this silver lining: deep down, the anti-Vos/Mike Gableman crowd realizes the abortive insurrection was a stain on the Constitution. That explains — nine months into the Restoration — their pathetic search for scapegoats, however absurd.
Menomonie, Wis. – Two Professional Science Master’s in conservation biology alumni from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, stationed more than 2,400 miles apart, are working to create sustainable practices and aid in conservation efforts in the wild places surrounding their communities. As senior project manager at Green VI, a nonprofit focused
53 percent of voters concerned about Van Orden’s support for tariffs, cuts to Badgercare EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – This week, POLITICO reported on new polling that shows Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District, leading Rep. Derrick Van Orden 44 percent to 42 percent in a head-to-head matchup with 13 percent undecided. Rebecca Cooke
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in calling for an official probe into the recent domestic deployments of active-duty and National Guard troops to American cities. Specifically, the Senators call on U.S. Department of Defense Acting Inspector General (DOD IG) Steven Stebbins to
After Six Years of Military Service, Pullen’s Focus Turns to Wisconsin’s Future Appleton, WI – United States Marine, small business owner, and Eagle Scout Reive Pullen, 26, today announced his candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 52. He is currently the only declared candidate for the seat, which represents both
Toney, 41, is seeking a rematch with Dem AG Josh Kaul. Three years ago, Kaul fended off Toney’s challenge by 35,000 votes, a difference of 1.3 percentage points.
Community children are invited to trick-or-treat at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Karlgaard Towers residence hall on Friday, Oct. 31. Karlgaard Towers will host a lobby trick-or-treating area as well as door-to-door trick-or-treating from 5-7 p.m. on Halloween. Participating residents in Karlgaard Towers will post a designated orange door sign