Centro: Secures nearly $3 million grant from Ascendium Education Group to launch transformative tech hub
Centro is proud to announce it has been awarded a commitment of nearly $3 million from Ascendium Education Group to establish the Centro Tech Hub, a transformative initiative designed to expand access to digital literacy, workforce development pathways, entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities for the Latinx community across Wisconsin
Rewind: Your week in review for April 17
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ special session on partisan gerrymandering, a hearing on a Department of Public Instruction conference at a water park, the latest developments in the races for control of the state Senate and Assembly, congressional campaign fundraising and more.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Historic flooding of Wisconsin river threatens portage community; critical infrastructure at risk
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that local officials are responding to historic flooding along the Wisconsin River as water levels continue to rise, placing significant strain on levee systems and threatening to breach in
Sen. Hutton: Legislature continues pressing for transparency in UW President’s firing
BROOKFIELD – In this week’s GOP radio address, State Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) shares an update on the Legislature’s search for answers about the firing of former UW System President Jay Rothman. The transcript is below and the audio can be
UW Office of Business and Entrepreneurship: Free small business clinic May 1 in Kenosha
(MADISON, WI) ––The Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE) along with the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Innovation Center in Kenosha will host a Small Business Clinic – free to all participants – on Friday, May 1,
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers doubles down on call to end partisan gerrymandering for good
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. This week, I called a special session of the Legislature to ban partisan gerrymandering in our state once and for all. Unfortunately, so far, lawmakers have failed to get it done. Folks, rigging maps so that one
WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin governor candidate Tom Tiffany now critical of energy company that funded his election campaigns
MADISON, Wis. — Recent reporting from Heartland Signal highlights Tom Tiffany’s record of raising utility costs for Wisconsin’s working families. This follows his recent criticisms of We Energies, despite taking thousands in campaign donations from them. In Washington, Tiffany has voted to increase
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Votes to push back on Green New Deal overreach
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical pieces of legislation this week: the Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act and the Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: A sweet swearing into office Tuesday
Neenah, WI—OnTuesday, April 21st, the City of Neenah, Wisconsin, will swear in their newest city council member, Mr. Brian Defferding, age 49, a member of the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. Running for a non-partisan office, Defferding based his campaign on
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Rothman’s ouster as Universities of Wisconsin president
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the UW Board of Regents’ removal of Jay Rothman as Universities of Wisconsin president. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.
UW-Madison Extension Waukesha County: Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit to tackle workforce housing gaps
As housing costs rise and supply dwindles across Southeastern Wisconsin, regional leaders are gathering to move housing projects from vision to reality. The Southeastern Wisconsin Housing Summit will take place on Thursday, May 7, at the Zoofari Conference Center in
Rep. Dallman: Endorses Jason H. Preuss for Green Lake County Sheriff
Green Lake, WI – State Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) announced his strong endorsement of Jason Preuss for Green Lake County Sheriff. “Jason Preuss is the right leader for Green Lake County,” said Rep. Dallman. “With over 28 years of dedicated
U.S. Rep. Wied: Appointed Chairman of Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, DC — The House Committee on Small Business announced that Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) has been appointed Chairman of the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure. “I am extremely proud to have been selected to serve as the Chairman of
State Senate Democratic Committee: In the news: Senate Democrats roll out Affordable Wisconsin Legislative agenda
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Senate Democrats introduced the Affordable Wisconsin Legislative Packages. The announcement detailed the “Health and Housing” and “Families First” legislative packages, highlighting Democrats’ commitment to cutting the costs of Healthcare, Housing, Childcare, Groceries, and Utilities across the Badger State. Read More
Dept. of Natural Resources: Rare Plant Monitoring Program volunteer training opportunities
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program, a community-based science program that allows plant enthusiasts to conduct surveys for rare plants around the state. Volunteers collect information to help