Milwaukee Public Schools: 2024-25 general aid announced
(MILWAUKEE) — Today, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released the October 15 Certification of General Aid for the 2024-25 school year. MPS will receive approximately $587 million in general aid. The district’s 2024-25 Proposed Budget estimated that MPS would receive approximately $595 million
Gov. Evers, DOA: Announce Wisconsin ends fiscal year 2024 with $4.6 billion positive balance
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) today announced the state of Wisconsin ended Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 with a positive balance of $4.6 billion. In addition, the state saw its ‘rainy day’ fund (Budget Stabilization Fund) increase to
UW-Eau Claire: On green colleges list again
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Talking Trade with Robert Bishop, AgTrade USA
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” AgTrade USA CEO Robert Bishop offers insights on the global livestock market. Bishop, who is also the president of the Livestock Exporters Association, discusses the latest developments related to an outbreak of highly
Wisconsin Technical College System: Reports positive salary outcomes and career advancements in latest five-year follow-up
MADISON – The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Five-Year Graduate Follow-Up Report, showcasing the remarkable achievements and positive career outcomes of the 2017-18 graduates. This comprehensive report highlights the significant impact
Dane County Clerk: Witness the force at work in Wisconsin elections
MADISON – In an effort to cut through the noise and disinformation that is increasingly targeted at purple swing states such as Wisconsin, Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell is releasing a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) produced by Blame Society
Badger Institute: Issues new statement on Rich Lowry
By Mike Nichols Shortly before our Oct. 1 annual dinner, we learned about a conversation Rich Lowry, editor of National Review and at the time our scheduled speaker, had on the Megyn Kelly Show. We have great respect for Rich
WisDems: MEMORY LANE: Derrick Van Orden’s health care plan is repealing the ACA
MADISON, Wis. — As Derrick Van Orden desperately tries to distract from his abysmal record three weeks from Election Day, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit some of Van Orden’s most extreme positions. Derrick Van Orden has no problem
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2024 Trapping seasons opening around Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trappers to prepare for the opening of many furbearer trapping seasons across the state. Wisconsin is home to many furbearer species, and the state’s highly regulated trapping seasons play an
Wisconsin Historical Society: Awarded grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Museums Empowered program
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is delighted to announce that it was awarded $177,480 in federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ Museums Empowered grant, which will fund a professional development project from September 2024 to August 2027. As the Society prepares for
Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce: Releases video interviews, questionnaires with Chippewa Valley area legislative candidates
EAU CLAIRE – The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce announces the release of unbiased candidate resources for Chippewa Valley area State Assembly districts on the ballot for the November 5 election. The Chamber does not endorse candidates, but works
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Responds to FTC changes to premerger notification process
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), a member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, issued the following statement in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule implementing changes to the premerger notification
MPS aims to file 2023 financial report by Thanksgiving
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NFIB: Wisconsin small businesses endorse Eric Hovde for U.S. Senate
MADISON, Wis. (Oct. 15, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Eric Hovde for election to the United States Senate. “Eric Hovde is an experienced, successful entrepreneur who understands the issues important to
Progress Action Fund: Democratic Super PACs announce $2.5 million ad buy, release 2 new ads including sequel to viral ad “Keep Republicans Out Of Your Bedroom”
Los Angeles, CA – With just three weeks until the 2024 elections, Democratic Super PAC Progress Action Fund, in partnership with Defend The Vote, announced its largest ad buy ever of $2.5 million. The $2.5 million will be used to run