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In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Monex USA Chief Economist John Min shares insights on the U.S. economy as well as global trends.
Overshadowed by the Trump trauma was the fact that Wisconsin Democrats gained 10 seats in the state Assembly and four in the state Senate.
President-elect Donald Trump and his team are putting on a master class during the transition. The rollout of the Cabinet was well done. His team is filling political appointee positions.
Trump’s obsession with claiming Greenland and its people for the US is just a new version of the same old imperialist story.
The bitter and caustic politics that have smeared the nation since 2016 make much of what we heard in the national funeral seem ancient. That is truly sad.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today commended the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA) for another successful year assisting Wisconsin nonprofit organizations. “Nonprofit organizations, including acute care hospitals, senior care facilities, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and other community-based service organizations, provide critically important
Observers of initiative process in California, Michigan point out problems with process embraced by Evers.
If you don’t have children or are a parent with older children, you probably don’t realize how expensive childcare has become in Wisconsin.
Low-income workers in 21 states got a pay raise on New Year’s Day last week, but those who live in Wisconsin weren’t among them.
Leading issues in the Wisconsin conservation community for 2025 include potential license fee increases and legislation on wake-enhanced boating.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s alcohol-related deaths more than tripled since 1999… Midwest region had the largest spike, a 2.5-fold increase … In 1999, alcohol-induced deaths among Wisconsinites totaled 356. By 2020, that number had risen to 1,077. [CDC-defined as a range
MADISON – After declining to endorse a candidate in 2021, the state’s school administrators’ group has chosen to back Jeff Wright to replace incumbent Jill Underly as superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The endorsement of Wright Thursday by
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Wisconsin Farmers Union is excited to host two training sessions to help prospective candidates run for local office. As local County and Town Boards across Wisconsin face challenges in finding competitive candidates, these trainings will offer a valuable
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for the next round of Dairy Processor Grants through January 17, 2025. A total of $200,000 is available for this round
The Bureau announces the release of Biennial Report (report 25-01) The biennial report, which is required under Wisconsin Statutes, summarizes the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau’s statutory responsibilities and highlights noteworthy findings from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024. www.legis.wisconsin.gov/lab AskLAB@legis.wisconsin.gov (608) 266-2818
DELAFIELD, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is thrilled to announce Alesha Guenther as the organization’s Marketing and Communications Director. Alesha will promote IRG’s mission of building bridges, connecting people to policy, and solving kitchen table issues to stakeholders,
Homelessness rates are beginning to climb again as the costs of living have been skyrocketing, in part, due to government policies and actions. Unfortunately, the same agencies that are responsible for these policies are also the ones making it harder
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, according to new enrollment data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,306,470 Wisconsinites have signed up for health insurance on the individual marketplace through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), marking the highest enrollment Wisconsin has ever reached. This year… Please log in to
Green Bay, Wis. — Current and prospective UW-Green Bay students have a new option to earn a competitive wage while receiving tuition reimbursement and networking, training and experience in a key business sector in Wisconsin. Through the Future Leaders in Manufacturing program,
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Monex USA Chief Economist John Min shares insights on the U.S. economy as well as global trends.
Overshadowed by the Trump trauma was the fact that Wisconsin Democrats gained 10 seats in the state Assembly and four in the state Senate.
President-elect Donald Trump and his team are putting on a master class during the transition. The rollout of the Cabinet was well done. His team is filling political appointee positions.
Trump’s obsession with claiming Greenland and its people for the US is just a new version of the same old imperialist story.
The bitter and caustic politics that have smeared the nation since 2016 make much of what we heard in the national funeral seem ancient. That is truly sad.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today commended the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA) for another successful year assisting Wisconsin nonprofit organizations. “Nonprofit organizations, including acute care hospitals, senior care facilities, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and other community-based service organizations, provide critically important community serv… Please log in to access subscriber content. If
Observers of initiative process in California, Michigan point out problems with process embraced by Evers.
If you don’t have children or are a parent with older children, you probably don’t realize how expensive childcare has become in Wisconsin.
Low-income workers in 21 states got a pay raise on New Year’s Day last week, but those who live in Wisconsin weren’t among them.
Leading issues in the Wisconsin conservation community for 2025 include potential license fee increases and legislation on wake-enhanced boating.
TOP STORIES Wisconsin’s alcohol-related deaths more than tripled since 1999… Midwest region had the largest spike, a 2.5-fold increase … In 1999, alcohol-induced deaths among Wisconsinites totaled 356. By 2020, that number had risen to 1,077. [CDC-defined as a range of short- and long-term conditions such as alcoholic liver diseases,
MADISON – After declining to endorse a candidate in 2021, the state’s school administrators’ group has chosen to back Jeff Wright to replace incumbent Jill Underly as superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The endorsement of Wright Thursday by the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) cited the current
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Wisconsin Farmers Union is excited to host two training sessions to help prospective candidates run for local office. As local County and Town Boards across Wisconsin face challenges in finding competitive candidates, these trainings will offer a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in running to gain the tools
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for the next round of Dairy Processor Grants through January 17, 2025. A total of $200,000 is available for this round of Dairy Processor Grants, as part of the biennial budget
The Bureau announces the release of Biennial Report (report 25-01) The biennial report, which is required under Wisconsin Statutes, summarizes the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau’s statutory responsibilities and highlights noteworthy findings from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024. www.legis.wisconsin.gov/lab AskLAB@legis.wisconsin.gov (608) 266-2818 • Hotline: 1‑877‑… Please log in to access subscriber content. If
DELAFIELD, WI – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is thrilled to announce Alesha Guenther as the organization’s Marketing and Communications Director. Alesha will promote IRG’s mission of building bridges, connecting people to policy, and solving kitchen table issues to stakeholders, donors, and members of the media. She can be reached
Homelessness rates are beginning to climb again as the costs of living have been skyrocketing, in part, due to government policies and actions. Unfortunately, the same agencies that are responsible for these policies are also the ones making it harder for volunteer organizations to help. As with many other obligations
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, according to new enrollment data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,306,470 Wisconsinites have signed up for health insurance on the individual marketplace through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), marking the highest enrollment Wisconsin has ever reached. This year… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please
Green Bay, Wis. — Current and prospective UW-Green Bay students have a new option to earn a competitive wage while receiving tuition reimbursement and networking, training and experience in a key business sector in Wisconsin. Through the Future Leaders in Manufacturing program, regional mid-and-small-size businesses have positions available for students to work