DWD claims staff walk through outdated UI system

— Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to modernize the state’s Unemployment Insurance system would automate the current tedious and time-consuming process, claims workers argued. From March 15, 2020, to Jan. 16, 2021, 1.28 million initial claims were filed in Wisconsin, quadruple

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FRI News Summary: Assembly puts off vote on health emergency repeal; GOP seeks to cut business taxes $450M

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Feb. 4: D.C. virtual luncheon with U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan Congressman Mark Pocan, a Democrat representing the Madison area’s 2nd Congressional District, joins a WisPolitics.com DC virtual luncheon on Thursday Feb. 4 noon to 1 p.m. Central Time. Pocan will take questions on the economy,

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Business Plan Contest benefits all applicants from all sectors

The Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is an opportunity for startups of all sectors and sizes to experience the business plan process, gain exposure and win prizes, said contest veteran Jackie Hind (pictured) of Plumb Pharmaceuticals. The Madison-based health technology startup won the contest last year. The deadline to enter

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DWD claims staff walk through outdated UI system

— Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to modernize the state’s Unemployment Insurance system would automate the current tedious and time-consuming process, claims workers argued. From March 15, 2020, to Jan. 16, 2021, 1.28 million initial claims were filed in Wisconsin, quadruple the initial claims filed in all of 2019, said Department

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