Dept. of Corrections: Update: Escapee in custody

Jonathan Taylor fled Kenosha Correctional Center May 5 KENOSHA, Wis. – Jonathan Taylor, 31, a resident of the Kenosha Correctional Center (KCC), was arrested without incident in Racine around 9 a.m. Wednesday by U.S. Marshals. Taylor fled the center just

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Wisconsin Technology Council: Launch Wisconsin business plan contest open for statewide entries through June 15, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – Launch Wisconsin, formerly the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, is accepting entries online for the 2026 competition until 11:59 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2026.      The Wisconsin Technology Council produces the contest to encourage entrepreneurs statewide in the startup stages of tech-based businesses. It links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of

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Rep. Stroud: Says GOP surplus deal is bad policy

MADISON, WI – Rep. Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) announced opposition to the deal negotiated between retiring leaders Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Governor Tony Evers, calling the proposal “irresponsible and reckless” and warning that it fails to

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Dane County Board of Supervisors: Dane County Youth Governance program now accepting applications for 2026-2027 school year

DANE COUNTY, Wis. — The Dane County Youth Governance Program (YGP) is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 cohort. Applications are open from Monday, May 11, 2026, through Friday, June 26, 2026. Established in 2012, the YGP offers high school students a meaningful opportunity to engage directly in county government decision-making, bring

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Gov. Evers: Announces State Building Commission approves approximately $248 million for local infrastructure Improvement and Community Development Projects across Wisconsin 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin State Building Commission met to approve approximately $248 million in projects across the state. In addition to regular maintenance, building, and repairs at several state buildings, this funding includes $50 million for 71 local community development projects across Wisconsin funded

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Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Celebrates state support for innovative Green Bay Community Projects

MADISON, Wis. — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner today celebrated the approval of critical state investments in several impactful Green Bay-area projects following action by the State Building Commission. The projects will support veterans, expand access to healthy food and economic opportunity, and create affordable housing infrastructure in the community. The

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Common Ground: Second whistleblower confirms Veolia mismanagement – Common Ground to MMSD: “What are you hiding?”

Common Ground leaders gathered at the lakefront today to hear from a second whistleblower regarding the mismanagement of the MMSD wastewater facilities by the international, for-profit company, Veolia. Common Ground (CG), a powerful, non-partisan alliance of 45 member institutions across greater Milwaukee—including congregations, schools, non-profits, small businesses and neighborhood groups—has

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Milwaukee County Supervisor: Statement on the passing of Dr. William Finlayson

Milwaukee County Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman, M.D.,Statement on the Passing of Dr. William Finlayson MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman, M.D., released the following statement today on the passing of Dr. William Finlayson:  “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. William Finlayson, a remarkable physician, teacher, and

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Carthage College: Adds bachelor’s degrees in human resources

KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College has added human resources as a major within its School of Business and Economics, adding to its list of comprehensive programs that prepare students for careers in business. Human resource professionals shape the workforce for businesses of every size in every industry. Starting in the fall,

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UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs: New UW-Madison study shows drinking water filtration systems may add months to lifespan

MADISON, Wis., – As more than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely managed drinking water, new research from the La Follette School of Public Affairs investigates the effects of early-life exposure to citywide water filtration on longevity in the early 20th-century. A series of 20th-century policy shifts in American

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Dept. of Corrections: Update: Escapee in custody

Jonathan Taylor fled Kenosha Correctional Center May 5 KENOSHA, Wis. – Jonathan Taylor, 31, a resident of the Kenosha Correctional Center (KCC), was arrested without incident in Racine around 9 a.m. Wednesday by U.S. Marshals. Taylor fled the center just before 3:30 p.m. May 5. He is currently in the

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Milwaukee Area Technical College: Technical college presidents respond to governor’s budget surplus proposal

College leaders clarify proposal shifts funding rather than creating new long-term investment in workforce education Milwaukee Wisconsin (May 13, 2026) — All 16 presidents of the Wisconsin Technical College System (Milwaukee Area Technical College, Blackhawk Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College, Gateway Technical College, Lakeshore College,

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Citizens Against Expanded Gaming: Rockford Hard Rock expansion raises questions about Kenosha casino’s economic viability and environmental assessment

Kenosha, WI – May 13, 2026 – The Seminole Tribe’s newly announced hotel and convention center project in Rockford raises serious questions about the viability of the promised Kenosha development and appears to render the Kenosha environmental assessment obsolete. “The Kenosha proposal was presented as a unique economic opportunity for southeastern Wisconsin. However,

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Rep. Madison: Votes ‘no’ on lame duck surplus legislation

Bill spends most of state’s temporary $2.3B surplus on bad tax policy, unfair K-12 school funding system MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s legislature met today to consider LRB-6707/1, a bill that spends most of Wisconsin’s $2.3 billion budget surplus on tax rebates for higher income households, creates a new, less fair

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Wisconsin Technology Council: Launch Wisconsin business plan contest open for statewide entries through June 15, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – Launch Wisconsin, formerly the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, is accepting entries online for the 2026 competition until 11:59 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2026.      The Wisconsin Technology Council produces the contest to encourage entrepreneurs statewide in the startup stages of tech-based businesses. It links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert advice and mentoring, management talent and possible sources of capital.  Over

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Rep. Stroud: Says GOP surplus deal is bad policy

MADISON, WI – Rep. Angela Stroud (D-Ashland) announced opposition to the deal negotiated between retiring leaders Speaker Robin Vos, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Governor Tony Evers, calling the proposal “irresponsible and reckless” and warning that it fails to help many of the Wisconsinites who need relief the most,

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