WPEC: State employees call to end delay in pay

State employees will hold a rally on Tuesday, Oct. 10th at 5:00 pm outside the Wisconsin Capitol (State St. corner). The rally will call for release of the pay raise for state and UW employees, and maintaining funding for Diversity,

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State ranked No. 22 for health of women, children

Wisconsin has been ranked 22nd in the country for the health of its women and children, reflecting the state’s high level of access to clinical care.  The ranking comes from the latest United Health Foundation report. It analyzes states’ performance

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Gov. Evers: Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in addition to events with the Oneida Nation and the Ho-Chunk Nation, recognized and celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day with a video message honoring Wisconsin’s Native Nations and reaffirming the state’s commitment to respecting Tribal Sovereignty and fostering

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WPEC: State employees call to end delay in pay

State employees will hold a rally on Tuesday, Oct. 10th at 5:00 pm outside the Wisconsin Capitol (State St. corner). The rally will call for release of the pay raise for state and UW employees, and maintaining funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at UW. “Yes to raises,

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Black Founder Accelerator participants developing fintech startups in Milwaukee

Five entrepreneurs developing companies around fintech and services make up the latest Black Founder Accelerator cohort in Milwaukee.  Northwestern Mutual yesterday announced the startup leaders joining the program for its second 2023 cohort, hosted in partnership with Madison-based accelerator gener8tor. It’s funded through a $20 million commitment from the financial

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State ranked No. 22 for health of women, children

Wisconsin has been ranked 22nd in the country for the health of its women and children, reflecting the state’s high level of access to clinical care.  The ranking comes from the latest United Health Foundation report. It analyzes states’ performance on an array of metrics, ranging from education and economic

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Gov. Evers: Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, in addition to events with the Oneida Nation and the Ho-Chunk Nation, recognized and celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day with a video message honoring Wisconsin’s Native Nations and reaffirming the state’s commitment to respecting Tribal Sovereignty and fostering strong government-to-government relationships to build a brighter, more prosperous future

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Rodriguez campaign: Lt. Gov. Rodriguez becomes first sitting elected official inducted into the American Academy of Nursing

WASHINGTON: Saturday, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez became the first sitting statewide elected official to be inducted into the esteemed American Academy of Nursing Fellowship. The American Academy of Nursing is a national organization committed to improve health and health equity. Their fellowship recognizes nursing leaders “for their substantial, sustained,

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WisDems: This National Manufacturing Day, Bidenomics is bringing jobs back to Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — On National Manufacturing Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Communications Director Joe Oslund released the following statement highlighting how Bidenomics is delivering a manufacturing boom: “Bidenomics is delivering an American economic boom, across the country and here in Wisconsin, creating nearly 14 million jobs—including 815,000 in manufacturing alone—spurring… Please log in

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins colleagues in opposing Biden FCC’s internet takeover

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and 40 of their Republican Senate colleagues in urging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to abandon her proposal to reinstate the failed, heavy-handed Obama-era regulations of the internet. In their letter, the Senators point

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Marquette County register of deeds

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as register of deeds in Marquette County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bette Krueger, effective Jan. 2, 2024. The new register of deeds will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term

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