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Would you be satisfied if you knew the priest that violated your brother or sister, classmate, neighbor or extended family was given a pass, not reported to authorities in the criminal justice system?
Nonprofit drives revenues by increasing caseloads, reducing quality of care, workers say.
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— By Brian E. Clark For WisBusiness.com If not for the running craze of the 1970s, Wisconsin’s Trek Bicycle Corp. might never have come to exist. Some five decades ago, Trek co-founder and serial entrepreneur Dick Burke became a running
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s single-family housing market remained steady through the first half of 2026, with new home construction permits edging up 1.1% statewide compared to the same period in 2025, according to data released by the Wisconsin Builders Association
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced the Restoring American Manufacturing (RAM) Act to provide resources to small businesses seeking to bring their manufacturing back to the United States. The RAM Act would codify the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Make Onshoring Great Again Portal,
[Lake Nebagamon, WI…] Former 73rd State Representative Angie Sapik filed her campaign’s finance report in her bid for the 25th State Senate seat. Sapik, an official 2024 Trump elector, was elected to the state Assembly in 2022 and served one term
On Monday, Sara Rodriguez claimed she had around $200k cash-on-hand after being hit with an “extinction level event” and “mortal blow” due to lying to voters on campaign finance reports and committing potential ethics violations. However… following last night’s reporting deadline, Sara Rodriguez reports having just
Appleton will welcome nearly 80 young classical musicians from across the United States and abroad this July as Lawrence University expands its summer music programming and brings a series of public performances to campus and downtown venues. The summer lineup
MADISON, WI – Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway today announced her campaign for a third term as Mayor of Madison, pledging to build on her work helping Madison residents at a pivotal moment for Madison and the state. “Together, we have delivered
MADISON – Wisconsin’s ongoing commitment to competitive integrated employment (CIE) for individuals with disabilities continues to produce positive outcomes, according to the newly released 2026 Joint CIE Report. The annual report provides data on workers with disabilities who receive services from a
Milwaukee (July 16) – Rethink 794, a Milwaukee volunteer coalition, and Strong Towns Metro MKE call on Gov. Tony Evers to pause the $10 million Interstate-794 resurfacing project until the ongoing Lake Interchange Study is completed. The groups also urged
MADISON, Wis. — New financial reporting shows that MAGA candidate for governor Tom Tiffany’s campaign is propped up by just three billionaire donors — Diane Hendricks and Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein. Their combined over $6 million in donations to the Republican Party of
MADISON – The Sara Rodriguez campaign released the following statement: “The Rodriguez campaign is actively working to ensure our financial records are accurate and complete. The former staff member who was responsible for preparing our campaign finance information provided limited
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Evers Administration has adopted a new Clean Fleet Policy, requiring state agencies to purchase alternative fuel vehicles, such as electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, for new fleet vehicle acquisitions unless an approved exemption applies. The
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of this year’s Operation Dry Water campaign, held over the weekend of July 3-5. Operation Dry Water is a national initiative dedicated to reducing alcohol and drug-related boating
MADISON – Jalen Knuteson, spokesperson for State Sen. Kelda Roys, released the following statement Thursday morning after the filing deadline: “The numbers are in and it’s clear that this is a two-person primary: Roys and Hong have equivalent cash on
Milwaukee/Rock County, July 16, 2026 –The US Treasury has certified Acts Housing’s lending division, Acts Lending, as Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The designation is granted to mission-driven institutions that provide financial services in low-income communities historically underserved by traditional financial institutions.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Ismael Luna’s campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly announced today its endorsement from Voces de la Frontera Action, Wisconsin’s leading immigrant and worker rights organization, adding a powerful voice to a growing coalition behind the candidate who has
Polk County, WI — Erik Severson, candidate for State Senate in Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District, has been endorsed by the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC). Pro-Life Wisconsin is one of the state’s leading pro-life organizations, founded on
Would you be satisfied if you knew the priest that violated your brother or sister, classmate, neighbor or extended family was given a pass, not reported to authorities in the criminal justice system?
Nonprofit drives revenues by increasing caseloads, reducing quality of care, workers say.
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— By Brian E. Clark For WisBusiness.com If not for the running craze of the 1970s, Wisconsin’s Trek Bicycle Corp. might never have come to exist. Some five decades ago, Trek co-founder and serial entrepreneur Dick Burke became a running enthusiast, eventually competing in Boston Marathons and numerous other races.
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s single-family housing market remained steady through the first half of 2026, with new home construction permits edging up 1.1% statewide compared to the same period in 2025, according to data released by the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA). Municipalities across Wisconsin issued 7,034 single-family housing permits during
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) introduced the Restoring American Manufacturing (RAM) Act to provide resources to small businesses seeking to bring their manufacturing back to the United States. The RAM Act would codify the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Make Onshoring Great Again Portal, connecting small businesses who seek to onshore their operations… Please
[Lake Nebagamon, WI…] Former 73rd State Representative Angie Sapik filed her campaign’s finance report in her bid for the 25th State Senate seat. Sapik, an official 2024 Trump elector, was elected to the state Assembly in 2022 and served one term representing the 73rd Assembly District. She was then elected to
On Monday, Sara Rodriguez claimed she had around $200k cash-on-hand after being hit with an “extinction level event” and “mortal blow” due to lying to voters on campaign finance reports and committing potential ethics violations. However… following last night’s reporting deadline, Sara Rodriguez reports having just $34k cash-on-hand, along with more than $152k in debt… Please
Appleton will welcome nearly 80 young classical musicians from across the United States and abroad this July as Lawrence University expands its summer music programming and brings a series of public performances to campus and downtown venues. The summer lineup includes the Lawrence Summer Music Institute, a weeklong program for
MADISON, WI – Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway today announced her campaign for a third term as Mayor of Madison, pledging to build on her work helping Madison residents at a pivotal moment for Madison and the state. “Together, we have delivered real results for the people of Madison – more affordable
MADISON – Wisconsin’s ongoing commitment to competitive integrated employment (CIE) for individuals with disabilities continues to produce positive outcomes, according to the newly released 2026 Joint CIE Report. The annual report provides data on workers with disabilities who receive services from a combination of the Department of Workforce Development’s (DWD) Division of
Milwaukee (July 16) – Rethink 794, a Milwaukee volunteer coalition, and Strong Towns Metro MKE call on Gov. Tony Evers to pause the $10 million Interstate-794 resurfacing project until the ongoing Lake Interchange Study is completed. The groups also urged Evers to order the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) release
MADISON, Wis. — New financial reporting shows that MAGA candidate for governor Tom Tiffany’s campaign is propped up by just three billionaire donors — Diane Hendricks and Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein. Their combined over $6 million in donations to the Republican Party of Wisconsin account for a majority of Tiffany’s fundraising haul with
MADISON – The Sara Rodriguez campaign released the following statement: “The Rodriguez campaign is actively working to ensure our financial records are accurate and complete. The former staff member who was responsible for preparing our campaign finance information provided limited documentation before termination, and we are continuing to gather the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Evers Administration has adopted a new Clean Fleet Policy, requiring state agencies to purchase alternative fuel vehicles, such as electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, for new fleet vehicle acquisitions unless an approved exemption applies. The Clean Fleet Policy, created in partnership with the Office of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of this year’s Operation Dry Water campaign, held over the weekend of July 3-5. Operation Dry Water is a national initiative dedicated to reducing alcohol and drug-related boating incidents and fatalities through education and enforcement. The goal is
MADISON – Jalen Knuteson, spokesperson for State Sen. Kelda Roys, released the following statement Thursday morning after the filing deadline: “The numbers are in and it’s clear that this is a two-person primary: Roys and Hong have equivalent cash on hand (just over $400k), and overall fundraising totals for the
Milwaukee/Rock County, July 16, 2026 –The US Treasury has certified Acts Housing’s lending division, Acts Lending, as Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The designation is granted to mission-driven institutions that provide financial services in low-income communities historically underserved by traditional financial institutions. Acts Housing, which makes homeownership … Please log in to
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Ismael Luna’s campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly announced today its endorsement from Voces de la Frontera Action, Wisconsin’s leading immigrant and worker rights organization, adding a powerful voice to a growing coalition behind the candidate who has been the race’s strongest advocate for Milwaukee’s immigrant community. “I’m
Polk County, WI — Erik Severson, candidate for State Senate in Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District, has been endorsed by the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC). Pro-Life Wisconsin is one of the state’s leading pro-life organizations, founded on the principle that all preborn babies are persons who share