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Drew Slocum: The ROI of D&I: How diversity and inclusion fuels innovation and productivity in the workplace

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2018

Over the last 50 years, the United States has passed legislation outlawing discrimination based on religion, race, gender, sexual orientation and political affiliation. Yet, as the racial and ethnic composition of the country continues to change, and the disruptive business landscape requires new skills and unique perspectives in the workforce, it’s no longer enough for companies to simply remain within the laws.

Evers names Brennan DOA secretary, three other Milwaukeeans to cabinet

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2018

Gov.-elect Tony Evers today announced Joel Brennan, who ran Tom Barrett’s 2002 guv campaign and has been CEO of Milwaukee’s Discovery World for the past 11 years, will be his first DOA secretary. Evers also tapped three others from Milwaukee

Madison Mayor Soglin: Statement on the Alliant Energy Center Master Plan

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018

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WisPolitics Midday: Dec. 18, 2018

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: New details on the Kimberly-Clark incentive package. A former Dem Assembly candidate is expected to enter plea to a felony count of forging signatures on her nomination papers…. Please log in to access subscriber content.

Rep. Nygren: Marinette Harbor grants announced

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018

Kimberly-Clark could get up to $8.5M in first year of incentive deal

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018

Kimberly-Clark could receive up to 30 percent of a potential $28 million incentive package during the first year of its newly announced agreement with the state’s jobs agency to keep open a company plant in the Fox Valley. Gov. Scott

WisPolitics Midday: Dec. 17, 2018

Monday, Dec 17, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Dem lawmakers knock Gov. Scott Walker after a federal judge strikes down the Affordable Care Act. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald announces committee chairs for the next legislative session…. Please log in to access subscriber content.

Bill Kraus, longtime GOP strategist and leader of Common Cause in Wisconsin, dies at 92

Monday, Dec 17, 2018

‘UpFront’: Roth says K-C deal ‘terrific’ for workers, regional economy

Monday, Dec 17, 2018

Senate President Roger Roth, R-Appleton, said the lame-duck session bills signed by Gov. Scott Walker on Friday will not prevent a future governor from striking a deal similar to the one Walker reached with Kimberly-Clark last week. “I think a

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Thanks Sen. Johnson for defending free speech

Friday, Dec 14, 2018

CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org MADISON, Wis. – Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today launched a paid media effort including digital advertisements thanking Senator Ron Johnson for being a consistent advocate for free speech. Sen. Johnson stood up against S.J. Res 64, which would effectively

‘Rewind’: Your week in review

Friday, Dec 14, 2018

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Kimberly-Clark and the lame-duck session bills. They also interview Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ transition head JoAnne Anton.

WisPolitics Midday: Dec. 14, 2018

Friday, Dec 14, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov. Scott Walker signs lame-duck legislation without issuing any partial vetoes Assembly Dems announce their Joint Finance Committee members… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for

WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ evaluate Evers’ transition progress

Friday, Dec 14, 2018

Midway between the November election and Tony Evers’ inauguration, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, evaluate the progress of the governor-elect’s transition. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

Rep. Rohrkaste: Comments on Kimberly-Clark agreement

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018

WisPolitics Midday: Dec. 13, 2018

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Wisconsin House members split over support of the federal farm bill Gov. Scott Walker announces Kimberly-Clark incentive package… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription

Wisconsin falls two spots in new state health rankings

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018

Wisconsin has fallen two places in the latest state-by-state health care rankings from the United Health Foundation, which highlights rising levels of obesity and certain diseases. The state was ranked 23rd in this year’s report. This marks one of

Rep. Crowley: Letter to Gov. Walker requesting vetoes

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018

Speaker Ryan: To deliver farewell address at Library of Congress

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018

CONTACT AshLee Strong 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, December 19, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) will deliver his farewell address in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress. It is the same setting where he delivered his Confident America address in December 2015,

Shilling fears lawmakers will be excluded from potential new deal with Kimberly-Clark

Wednesday, Dec 12, 2018

Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling fears the Legislature will be left out of any incentive package the outgoing Walker administration negotiates to keep open a Kimberly-Clark plant, saying WEDC’s poor track record puts taxpayers at risk without some layer of

WisPolitics Midday: Dec. 12, 2018

WisPolitics Midday: Dec. 12, 2018

Wednesday, Dec 12, 2018