Jeff Mandell: Wisconsin Act 10 is unconstitutional: What the ruling means

If affirmed on appeal, this ruling has the potential to transform Wisconsin’s workforce. It eliminates artificial, anti-democratic obstacles to recognition for public-sector unions and restores the ability of such unions to bargain collectively, giving their members a seat at the table to advocate for fair pay, improved benefits, and safer workplaces.

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Jeff Mandell: Wisconsin Act 10 is unconstitutional: What the ruling means

If affirmed on appeal, this ruling has the potential to transform Wisconsin’s workforce. It eliminates artificial, anti-democratic obstacles to recognition for public-sector unions and restores the ability of such unions to bargain collectively, giving their members a seat at the table to advocate for fair pay, improved benefits, and safer workplaces.

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Door County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which may result from three trail expansions in Door County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul announces settlement of lawsuit alleging Milwaukee Landlord Joe Berrada violated Wisconsin landlord-tenant law

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the Wisconsin Department of Justice has negotiated an agreement with Milwaukee landlord Youssef (Joe) Berrada and his property management company, Berrada Properties Management, Inc., to resolve the landlord/tenant enforcement action the State filed on November 15, 2021. The agreement has been

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State transportation funding system unsustainable, former secretary says

Wisconsin’s current transportation funding system is unsustainable, according to a former state transportation secretary.  Speaking during a recent Wisconsin Policy Forum panel, former Department of Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb argued any state transportation funding structure should be adequate, sustainable and equitable “across different user types” and socioeconomic groups.  “The… Please

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UW-Eau Claire: Celebrating Blugolds as commencement nears

Find all the event details and feature stories about the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s fall commencement in one place. Get to know our featured graduates from each college, and find out who the special honorees will be on Dec. 21.  The Sonnentag to host first commencement ceremonies Dec. 21 The

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Gov. Evers, WHEDA: Announce investments to develop nearly 500 housing units across Wisconsin

More than $9.3 million investment will support nine affordable housing developments, 485 housing units statewide MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced today the results of the latest round of competitive funding for the Vacancy-to-Vitality, Restore Main Street, and Infrastructure Access loan programs… Please log

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