UW fires La Crosse chancellor for ‘abhorrent’ actions

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today voted to fire UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow for what President Jay Rothman called “abhorrent” actions that subjected the university to “significant reputational harm.” The UW statement didn’t include details on what

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UW fires La Crosse chancellor for ‘abhorrent’ actions

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today voted to fire UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow for what President Jay Rothman called “abhorrent” actions that subjected the university to “significant reputational harm.” The UW statement didn’t include details on what Gow allegedly did that prompted his termination. He and his

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Jefferson County: Again recognized for strong financial reporting

Jefferson, Wis. – For the eleventh consecutive year, Jefferson County has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and receiving it represents a significant accomplishment for that government. The decision to award Jefferson County

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Dept. of Workforce Development: November local employment and unemployment data released

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for November 2023. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary November

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Save Milwaukee Healthcare Coalition: Forms after 1-year anniversary of St. Francis Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit closure, Next Door Pediatrics’s sudden closure

[Milwaukee, WI] – At 2pm on Friday, December 29, 2023, the Save Milwaukee Healthcare Coalition will be rallying and holding a press conference at the intersection of 27th St and Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin to commemorate the 1-year closing of the Labor and Delivery unit at St. Francis Hospital and

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Buckhorn State Park receives adaptive wheelchair to expand access to the outdoors

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Buckhorn State Park has been selected to receive an outdoor wheelchair through a grant from the Ford Bronco Wild Fund and administered by the National Association of State Park Directors. The outdoor wheelchair joins the fleet of adaptive equipment at Buckhorn State Park,

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants through February 27

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grants through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Eligible projects include those that focus on enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crop industries through research, education, or market development.

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