MADISON, WI – The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance, State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) and State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), released a statement today following the release of revised general fund tax collections for the two years of the 2021-23 biennium which shows an increase of

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, State Sen. Chris Larson, Rep. Jodi Emerson, and State Senator Jeff Smith held a joint press conference introducing legislation (LRB-5108) designed to improve transparency in the use of taxpayer funding for education as part of the state’s private school voucher programs. State Sen.

MADISON – As part of continuing, agency-wide modernization efforts, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has expanded its equal rights complaint filing system to accept online applications for the department’s most common civil rights complaints. “DWD is continuing to expand access to resources that provide for the protection and

MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Vice President Harris visited Milwaukee to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration is delivering clean water for Wisconsin. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes the largest investment in water in U.S. history – with Wisconsin receiving $841 million over the next five years for clean water projects.

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, State Sen. Chris Larson, Rep. Jodi Emerson, and State Senator Jeff Smith held a joint press conference introducing legislation (LRB-5108) designed to improve transparency in the use of taxpayer funding for education as part of the state’s private school voucher programs. State Sen.

Annual rankings report measures state charter school legislation against a strong model law The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released the thirteenth edition of an annual report that measures state charter school laws against the National Alliance’s model charter school law. The model law is comprised of 21 essential components focused on flexibility,

MADISON – As part of continuing, agency-wide modernization efforts, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has expanded its equal rights complaint filing system to accept online applications for the department’s most common civil rights complaints. “DWD is continuing to expand access to resources that provide for the protection and

MADISON – Madison Reading Project and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library have teamed up to deliver free high-quality, age-appropriate books to all children in Dane County, from birth to age five. The ambitious goal, which could eventually reach 30,000 children, begins today. All children under age five are eligible for the

MADISON, Wis. – About 70 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2022 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which includes a cross-section of disciplines that help define Wisconsin’s startup culture. This year’s judging pool will also feature a strong representation from early-stage investors. The list

SUPERIOR, Wisconsin, January 25, 2022 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a Walgreens, an absolute net-leased property located in Superior, Wisconsin, according to Grant Fitzgerald, regional manager of the firm’s Columbus office. The asset

MADISON — A University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering mechanics alumnus made important contributions to NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, which arrived at its home in distant orbit Monday. The telescope, the world’s largest and most powerful space science observatory, launched on Dec. 25, starting its journey toward its destination about 1

SOMERS, Wis. – A national study on voting and engagement recently reported that University of Wisconsin-Parkside student voting numbers increased during last year’s presidential election, jumping from 56 percent in 2016 to 58 percent in 2020.   The report comes from the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education (IDHE), creators of the National Study

MADISON, Wis. – Karen Nissen-Boryczka, RN, BSN, MSHCE, has joined Agrace’s clinical services team as its cardiac nurse specialist. This new, specialized position will help Agrace care for its patients who suffer from heart failure, cardiovascular disease or other heart conditions. Agrace is a nonprofit, community-supported health care organization that provides

Lucas calls to remember legacy Stinson left behind   MILWAUKEE – Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee County Sheriff and candidate for mayor of Milwaukee, today issued the following statement regarding Ceasar Stinson’s death two years later:   “Today marks a somber moment in the lives of many in Milwaukee. Two years ago

MADISON, Wis. – A new study led by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health finds many recreational cannabis companies market their products in a way that appeals to children and teens, despite state-based regulations prohibiting it. The study, led by Dr. Megan Moreno, professor of pediatrics

About 70 judges have volunteered so far to judge entries and provide feedback in the 2022 Governor’s Business Plan Contest, which includes a cross-section of disciplines that help define Wisconsin’s startup culture. This year’s judging pool will also feature a strong representation from early-stage investors. The list includes many investors

MADISON, WI – The University of Wisconsin has admitted it continued to break federal law in 2021, according to reports obtained via FOIA by a national research watchdog – the reports list one infant animal death and one injury. The reports filed by the UW admit one infant monkey death due