Universities of Wisconsin: Universities of Wisconsin announce budget proposals to build Wisconsin’s workforce and next generation of businesses 

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Kyle Weatherly, UWs Interim President Renée Wachter, and several university leaders today announced budget proposals focused on building Wisconsin’s workforce and next generation of businesses. The Tech for Tomorrow and Accelerate Wisconsin proposals represent

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National Federation of Independent Business: NFIB: Major win for small businesses as Trump administration finalizes rule on beneficial ownership reporting

MADISON, WI (Aug. 12, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released the following statement in support of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s final rule protecting over 32 million U.S. small businesses from registering their Beneficial

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WHEDA: ICYMI: Gov. Evers, WHEDA announce $50 million in affordable housing loan program awards to support the creation of nearly 1,900 affordable housing units statewide

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), today announced $50 million to support 22 new housing developments across 10 counties, creating nearly 1,900 workforce housing units in communities across the state. The funding is provided by the Vacancy-to-Vitality, Infrastructure Access,

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Wisconsin Workforce Development Association: WWDA awarded $5 million dollar grant to strengthen talent pipeline—SWWDB’s share about $654,000

Stevens Point, WI—The Wisconsin Workforce Development Association (WWDA) has been awarded more than $5 million through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative to launch Building Reentry Integration &

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Democracy Defense Foundation: WI response to Tuesday Primary process

WISCONSIN – Following the final counting of Tuesday’s primary votes, the Democracy Defense Foundation – WI Board including former Attorney General JB Van Hollen, Former Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Former U.S. Rep. Scott Klug and Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Mike Tate released the following statement:  “Wisconsin elections are built to

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WisDems: WisDems congratulates Democratic Congressional and Legislative nominees

MADISON, Wis. — Following yesterday’s primary election, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement: “In races across the state yesterday, Wisconsin Democrats proved that they are excited and ready to flip congressional districts and the Wisconsin Legislature blue by electing candidates up and down the ballot who are committed to ending

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Opportunity Wisconsin and community partners launch back-to-school supply drives across the state as tariffs and health care cuts squeeze family budgets

As Wisconsin families prepare to send their kids back to school, Opportunity Wisconsin is launching back-to-school supply drives in La Crosse, Eau Claire, and Kenosha to help ease the burden of rising costs driven by Republican-backed tariffs and cuts to health care. The drives, running throughout August in partnership with

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Universities of Wisconsin: Universities of Wisconsin announce budget proposals to build Wisconsin’s workforce and next generation of businesses 

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin Regent President Kyle Weatherly, UWs Interim President Renée Wachter, and several university leaders today announced budget proposals focused on building Wisconsin’s workforce and next generation of businesses. The Tech for Tomorrow and Accelerate Wisconsin proposals represent new initiatives from the UWs’ 2027-29 budget request proposal. The

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Dane County Exec. Agard: Dane County Executive Melissa Agard celebrates national recognition for Airport Executive Director Mark Papko

DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard is celebrating the recognition of Dane County Regional Airport Executive Director Mark Papko, who has received a prestigious leadership award from the Great Lakes Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (GLC-AAAE). Papko was recognized for his outstanding leadership and contributions

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National Federation of Independent Business: NFIB: Major win for small businesses as Trump administration finalizes rule on beneficial ownership reporting

MADISON, WI (Aug. 12, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released the following statement in support of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s final rule protecting over 32 million U.S. small businesses from registering their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) with the Financial Crimes E… Please log

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WHEDA: ICYMI: Gov. Evers, WHEDA announce $50 million in affordable housing loan program awards to support the creation of nearly 1,900 affordable housing units statewide

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), today announced $50 million to support 22 new housing developments across 10 counties, creating nearly 1,900 workforce housing units in communities across the state. The funding is provided by the Vacancy-to-Vitality, Infrastructure Access, and Restore Main Street loan pro… Please log in to

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Evergreen Action: Crowley’s win puts energy affordability at the center of Wisconsin’s Governor race

Following Tuesday’s statewide primary election in Wisconsin, Evergreen Action Midwest Advocate Lauren Reeg released the following statement: “David Crowley’s win in the gubernatorial primary shows that Wisconsin voters are ready for a governor who puts affordability and working families at the center of the agenda—and that has to include lowering energy costs.

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Wisconsin Workforce Development Association: WWDA awarded $5 million dollar grant to strengthen talent pipeline—SWWDB’s share about $654,000

Stevens Point, WI—The Wisconsin Workforce Development Association (WWDA) has been awarded more than $5 million through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative to launch Building Reentry Integration & Development for Growth in Employment Wisconsin (BRIDGE-WI), a statewide workforce…

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Aleckson campaign: Wisconsin State Government needs to restore confidence

“Government that can’t solve problems has lost the confidence of people,” said Jon Aleckson, candidate for Assembly in the 50th District Tuesday night.  “Promises, sympathy, hopes, and popular pronouncements are ringing hollow.  It’s clear to me that voters of all kinds want action.” “We have a crisis of government effectiveness

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Democratic National Committee: DNC congratulates David Crowley on his victory in Wisconsin’s Gubernatorial Primary

The DNC congratulates David Crowley on his victory in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary. Democratic voters throughout the state turned out in support of lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and fighting for working families.  In response to David Crowley’s victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:  “As a former state representative and

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Pfaffenbach campaign: State Representative Jessie Rodriguez endorses Dylan Pfaffenbach for Wisconsin’s 21st Assembly District

OAK CREEK, WI – State Representative Jessie Rodriguez has announced her endorsement of Republican candidate Dylan Pfaffenbach in the race for Wisconsin’s 21st Assembly District, praising his experience, work ethic, and commitment to serving the community. “I’ve had the privilege of serving the people of the 21st Assembly District for

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