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Wisconsin Exports Up 8.2% in First Half of 2017
"We're seeing success across the board." – Gov. Walker
Aug 30th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Appoints Jeff Lyon to Lead DATCP as Interim Secretary
Effective Monday, August 14, 2017.
Aug 11th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Declares a State of Emergency for 17 Wisconsin Counties
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the flooding."
Jul 21st, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Surveys Flood Damage, Declares State of Emergency
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the flooding.”
Jul 13th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker, State Leaders Celebrate Success of Wisconsin Cheese Industry
DATCP Secretary Brancel, WEDC Secretary Hogan join Governor Walker in visiting cheese companies statewide as part of "Wisconsin Cheese Day" tour
Jun 26th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect Servicemembers and Families from Financial Shams
The Military Consumer Enforcement Act would enhance CFPB’s ability to enforce consumer protections for servicemembers
Jun 23rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Lt. Governor Kleefisch departs Monday for weeklong trade mission to Mexico
WEDC-sponsored trip will focus on boosting exports to Mexico and attracting investment to Wisconsin
Jun 12th, 2017 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Legislators’ Choice: Common Sense Protections of Students or Gov. Walker’s Way
Walker Plan to Gut Student Protection From Predatory For Profit Colleges Up for Vote Before State Legislature’s Budget Committee
May 17th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
“Save Our Deer” Proposal Gains Support
"This is about ensuring the health of our deer herd and the future of hunting in Wisconsin."
May 12th, 2017 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Most Dangerous Bill You’ve Never Heard Of
Bill repeals laws costly to business, even if lives are at stake.
May 10th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Governor Walker Announces Changes to Guarantee Loan Program for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers and Milk Processors
The loan guarantees reduce financial risk and exposure to lenders while ensuring that farmers and businesses have access to low-cost capital.
Apr 25th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Fitzgerald: State Lawmakers Launch Dialogue with Canada on Dairy Trade
"I am disappointed that the representatives of the Canadian government have not demonstrated the sense of urgency that we in Wisconsin feel about the crisis impacting so many of our local dairy farms."
Apr 20th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Responds to Dairy Crisis
"I was shocked to hear that dozens of Wisconsin’s hard working dairy farmers could be forced out of business because of a trade dispute taking place outside our state."
Apr 13th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Legislators Dump 83 Walker Policies
No such action in 25 years. Many of budget items sought by special interests.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Factory farm oversight switch study tossed out of budget
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters’ Statement
Apr 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Rep. Considine reintroduces bill to build sustainable hemp industry in Wisconsin
This bill would finally allow Wisconsin farmers and tribes to take full advantage of the great agricultural opportunity hemp presents.
Mar 16th, 2017 by State Rep. Dave Considine
For-Profit Colleges Love Walker
They give him $56,000 campaign cash, he wants to kill state watchdog over colleges.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Rep. Barca Announces Democratic Committee Assignments for Upcoming Legislative Session
“I am excited about the wealth of experience, dedication and talent our Democratic members will bring to their respective committees”
Dec 30th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Wisconsin, Not Washington
The letter asks President-elect Trump to provide flexibility in implementing a number of programs that will help the citizens of Wisconsin.
Dec 20th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Highlights Success at Northern Wisconsin Economic Development Summit
Announces $10 million investment in rural economic development
Nov 10th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Tours Generac Power Systems for Manufacturing Month
Where it’s made matters.
Oct 24th, 2016 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Law Doesn’t Protect Water From Pesticides
Despited “strict” state law, one-third of private drinking wells are contaminated.
Oct 17th, 2016 by Rachael Lallensack
Our Financial Watchdog
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Wells Fargo $100 million for illegal practices.
Sep 30th, 2016 by State Sen. Janis Ringhand
Paul Ryan’s absences from House votes not acceptable
Apparently, the House functions best without Ryan’s presence.
Sep 12th, 2016 by Ryan Solen
Governor Walker Leads State Efforts to Aid Northern Wisconsin Recovery
Governor Walker also requested a Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Damage Assessment as the first important step to requesting federal disaster assistance.
Jul 19th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
**VL-JUNK** U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces More Than $18.2 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Wisconsin
More than 9,500 AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers are serving in 1,430 locations across Wisconsin this year
Jun 29th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Rep Moore on Brexit Vote
"While it’s too soon to project just how this will impact Wisconsin, it is clearly an unwelcome blow to our economy, at least in the short-term."
Jun 24th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
Acts 200 - 257.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law
Acts 154 - 199.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Wisconsin Has New Pesticide Problem
Huge farms use pesticide-coated seeds that devastate bee colonies and cause other harms.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Marion Ceraso
WEDC Launches “Made In Wisconsin” Program
Where it’s made matters
Feb 25th, 2016 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Public Hearing Held on Liquid Nicotine Safety Caps
Rep. Kerman & Rep. Taylor Joint Statement on Liquid Nicotine Safety Caps Bill
Jan 6th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
State’s Deficit Jumped by 28% in 2015
Bad news released quietly. But does it justify proposed constitutional change?
Dec 28th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Constitutional Change Would Limit State Budget
Proposed amendment barring budgets that violate GAAP principles would tie legislators hands.
Nov 18th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Nitrate Pollutes State’s Drinking Water
Chemical is at unsafe levels in estimated 94,000 Wisconsin households.
Nov 17th, 2015 by Kate Golden
Wisconsin’s Waterways Haunted by Pollution
Scary Facts about WI waters
Oct 29th, 2015 by Wisconsin Environment
WEDC Awarded Federal Grant to Assist Wisconsin Exporters
Funds available for export strategy development and execution
Sep 21st, 2015 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Why Wisconsin’s a Magnet for Wild Animals
It's one of five states with no laws against keeping dangerous animals as pets.
Aug 16th, 2015 by Haley Henschel
GOP Legislators Redo Much of Walker’s Budget
It’s rare for so much of a governor’s budget to be changed.
Jun 1st, 2015 by Steven Walters
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Presses for Strong Avian Flu Response
“The outbreak and spread of [Avian flu] are having severe economic consequences throughout the industry.”
May 6th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
HUD Awards Over $38,000 in Housing Counseling Grants in Wisconsin
HUD establishing Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee
Apr 14th, 2015 by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Walker Would End Oversight of For-Profit Colleges
His budget eliminates Educational Approval Board, which costs the state nothing to oversee for-profit colleges.
Mar 29th, 2015 by Madeleine Behr and Kate Golden
Walker’s Christmas Tree Budget
The budget has a flock of non-financial items -- 58 in all -- that will quietly change state polices.
Feb 25th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin and 43 States Win Suit Against Sirius Radio
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen Announces Multistate Settlement with Sirius XM
Dec 4th, 2014 by J.B. Van Hollen
How Diploma Mills Rip Off Milwaukee Students
Fly-by-night agencies selling fake GED degrees are hard to track down. Part II of series.
May 27th, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Diploma Mills Prey on Milwaukee’s Adult Students
Online high schools promise GEDs, but deliver worthless sheets of paper. Part I of series.
May 23rd, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.
Dec 21st, 2012 by State Rep. Peter Barca
City Image Logo to be Unveiled Soon
The nonprofit Spirit of Milwaukee is undertaking an image rebranding for the community.
Jan 10th, 2005 by Michael Horne
