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Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative staff changes today.
Jul 27th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs 2015-2017 State Budget, Lowers Property Taxes Again
Today, Governor Scott Walker signed the 2015-2017 State Budget into law, keeping his promise to lower the tax burden for the hardworking taxpayers of Wisconsin.
Jul 12th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
EPA Training Grants Create Job Opportunities Across the Country
EPA selects 19 communities for grants to train unemployed individuals to enter the environmental field, strengthen local economies
May 26th, 2015 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Cult of the Free Market
Adam Smith gets distorted as partisan ideologues increasingly skew data to simplify reality.
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Legislators Hope Tax Windfall Rescues Them
If state tax collections don’t go up -- soon -- lawmakers must swallow Walker’s unappetizing budget cuts.
Apr 20th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Rural broadband expansion plan rejected by GOP
"We should be expanding economic opportunities and investing in the infrastructure that Wisconsin businesses need to grow."
Apr 15th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
GOP budget crisis blamed for loss of 700 Wisconsin jobs
Budget cuts and financial uncertainty cited in closure of GeminiCares
Apr 9th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Which Transit Projects Should Take Priority?
NNS interviews six transportation advocates on how to make a better Milwaukee.
Apr 1st, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
MetroGO! event to discuss link between transportation, jobs
Many employers formerly accessible by transit are no longer reachable that way; 13% of county households don't have use of a car
Mar 19th, 2015 by Press Release
Veterans’ job fair will be Thursday at War Memorial
Event will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 5; 80 employers expected
Mar 4th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
MPS hosts listening sessions linked to strategies for improving student outcomes
Students, families, staff and community members invited to weigh in; each session is connected to one of the district's Strategic Objectives
Feb 20th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
County Exec Abele Announces MC Cares Program to Benefit Vets
County & State Partnership Helps Veterans Transitioning from Jail
Feb 9th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
3,500 MPS students to connect with colleges, careers, resources at fair
Scholarships will also be presented; 8th annual Fresh Coast Classic College and Resource Fair set for Tuesday at UWM
Nov 24th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
WRTP/BIG STEP Board of Directors taps Mark Kessenich as New President and Chief Executive Officer
After an extensive nationwide search, WRTP/BIG STEP, a nationally recognized, workforce development intermediary is excited to announce that Mark Kessenich has been named President and CEO.
Nov 11th, 2014 by WRTP /BIG STEP
Supervisor Khalif Rainey Critical of Gov. Scott Walker Administrtion Ruling on Minimum Wage
Says Ruling Shows Walker Opposes a Hike While Polls Show Strong Support
Oct 15th, 2014 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
How to Train Workers
Without the right training and opportunities for workers, the 30th Street Corridor will fail. Third story of a series.
Sep 22nd, 2014 by Susan Nusser
American Dream Blocked For Black Youth
Rep. Mandela Barnes offers his plan to address Wisconsin's racial disparities.
Sep 11th, 2014 by Mandela Barnes
South Side Hit Hard by Cargill Closing
Valley beef harvest facility employed 600 workers, many from South Side.
Aug 3rd, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
Why Reform of Unemployment Comp Failed
Health care lobbyists kill bill that would have cut program's medical costs.
Mar 27th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
A Veteran Who Helps Veterans
The challenges and joys of helping veterans find jobs.
Feb 26th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
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
Lottery Takes a Gamble
"We did a study of machines early in the lottery, but there was concern about underage people getting access to the machines."
Jun 6th, 2005 by Michael Horne
Is Wisconsin Short-Changed By Its Top Foundation?
With the resignation of Michael Joyce, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation is looking for a new president.
Jul 12th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
