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Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
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Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes

Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative staff changes today.

Governor Scott Walker Signs 2015-2017 State Budget, Lowers Property Taxes Again
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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.

EPA Training Grants Create Job Opportunities Across the Country
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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

Rural broadband expansion plan rejected by GOP
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Rural broadband expansion plan rejected by GOP

"We should be expanding economic opportunities and investing in the infrastructure that Wisconsin businesses need to grow."

GOP budget crisis blamed for loss of 700 Wisconsin jobs
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GOP budget crisis blamed for loss of 700 Wisconsin jobs

Budget cuts and financial uncertainty cited in closure of GeminiCares

MetroGO! event to discuss link between transportation, jobs
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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

Veterans’ job fair will be Thursday at War Memorial
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Veterans’ job fair will be Thursday at War Memorial

Event will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 5; 80 employers expected

MPS hosts listening sessions linked to strategies for improving student outcomes
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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

County Exec Abele Announces MC Cares Program to Benefit Vets
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County Exec Abele Announces MC Cares Program to Benefit Vets

County & State Partnership Helps Veterans Transitioning from Jail

3,500 MPS students to connect with colleges, careers, resources at fair
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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

WRTP/BIG STEP Board of Directors taps Mark Kessenich as New President and Chief Executive Officer
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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.

Supervisor Khalif Rainey Critical of Gov. Scott Walker Administrtion Ruling on Minimum Wage
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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

Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session
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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.