New entrepreneurship grant program draws widespread interest around the state
WEDC receives 32 applications for initiatives to provide support to Wisconsin entrepreneurs; awards to be announced in January
Dec 8th, 2016 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
U.S. Cellular and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Sign New 10-Year Deal that Includes Building a Redesigned U.S. Cellular Connection Stage in 2018
New stage area, with largest video screen yet, and new guest amenities
Dec 8th, 2016 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
EPA’s National Lakes Assessment Finds Nutrient Pollution is Widespread in Lakes
Four in ten lakes suffer from too much nitrogen and phosphorus.
Dec 8th, 2016 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Bucks and SkillSmart Partner on new Workforce Development Platform for Arena District Employment
First community town hall meeting scheduled for Dec. 15 at Journey House to introduce local jobseekers to the platform and assist with RPP certification.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Milwaukee Bucks
Congressman Sensenbrenner Urges President-elect Trump to Meet with Dalai Lama; Continue U.S. Relationship with Tibet
"Tibetans have the right to preserve their culture, heritage, language, and religion."
Dec 8th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
It Shouldn’t Take a Christmas Miracle for Sen. Ron Johnson to Do His Job and Approve Judicial Nominee He Supports
Will Johnson Deliver a Judge or a Lump of Coal to Seventh Circuit Federal Court of Appeals?
Dec 8th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
National Group Concludes Current DPI Leadership Continues to Fail to Prepare New Wisconsin Teachers
Candidate for State Superintendent John Humphries released the following statement in response to the NCTQ report concluding most Wisconsin teacher training programs are failing to prepare new elementary teachers:
Dec 7th, 2016 by John Humphries
15 Named for Improving Central City Neighborhood
“Unsung Heroes” Selected as Finalists for the 2017 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI)
Dec 7th, 2016 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Wisconsin Recount More Than 70 percent Complete
Relatively Few Totals Changed
Dec 7th, 2016 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
Rep. Pocan Calls Out Rep. Duffy for Saying Madison is a Communist Community that does not Believe in Democracy, Demands Apology
"...Congressman Duffy’s ‘Trumpizing’ of Wisconsin is the wrong direction for our state."
Dec 7th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Wisconsin Continues to Fail on Jobs
Assembly Democrats once again renew their call for a summit to grow Wisconsin jobs
Dec 7th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Madison’s 115th Fighter Wing on Short List for F-35A Lightning II
The Air Force will select two Air National Guard bases for the F-35A.
Dec 7th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
