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New DPI Data Reveals Extent of Learning Loss After Evers Kept Schools Shuttered – Student performance is cratering under self-proclaimed “education governor” Tony Evers. According to newly-released Department of Public Instruction data, standardized test scores are plummeting on Evers’ watch -- despite the over $2 billion in state support added to K-12 education in recent years on top...

Advocacy group praises Assembly for supporting $5 million investment  MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association (DBA), Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, praised the state Assembly’s passage today of a bill aimed at increasing the state’s exports of dairy, meat and other agricultural products by 25 percent within five years. Assembly...

GREEN BAY, Wis., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, payable on December 15, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2021. The Board of Directors also declared a...

By State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly and Public Service Commission Chairperson Rebecca Cameron ValcqTuesday, October 26, 2021The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the Public Service Commission (PSC) are excited to welcome students and educators back to classrooms and libraries for the 2021-2022 academic school year. Over the past several months, as part of...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a new “Boxes of Fun” series through the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program today. These boxes make it easy for consumers to give fun, unique holiday gifts while supporting local Wisconsin businesses. Boxes are available for purchase online through Christine’s Kitchens, a SSfW member, at https://christines-kitchens.com/something-special-from-wisconsin/.

Action Will Take Place In Front of Sen. Baldwin's Milwaukee Office on Thursday, 10/28 (STATEWIDE - WI) - With just days remaining before Speaker Pelosi's October 31st deadline to pass the Build Back Better reconciliation bill, Voces de la Frontera and allies are organizing a public protest this Thursday, October 28 at 4:00 p.m....

Playing video games that are heavy on action can make you better at some new tasks. New research reveals that these games are helping by teaching players to be quicker learners. “Imagine taking an American and putting them through physical training to boost their athleticism,” says C. Shawn Green, a psychology professor at the...

MADISON, Wis. – When a disaster strikes, first responders and emergency management personnel rely on extensive planning and training to meet the critical needs of an incident. Along with its many partners, Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) works to ensure those resources are available, through extensive planning efforts and by offering thousands of hours of training and exercises...

(Brookfield, WI) – The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) has announced that they will honor an inaugural class  into the Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame, recognizing leaders and pioneers who have contributed significantly to Wisconsin’s lodging industry and the longevity of the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association. The group will be officially welcomed to the Hall...

RANDOLPH, Wis. (Oct. 25, 2021) –Spectrum joined Wisconsin PSC Chairwoman Rebecca Cameron Valcq and state Rep. Jon Plumer today to celebrate the completion of a $1.1 million network expansion project that brings gigabit internet speeds and the full suite of Spectrum services to residential customers and small business clients in the Village of Randolph. As...

Madison, Wisconsin. 10/26/2021 . Johnson Financial Group strengthens its Madison team with the appointment of Chad Welwood as Vice President – Private Banking. With more than 12 years of experience as a leader in banking, Welwood most recentlyserved as a Private Banker with Chase. In addition to extensive private banking experience, Welwood comes to...