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We are writing to update you on important changes regarding the Esperanza, Nuestra Cultura de Salud initiative at Centro and outline our next steps.   Demands for Spanish-speaking psychologists have increased over the last two decades recognizing the need to meet a rapidly growing Spanish-speaking Latine* population in the U.S. (Guilman, 2015; Smith, 2018; Stringer,...

MADISON — The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) released its 2024 Health Care Quality Report, titled “Data-Driven Excellence: Enhancing Health Outcomes through Quality Measures.” This comprehensive report emphasizes the crucial role of data and quality metrics in revolutionizing health care delivery and outcomes throughout Wisconsin.   “Our hospitals and health systems are dedicated to leveraging data and...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (Sept. 9, 2024) – When someone realizes for the first time that they have nowhere to go and will be experiencing homelessness, many things go through their mind. What the staff at St. John’s Ministries learned was that many wondered where their important belongings, family treasures and important documents could be stored if all...

MADISON, Wis. (Sept. 9, 2024) – While saving for college can seem overwhelming, one thing can be certain – saving for this major milestone is less expensive than taking out student loans. College Savings Month, celebrated throughout the month of September, aims to educate families on the benefits of saving for a loved one’s higher education and career...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will hold a Global Dairy Summit on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI, featuring national leaders in the dairy industry. The purpose of the Global Dairy Summit is to provide insight...

-- Residential construction in Madison is struggling to keep housing affordable for its expanding population, a city planning official says.  Matt Wachter, director of planning and community and economic development for the city, recently discussed affordable housing efforts during a meeting of the Rotary Club of Madison.  Madison’s annual population growth rate rose to near 2% during the pandemic years of...

Residential construction in Madison is struggling to keep housing affordable for its expanding population, a city planning official says.  Matt Wachter, director of planning and community and economic development for the city, recently discussed affordable housing efforts during a meeting of the Rotary Club of Madison.  Madison’s annual population growth rate...

Contact: Megan Wittman, megan.wittman@sierraclub.org Madison, WISCONSIN – Today the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released its final environmental impact statement (EIS) on the Line 5 pipeline, a 71-year-old oil pipeline that has continued to illegally trespass through the Bad River Band’s reservation in northern Wisconsin. This is the expected next step in the permitting process after the...

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 119 state-chartered banks continue to exhibit sound financial performance through June 30, 2024, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the second quarter, total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered banks stand at $68.0 billion, up from $66.8 billion reported June 30, 2023....

Stacy Vogel Davis                                         (414) 988-8754sdavis@thewatercouncil.comThe Water Council & Veolia Launch Water Workforce CenterPartnership will boost Wisconsin’s Water + Energy Forward EngineMilwaukee, WI, Sept. 5, 2024 – Leaders of The Water Council and Veolia North America (VNA) signed an agreement today to launch a Water & Wastewater Workforce Center in Milwaukee to grow the local water workforce, increase the pool...

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Wisconsin State Senate candidates Jodi Habush Sinykin and Sarah Keyeski joined the President of the South Central Federation of Labor, Kevin Gundlach, for a virtual press call to talk about Duey Stroebel and Joan Ballweg’s careers spent attacking working families and unions. From working to pass Scott Walker’s Act 10 and the...

MADISON, Wis. (Sept. 6, 2024) – Women’s Affordable Housing Network (WAHN) officially launches a non-profit chapter in Wisconsin. WI WAHN, which aims to unite expertise, passion, and resources to transform the affordable housing landscape, will celebrate its chapter kickoff at Union Corners on Thursday, Sept. 12, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Touch of Ukraine, located at 2438 Winnebago Street Madison, WI 53704.