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Madison, Wisconsin (November 1, 2023) — Today, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced career advancements for professionals across the country, including one in Madison. The advancements are effective November 1. With more than 130 offices across the United States, CLA serves clients of all sizes, providing advice...

MADISON, Wis. – The end of daylight-saving time is another reminder of the changing seasons in Wisconsin and the need to be ready to spend more time indoors. As people across the state prepare for winter, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to use the time change to tackle tasks that can help protect your life and property.

The Daybreak Fund has announced its inaugural round of funding, awarding some $1.4 million in grants to local nonprofits and community groups to help fight climate change, improve water quality, and address social inequities. Launched in spring 2023, the Daybreak Fund, fiscally sponsored by Windward Fund, is a collaborative of nine philanthropic partners seeking...

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Foundation has chosen philanthropic professional, educational leader, and MPS alum Willie Jude II as its new Executive Director. His proven track record of fueling advancement, community philanthropy, and educational equity and a passion for helping Milwaukee students succeed made him the standout choice for this new role. As Executive Director,...

MADISON — Over the past several months, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary-designee James Bond has traveled to each of Wisconsin’s 11 federally recognized Tribes to meet with leaders and Tribal Veteran Service Officers to discuss the issues unique to veterans in their communities. Secretary-designee Bond was pleased to be accompanied by the Department’s new Tribal Liaison,...

Madison – The 18th report from the federal court-appointed monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) was filed on Monday, noting continued improvements at the juvenile facility. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is now in substantial compliance with 36 (or 72%) of the 50 provisions identified in the consent decree, four more than the previous reporting period.

MADISON, Wis. –Agrace has hired Beth Larson of Middleton as its chief development officer. Agrace is a nonprofit, community-supported health care organization that provides hospice care, supportive (palliative) care, non-medical personal care, adult day services and grief support to residents of southern Wisconsin. As chief development officer, Larson leads the Agrace Foundation, which coordinates...

MADISON, Wis. – Ensuring the safety of our communities is a responsibility that belongs to everyone. To inform these efforts, a team of national and statewide leaders, including the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS), will provide training on a behavioral approach to Preventing Targeted Violence in Kenosha, Wis. to a diverse group of...

Milwaukee, WI, November 1, 2023 – Every year, Revitalize Milwaukee (RM) selects a neighborhood to be the focus of their Block  Build MKE event in August. This year, RM is seeking interested neighborhood representatives to interview for a chance to bring  Block Build MKE 2024 on August 24, 2024, to their neighborhood. This collaboration will provide powerful...

MUSKEGO, Wis – Muskego Biotech, a new building located at W160 S6550 Commerce Dr, Muskego, WI 53150 hosted their ribbon cutting ceremony on October 18th.  The ceremony was hosted by the Waukesha County Business Alliance and had partners, staff, and investors in attendance. The new building was developed by Muskego Biotech LLC and its partners Jerry Jendusa,...

APPLETON - Jazz music will be front and center on the Lawrence University campus once again this weekend. The annual Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend, a fall staple since its launch in 1981, will bring more than 400 high school and middle school students to campus Nov. 3-4 for immersive jazz instruction while showcasing...

The head of the state Department of Workforce Development says the rise of AI technology “couldn’t come at a greater time” given the state’s labor challenges.  Speaking this week during the first meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence in Madison, DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek noted the state’s aging population...

-- The head of the state Department of Workforce Development says the rise of AI technology “couldn’t come at a greater time” given the state’s labor challenges.  Speaking this week during the first meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence in Madison, DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek noted the state’s aging...