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West Bend, Wis. (May 15, 2023): Summer swim season is commencing in Washington County. County Executive Josh Schoemann has committed financial assistance to the City of West Bend and Kettle Moraine YMCA to offset the increased staffing costs related to summer swim opportunities for West Bend/Washington County residents. “Last summer, when I heard of the staffing...

In a recent national survey, Northwestern Mutual found many respondents are reducing expenses and saving money to prepare for a possible recession.  According to the Milwaukee financial services company’s 2023 Planning & Progress Study, 67 percent of respondents believe the U.S. economy will enter a recession later this year.  Of that...

-- In a recent national survey, Northwestern Mutual found many respondents are reducing expenses and saving money to prepare for a possible recession.  According to the Milwaukee financial services company’s 2023 Planning & Progress Study, 67 percent of respondents believe the U.S. economy will enter a recession later this year.  Of...

MADISON, WIS – This week, employers, economic development organizations and other key leaders from across Wisconsin sent a letter to the co-chairs of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance in support of significant funding for child care in the state budget. “Wisconsin families need access to high-quality, affordable child care to participate in the...

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today applauded the announcement of 2023 Wisconsin Dairy Processor Grant awards, and called on lawmakers to boost funding for this impactful program. “As Wisconsin dairy processors expand their capacity and modernize facilities, create new value-added products, and launch new endeavors, they are creating family-supporting job opportunities, strengthening...

BAYSIDE, Wisconsin (May 15, 2023) – Compass will be celebrating the grand opening of their new location in Bayside on Thursday, May 18, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Attendees are invited to witness the ribbon cutting at 5:00 p.m. facilitated by the North Shore Chamber of Commerce and stay for an open house of the real estate...

As the state’s leading free-market advocates, we encourage you to co-sponsor LRB-2922, the “Know Your Healthcare Costs Act,” introduced by Senator Mary Felzkowski and Representative Rob Brooks.   Healthcare costs are a major concern for many Wisconsinites. A recent survey found that 73% of Wisconsinites believe their out-of-pocket costs are unaffordable, with...

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Paul Nolette, associate professor and chair of political science at Marquette University, has been named the next director of the university’s Les Aspin Center for Government. Nolette, who joined the Political Science Department in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences in 2011, will begin in his new role on June 1. A...

Contact: Jenny Price, jenny@wayforwardresources.org, 608-826-3408 or 608-239-2339 Rebrand for Dane County nonprofit reduces barriers as demand for food pantry and housing stability programs continues to rise MIDDLETON – Middleton Outreach Ministry today announced a new name — WayForward Resources — a change that will help more people access the nonprofit’s...