Dept. of Workforce Development: Winning with Wisconsin’s Workforce events highlight new ways to promote workforce participation
Contact:CommunicationsOffice@DWD.Wisconsin.gov
MADISON – How can employers, educators and communities boost local talent pools to strengthen Wisconsin's workforce and help our economy thrive?
Strategies such as expanding apprenticeship, supporting veterans, tapping people with disabilities, and hiring justice-involved individuals will be at the forefront as the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) continues...
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: Statement on passing of sales tax increase
Contact: Alan Chavoya Outreach Chair of MAARPRmilwaukeealliance@gmail.com
- Earlier today, Milwaukee’s Common Council voted in favor of adopting a 2% increase to the city’s sales tax - approved 12-3. Due to provisions in Wisconsin Act 12, the revenue generated by this sales tax increase can only be spent on paying off the fire and...
Meijer: Announces upcoming Black Business Month Summit in August
Contact: Cara Lutz616-791-2731 cara.lutz@meijer.com
All Black-owned businesses are invited to showcase their products with Meijer Category Buyers.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing initiative for supplier diversity, Meijer is hosting a one-day Black Business Month Summit to generate opportunities and establish connections between Black business owners and...
U.S. Rep. Steil: Seeks nominations for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s Health Care Worker of the Year Award
Contact: Grace White
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) is now accepting submissions for the Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2023 Health Care Worker of the Year Award. This award recognizes unsung heroes in our community who have gone above and beyond to care for Wisconsin families.
“Our doctors, nurses, and health care...
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Pocan, Casar introduce Food Worker Pay Standards Act
Contact:Matthew Handverger(508) 561-5226
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Greg Casar (TX-35) introduced the Food Worker Pay Standards Act, which would ensure that the federal government only purchases food produced by workers who earn fair pay and benefits.
The bill would direct the Secretary of Labor to use...
Gov. Evers: Appoints Teresa Chrisman as Florence County Sheriff
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Teresa Chrisman as Florence County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Dan Miller’s resignation, effective July 10, 2023. Chrisman will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027.
“With more than two decades of service in...
CLA Announces Career Advancements in Wisconsin
CLA team members recognized for their accomplishments
Wisconsin (July 12, 2023) — CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced career advancements for professionals across the country, including 37 in the Fox Cities and Northeast Wisconsin. The advancements are effective July 1.
With more than...
On Broadway, Inc.: Edit Home and Design opens in the Broadway District
Contact:Brooke HafsDirector of Development & MarketingOn Broadway, Inc. (920) 680-1226brooke@onbroadway.org
GREEN BAY, WI – Edit Home and Design is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, July 17 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at their new space in the Broadway District. The business is located at 107 N Broadway.
A ribbon...
Medical College of Wisconsin: Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment invites applications for $50,000 seed grants
Contact
Holly Botsford
Director, Marketing Communications, External and Digital Engagement
414-688-7960, hbotsford@mcw.edu
Funding available for projects that improve health and health equity in Wisconsin
Milwaukee, July 11, 2023 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is offering seed grants up to $50,000 to Wisconsin-based community...
City of Milwaukee Common Council: Statement from Common Council President José G. Pérez
Contact:President Pérez (414) 286-8637
Today, members of the Common Council voted in favor of implementing a 2% City sales tax. This will avert drastic cuts and take us from the path to insolvency.
With this vote behind us, it’s time to look to the future and strategize how best we can utilize our revenues to...
Dept. of Justice: Speak Up, Speak Out now offers text tips
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) is pleased to announce a new feature of the 24/7 statewide confidential reporting system, Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO). SUSO now offers text tips.
“The Office of School Safety provides high-quality programs and trainings to help...
Wisconsin Historical Society: Trinity Episcopal Church listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Contact: Kendall Poltzerkendall.poltzer@wisconsinhistory.org
Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin - The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of Trinity Episcopal Church in the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 2023.
Trinity Episcopal Church was designed by Janesville architect Garry Nettleton and constructed between 1863 and 1865. Though modest in size...
