WED AM News: Metro Milwaukee home sales down 21.1 percent in May, report shows; Wedding barn owners slam bill to overhaul state liquor laws
-- Home sales in the greater Milwaukee area were down 21.1 percent over the year in May, continuing a trend seen throughout the first part of this year.
According to the latest Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors report, 1,574 homes were sold last month in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington counties. In May 2022,...
School Choice Wisconsin Action: Applauds committee action on voucher funding
WEST ALLIS – Two key state legislative committees cleared legislation Tuesday to significantly increase funding for Wisconsin’s parental choice programs.
The proposal (AB 305/SB 330) was approved in the Senate Education Committee on a bipartisan 6-1 vote and in the Joint Finance Committee on a bipartisan 12-3 vote.
School Choice Wisconsin Director...
Road America: Welcomes back the WeatherTech® Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints®
America's National Park of Speed is ready for its longest-running event.
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., June 13, 2023 – Road America, the renowned motorsports venue, is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated WeatherTech® SCCA Chicago Region June Sprints® June 23-25. This historic event holds a significant place on the Road America calendar and...
WisDems: CHAOS CAUCUS: Vos obstructs Wisconsinites’ priorities
Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org)
MADISON, Wis. — Despite widespread support for expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin, today Robin Vos again doubled down on his opposition to this popular policy, stating that “Medicaid expansion will never happen” as long as Vos leads the Wisconsin Assembly.
This was followed by today’s news that Republicans planned...
Wisconsin Historical Society: Offers first look inside new history center
Contact: Rebecca Werner or Colleen Liesrebecca.werner@wisconsinhistory.orgcolleen.lies@wisconsinhistory.org
Designed to be a vibrant gathering place and regional learning hub, Wisconsin’s new history center
will be a leading cultural experience in the Midwest
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to share a first look inside the...
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Introduces resolution mommemorating founding of national treasury employees union
Contact:Matthew Handverger (508) 561-5226
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) introduced a resolution honoring the 85th anniversary of the National Treasury Employees Union.
NTEU has long been at the forefront of improving the lives and livelihoods of federal workers fighting for better working conditions, benefits, protections, and opportunities. It...
WWBIC: Names Steffane Timm as VBOC Co-Director for Wisconsin & Minnesota
Contact:Steffane Timm, VBOC Co-Director414-395-4556stimm@wwbic.com
MILWAUKEE, WIS. - The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Steffane Timm as the new Co-Director for Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC) for Wisconsin and Minnesota.
"We are thrilled to have Steffane on board to co-lead VBOC@WWBIC. She brings several years of...
OCMH: Highlights importance of universal screening
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683
Opportunity to address youth mental health and the well-being of all Wisconsin children
When schools and doctors’ offices check to see how all children are feeling – not just those kids who display symptoms of mental distress – they are implementing universal screening, an important...
Sen. Baldwin: Announces $23 million to support dairy industry
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov202-224-6225
USDA awards will support Senator Baldwin’s Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced $23 million in grant funding is available to support dairy businesses' processing capacity expansion, on-farm improvements, and technical assistance services under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives grant program. Senator Baldwin authored the bill creating the Dairy...
Dane County Land and Water Resources Dept.: Program provides free native plants for schools and community groups in Dane County
MADISON - June 13, 2023 - The Dane County Land & Water Resources Department is currently accepting applications from schools and community groups in Dane County looking to install or expand native plant gardens.
The Free Native Plants for Schools and Community Projects program provides a source of free native plants to help improve water quality and habitat....
