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Following Chief Shon F. Barnes’ resignation from the Madison Police Department, the Board designated Assistant Chief John Patterson as the Department officer who is temporarily authorized to act as Chief of Police until such time as the Board makes a permanent appointment to the Chief of Police position. Acting Chief Patterson has significant experience with the Madison...

Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released another “Court Watch” primer on Friday, detailing how different judicial philosophies reach legal outcomes. The primer outlines how some judges rely on text, history, and tradition and how others rely on their personal “values” and beliefs about public policy. WHY IT MATTERS: When judges...

Meet the Speakers: Jennifer Lotze and Tracy Habisch Ahin Date: Friday, April 18, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM In an era where cyber threats are more sophisticated and prevalent than ever, organizations must be prepared to both prevent and respond to crises swiftly. Join us for Cyber Shield:...

“What’s going on is the destruction of the agency from the inside out, and it’s accelerating” MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, multiple reports detail how reckless cuts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE are making it tougher for seniors to access their Social Security benefits. With cuts to key...

The event is sponsored in part by The Tommy Thompson Center for Public Leadership Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will host Peter Annin for a ‘Community Conversation on Nurturing Northeast Wisconsin’s Freshwater Economy’ on Thursday, April 17, 2025 beginning at 4 p.m. in the Christie Theatre on the UW-Green Bay campus. Peter...

Wednesday, April 2, 12-1:30pm CSTRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u6l-L5mmQMuMpPSLc3_uMQ In February, Governor Evers named 2025 the “Year of the Kid” while introducing his proposed budget. We’re thrilled to hear it! The state budget is how we help ensure that every family — regardless of zip code, income, or race — has a chance to thrive. But, over decades, powerful wealthy...

‘Effective Management & Confident Leadership’ to be Topic of Next Seminar FOX CITIES, Wis. (March 27, 2025) – The struggle is real…building strong teams, navigating tough talks, and avoiding those frustrating mistakes that chip away at confidence. Ready to stop managing and start truly leading? The Fox Cities Chamber is holding a seminar, “Effective...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Katie Kollhoff Mouat, director of innovation programs for the Water Council.  The group recently announced the latest cohort of companies taking part in its BREW 2.0 Post-Accelerator program, which helps startups ramp up development of their water-related technologies.  Kollhoff Mouat shares...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the April meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The Board will...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,043,700 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to February 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for February 2025 showed Wisconsin's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.2% over last month, which is 0.9 percentage...

Milwaukee, WI – Rev Pop, the Milwaukee-based creative agency known for bold and immersive branding, has transformed the game-day experience at American Family Field with its latest project: The Alley, a new, retro-inspired food truck park inside the home of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Alley is a dynamic destination concept, bringing a playful spirit and stimulating setting...

Survey of 3,105 drivers. Eau Claire to La Crosse (via US-53 and I-90) + Madison to Milwaukee (via I-94) also featured. Infographic showing the country's top 130 dream drives. Everyone’s heard the horror stories about America’s worst commutes - think of the bumper-to-bumper crawl along...

Today, Wisconsin disability and aging organizations are releasing a new factsheet showing the impact on workers, cost to employers, and loss to Wisconsin’s workforce that occurs when unpaid caregivers must leave jobs to provide care for loved ones. Disability and aging advocates fear the current trend of unpaid caregivers being forced to leave the workforce will increase...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Katie Kollhoff Mouat, director of innovation programs for the Water Council.  The group recently announced the latest cohort of companies taking part in its BREW 2.0 Post-Accelerator program, which helps startups ramp up development of their water-related technologies.  Kollhoff Mouat shares an...

MADISON, Wis. – The hardest days in life are often when someone you love is seriously ill, dying or grieving. In southern Wisconsin, you don’t have to face those days alone; you can turn to Agrace for support. Agrace, the Wisconsin-based nonprofit health care organization, is well-known for its 45+ years of experience providing hospice care...