On June 28, 2022, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation held a board meeting. Agenda: Call to Order and Roll Call Approval of Minutes from the April 26, 2022 meeting CEO Report Awards Administration Committee Report 3rd Quarter Credit & Risk Report Closed Session Adjournment
On June 22, 2022, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity met on Post-Service Education and Job Training, Credentialing, and Employment: Understand the unique challenges faced by veterans related to obtaining employment at levels commensurate to training and experience gained through military service. Objectives: • Understand Wisconsin’s employment environment for veterans. • Explore obstacles that […]
On June 16, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) offered an online media briefing, following the release of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for May 2022. The briefing covered the statewide unemployment rate, total nonfarm jobs, labor force participation rate and some high-level sector information. The briefing was conducted […]
On June 7, 2022, Waukesha County Circuit Court held a motion hearing on Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. et al vs. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Case number 2021CV000342. Presiding Judge Michael O. Bohren. The case focuses on whether state regulators can require businesses to clean up PFAS contamination without established limits on the chemicals, […]
On May 31, 2022, Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Wisconsin Farmers Union representatives Sarah Lloyd and Tina Hinchley to share their outlook on the dairy industry and potential policy solutions. June is Dairy Month and Wisconsin, America’s Dairyland, ranks 2nd in the nation for milk production and first for cheese. The dairy industry is […]
On May 31, 2022, Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Wisconsin Farmers Union representatives Sarah Lloyd and Tina Hinchley to share their outlook on the dairy industry and potential policy solutions. June is Dairy Month and Wisconsin, America’s Dairyland, ranks 2nd in the nation for milk production and first for cheese. The dairy industry is […]
On May 26, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Water and Groundwater Study Group met. Agenda: PFAS Drinking Water Updates – Kyle Burton – DNR Member Roundtable Internal updates; Steve Elmore and Kyle Burton – DNR
On May 19, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development offered an online media briefing on the release of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for April 2022. The briefing will cover the statewide unemployment rate, total nonfarm jobs, labor force participation rate and some high-level sector information. The briefing will be […]
On May 18, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services held a news conference featuring Dr. Jon Meiman, DHS Chief Medical Officer – Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health, answering questions about WisCaregiver Careers, a program designed to expand the health care workforce.
On May 18, 2022, the Rotary Club of Madison hosted Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture Randy Romanski to discuss “Diversity and Importance of Wisconsin Agriculture and Impact on State Economy.”
On May 13, 2022, Wisconsin Community Media and the Midwest Region of the ACM held a conference. The closing luncheon featured a presentation titled: “Building the Future of Media: Expanding Broadband Infrastructure and Filling the Gap in Local News Coverage.” Featured Speakers: Jaron McCallum, Strategic initiative Coordinator, Wisconsin Broadband Office, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin […]