On December 4, 2023, Rep. Macco (R-Ledgeview) and Rep. Ortiz-Velez (D-Milwaukee) held a news conference to introduce legislation that would allow DACA recipients access to Professional Licenses, In-State Tuition, and a Tax Credit. Speakers: State Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milwaukee) Darryl Morin – Advanced Wireless Inc. Jac Weitzel – SEIU Healthcare […]
On November 28, 2023, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation held a Board of Directors meeting on the following agenda: Call to Order and Roll Call Welcome by Dr. Ruben Anthony, President & CEO of Urban League of Greater Madison Approval of Minutes from the September 19, 2023 meeting CEO Report Review and Vote on Resolution […]
On November 20, 2023, Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence – Industries, Occupations, and Skills Subcommittee met on the following agenda: Round-up from Session 1 – WEDC CEO and Secretary Missy Hughes SurveyMonkey results – DWD Assistant Deputy Secretary Jenny Sereno Present initial research findings identifying industries, occupations, and skillsets most likely to […]
On November 20, 2023, the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence – Equity and Economic Opportunity Subcommittee met on the following agenda: Round-up from Session 1 – DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek SurveyMonkey results – DWD Assistant Deputy Secretary Jenny Sereno Initial research findings regarding underutilized talent pools and marginalized or underrepresented groups in […]
On November 16, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development offered an online media briefing following the release of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for October 2023. The briefing covers the statewide unemployment rate, total nonfarm jobs, labor force participation rate and some high-level sector information. Briefing provided by Dennis Winters, […]
On November 16, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Labor and Integrated Employment held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 442: permits authorizing the employment of minors Assembly Bill 612: waivers from workplace immunization requirements
On November 13, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce President Tim Sheehy and President-Elect Dale Kooyenga. Mr. Kooyenga joined MMAC in January in the newly created role of senior vice president as the regional economic development and their board began planning for the retirement of his predecessor, Tim Sheehy, who has […]
On November 13, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce President Tim Sheehy and President-Elect Dale Kooyenga. Mr. Kooyenga joined MMAC in January in the newly created role of senior vice president as the regional economic development and their board began planning for the retirement of his predecessor, Tim Sheehy, who has […]
Representative John Klenke (1958-2023). Elected in 2010, served two terms as a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 88th District. Served on joint finance committee and as vice-chairperson of the Energy and Utilities committee; also a member of the assembly CPA caucus. Speaker Robin Vos said Klenke helped enact “tough” reforms on “historic” tax relief […]
On November 9, 2023, the Wisconsin State Assembly will hold a floor session followed by a special session on the following: Assembly Joint Resolution 76 / Senate Joint Resolution 71: eligibility to vote in Wisconsin; Assembly Joint Resolution 77 / Senate Joint Resolution 78: prohibiting state and local governments from using privately sourced moneys or equipment […]
PROGRAMMING NOTE: AUDIO ISSUES – FIRST 10 MINUTES OF PROGRAMMING HAS NO AUDIO On November 8, 2023, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee held a public hearing followed by an executive session. Public Hearing: Proposed Audit: Unemployment Insurance Fraud and Investigation Activities, Department of Workforce Development Audit Report 23-11: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Executive Session: Proposed […]
