On October 17, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development held a news conference following the release of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for September 2024. The briefing covers the statewide unemployment rate, total nonfarm jobs, labor force participation rate and some high-level sector information, provided by Dennis Winters, DWD Chief […]
It’s not an exaggeration to say that every vote counts in Wisconsin’s elections this fall and there’s particularly stiff competition for Wisconsin’s rural voters. Partisan divides have deepened in rural communities over the last decade and candidates are working even harder to speak directly to voter concerns. On September 30, 2024, rural policy experts joined […]
It’s not an exaggeration to say that every vote counts in Wisconsin’s elections this fall and there’s particularly stiff competition for Wisconsin’s rural voters. Partisan divides have deepened in rural communities over the last decade and candidates are working even harder to speak directly to voter concerns. On September 30, 2024, rural policy experts joined […]
On September 26, 2024, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club for a panel discussion on “State government policy on AI: where do we go from here?” The panel reviewed recommendations from two state task forces and talked about possible legislation and regulations to come. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance). Panelists include: Department of Workforce […]
On September 26, 2024, the Joint Committee on Finance held a Section 13.10 meeting on the following agenda: Department of Justice – Joshua Kaul, Attorney General Cases: DOJ and Eleras Group, LLC DOJ and Morning View Dairy, LLC, Erich W. Roth, Erick Roth Living Trust, Heinz Roth, and Heinz Roth Living Trust DOJ and Dielectric […]
On September 24, 2024, the Wisconsin Counties Association held their Annual Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This segment covers a workshop featuring discussion on Forward Analytics’ data regarding various factors that alter the economy of the state and what the future may look like if recent trends continue. Speakers include: Dale Knapp, Director, Forward Analytics […]
On September 23, 2024, the Wisconsin Counties Association held their Annual Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This segment covers a workshop featuring discussion on Wisconsin’s population is changing due to falling birth rates, shifting migration patterns, and an aging workforce. Speakers include: Mark D. O’Connell, President & CEO, Wisconsin Counties Association Dale Knapp, Director, Forward […]
On September 23, 2024, the Wisconsin Counties Association held their Annual Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This segment covers a workshop featuring panel of community and local government leadership educators as we discuss the benefits and strategies of investing in your local talent pool. Speakers include: Lynn Wood, Strategic Communications and Leadership Development Consultant, Wood […]
On September 19, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development held a news conference following the release of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for August 2024. The briefing covers the statewide unemployment rate, total nonfarm jobs, labor force participation rate and some high-level sector information. Briefing provided by Scott Hodek, DWD Office […]
On September 4, 2024, Eric Hovde toured Dane Manufacturing in Waunakee, Wisconsin and spoke with employees. After the tour, Hovde held a media availability session.
On August 19, 2024, following the release of the Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce advisory action plan providing solutions to Wisconsin’s healthcare industry challenges and recommendations to consider in the upcoming 2025-2027 state budget, Task Force Chair and Lt. Gov Sara Rodriguez and Task Force Co-Vice Chair and Wisconsin Department of Health Services […]
