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Milwaukee Organizations Receive State Money To Help Boost Job Training

February 16, 2017 - 3:10pm

Close to $500,000 was given to seven Milwaukee organizations Tuesday by the state Department of Workforce Development to help train and employ city residents.

Economic Development Leaders Support Walker's Move To Keep WEDC's Loan Program

February 16, 2017 - 12:15am

Wisconsin's public-private job creation agency would be able to issue loans once again under Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed 2017-2019 budget.

Green Bay Schools Leader: Walker's Budget Doesn't Go Far Enough

February 15, 2017 - 4:15pm

Some Green Bay School District leaders say Gov. Scott Walker's plan to increase public school funding doesn't go far enough.

Medical Hurdles Persist After Drug Treatment For Wisconsin Teen

February 15, 2017 - 4:00pm

Drug or alcohol treatment can be difficult for adults and youth struggling to kick an addiction. But, what comes after treatment can be even more challenging for those taking the next step in their recoveries.

Wisconsin Restaurant Owners, Workers Watching Puzder Nomination

February 15, 2017 - 10:05am

The restaurant industry in Wisconsin will be paying attention Thursday to a confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump's nominee for Labor Secretary, Andrew Puzder.

Former DNR Head Slams Elimination Of Agency’s Magazine

February 14, 2017 - 5:25pm

A former director of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is slamming the proposal to eliminate the agency’s magazine.

Walker's Budget Moves Forestry Division To Northern Wisconsin

February 14, 2017 - 9:45am

Gov. Scott Walker's 2017-2019 budget would relocate existing Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff in Madison to relocate to other northern Wisconsin state facilities in phases. The current Madison headquarters employs 56.5 full-time employees in the forestry division.

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Milwaukee Organizations Receive State Money To Help Boost Job Training

Economic Development Leaders Support Walker's Move To Keep WEDC's Loan Program

Green Bay Schools Leader: Walker's Budget Doesn't Go Far Enough

Medical Hurdles Persist After Drug Treatment For Wisconsin Teen

Wisconsin Restaurant Owners, Workers Watching Puzder Nomination

Former DNR Head Slams Elimination Of Agency’s Magazine

Walker's Budget Moves Forestry Division To Northern Wisconsin

State Superintendent Evers Outpacing Opponents In Money

State Money Could Aid In Assisting Milwaukee County Bus Replacement

More Wisconsin Businesses Closing Than Starting, Economic Report Warns

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