MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 19 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: The state legislature's Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) will meet today to consider final approval for a pay plan for Universities of Wisconsin employees. The pay plan had been approved in the 2023-25 state budget process in July, but final approval was delayed by JCOER. On Dec. 13, the UW System Board of Regents approved an agreement between the Universities of Wisconsin and st more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 19 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Starship Bascom floats in space thanks to a handy 360-degree lens and a little post production magic by University Communications photographer Jeff Miller. Photo: Jeff Miller In 2023, we studied, innovated, faced down challenges and celebrated victories. We also welcomed new faces to campus while bidding farewell to dear friends. We even learned to say demisemiseptcentennial. Sort of. How do y more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 19 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: This message from Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin was emailed to all faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Staff and University Staff on Dec. 19. To our employees, Although I recognize we all would have liked this news several months ago, I am nonetheless pleased to share that the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) today approved a pay plan for Universities of Wisconsin employees, includin more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Dec. 19 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release: Continuing a long-running and mutually beneficial partnership, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and Madison College recently signed a new articulation agreement that will streamline transfer opportunities for students pursuing a degree in technical education. The agreement establishes a transfer pathway for students who have completed Madison College's Education Pre-Major Techn more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 20 -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Governor Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced $5,232,790 for local transportation services that serve seniors and those with disabilities. "If folks anywhere in Wisconsin need help getting to a grocery store, a job or a medical appointment, they should have good, safe options," Governor Evers said. "This funding helps more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 20 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2023: In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin's hypocrisy is on full display. This time, it is the glaring contradiction between Baldwin's public rhetoric concerning K-Street and the cozy relationships of her own staff with lobbyists and Washington insiders. Today, Dan Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel revealed that Baldwin and K-Street have effectively created a mutual farm system for Senate  more PR

MENOMONIE, Wisconsin, Dec. 19 -- The University of Wisconsin's Stout Campus issued the following news: The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) are partnering on a first-of-its-kind program in Wisconsin to combine instruction at a four-year college with a Registered Apprenticeship program. The new Workforce Development Specialist Certificate program, also known as the Train the Trainer apprenticeship, started this fall to teach stu more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 19 -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * WEDC investment to help fund the restoration of historic downtown building * * * The City of Monroe is receiving a $249,300 state grant to renovate the historic White Block Building located on downtown Monroe's central square. The Community Development Investment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic development Corporation (WEDC) will aid in restoring the White Block Building, locat more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 19 -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Kwik Trip will invest more than $151 million to expand its operations at multiple locations throughout Wisconsin, creating more than 500 jobs by 2027 and qualifying the La Crosse-based retailer to earn an additional $15 million in performance-based Enterprise Zone tax incentives from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). "Kwik Trip is one of Wisconsin's most instantly rec more PR