Month: January 2024

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job totals for December, which showed Wisconsin's total nonfarm jobs hit a record high of 3,026,500 during the month. This total is 42,700 more jobs than a year ago and an increase of 4,800 over the previous month.  Preliminary employment estimates for December 2023 showed Wisconsin's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.3%. […]

Fond du Lac, Wis. (January 18, 2024) – At the June 2023 meeting of the Envision Greater Fond du Lac’s Advocacy Committee (a collection of business representatives who discern public policy and issues affecting the local business community), the group discussed the need to beautify the intersection of interstate 41 and highway 23.   For drivers of the 45,000 cars every day that travel this area of Fond du Lac, the perception of the […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin lawmakers took another step Tuesday toward creating a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the state, passing a pair of bills that would make it easier for businesses to operate the stations and free up nearly $80 million in federal construction aid.  The Senate passed both Republican-authored bills 30-2 with no debate. The legislation now goes to the Assembly. A host of groups have registered […]

The Fond du Lac County Board has approved implementation of a wage plan for county employees. County executive Sam Kaufman  says Fond du Lac County wages are behind other counties in several areas and he says that has become problematic when it comes to filling positions.  Kaufman says while some departments pay on average compared to other counties, he was surprised to learn that many areas, like nurses and jailers for […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin state Senate have voted to fire a utility regulator because he supports income-based rates. The Senate voted 21-11 on Tuesday to reject confirmation for Public Service Commissioner Tyler Huebner. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers appointed Huebner to the commission in March 2020 and reappointed him in March 2021. Before joining the commission, Huebner served as executive director of RENEW Wisconsin, a nonprofit […]

MADISON – Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Tyler Huebner released the following statement in response to today’s vote in the Wisconsin State Senate: “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the people of Wisconsin as a Public Service Commissioner over the past four years. The work of the Commission ensuring safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services and equitable access to broadband is integral to the success and […]

Madison, WI – The State Assembly convened this week to take action on a series of bills aimed at improving access to healthcare and dental care in Wisconsin. The legislation will streamline the licensure process for several healthcare licenses; allow certain professionals to practice across state lines; ensure access to telehealth services and increase the availability of dental care services throughout Wisconsin.   “I was proud to vote for these bills that […]

Kyle Juszczyk remembers the different feel when he took the field for the first time in the playoff rivalry between his San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers.  Two storied franchises with rich traditions that produced big stars facing off against each other on the playoff stage.  The teams are set to meet for the third time in the past five postseasons on Saturday night when the Packers (10-8) visit […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin state Senate voted Tuesday to fire a state utility regulator because he supports setting energy rates according to customers’ ability to pay and opening up the solar energy sector.  The Senate voted 21-11 to reject Public Service Commissioner Tyler Huebner’s confirmation. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers appointed him to the commission in March 2020 and again in March 2021. Huebner previously served as executive […]