MONONA, Wisconsin, Feb. 26 [Category: Economics] -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * GOP State Lawmakers Join National Right-Wing Push to Take Away Healthcare, Fund Billionaire Tax Cuts MADISON, Wis. -- Last night, Republican lawmakers in Washington D.C. voted to slash Medicaid, threatening the healthcare benefits of millions, all to fund a tax cut for billionaires like Elon Musk. Today, Wisco  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 26 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * GUTS has evolved but remains focused on student-to-student tutoring In GUTS' General Study Skills program, students get one-on-one appointments to learn organizational skills, time management, exam prep or any other skills they might need to be successful. Free tutoring. For students. By students. After 50 years, the mission of the Greater University Tutoring Service still resonates.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Governors Discuss Workforce Innovation During the National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting, members of the Education, Workforce, and Community Investment Task Force convened to discuss apprenticeships and non-degree pathways as essential tools for workforce development. In a session titled "Pathways to Prosperity: Governors Driving Workforce Innovation Through Apprenticeships and Non-  more

MONONA, Wisconsin, Feb. 26 [Category: Economics] -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * OP-ED: This Public Schools Week, Urge Your Legislator to Pass Governor Evers' Budget As we celebrate Public Schools Week 2025 - an annual recognition of Wisconsin's public schools and the students, teachers, parents, and staff that rank us among the best in education nationwide - it's the perfect time to call   more

APPLETON, Wisconsin, Feb. 27 -- Lawrence University issued the following news: * * * Three professors hired for Lawrence tenure-track faculty positions for 2025-26 academic year Lawrence University has announced the hiring of three new tenure-track faculty for the 2025-26 academic year. Two of the new faculty--Carrie Picardi and Kristina Pagel-Martinez--are already on campus in other roles. A third, Margaret Malone, will arrive for Fall Term. "I'm very happy indeed to welcome these three o  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Feb. 27 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * Larche Named USA General Counsel The University of South Alabama has named Spencer Larche to the position of general counsel. Larche has been associate counsel for the past five years. He has served as interim general counsel since December 2024 following the retirement of Kristin Dukes. Before coming to South, Larche was a partner at Johnstone Adams LLC in Mobile, focusing on corporate matt  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Feb. 27 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire is a top producer of Fulbright recipients The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is one of the top master's universities in the country for the number of students who receive Fulbright grants through the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. UW-Eau Claire is among the top Fulbright producers for the seventh time in 12 years. Three Blu  more