Wisconsin Government News (United States)

TurnKey Corrections adds new facilities in Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota plus continues to add to its' growing list of facilities now using its' propietary Video Visitation software. TurnKey also added a new distribution center.

Wisconsin motorcyclists to receive proclamation from Governor Walker proclaiming "May is Motorcycle Awareness Month".

Ted Lasser, Champions of Change recipient for Entrepreneurship, is one of twelve White House Champion Alumni to meet with President Obama today. He will discuss his work at VETransfer in celebration of the program’s one year anniversary.

Governor Walker signed AB55 into law Monday afternoon at the Capitol in the presence of the bills author Rep. Don Pridemore, Senate co-sponsor Luther Olsen, and ABATE of WI officers.

New video visitation solution allowing inmates to visit with friends and family who are at home provided by TurnKey Corrections highlighted by media outlets in the Twin Cities.

TurnKey Corrections brings their kiosk solution to Lawrence County Jail. New technology automates many inmate functions and provides new avenues for friends and family to stay in touch, deposit funds and more.

TurnKey Corrections partners with Lincoln County Oregon to provide innovative phone services to jail inmates. Inmates now can receive inbound calls, transfer funds from their trust account and video visit with family and friends on one system.

The Wisconsin Council on Recycling unanimously endorsed the passage of electronics recycling legislation now before the US Congress.

The 2011 Latino Entrepreneurial Network Exito Awards Sold Out, Winners to be Announced. Business Champions Recognized & Awarded by Local Entrepreneurs

“Heroes Helping Heroes” fee discount program spurred by national unemployment figures

Donna L. Thompson, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC, CCCN invited to address 3rd Annual Conference of the Federal Interdisciplinary Skin Integrity Group in San Antonio

Intended for landlords, building managers, and remodelers of almost every type, including plumbers, electricians, painters, window installers, and even wood floor refinishers. Training will be held Nov. 15 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

The National Association for Fixed Annuities (NAFA) is working to ensure that its members have a stronger voice on federal legislative and regulatory matters concerning fixed annuities in Washington D.C.

The 2011 Milwaukee Rally selects Fisher House Wisconsin to benefit from proceeds of the event’s raffle campaign at all four Harley-Davidson Dealers of Metro Milwaukee.

Intended for landlords, building managers, and remodelers of almost every type, including plumbers, electricians, painters, window installers, and even wood floor refinishers. Trainings will be held Sept. 14 and Oct. 11 (2011) in Madison.

Intended for landlords, building managers, and remodelers of almost every type, including plumbers, electricians, painters, window installers, and even wood floor refinishers. Training will be held Oct. 13-14 in Wisconsin Dells.

Rodney Heller, lead designer and managing partner of Energy Performance Lighting (EPL), was interviewed and widely quoted in a Hometown News Group article titled, “Ban on Incandescent Light Bulbs Looms”.

WOCNCB credentials again recommended for Department of Veterans Affairs’ national nursing certification program

As the costs of medical care and supplies continue to rise, consumers benefit from researching ways to be reimbursed for as many of these expenses as possible. For those with incontinence, check into these areas to help defray the costs.

Wisconsin American Legion Opposes Assembly Bill 96 Proposal to Allow Governor to Appoint State Secretary of Veterans Affairs

WOCNCB’s Certified Foot Care Nurse certification is the fifth WOCNCB credential to be added to the list of recommend certifications for a Department of Veterans Affairs’ national certification program

Rep. Ryan’s “The Path to Prosperity” plan should be read and understood by all Americans, Independents, Republicans and Democrats so they know and understand what the proposal offers.

The key to increasing the efficiency of facilities and programs is “visioning beyond bricks and mortar,” writes President David Robillard, Performa Justice Group, and retired Warden Bob Hood.

Learn Relevant and Green Business Strategies for Our Lean Economy

Wildly unpopular bill causes massive resentment toward Wisconsin Governor

Baycom, a Green Bay-based reseller of leading communication technologies, was awarded the Panasonic Reseller of the Year Award for outstanding performance in the State and Local Sector.

Baycom, Inc. holds the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration (D.O.A.) contract for Panasonic Toughbook laptops, docking and mounting solutions, Pentax mobile printers and the Panasonic Arbitrator In-Car Digital Video System.

National Mall in state of disrepair, disagreement

J&L Steel Erectors and J&L Electrical Services, (dba J&L Steel & Electrical Services), have both received certification as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) through the State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce.

Lead training expert Testudo LLC will offer certification in accordance with the EPA's Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) rule on Feb. 26 in Marshfield, Wis. This class is being offered in partnership with the Marshfield Area Apartment Association.

The Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center has been nominated for The 2011 Governor’s Tourism Stewardship Award. This award, which honors a business or community that uses or promotes sustainable practices, will be presented on March 8.

Medical insurance unaffordable, delicate issue

Nearly half of all Americans between the ages of 60 and 90 will encounter at least one year of poverty or near poverty, demonstrating that the later years of life are marked by a serious threat of deficient income and assets.

– Quarra Stone, the Madison, WI based company that supplies and fabricates natural stone for signature architectural projects in North America has been tapped for three high profile renovation projects.

Stimulus-funded road construction excessive, expensive

The Wisconsin Spending Revolt Bus Tour stopped at The Cove of Lake Geneva on Thursday, October 28th, 2010

US-Based LED Manufacturer Helping to Save Lives with Innovative Ideas

Guisse Child Care Consulting Focuses on Improving Child Care in Milwaukee County

New application enables organizations to federate multiple InformaCast and InformaCast CK servers across disparate networks to send regional notification.

Milwaukee’s Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute (MEI) Successfully Trains Over 40 People to Start Businesses and Help Create Local Jobs. This program has assisted low income entrepreneurs and emerging enterprises in Milwaukee County.

“Forward” is Wisconsin’s state motto, and that is the direction our state is headed thanks to a series of bills aimed at business and job growth that Governor Jim Doyle signed at Schwabe North America’s headquarters on Monday.

Lasers Potential for Benefit and Harm Defined

As you might have been hearing over the airwaves and through the grapevine, we are working on a project to implement free community wireless access in the Downtown Janesville area. I

Vetrepreneur Magazine Article Highlights Patriot Taxiway Industries, Inc.

The PTA (Providers Taking Action) in Milwauke, Wisconsin will start their protest against Reggie Bicha in front of WMCS 1290 today at 3:00 PM!

Today February 5, 2010, The PTA (Providers Taking Action) have officially begun taking action by having a protest Reggie Bicha in front of 1290 WMCS in Milwaukee, Wisconsin today at 3:00 PM

The present economic recession invites us to re-examine artworks created 70 years ago during the similarly harsh financial climate of the Great Depression. This exhibition features pieces that form a record of the tough economic times of the 1930s.

The economic development goals of Eau Claire County came to fruition recently with the Eau Claire City Council’s vote to participate in the Regional Business Fund (RBF).

Eco Hatchery's unique program helps make sustainability an integral part of company culture, while enabling employers to track and measure their employees' aggregate energy savings and CO2 reductions.

A new UL 634 Level 2 High Security Standard (for switches used with security systems) has been created by Underwriters Laboratories. The Magnasphere HSD is the only high security sensor that meets the new UL 634 Level 2 High Security Standard.