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JLL Closed Financing for $95M Multifamily Development Project on Sherman Avenue in Madison Wisconsin
Vermilion Development, in concert with Quartz Lake Capital, announce the closing on debt and equity financing for a $95 million multifamily development, 1617 Sherman Avenue. JLL Capital Markets secured $33.3 million in joint venture equity for the project from Clarion Partners. 1617 Sherman will comprise six mid-rise buildings, offering a...
Wisconsin voters reject GOP-written ballot measures
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin voters on Tuesday rejected Republican-authored ballot questions that would have limited the governor’s power to spend federal money that comes to the state for such things as disaster relief, a big win for Democrats who mobilized against them. In Wisconsin’s closely watched U.S. Senate race, Republican businessman Eric Hovde, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, easily won the primary. He advances to face Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in a race that could determine majority control of the chamber. ...
Dems try to block Green Party from presidential ballot in Wisconsin
An employee of the Democratic National Committee filed a complaint Wednesday seeking to remove the Green Party's presidential candidate from the ballot in Wisconsin, arguing that the party is ineligible. It's the latest move by the DNC to block third-party candidates from the ballot. Democrats are also seeking to stop independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in several states.The Green Party's appearance on the presidential ballot could make a difference in swing state Wisconsin, where four of the past six presidential elections have been decided by between 5,700 votes and about 23,000 votes. Jill Stein is expected to officially become the...
Well Wisconsin Radio: Managing Asthma, Allergies & Eczema
If you are looking for well-being tips and advice from local experts, Well Wisconsin Radio is the podcast for you!. August 2024 Episode: Managing Asthma, Allergies and Eczema. Nearly one in three adults and more than one in four children experience asthma, allergy or eczema symptoms. This episode Dr. Roopa Shah, a board-certified family medicine physician, who has served patients in the Madison, WI area for more than 20 years. Dr Shah discusses these three conditions, what causes them to occur, and treatment options. She also shares how these conditions are connected as part of a progression of allergic diseases from infancy to adulthood known as the allergic (or atopic) march, the likelihood of this occurring, and if there are steps you can take to stop the progression.
2024 Register for Flu Clinic
Protect yourself this flu season by getting your annual flu vaccination!. The Well Wisconsin Program is offering workplace flu clinics. Flu vaccinations are free and voluntary for all site employees and spouses who are enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Insurance Program. You will be required to present your medical...
Remembering 1968, DNC security strong
If you peruse the Convention Corridor section of Wispolitics.com, you’ll find a history of debates and political events in Chicago, including the 1968 DNC. Somewhere in that history story or in a blog, I also mentioned that I was in Chicago but stopped short of getting involved in the riots that went on outside the convention.
New Wisconsin Veterans Museum building plans moving forward
The Wisconsin State Building Commission approved spending $9 million to purchase the building that currently houses the Wisconsin Veterans Museum and turn it into a new and improved museum. The new museum has an estimated price tag of $140 million.
Labor secretary touts ‘ripple effect’ of Microsoft project during mine visit
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su touted the ripple effect of Microsoft’s planned $3.3 billion Wisconsin AI datacenter while visiting a mine that will supply materials for its construction. She spoke yesterday at the Payne & Dolan mine in Franklin after taking a tour of the facilities. It conducts...
PBS Wisconsin: The cost of child care has Wisconsinites seeking solutions
Before the 2024 election, WPRis asking people through the America Amplified initiative about what elected officials could do to improve their communities. Paula M. Drew from Madison reached out with a suggestion about state funding for child care. PBS Wisconsin’s “Here & Now” is collaborating with WPR to help respond to these questions.
Wisconsin GOP primary voters could be disenfranchised due to confusion caused by new maps
Voters in a small Wisconsin town were not able to vote in the Republican primary for one of their local races due to an error on the ballot. After new legislative maps were enacted in the state, the town of Summit, Wisconsin, moved from the 73rd Assembly District to the 74th Assembly District, but election […]
“There’s nothing worse than having a child missing:” New missing child alert addresses major issues with amber alerts
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wisconsin has introduced a new Missing Child Alert system designed to enhance the state’s response to cases involving missing children. Attorney General Josh Kaul, the Wausau Police Department, and several lawmakers discussed the initiative Wednesday. The Amber Alert system has strict criteria that had to...
Smith: Wisconsin coalition forms to support tougher state rules on wake-enhanced boating
A coalition is forming in Wisconsin to support tougher rules on wake-enhanced boating and recommend a framework for statewide legislation on the activity. "Our goal is to be proactive on this very important issue," said Cody Kamrowski, executive director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. "Hopefully we can see a law passed in the...
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