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Alverno College surpasses year-long volunteer goal
When launching its “Caring Counts: The Alverno College Volunteer Challenge,” just over a year ago, Alverno College aimed to tally at least 125,000 hours of volunteer service among students, their families, alumni, faculty, staff, the School Sisters of Saint Francis, and anyone connected to the campus community.
Last chance for Milwaukee’s Finest applications
Young professionals interested in a chance at participating in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Wisconsin Chapter’s Milwaukee’s Finest campaign must submit their applications by today.
Kohl’s donates $1.5 million to TED
Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Corp. announced Thursday the continuation of its partnership with TED, the nonprofit organization that provides a platform for innovative thinkers to present Ideas Worth Spreading, with a donation of $1.5 million to continue its education-based opportunities for youth.
Aurora receives $500,000 for cardiac research
An anonymous donor has given the Aurora Health Care Foundation $500,000 to expand cardiac research at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.
U.S. Bank donates $611,000 to United Way of Greater Milwaukee
Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp announced Tuesday that it donated more than $611,000 to United Way of Greater Milwaukee’s 2012 fundraising campaign through employee contributions and corporate gifts.
Walker to allocate funds for Boys & Girls Club
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced he will allocate a $2.3 million investment in funding from a federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant for the Boys & Girls Club in his upcoming budget.
State should not lift Milwaukee’s residency requirement
It was refreshing to hear, in his budget proposal to the state legislature last night, that Gov. Scott Walker does not plan additional cuts to shared revenue, transportation aids or municipal services, which are the largest, most crucial state aids the City of Milwaukee receives.
Habitat for Humanity tops Harley’s donations
The Harley-Davidson Foundation’s charitable giving topped $4.5 million in 2012, highlighted by a $200,000 grant to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity for its Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative focused on the Washington Park neighborhood.
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UW-Madison names chancellor finalists
University of Wisconsin System President Kevin Reilly announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at the UW-Madison.
Vote for Milwaukee in Bloomberg Mayors Challenge
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‘More Prosperity, Better Performance and True Independence’
Editor's note: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker delivered his 2013 Budget Address titled, “More Prosperity, Better Performance, and True Independence,” Wednesday night. The following is the transcript of his prepared remarks.
