This month we have big news to share! Beginning this winter, COWS will re-launch under a new name - the High Road Strategy Center!
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COMING THIS WINTER: COWS becomes High Road Strategy Center!
Confused about our name? So are we! Since officially changing our name from Center on Wisconsin Strategy to COWS in 2015, we've heard a lot of questions. What exactly do cows have to do with getting on the high road?
To address this question, last year we made the decision to seek a new name - High Road Strategy Center. Earlier this year the name was approved, and the re-launch is scheduled for this winter! You can expect a new name, new website, new logos, and fresh content on our social media channels.
Stay tuned for more updates on our progress by visiting cows.org ([link removed]) .
** COWS Project Updates
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Upcoming Webinar:
Measuring Accessibility: National Evaluation, Local Application
Join [link removed] State Smart Transportation Initiative ([link removed]) (SSTI) on Thursday, October 5th for Measuring Accessibility: National Evaluation, Local Application ([link removed]) , the third in its multi-part webinar series addressing transportation equity using accessibility metrics.
Featuring guest speakers Eric Lind and Saumya Jain from University of Minnesota's Accessibility Observatory ([link removed]) and Meredith Hill from Maryland DOT ([link removed]) , this session covers efforts to document access to opportunity at a national scale as well as what it means for regional planning. Learn more and register today here ([link removed]) !
Policy Roadmap Released: Housing Policy
ProGov2 ([link removed]) 1 ([link removed]) ’s newest policy roadmap introduces policy resources and strategies, including tools such as zoning, building codes, comprehensive planning, data collection, and land trusts that local governments can use to support safe, high quality, affordable housing.
For more information on how local governments can help ensure access to well-built, affordable housing, read the full roadmap here ([link removed]) .
MIP Summer 2023 Recap
Last monthhttps://mayorsinnovation.org/, the Mayors Innovation Project ([link removed]) held their annual Summer Meeting in historic Scranton, PA!
From August 9-11, mayors from all over the country joined this years host, Mayor Paige Cognetti of Scranton. The agenda included topics ranging from electric vehicles, housing, fiscal transparency, and much more! Each event was carefully designed so that all attendees were able to take ideas home regardless of city size, structure, or preemption. Pennsylvania's U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Bob Casey also made an appearance at the event!
To learn more about the MIP Summer 2023 Meeting ([link removed]) visit mayorsinnovation.org ([link removed]) .
** In the News
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Laura Dresser on the state of working in Wisconsin in 2023 ([link removed])
PBS Wisconsin
Despite low unemployment, new report shows Wisconsin's economy is leaving some workers behind
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Wisconsin Public Radio
New report shows decline in Wisconsin women in the workforce ([link removed])
CBS 58
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** About us.
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Based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, COWS High Road Strategy Center is a national think-and-do tank that promotes “high road” solutions to social problems. Learn more ([link removed]) here ([link removed]) , or click below to learn more about our projects housed at COWS High Road Strategy Center:
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