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Paving the high road toward success. 'High Road Highlights' is our monthly roundup of project wins, news, and more!

September 19, 2024

 

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Check out Good Ideas for Cities: Welcoming and Protecting Immigrants!
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This week is National Welcoming Week <[link removed]>, an initiative launched by Welcoming America in 2012 that provides individuals and communities with the opportunity to proclaim welcoming values through events and local initiatives that foster mutual understanding between immigrants and non-immigrants, as well as deeper belonging for all. To celebrate, we've published a new Good Ideas for Cities providing best practices for local governments on supporting and protecting immigrants in their communities. Explore how you can help make your city more inclusive for everyone!

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Workers Speak Webinar Recording Now Available
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Did you miss our recent webinar, "Workers Speak: The State of Working Wisconsin & Policy Priorities"? Don't worry—you can now access the full recording! During the event, we highlighted key insights from our report, "The State of Working Wisconsin 2024," and heard powerful firsthand stories from workers in the construction and service & hospitality industries. They shared their experiences with wage theft, misclassification, low minimum wages, and anti-worker legislation. We also discussed crucial policy priorities designed to strengthen worker rights and conditions across Wisconsin. Check out the webinar to gain a deeper understanding of Wisconsin's economy through the eyes of its workers!
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Webinar Alert: State Support for Intercity Buses
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State DOTs play a crucial role in expanding intercity bus service! Join us on Wednesday, September 25 from 12-1 pm CST, for our "State Support for Intercity Buses " webinar featuring Dr. Joseph Schwieterman from the Chaddick Institute at DePaul University and Bell Gellman, Program Manager for the Colorado Department of Transportation. Together, they'll explore strategies for enhancing connectivity and sustainability in intercity travel as well as delve into how state DOTs can become more involved in supporting intercity and rural mobility across states. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to expand mobility in your region!
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In The News
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Report: WI economy rises on strength of workers' wage growth

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The State Of Working In Wisconsin With Laura Dresser

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About High Road Strategy Center
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Based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the High Road Strategy Center <[link removed]> is a national think-and-do tank that promotes “high road” solutions to social problems. Learn more here, or click below to learn about our projects housed at the High Road Strategy Center:

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