WisBusiness

A Gov. Tony Evers budget plan aims to protect innocent landowners from being put on the hook for PFAS contamination -- termed a “good start” by one GOP senator spearheading legislation to combat “forever chemicals.” Evers and the Republican-controlled Legislature have clashed over proposals to spend the $125 million set aside in the last...

-- A Gov. Tony Evers budget plan aims to protect innocent landowners from being put on the hook for PFAS contamination -- termed a “good start” by one GOP senator spearheading legislation to combat “forever chemicals.” Evers and the Republican-controlled Legislature have clashed over proposals to spend the $125 million set aside in the...

Landmark Credit Union today announced the success of its annual Chain of Hearts campaign, collecting $61,003 for Children's Wisconsin, a Children's Miracle Network Hospital. This year, from Jan. 30 through Feb. 22, Landmark invited the community into branches or online to purchase paper links for $1 and hearts for $10 with all donations supporting Children's Wisconsin. "For more than 30 years, we have...

Contact: Sara Benzel(608) 852-2605  sbenzel@uwhealth.org Statement from UW Health on Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield negotiation MADISON, Wis. – Over the past several months, UW Health has met with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Wisconsin to renegotiate our agreement, which is currently slated to expire on April 15, 2025.

MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) will hold a workshop for Universities of Wisconsin students focused on free speech and academic freedom on Saturday, April 26, at UW-La Crosse. The day-long workshop is open to 36 students who must complete a set of readings to prepare for it. Participating students...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the application period for the 2025 elk hunt opens March 1 and continues through May 31. This year, there will be increased opportunity within the Black River Elk Range, as both antlered and antlerless harvest authorizations will be available through the state licensing process. 

MADISON, Wis. (February 28, 2025) – Alliant Energy and the company’s charitable foundation, along with the company’s employees and retirees, collectively contributed nearly $9.3 million and over 80,000 volunteer hours to various causes and nonprofits in 2024.   “The passion Alliant Energy has for customers can be directly seen through the work of our Foundation...

James Vanderloo Can Discuss Trump’s New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Impacting Canned Beverages MILWAUKEE – James Vanderloo, Head at OEC Group Milwaukee, a global freight forwarder and leading company in Trans-Pacific Trade, is available to discuss what to expect with Trump’s new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, and how canned beer and wine...

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski was in Washington D.C. February 24 – 27, 2025 as part of the 2025 Winter Policy Conference. This annual National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) event brings together commissioners, secretaries, and directors of agriculture from across the nation. During the...

Milwaukee, WI – In a letter dated February 27, 2025 that was addressed to Milwaukee Public Schools families and staff, MPS and MHD provided improved advice on precautionary steps to prevent lead poisoning from water sources.  Specifically, the letter encourages use of “a water filter certified to remove lead (NSF/ANSI 53)”. “This letter provides...

New Yard Sign Campaign "Nuestros Valores", Showcasing Values of Community, Belonging, and Compassion February 28th, 2025- Madison, Wisconsin Centro is inviting the community to show its support by putting up a new yard sign campaign “Nuestros Valores”, which reflects the organization’s values and priorities.   “In these challenging times of fear, worry, and...

MADISON, Wis. – Imagine how it would feel to have a child born seemingly healthy, but then he struggles to grow, walk, learn or talk – and no one can figure out why. Danelle McGuire felt this despair for 14 years.  Her son Treyson Wallace was born in May 2009 after...