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MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome MilliporeSigma as the organization’s newest gold member. MilliporeSigma has previously been a regular corporate member of the LGBT Chamber since early 2021.“We are honored that MilliporeSigma has decided to increase its partnership with the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber to become our newest gold member,” said Jason Rae, President...

Madison, Wisconsin. June 21, 2022.  Johnson Financial Group is pleased to announce that Sei Kidau has joined the company as Vice President, Community Mortgage Field Manager. As Vice President, Community Mortgage Field Manager, Kidau will be focused on growing and managing a team of community mortgage loan officers in the Madison, Janesville and Northeast...

MADISON, Wis. – In the Wisconsin Bankers Association’s biannual Economic Conditions Survey of Wisconsin bank CEOs, 71% of respondents rated Wisconsin’s current economic health as “excellent” or “good.” This marks a decline from the mid-year 2021 survey, when 91% of survey respondents gave “excellent” or “good” ratings. Nearly all (over 98%) of the Wisconsin bank CEOs who completed the most recent survey predict that the economy will stay the same or weaken...

CONTACT:  Patty Mayers, Communications Director 608.266.2300 or DORCommunications@wisconsin.gov MADISON— The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and on behalf of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), distributed the second tranche payment of American Rescue Plan Act – State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) to Wisconsin non-entitlement units (NEUs)...

MADISON— The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and on behalf of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), distributed the second tranche payment of American Rescue Plan Act – State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA-SLFRF) to Wisconsin non-entitlement units (NEUs) of government today. A total of 1,824 Wisconsin NEUs are...

A spokesman for DATCP says the lack of new avian flu cases in Wisconsin over the past month is “definitely promising.”  The agency yesterday lifted a statewide order prohibiting movement of poultry to live events, as 30 days had passed since the last case of highly pathogenic avian influenza had been confirmed in the...

-- A spokesman for DATCP says the lack of new avian flu cases in Wisconsin over the past month is “definitely promising.”  The agency yesterday lifted a statewide order prohibiting movement of poultry to live events, as 30 days had passed since the last case of highly pathogenic avian influenza had been confirmed in...

June 20, 2022 – Three semester-length study abroad programs will return next year to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The Semester Abroad, Wisconsin in Scotland and the International Traveling Classroom will all be back after a hiatus during the pandemic, said Wes Chapin, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and graduate studies.  “Planning is underway for short-term,...

OSHKOSH, Wis. (June 20, 2022) – Fox World Travel is delighted to announce the promotion of Andrea Pradarelli as director of vacation travel sales and operations. In her role, Pradarelli will be responsible for sales, operations and leadership of the frontline Vacation Travel team. Fox has recently expanded to include virtual advisors in several states along with physical offices in Wisconsin....

Green Bay, WI - The Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 program has always been a valuable program for businesses investing in physical assets, but the program’s popularity hit a new level two years ago. The program allows businesses to save money on their down payment and monthly repayment. Most projects require as little as 10%...

MADISON – Wisconsin's leadership as the first state to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment and housing marks its 40th anniversary this year. To honor the occasion and celebrate Pride Month, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority are co-hosting a panel featuring...

MADISON — The UW–Madison Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA) is seeking proposals for breakout sessions for the annual Diversity Forum conference this fall. The theme for the 2022 Diversity Forum will be The Power of Remembering: Reclaiming Our Legacies to Imagine New Futures, in an effort to understand and utilize the...

Milwaukee - Brutal heat and humidity is heading into Wisconsin this week. Follow these tips to stay cool and save money on your summer energy bill. No cost Keep the sun out. Close blinds, shades and drapes on the sunny side of your home during the day to keep the house cooler.Adjust your...

June 20, 2022 – The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is thrilled to announce the first class of Rising Leaders, a cohort of 10 high school charter students who have earned the opportunity to develop leadership and advocacy skills with training from policy professionals. More than 100 students applied to this new program, and the 10 students...

Contact: emma.stutzman1@wisconsin.gov or (608) 266-1714 MADISON, Wis. — Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski announced that the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) has supported over $24 million in funding for 48 community projects around Wisconsin so far in 2022. Twenty-six counties across the state will receive financing for critical projects in areas such as infrastructure, capital equipment, and initiatives...