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West Allis, WI –   Early Tuesday morning, the hourly workers at Starbucks, located at Hwy 100 and National Ave.,  have petitioned the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for an election and demanded union recognition from CEO  Howard Schultz and local management. According to  Workers United (an SEIU affiliate), an overwhelming majority of workers at the store signed...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Natural disasters like storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires often bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out contractors taking advantage of those who have already been victimized. Better Business Bureau is warning homeowners affected by natural...

Tourism officials in the La Crosse region will use a “geo-tracking” application to analyze trends as they look to improve digital marketing and boost visitor spending.  Haleigh Doyle, director of media and marketing at Explore La Crosse, said the Zartico analytics tool is “a really cool asset” that will help guide digital marketing efforts...

-- Tourism officials in the La Crosse region will use a “geo-tracking” application to analyze trends as they look to improve digital marketing and boost visitor spending.  Haleigh Doyle, director of media and marketing at Explore La Crosse, said the Zartico analytics tool is “a really cool asset” that will help guide digital marketing...

STEVENS POINT, Wisc., June 13, 2022 -- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced today that the Department has partnered with Reinvestment Fund to invest $195,500 to improve access to healthy foods. “Many communities lack adequate, affordable access to fresh, healthy food and residents have to travel along...

Contact:  Morgan Cavitt, Public Information Officer, (608) 852-7438, morgan.cavitt@wisconsin.gov Stephanie Jentz, Plant Industry Public Information Officer, (608) 347-1082, stephanie.jentz@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) plans to treat 32 sites across 15 western Wisconsin counties for spongy moth, formerly known as gypsy moth,...

Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683  $12 million is available for EMS providers to continue to respond to emergencies across the state  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that it will begin receiving Requests for Applications (RFAs) for $12 million dollars in EMS Flex Grant funding recently unveiled by Governor...

Media Contact:Office of Public Affairs, publicaffairs@doc.gov WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will lift its requirement for travelers to test negative for COVID-19 before entering the U.S. “Thanks to lifesaving vaccines and the tremendous progress...

CONTACT:      Lisa Schiller, Media Relations PHONE:          414- 847- 6055 FAX:               414-302- 0355 E-MAIL:         lschiller@wisconsin.bbb.org Milwaukee, Wis. – If you’ve ever needed extra cash to tide you over to your next paycheck, you understand the appeal of a payday loan. Now, video ads on places like TikTok are promoting small,...