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STEVENS POINT, Wisc., March 29, 2022 -- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the Department is extending to May 11, 2022, the application deadline for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP), which provides funding to expand meat and poultry processing capacity. The decision to extend the deadline comes after Rural Development heard directly from...

WISCONSIN - Last week, the Midwest Economic Policy Institute (MEPI), in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, released a new report examining burgeoning utility-scale renewable energy development. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel was the first to report on the study's findings. The original reporting by Corinne Hess can be viewed at this link. (subscription required)

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.- (March 29, 2022) – As the Xcel Energy Foundation opens applications for its 2022 grant program, it’s announcing the launch of Energizing the Future. This new giving plan better aligns Xcel Energy’s business priorities to reflect diversity, equity and inclusion commitments, while creating a stronger community. The Foundation has also increased...

MILWAUKEE, Wis., March 29, 2022—The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin will provide $3.42 million in funding to UW institutions to enhance their water-related academic programs. The funding is part of a statewide initiative, backed by the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers, to tackle 10 grand water challenges and support curriculum development, undergraduate research opportunities, career development,...

Madison, Wisconsin, March 29, 2022 - Iconica has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by the Wisconsin State Journal. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The survey measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization including alignment, execution,...

MADISON, Wis. (March 29, 2022) – A new 5-megawatt (MW) energy storage system in Portage, Wisconsin, doubles Alliant Energy’s Midwest battery storage capacity. This added energy storage delivers increased reliability for customers and long-term access to clean, locally generated electricity. Completion of the state-of-the-art battery system is another significant step in Alliant Energy’s development of storage capacity to...

Contact: Heidi Jeter Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin hjeter@uwm.edu, 414-251-7445  Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin Tackles Grand Water Challenges and Provides Support for New Courses, Research Opportunities and Hands-On Experiences for UW Students MILWAUKEE, Wis., March 29, 2022—The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin will provide $3.42 million in funding to UW institutions to enhance their water-related academic programs. The funding...

Contact: Dr. Stephanie Findley, Board Vice Chair of the Findley Foundation and Findley Medical Clinic at (414) 988-3079 or stephanie@findleyfoundation.org.  MILWAUKEE – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that adults age 50 and up are eligible for a second booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after receiving their first...

PSC Chair Rebecca Cameron Valcq says about 650,000 Wisconsin residents still lack access to broadband infrastructure and a similar number can't afford it. Appearing yesterday in a WisconsinEye interview, Valcq provided an update on Wisconsin's efforts to expand broadband access to more state residents. Since 2019, the state has invested nearly $200 million to...

-- PSC Chair Rebecca Cameron Valcq says about 650,000 Wisconsin residents still lack access to broadband infrastructure and a similar number can’t afford it.  Appearing yesterday in a WisconsinEye interview, Valcq provided an update on Wisconsin’s efforts to expand broadband access to more state residents. Since 2019, the state has invested nearly $200 million...