USDA: Partners with reinvestment fund to invest $195,500 to increase equitable access to healthy foods in Wisconsin
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...
Wisconsin DATCP: Spongy moth aerial treatments to resume in late June
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,...
Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Wisconsin EMS encouraged to apply for flex grant funding
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...
U.S. Department of Commerce: Secretary Raimondo statement on pre-departure testing announcement
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...
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: What you should know about payday loan ads on social media
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,...
Clean Fuels: Applauds Chevron on the completion of its acquisition of REG
Contact: Liz McCunelmccune@cleanfuels.org
REG’s partnership with Clean Fuels will continue as it becomesChevron’s ‘renewable fuels business headquarters’
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - Earlier today, Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen welcomed news that Chevron Corp. has finalized its acquisition of Renewable Energy Group, a longtime Clean Fuels Alliance America member. As the acquisition is finalized, Chad...
American Society of Civil Engineers: Wisconsin civil engineers: New state funding a good step toward improving Wisconsin’s roads
Contact: Matt Johnson mj@platform-communications.com
(Madison, Wis.) – Ken Mika, PE M.ASCE, Co-Chair of the Wisconsin Report Card and Advocacy efforts issued the following statement after Gov. Evers announced $149 million in state funding for local roads:
“We applaud the $149 million in funding for local road projects which will benefit hundreds of...
MON AM News: Personal income growth in Wisconsin projected to lag national rate; Promega report highlights transition to renewables
-- The state Department of Revenue predicts personal income growth in Wisconsin will lag the national rate this year and the next.
That’s according to the latest economic forecast report from DOR, which shows personal income in Wisconsin is expected to rise 2.3 percent this year and 4.8 percent in 2023. That’s compared to...
