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The head of Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce warns rising energy costs tied to the war between Russia and Ukraine will impact factories and consumers in the state.  WMC President and CEO Kurt Bauer said in a statement the immediate impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will drive energy costs “even higher than they already...

-- Rep. Gary Tauchen is working with ag industry partners on what likely will be a years-long legislative effort to help farmers adapt to changing weather and markets. The Assembly agriculture committee chair’s plan aims to create a state framework for carbon accounting and management, boosting biogas and more.  The Bonduel...

-- The head of Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce warns rising energy costs tied to the war between Russia and Ukraine will impact factories and consumers in the state.  WMC President and CEO Kurt Bauer said in a statement the immediate impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will drive energy costs “even higher than they...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Tom Erickson, founding director for UW-Madison’s School of Computer, Data and Information Sciences.  Erickson provides an update on efforts to boost collaborations between the university and industry, touching on the Creative Destruction Lab program as well as a partnership with WARF called Varsity Venture...

Thomas More Society Attorneys File Complaint Against Mayor, City Clerk in "Zuck Bucks" Connected Violations Contact: Tom Ciesielka, 312.422.1333, tc@tcpr.net (February 24, 2022 – Kenosha, Wisconsin) Kenosha, Wisconsin voters unwilling to tolerate government officials who oversee elections accepting funds from private partisan interests have lodged a sworn complaint against the city’s mayor and...

An online day of giving to support local nonprofits Madison, WI – On Tuesday, March 1, local nonprofit organizations will host The Big Share®, an online day of giving organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin and focused on social and environmental justice. Now in its eighth year, the annual campaign is themed “Make Change...

WEDC recognized for excellence in economic development MILWAUKEE, FEB. 24, 2022 –The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) was honored with two awards from the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) Wednesday during the League’s annual Equal Opportunity Day Salute to Excellence. The League presented WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes with the Excellence...

MADISON February 24, 2022 - Dane County Parks received a Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association (WPRA) Outstanding Park Design Award at the WPRA Annual Conference banquet on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, for their first solar-powered park and campground at William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park. The solar system at the park has more than 460 solar panels located on...

Leading local firm offers personal injury, family law, business law,and estate planning legal services APPLETON, WI – Herrling Clark Law Firm, voted the Fox Valley’s best law firm for 18 consecutive years, is opening an office in Waupaca, WI., broadening access to its personal injury, family law, business transactions and litigation, and estate planning legal...

MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 24, 2022) -- The Creative Company welcomes Ben Sefarbi as a Public Relations Media Specialist.  With more than 10,000 hours of newsroom experience as a content producer at NBC15 in Madison and as digital content manager for Gray Television station WIFR in Rockford, Illinois, Ben has the inside track. He knows how...

MADISON – While Gov. Tony Evers is trying to take credit for historic tax cuts authored by the Republican Legislature, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – through its affiliate, WMC Issues Mobilization Council – is telling the truth about his history of vetoing tax cuts and proposing over $1 billion in new taxes. In a...

Company awards grants in recognition of advisors' dedication to volunteerism MILWAUKEE, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial services company, recognizes the leadership of its financial advisors who are making a difference in their own communities through exemplary volunteerism. As part of these efforts, the company, through its Foundation, is awarding $310,000 in grants...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2022 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grants through April 2, 2022. DATCP will award a total of up to $300,000 in BLBW grant funding in 2022. BLBW is a competitive grant program designed to strengthen Wisconsin's agriculture...