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THU AM News: PSC approves proposed wind project purchase with conditions; State distributing initial allocation of oral COVID-19 treatments this week

-- The state PSC has approved with some conditions an application from Wisconsin Public Service and Madison Gas and Electric to buy a proposed wind energy project in Grant County for about $162 million.  Construction on the 92 megawatt Red Barn Wind Energy Center Generation Facility is scheduled to begin early this year and...

WMC: Elimination of “white bagging” to result in higher health care costs for employers, employees

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – joined a coalition of fifty-three business groups and employers on Tuesday opposing AB 718/SB 753. The legislation would eliminate what is commonly known as “white-bagging,” a process that delivers clinically administered drugs directly to providers. With ever-rising health care costs, this is...

DATCP: Opens 75th Alice in Dairyland applications through Feb. 4

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites individuals with a passion for promoting agriculture to apply for the 75th Alice in Dairyland position through February 4, 2022. As one of the most widely recognized communications professionals in Wisconsin agriculture, Alice in Dairyland travels extensively throughout the state promoting Wisconsin’s...

The New North: Plans to hold sessions for companies interested in European exporting on Jan. 13

NEW NORTH, January 5, 2022 – Companies interested in growing their presence in Europe through exporting are encouraged to attend one of two informational sessions – Grow in Europe through Exporting – being held in the New North region on Jan. 13, 2022. The meetings, which are being offered in person and virtually, are made possible through a...

The Corners of Brookfield: BelAir Cantina Ice Bar makes its cool return Jan. 20

Ice carved photo opportunities, specialty drinks and a one-of-a-kind experience is back following 2021 success Town of Brookfield, Wis. – The Corners of Brookfield and BelAir Cantina restaurant are back for a second year of frigid fun with the return of an outdoor ice bar that will be constructed the third week in January. The...

Smart Motors: Consumers are adapting to the ‘new normal’ by customizing purchases and getting exactly what they want

MADISON, WI – Since late 2019, American consumers have had to come to terms with a new kind of normal. Products and services are not as plentiful as we’ve grown accustomed to. Covid-19 and the occasional freak weather patterns have wreaked havoc on a number of industries in many ways, especially in terms of shortages. The restaurant...

ReadyWisconsin: Urges people to prepare for incoming arctic blast

MADISON, Wis. – Extremely cold air expected in the state this week will lead to dangerous conditions that can affect people and pets in a matter of minutes. ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to plan ahead to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe. The National Weather Service is forecasting arctic air will move...

WPS Health Solutions: Announces corporate giving totaled $198,259 in 2021

WPS Charitable Foundation contributed additional $246,200 MADISON, Wis.—Jan. 5, 2022—Throughout 2021, WPS Health Solutions looked for ways to support its community partners through collection drives, corporate contributions, employee fundraising campaigns, and volunteerism. The holiday season wrapped up with a successful toy drive. Employees and friends of WPS Health Solutions in Madison...

Milwaukee Press Club, Rotary Club of Milwaukee: Host luncheon to discuss complexities surrounding bail laws

MILWAUKEE – Attorneys Ralph Weber and Craig Johnson will be the featured speakers at a luncheon set for Tuesday, January 18 hosted jointly by the Milwaukee Press Club and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. In the wake of the Waukesha Parade attack in November, Wisconsin bail practices came under a national spotlight. Weber and Johnson will discuss the law and practice of bail...

BBB: Warns of COVID-19 test scams

Milwaukee, Wis. – The US Food and Drug Administration is warning people of fraudulent coronavirus tests, vaccines, and treatments as the pandemic continues. According to the Centers for Disease Control, since the arrival of the Omicron variant, the increase of testing for COVID-19 has become a concern. Scarcity often leads to potential scams for a product that doesn't exist, the compromise of...

Farm groups applaud USMCA panel decision

The head of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative says he's hopeful Canada will "right the ship and come into compliance" with the USMCA after a dispute settlement panel found Canada is breaching elements of the agreement. After the United States requested in May 2021 that the panel be established, its final report was issued last...

WED AM News: Farm groups applaud USMCA panel decision; Business community leaders highlight labor shortages, COVID-19 in 2022 forecasts

-- The head of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative says he’s hopeful Canada will “right the ship and come into compliance” with the USMCA after a dispute settlement panel found Canada is breaching elements of the agreement.  After the United States requested in May 2021 that the panel be established, its final report was issued...
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