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Milwaukee, Wis. – Pandemic aside, the loss of money, personal information, and perseverance of scammers continue with online purchase scams as the most riskiest of scams. BBB recommends adding a few precautionary steps to the New Year's resolution list, along with the weight loss and financial goals, to help make the upcoming days and months fraud-free. I resolve...

As students return to school in January, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is asking all Wisconsin parents and guardians to take action to help slow the spread of Omicron and keep children safe in schools. DHS urges parents and guardians to collaborate with local leaders, school officials, and public health on the following actions: Get...

RENEW Wisconsin’s Solar for Good program has awarded over $140,000 in grants and  solar panel donations to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations. Fourteen nonprofits will install  nearly 700 kilowatts of onsite, renewable electricity, leading to more than $1.4 million in  solar energy investments in Wisconsin.  The following organizations have been offered Fall 2021 Solar for Good...

MADISON, Wis. –  Despite ongoing pandemic challenges, the Department of Safety and Professional Services is wrapping up 2021 with several key successes and achievements that will benefit individuals and businesses in all parts of the state. Among these is the relaunch of the Wisconsin Fund, a grant program that helps low-income individuals and businesses replace failing...

MADISON, WI. DEC. 30, 2021 – Wisconsin’s rural communities and residents have access to a new and growing directory of resources and success stories offering aid and inspiration on topics ranging from affordable housing and economic development to cultural programs and environmental protection. “Wisconsin’s rural communities face unique challenges,” said Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO...

(Madison) -- The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), has announced 5 awards statewide to community-based organizations to expand their efforts to support families of color who have school-aged children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Families Supporting Families grants began in...

Having reliable, high-speed broadband has become an essential part of nearly every aspect of our daily lives. From running a small business to learning inside and outside of the classroom to accessing medical appointments and healthcare services to supporting industry and manufacturing, high-performance broadband is essential for our economic success and has expanded opportunities for the everyday...

MADISON – Ag Day at the Capitol will be held Jan. 26 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups to learn more about issues impacting Wisconsin agriculture and meet with their state legislators. “Wisconsin Farm Bureau is...

At least 393,810 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been wasted in Wisconsin since the vaccines became available in December 2020, according to state DHS numbers reviewed by WisBusiness.com. That’s about 4 percent of the more than 9.8 million total doses the state has received. The number of doses wasted each week has largely been escalating...