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MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) presented its Advocacy All-Star Award to Beloit Health System at the group’s annual Advocacy Day event on April 9 attended by 1,200 advocates. Presented by WHA President and CEO Eric Borgerding, the award recognizes outstanding leadership in advocacy, grassroots engagement, legislative outreach, and commitment to strengthening health care policy.

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) has named State Sen. Romaine Quinn (R–Birchwood) the 2025 Health Care Advocate of the Year. The award was presented by Spooner Health President and CEO Mike Schafer at WHA’s annual Advocacy Day event on April 9, which drew 1,200 hospital and health system advocates from across the state.

MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 1,200 health care leaders, providers, hospital staff, trustees and volunteers traveled from across Wisconsin yesterday to the state’s capitol to participate in the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s (WHA) annual Advocacy Day, making it the largest Advocacy Day in WHA’s history. Before meeting with lawmakers, attendees gathered to hear from Green Bay Packers Head...

Another large renewable energy project in Wisconsin is moving forward. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin unanimously approved We Energies’ purchase today of the High Noon Solar Energy Center.  The High Noon Solar Energy Center features 300 MW of solar generation — which is equal to powering about 90,000 homes. The project will also...

APPLETON, Wisconsin – Dr. Christopher Jenkins, a forward-thinking leader in music higher education, has been named the new dean of Lawrence University’s Conservatory of Music. In this role, Jenkins will oversee all aspects of Lawrence’s music degree programs and contribute significantly to the university’s academic mission. Reporting directly to the provost, Lawrence’s chief academic officer, he will...

Milwaukee, WI – April 10, 2025 – A growing coalition of Milwaukee County residents and preservation advocates is responding to remarks made by Milwaukee Public Museum CEO Dr. Ellen Censky in the April issue of Milwaukee Magazine, where she referred to citizen concerns about the museum’s controversial relocation and rebranding as “public pushback.” “Let’s be...

Madison, WI – WorldWise Microfinance is proud to announce the launch of its newest program in Uganda, in collaboration with Nsimbi Impact. This partnership aims to empower female entrepreneurs in the Western Region of Uganda, providing them with the financial resources needed to build sustainable businesses and uplift their communities. Nsimbi Impact is dedicated...

MADISON, Wis. — This morning, every Republican in Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation voted to pass a budget resolution that will cut billions of dollars from programs that provide healthcare and other essential services to millions of Wisconsinites. The following are statements from A Better Wisconsin Together Communications Director Lucy Ripp:  “Access to quality, affordable healthcare...

Madison, Wis., April 10, 2025—Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), in partnership with We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group, received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to purchase solar capacity and battery storage from the High Noon Solar Energy Center. MGE will own 30 megawatts (MW) of solar and 16.5...

Madison, WI – M3 Insurance is proud to welcome Tim Hoel as its first-ever Director of Personal Lines, a key step in expanding its services to meet growing client demand. With over a decade of leadership experience, most recently at American Family, Tim has a strong track record of driving agency success and enhancing...

-- Manufacturers across North America are largely optimistic about future profit growth despite rising concerns about tariffs, according to a survey from Milwaukee-based advisory firm Wipfli.  After surveying about 300 manufacturing companies across the United States, Canada and Mexico last month, the firm found 55% of respondents are forecasting higher profits for 2025 than...

Manufacturers across North America are largely optimistic about future profit growth despite rising concerns about tariffs, according to a survey from Milwaukee-based advisory firm Wipfli.  After surveying about 300 manufacturing companies across the United States, Canada and Mexico last month, the firm found 55% of respondents are forecasting higher profits for 2025 than in...