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Contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs                                                      608-266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov WisDOT projects increase safety and strengthen the supply chain Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced nearly $15 million in grants and loans for five freight rail projects worth an estimated $24.4...

-- A UW System initiative will provide incentives to twice as many student health care workers with additional funding from the Wisconsin Partnership Program.  This UW School of Medicine and Public Health program is providing $500,000 for the effort, doubling the total funding for the incentive program that was announced in December 2021. The...

A UW System initiative will provide incentives to twice as many student health care workers with additional funding from the Wisconsin Partnership Program.  This UW School of Medicine and Public Health program is providing $500,000 for the effort, doubling the total funding for the incentive program that was announced in December 2021. The state...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) opened applications today for Project Growth, a $20 million grant program designed to help solve the challenges facing Wisconsin’s child care system and bolster the state’s economy. “Strengthening Wisconsin’s child care system is critical to supporting families and boosting our economy,” said DCF Secretary Emilie...

(Manitowoc, WI) Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry (WAF), a leader in aluminum and copper-based alloy castings, has acquired the assets of castings manufacturer DEE, Inc. in Crookston, Minnesota. The acquisition will expand WAF’s current operations while creating new opportunities with the increased capacity.  “We are thrilled to welcome DEE into the WAF family,” said WAF CEO...

ROCKVILLE CENTRE – Champion Care, The Bay at Eastview and The Bay at Suring Health and Rehabilitation Centers are pleased to announce that two of its Wisconsin facility administrators have been recognized with McKnight’s Long-Term Care News’ “Women of Distinction Awards.”  Wanda Hose, Administrator of The Bay at Eastview Health and Rehabilitation Center has...

Madison— The Wisconsin Veterans of Foreign Wars is celebrating 100 years of service to veterans at their 2022 state convention at the Potawatomi Hotel and Casino in Milwaukee. Festival Foods has partnered with the VFW by sponsoring the 1920’s Gala to be held Thursday, June 9th featuring keynote speaker, Iraq War veteran, Travis Mills with a special...

February was proclaimed Career & Technical Education month by Governor Evers, and the Wisconsin Technical College System proudly celebrated with our K-12 partners highlighting technical education in schools across the state. Career and technical education has life-long positive impacts for learners of all ages. High school students who participate in career and technical education...

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- On Broadway, Inc. is excited to announce the Volunteer of the Year award was given to Francine and Ken Rovinski. The honor was announced at the State of the Broadway District on February 22. This married pair helped set up at every Farmers' Market on Broadway in 2021 and are...

MADISON, Wis. –  A tuition credit will strengthen Wisconsin’s health care workforce by incentivizing nursing students at UW System schools to help staff hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and health care facilities in the state during the recent COVID-19 surge and its aftermath. The initiative is funded through a $500,000 COVID-19 Response Grant from the...

APPLETON, Wis. – BKD CPAs & Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Ledgeview Partners to BKD, effective March 1. Ledgeview’s 40-plus professionals will become part of the BKD Technologies team. Founded in 2007, Ledgeview Partners is a business and technology consulting organization focused on providing professional services to help grow clients’ revenues by advancing sales, marketing...