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This week is National Tax Security Awareness Week, and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is  encouraging all taxpayers to further secure personal information with an Identity Protection PIN.  "With the increase in online information and activity comes an increased threat of identity theft," said DOR  Secretary Peter Barca. "The Identity Protection PIN program...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) has announced its 2021 Community Impact Grant awards. Grants of $1 million each, over five years, support community-academic partnerships and their initiatives to improve health and advance health equity by addressing the social determinants that influence health...

MADISON, Wis. – Consolidated Construction Co., Inc., based in Appleton, is being recognized for its work on three of the most impressive and unique construction projects completed by a Wisconsin contractor in 2021. The company received two Gold Projects of Distinction Awards and one Silver Projects of Distinction Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors...

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that Ascendium Education Group has awarded the Prison Education Initiative $150,000 in support of curriculum development based on employer needs, learning infrastructure, and needed pre- and post-release support structures utilizing data gathered from potential students and stakeholders. “Educating people in prison and reducing recidivism...

Program is sponsored by WPS Health Solutions and the Green Bay Packers MADISON, Wis.—Nov. 29, 2021—The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Solutions paid special tribute this week to Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Eric Quigley and his family in conjunction with the Nov. 28 game against Los Angeles. Operation Fan Mail, the program that...

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Winter Wine & Beer Walks, presented by Breakthrough, are taking place again this year on the first three Fridays in December. Enjoy tastings from local wineries, breweries and a few restaurants while visiting businesses and exploring the Broadway District on December 3, 10 and 17 from 5-9 p.m. This...

Contact: Jerel Ballard, 608-266-9600 jerel.ballard@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) Commissioner Tyler Huebner expressed his gratitude to the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) for the passing of the 2021 Energy Efficiency Resolution. During its annual conference held in Louisville, Kentucky, Commissioner Huebner sponsored...

BELOIT, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC, a global innovator in the development, production and commercialization of radiopharmaceuticals used for therapeutic applications and medical imaging, today announced the appointment of Adam D. Lynch as Vice President, Corporate Development and External Affairs. In this new position, he brings to the Company more than 20 years of experience in the...

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- What does “Net-Zero” really mean for the dairy industry? The industry and organizations are pushing farmers to do something, but exactly what should they do? That’s what the American Dairy Coalition (ADC) wants to help dairy farmers find out. This tough topic is the central topic for...

Milwaukee, Wis. – The Monday following Black Friday, known as Cyber Monday, has become one of the top shopping days of the year. But like so much else in 2021, not all of the deals will be just on Cyber Monday. Retail experts predicted many of the online shopping activity and special holiday sales started as early as Halloween...

After Dane County's health department has moved to again extend its mask mandate with a new exception, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is raising critical questions. The extension, announced last week, came after officials at Public Health Madison & Dane County had previously said they had no plans to extend the order. People...

-- After Dane County’s health department has moved to again extend its mask mandate with a new exception, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is raising critical questions. The extension, announced last week, came after officials at Public Health Madison & Dane County had previously said they had no plans to extend the order....

The latest “Talking Trade” video podcast features a conversation with Will Hsu, president of Hsu’s Ginseng Enterprises.  President Trump's trade war with China and COVID-19 were doubly harsh on Wisconsin's ginseng trade, as Talking Trade hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel learn from Hsu.