DATCP: Avoid late fee when renewing your commercial pesticide applicator license
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding individuals with a commercial pesticide applicator license expiring on December 31, 2021, that they must have their certification done prior to renewing their license. An $8 late fee applies for any license renewal received after its expiration. DATCP has notified 8,900 commercial...
Alliant Energy: Onion River Solar project officially transitions to Alliant Energy
Construction on the 1,000-acre, 150-megawatt solar project in Sheboygan County will begin in the spring
MADISON, Wis. (Nov. 10, 2021) – Alliant Energy reached a major milestone this week as it acquired ownership of the 150-megawatt (MW) Onion River Solar Project, located in the town of Holland in Sheboygan County. The Onion River Solar Project is...
BBB: Holidays are here, and so are toy scams
Milwaukee, Wis. – Every year, there’s always a few “must-have” toys on most kids’ holiday wish lists. The toy sells out fast and becomes expensive and hard to find. On top of that, the microchip shortage has parents worried about getting their deliveries on time. This year’s hot picks, according to Amazon (a BBB Accredited Business), include Galactic Snackin’ Grogu Animatronic (aka Baby...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County: Continue AVID/TOPS and TOPS college success programs with help from community partners
Madison, WI—The COVID-19 health crisis has created unprecedented challenges for students and families. The shift to virtual learning, adoption of pass/no pass assessment policies and a pause on external volunteers and tutors have disproportionately impacted students from low-income backgrounds and deepened existing disparities in opportunity and achievement gaps. Thankfully, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County are prepared...
Geno.Me: Raises $400k to accelerate medical research & bring data transparency to patients
MILWAUKEE (Nov. 10, 2021) -- Geno.Me, a biotech startup, has closed $400,000 in seed funding from Gateway Capital. The company says that it will use the capital to hire new staff and accelerate their product development. Geno.Me is currently based in Madison, but plans to relocate their operations to Milwaukee with this seed investment.
Geno.Me,...
Madison Alds. Lemmer &Heck: Madison Common Council alders sound alarm that UW Health has launched an immoral anti-union campaign against nurses which could undermine the safety and quality of...
Contacts: Alder Lindsay Lemmer, 608-217-5217, district3@cityofmadison.com
Alder Patrick Heck, 608-286-2260, district2@cityofmadison.com
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Nurses have recently been threatened with arrest for distributing union literature to colleagues
Alders call on UW Health administration and board to not waste any resources on an anti-union campaign, but instead work with nurses...
UW Health: to Host hiring event for environmental and food services
MADISON, Wis. –There is a nationwide workforce shortage impacting industries from manufacturing to medicine, and UW Health is no exception to this challenge, which is why the health system is hosting a career event focused on hiring for environmental and food service positions.
These often-unsung heroes ensure staff...
Bassett Mechanical: Announces launch of newly redesigned website
KAUKAUNA, WI –Bassett Mechanical is pleased to announce the launch of their newly redesigned website reflecting the company’s uniquely customized offerings and complete solutions.
“As we continue to grow,” says Wade Uhlenbrauck, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, “we are committed to ensuring our customers, associates, and communities have updated access to the many solutions...
