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-- The head of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says farmers are “as concerned or more concerned than any other industry” about tariffs, though trade uncertainties haven’t yet had a major impact on agriculture.  WFBF President Brad Olson said in a recent interview the threat of tariffs hasn’t resulted in many changes to purchasing...

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MILWAUKEE – Port Milwaukee hosted a significant event in recognition of the Great Lakes’ economic value on Monday, June 16, which included Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and Port Director Jackie Q. Carter.  The event spotlighted the vital role the Great Lakes maritime industry plays in regional...

Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to Warn of Looming Cuts  Milwaukee, Wis. -  At a virtual media briefing hosted by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI), U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and organizational leaders outlined the dangerous consequences of the federal budget bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, which would block...

(Green Bay, Wis.) – The Port of Green Bay moved 123,794 tons of cargo during the month of May, with activity reflecting expected shifts in commodity variability, supply chain patterns and seasonal fluctuations. This past month is tracking 53% below last year’s pace, which was driven by higher surges in key commodities at the end of last...

Local nonprofits can apply to join the nonprofit federation focused on social and environmental justice at a time when these values are threatened. Madison, WI – At a time when many organizations are shying away from diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, LGBTQ+ rights, and other social justice issues, Community Shares of Wisconsin and its nearly...

OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — The Oconomowoc VA Outpatient Clinic will host a first anniversary celebration and open house from 1-3 p.m., Wednesday, June 25. The event is open to the public and intended for Veterans, families, and caregivers to celebrate the clinic’s first year of service to Veterans and help them learn more about the world-class VA health care...

Classes Available in both Outagamie and Calumet Counties Fox Cities, Wis. (June 16, 2025) – Registration is now open for the next sessions of the Fox Cities Chamber’s groundbreaking leadership program – “Leader Lab: Linking Organizational Culture and Leadership.” To date, almost 80 participants have gone through the program, and the Chamber is now seeking...

GREEN BAY and LA CROSSE — Emplify Health’s Green Bay and La Crosse hospitals are two of 19 hospitals and medical centers recognized by UW Organ and Tissue Donation for an ongoing commitment to saving and improving lives through organ and tissue donation. UW Organ and Tissue Donation is a federally designated organ procurement...

As Wisconsin lawmakers debate competing approaches to restricting foreign ownership of land, a new study finds similar bills elsewhere are more likely in states with Republican legislative majorities, military installations and more foreign-owned cropland.  Michigan State University recently published research findings focused on legislation being introduced across the country to restrict foreign ownership of agricultural land....

-- As Wisconsin lawmakers debate competing approaches to restricting foreign ownership of land, a new study finds similar bills elsewhere are more likely in states with Republican legislative majorities, military installations and more foreign-owned cropland.  Michigan State University recently published research findings focused on legislation being introduced across the country to restrict foreign ownership...