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KENOSHA, Wis. – Local development leaders will discuss new ways to expand housing access and equity in southeastern Wisconsin during a special event Thursday, Feb. 27, at Carthage College, 2001 Alford Park Drive. The Carthage Business and Professional Coalition is hosting the “Equity and Housing Development” panel discussion and luncheon, which takes place from...

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded investments of $77.8 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin dairy processors and farmers. The amount, which is part of the second round distributed through the Wisconsin Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP), represents 77 percent of the $101 million in total funding awarded in this phase. 

MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today praised Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ efforts to invest in dairy innovation, agricultural exports, food security, and rural infrastructure; and to ensure transparency in food labeling.      "Wisconsin’s dairy industry is a $52.8 billion economic powerhouse – and it continues to grow, thanks in...

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced grant recipients for the remaining $100 million from the Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP). The awarding of these grants expends the remainder of the $150 million made available for the program in the last budget, the proceeds of which will upgrade local roads that carry...

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Madison, WI (February 5, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) announced today the retirement of Wisconsin State Director Bill G. Smith. Smith began his NFIB career 46 years ago when he was named NFIB’s Government Affairs Representative for the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.  Later, he was named...

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., (Feb. 5, 2025) — Despite an increasing number of Americans making a point to wash their hands more during cold and flu season, a growing number of people – almost 8 out of 10 – have witnessed others leave public washrooms without washing their hands, according to Bradley Company’s Healthy Handwashing Survey™. The...

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Menomonie, Wis. – The decision to return to school as an adult or working professional can comewith additional considerations. They need flexible, affordable programs that fit their needs, allowingthem to balance work, personal time or family life. University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Stout Online helps working professionals begin or complete theirdegree and advance their career goals...

Milwaukee, Wis. – This Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be big, according to projections by the National Retail Federation, which suggests that consumer spending will reach nearly $26 billion. As you prepare to celebrate, there are a few common scams that you need to be aware of. Whether hoping to spark a new relationship or buying...

-- The Dane County area’s housing market last year had its “first meaningful increase” in available homes since the pandemic, even as prices increased slightly more than expected.  That’s according to the latest report from Stark Company Realtors President and CEO David Stark covering regional market trends for the winter season and 2024 overall. 

The Dane County area’s housing market last year had its “first meaningful increase” in available homes since the pandemic, even as prices increased slightly more than expected.  That’s according to the latest report from Stark Company Realtors President and CEO David Stark covering regional market trends for the winter season and 2024 overall.