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MADISON, Wis. (July 09, 2021) – With approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin on its first filing for 675 megawatts of solar, Alliant Energy begins construction on solar projects in Richland, Wood and Rock counties. The projects are included in the company’s Clean Energy Blueprint, a plan for cost-effectively accelerating its transition to renewable energy while reducing...

MADISON, WI -- The Dane County Circuit Court held a hearing today to hear testimony on former Public Service Commissioner Mike Huebsch’s potential conflict of interest when he voted to approve the proposed $700 million Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) gas plant in Superior, Wisconsin. These issues came to light when it was revealed that, shortly after Huebsch voted to...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (July 09, 2021)- Xcel Energy joins the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the Edison Electric Institute in celebrating its more than 1,000 full-time line workers as part of National Lineworker Appreciation Day, which falls on Saturday, July 10. Xcel Energy lineworkers maintain over 200,000 miles of electricity lines across...

Although it may feel like summer is just getting started, the beginning of the next school year is right around the corner. For kids who might be a little anxious about returning to in-person learning, these summer days are less than relaxing.             “There is still a lot of...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” features Anne Katz, executive director of Arts Wisconsin, which promotes the state’s creative industries.  As Wisconsin’s self-described community culture and development organization, Katz says the organization is working to revitalize the creative sector, which took a major hit during the pandemic.  During the...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” features Anne Katz, executive director of Arts Wisconsin, which promotes the state’s creative industries.  As Wisconsin’s self-described community culture and development organization, Katz says the organization is working to revitalize the creative sector, which took a major hit during the pandemic.  During the podcast,...

The enduring story of the ill-fated White Star liner RMS Titanic continues to fascinate people 109 years after the disaster.  The ship and the tragedy of its passengers and crew are some of the few events in history that have immediate name recognition.  There is a seemingly never-ending fascination with Titanic. This summer, the...

Green Bay, Wis.—Many area businesses lived through their worst-case scenarios during the pandemic. Disruption and interruption were especially felt in company supply chains, the process of getting products or services delivered to end consumers.  UW-Green Bay leaders recognized a new kind of adeptness was called for and developed a noncredit certificate program in Supply...

MILWAUKEE (July 8, 2021) – Associated Bank is now the presenting sponsor of MIAD’s popular Pre-College program for high school students. Associated Bank has committed to a multi-year agreement that will support the program and provide scholarships for low-income youth to attend Pre-College.   “Associated Bank is proud to fund MIAD’s Pre-College program to...