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GREEN BAY, Wis. – September 12, 2024 – Comments on USDA’s proposed Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pricing formula changes close on Friday night, Sept. 13 at 11:59 p.m. EDT at the Federal Register Docket AMS-DA-23-0031-0002. American Dairy Coalition has prepared its official comment to file and invites others consider signing on. USDA’s proposed milk pricing changes could reduce...

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) announced the 130 nominees for its 9th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest on Thursday. The competition, sponsored by Johnson Financial Group, highlights the state’s nearly $72 billion dollar manufacturing industry and the high-tech, high-skill and high-pay career opportunities available. “Each year, this contest confirms that Wisconsin is home...

GREEN BAY – Beginning this weekend, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is honoring Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month alongside the national celebration from September 15 through October 15. The month of festivities kicks off with the hugely popular Estamos Aquí an outdoor festival featuring live music, art and a car show. Last year, more than 8,000 people attended the event! 

Milwaukee, WI - The MKE 2024 Host Committee announced its first post-convention contributions today to local organizations that served as the committee’s charitable partners during the convention. Four $10,000 grants will be given to two local schools and two veterans organizations in Milwaukee. Notre Dame School of Milwaukee, Kingdom Prep Lutheran High School, Veterans Community Project, and Fisher...

MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced nine companies as recipients of the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award. For 34 years, WMC has presented this award to companies that have demonstrated environmental leadership through sustainability, stewardship and innovation. "Wisconsin's businesses are often leading...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Dean Amhaus, president and CEO of the Water Council.  He discusses the recently announced Water & Wastewater Workforce Center in Milwaukee, led by the Water Council and Veolia North America. The effort aims to develop the water industry workforce and talent pipeline, with an emphasis...

MILWAUKEE – Today, clean energy and environmental organizations across the state launched Power Wisconsin Forward, a movement toward an affordable, reliable and fossil-free future.Power Wisconsin Forward is supported by the Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin (CECW) and its more than 50 partner organizations that recognize that methane gas infrastructure is bad for people, the planet and pocketbooks. The campaign will educate...

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a year marked by unprecedented technological leaps, geopolitical upheaval, and an increasing focus on sustainability, the 11th annual Total Workforce Index™ (TWI) from Talent Solutions, a global leader in workforce solutions and part of the ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, reveals a shifting and competitive global talent landscape.    

-- An expert on internet crimes against children warned lawmakers and others about the dark side of artificial intelligence, noting child predators are using the technology for “nefarious” purposes.  The 2024 Legislative Council Study Committee on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin met yesterday in Wausau, where they heard from several speakers on AI applications in law enforcement. The...

An expert on internet crimes against children warned lawmakers and others about the dark side of artificial intelligence, noting child predators are using the technology for “nefarious” purposes.  The 2024 Legislative Council Study Committee on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Wisconsin met yesterday in Wausau, where they heard from several speakers on AI...

Madison, Wis. (September 11, 2024)—SOCIAL HOUSE® Vodka is proud to announce a dynamic partnership with Collective Beverages, LLC, an organization devoted to enhancing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for University of Wisconsin student-athletes. Together, they are introducing a special edition vodka that not only offers an exceptional craft-tasting experience but also directly benefits Wisconsin’s student-athletes in their quest to compete for...