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WASHINGTON – More than 250 family farmers and ranchers from across the country joined together in Washington, DC last week to urge Congress to act, for farmers’ sake, as part of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-In. Over the course of the week, Farmers Union members attended hundreds of Congressional meetings and met with several federal...

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is delaying the hard deadline for building plans in the state to meet standards of an upgraded Commercial Building Code (CBC). DSPS made the announcement Tuesday based on feedback from the state building industry. “We want to be good partners to...

(Green Bay, Wis.) –  Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) is celebrating strong summer travel numbers, reporting an 11% increase in passengers during the month of June, 13.2% increase during the month of July and nearly a 5% increase in August, compared to the same months last year. This growth highlights GRB’s continued strength in...

Dr Natalie Luehmann, MD, and team advocate for legislation eliminating out-of-pocket costs for patients GREEN BAY — BayCare Clinic providers are advocating for a new state law that would help more women receive early diagnosis of breast cancer and potentially create better survival outcomes for patients throughout Wisconsin. Dr. Natalie Luehmann, MD, nurse practitioner...

The $95 million project marks one of the largest investments at MKE in decades MILWAUKEE (September 16, 2025) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) officially kicked off the Concourse E Redevelopment Project. This transformational project is a $95 million investment that will reimagine Concourse E and increase MKE’s capacity for both international and domestic air travel.

Baird Center, Milwaukee September 17-19, 2025 Click here for online version Create Wisconsin announces three important initiatives in partnership with the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, at the League’s 127th Annual Conference, taking place at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, September 17-19, 2025. 2025 Creative Community Champion Award to Ald. Milele A. Coggs127th Annual Conference...

-- Republicans are circulating legislation to establish a system for regulating community solar programs while requiring local approval of the projects.  Sen. Patrick Testin, of Stevens Point, and Scott Krug, of Rome, authored the bill, which would give communities oversight of solar facilities by making them subject to local zoning ordinances. 

Republicans are circulating legislation to establish a system for regulating community solar programs while requiring local approval of the projects.  Sen. Patrick Testin, of Stevens Point, and Scott Krug, of Rome, authored the bill, which would give communities oversight of solar facilities by making them subject to local zoning ordinances.  Under...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report detailing the Republican war on the American health care system as they threaten a government shutdown so that they can end health insurance tax credits for working people and put affordable care further out of reach for millions. Since taking power, Donald Trump and Republicans have...

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — The organizations within the Voice of Milk — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, Dairy Business Association and Minnesota Milk Producers Association — along with Farmers for Sustainable Food have embarked on a new strategic plan to provide more relevant, reliable and innovative programs and resources to their members and other stakeholders.

Pumpkin carving, apple pressing, horse-drawn fall color wagon rides and more seasonal traditions await during this weekend of family-friendly fun GREENBUSH, Wis. – Revel in the sights, sounds and flavors of fall at Wade House’s annual Autumn Celebration weekend, returning Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12. Set against the backdrop of the Kettle...

Eau Claire, WI – The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce has been named as the official Wisconsin State Partner for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s National Civics Bee®, an annual competition that inspires young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. It is a nonpartisan initiative to enhance civic literacy, skills, and participation.

Centro Hispano announced today the theme for its upcoming 42nd Annual Celebration. This year’s event will be “La Magia del Pueblo” — the Magic of our Community, a theme which reflects the heart of Centro’s mission: strength in community, strength in spirit, strength in culture, and strength in knowledge. Centro’s Annual Celebration is slated for October 4th...

Madison, Wis. —Aimed at anyone who consumes dairy but timed to appear just before the Art of Cheese Festival, PETA is running disturbing ads on Madison buses that are thought-provoking and that challenge people to change their dietary habits. The message takes no prisoners, pointing an accusatory finger at anyone who supports the separation of mother cows...