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16 local nonprofits joined the nonprofit federation focused on social and environmental justice at a time when these values are threatened. Madison, WI – Community Shares of Wisconsin is a vibrant collaborative community of local nonprofit organizations that addresses social, economic, and environmental problems through grassroots activities, advocacy, research, and public education.

MADISON, Wis – On the final legislative day of the year, the Democratic caucus prepared a petition that would have forced a vote on a long-standing bill, SB 23, that extends BadgerCare coverage to postpartum mothers for a full year.  “SB 23 was passed by the Senate with just one Senator voting against, and...

Assembly Republicans Block Opportunities to Vote on SB 23 MADISON, Wis. — Senate Bill 23, which would expand postpartum Medicaid eligibility for new moms to one year, was introduced on February 5th, 2025. Due to obstruction by Assembly Republicans, the Assembly has not brought up this proposal for 287 days despite having 73 cosponsors...

Concerns around risk allocation and economic viability are the main hurdles to further nuclear energy development, according to a UW-Madison expert.  Prof. Paul Wilson, chair of the university’s Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics, spoke yesterday during a policy event hosted by the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum at the state Capitol. 

-- Concerns around risk allocation and economic viability are the main hurdles to further nuclear energy development, according to a UW-Madison expert.  Prof. Paul Wilson, chair of the university’s Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics, spoke yesterday during a policy event hosted by the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum at the state Capitol. 

Contact: Beth LaBreche beth@labreche.com 612-578-2834 National childcare provider New Horizon Academy sees spike in company-sponsored locations, expands into its 6th state and 103rd location, on the Southwest Health Campus in Wisconsin MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 19, 2025) – National childcare provider New Horizon Academy announced the expansion...

Team expansion marks the next milestone in Virtue Homes’ continued growth in the Fox Cities GREENVILLE, Wis. (Nov. 19, 2025) — Virtue Homes, a premier custom home builder and basement finishing company serving the Fox Cities region, announces the addition of Jordan Groleski, project assistant and warranty coordinator, and Abby Nagy, office manager, to its team.

Eau Claire, WI — This holiday season the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of Chamber eBucks, a modern digital upgrade to its long-standing Chamber Bucks program. Powered by Yiftee and launched in partnership with Visit Eau Claire, this new initiative will replace physical Chamber Bucks, which will no longer be available for purchase.

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 19,2025 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 102-room Hampton Inn hotel property in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  “All parties worked together to close in a timely period, since the seller had a...

Potawatomi first in Wisconsin to take part in tribal-wide self-exclusion program MILWAUKEE, WI (November 19, 2025) – Potawatomi Casino Hotel is the first sovereign tribal nation in Wisconsin to take part in the Tribal-Wide Self Exclusion Program (TWSEP), partnering with idPair and the Tribal Council for Responsible Gaming, to better assist individuals struggling with gambling...

Sodey will replace Dave Stein, who previously announced his intent to retire at the end of 2025 MADISON, Wis., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") announced that effective January 1, 2026, Jay Sodey, regional executive – Consumer & Business Banking, will succeed Dave Stein, former head of Consumer & Business Banking, as Madison market...

Local contest winners demonstrate variety of creative business ideas in New North region NEW NORTH, Nov. 19, 2025 – Ten entrepreneurial pitch winners who advanced from local pitch competitions hosted by collaborative local partners will vie for additional prize money at a regional pitch competition hosted by New North Inc. The NEW Launch Alliance...