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THU AM News: Wisconsin banks going into 2025 with mix of hope and hesitation, report shows; Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago CEO offers insights during WBA event

-- Wisconsin banks are going into 2025 with a “mixture of hope and hesitation,” as optimism about the policies of the incoming Trump administration meet uncertainty and economic headwinds.  That’s according to Rose Oswald Poels, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association. The group yesterday released its annual Wisconsin Economic Report, which compiles...

WMC survey finds fewer employers struggling to find workers going into 2025

The latest WMC survey finds fewer businesses are struggling to find workers amid high expectations for profitability in the coming six months.  Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce yesterday released results from the Wisconsin Employer Survey, which tapped 153 executives by email and traditional mail at companies of all sizes from across the state. It found...

WED AM News: WMC survey finds fewer employers struggling to find workers going into 2025; Kenosha Area Business Alliance touting new STEM school facility

-- The latest WMC survey finds fewer businesses are struggling to find workers amid high expectations for profitability in the coming six months.  Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce yesterday released results from the Wisconsin Employer Survey, which tapped 153 executives by email and traditional mail at companies of all sizes from across the state. It...

Dept. of Agriculture, Trad​e and Consumer Protection: Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant application period open through February 24

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trad​e and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through February 24, 2025. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin's meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state's livestock industry. “Since Governor Evers and...

UW-Green Bay: Offers First Nations studies for professionals certificate

Green Bay, WI—UW-Green Bay is offering a new certificate program for First Nations Professionals, designed to expand awareness and understanding of the history, culture and tribal sovereignty of Native American Nations in Wisconsin. The certificate was designed in partnership with the UW-Green Bay Social Work Professional Programs.  Sessions start in March 2025 and take place...

Edgewood College: Becomes Edgewood University in 2025

Madison, Wis. (January 13, 2025) – Edgewood College will be renamed Edgewood University in July of 2025. The announcement comes as the institution approaches its centennial year and continues to expand the reach of its mission as a Catholic college in the Dominican tradition. “In 2027, we will celebrate 100 years of advancing our...

Legislation would require local signoff for wind, solar projects before PSC approval

GOP lawmakers recently circulated a bill that would require developers to get signoff from each city, village and town in which a solar or wind project would be built before they could seek approval from the PSC. Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, and Rep. Travis Tranel, R-Cuba City last week sent a co-sponsorship memo...

TUE AM News: Legislation would require local signoff for wind, solar projects before PSC approval; USDA report details 2024 crop production

-- GOP lawmakers recently circulated a bill that would require developers to get signoff from each city, village and town in which a solar or wind project would be built before they could seek approval from the PSC. Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, and Rep. Travis Tranel, R-Cuba City last week sent a co-sponsorship...
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