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MADISON --Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned fundamental powers bestowed on the Wisconsin Legislature to conduct oversight over unelected bureaucrats. While WMC offers no comment or opinion on the specifics of the case that prompted the overturning, we are deeply concerned about the implications and precedent the Supreme Court set today. WMC Executive Vice President...

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced his proposal to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by up to 5 percent for the 2025-26 academic year. Rothman’s proposal would increase tuition by 4 percent at all universities, with an optional 1 percent additional for a maximum of 5 percent. All universities except UW-Green...

Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIA) is delighted to announce that Brianna Schwanke, CSRM of M3 Insurance’s Wauwatosa office is the 2025 recipient of Wisconsin’s Outstanding CSR of the Year Award. The Societies of CISR and CIC established the Outstanding CSR of the Year award in 1991 to honor the...

– On July 8, 2025, Balcan Innovations is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the official start of construction for their building expansion tied to their recently-announced $200 million commitment toincreased capacity and growth at their Pleasant Prairie facility. Balcan Innovations is a North American manufacturer of polyethylene films, flexible packaging, and reflective...

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., – July 8, 2025 – SKYGEN, an industry leader in technology-driven solutions for dental and vision benefit management services, presented its 2025 Powering Transformation Awards at the company’s annual invite-only TRANSFORM Summit. The awards recognize the client partners who are driving meaningful progress in the benefits space, leveraging SKYGEN’s digital-first platforms. This year’s recipients include MetLife, Pacific Life, Aflac and...

A bill being circulated by GOP lawmakers would make changes to the state’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, which authors say will ensure it remains “an important, useful resource.”  Sen. Dan Feyen, R-Fond du Lac, and Rep. David Armstrong, R-Rice Lake, recently sent a cosponsorship memo to other lawmakers seeking support for the legislation. 

-- A bill being circulated by GOP lawmakers would make changes to the state’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, which authors say will ensure it remains “an important, useful resource.”  Sen. Dan Feyen, R-Fond du Lac, and Rep. David Armstrong, R-Rice Lake, recently sent a cosponsorship memo to other lawmakers seeking support for the...

(MADISON, WI) –The Office of Business & Entrepreneurship (OBE), the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Northwood Technical College, and Ashland Area Development Corporation will host a Small Business Clinic – free to all participants – on Friday, July 31, 2025, at Northwood Technical College. This FREE event will take place from 9:00 AM...

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MADISON, WI (July 7, 2025) – Michael Best Strategies, the leading government relations and public affairs group, is excited to announce the addition of Senior Director Matthew Swentkofske to the firm’s Madison office. With more than two decades of experience in government affairs and lobbying across local, state, and federal levels, Swentkofske joins the Michael Best Strategies...

STURGEON BAY, Wis., July 7,2025 – 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 Wave Pointe Hotel and Marina, a 24-room resort property in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.  “This was a rare chance to acquire a high-quality...

Sheboygan’s 3 Sheeps Brewing and Milwaukee-based Entertainment Show Milwaukee Uncut Partner on Beer, Supports Brewing Community SHEBOYGAN, Wis. One of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing breweries, 3 Sheeps Brewing, has teamed up with local entertainment show Milwaukee Uncut to create a beer that captures the taste of summer in Milwaukee: Milwaukee Uncut Tropical Pale Ale. Brewed in collaboration...