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-- Among Wisconsin’s major utilities, Xcel Energy has been leading the pack in the clean energy transition in part because of big contributions from wind and nuclear power. “They’re way ahead of everybody else,” RENEW Wisconsin Program and Policy Director Michael Vickerman said in a recent interview. He referenced the latest state Renewable Portfolio Standard figures as a key measure...

Among Wisconsin’s major utilities, Xcel Energy has been leading the pack in the clean energy transition in part because of big contributions from wind and nuclear power. “They’re way ahead of everybody else,” RENEW Wisconsin Clean Energy Deployment Manager Michael Vickerman said in a recent interview. He referenced the latest state Renewable Portfolio Standard...

Milwaukee, Wis. – National Puppy Day is March 23, and consumers can expect a nearly constant stream of cute puppy pictures across most social media platforms celebrating everyone’s furry best friends. After seeing these pictures, some consumers may decide that it’s time for a (or another) dog of their own and will begin searching for a canine companion. However, it’s...

CONTACT: Erin Voelkel (press@wha.org) MADISON, Wis. — In 2013, following the release of the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s 100 New Physicians a Year: An Imperative for Wisconsin report, WHA lobbied the Governor and lawmakers to provide $5 million over the biennium to create a new Graduate Medical Education expansion program. Since then, and at WHA’s request, the legislature has...

CONTACT: Erin Voelkel (press@wha.org) Bill addresses a 1960’s-era prohibition on psychiatric hospitals receiving Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement. MADISON, Wis., March 22, 2024 — Governor Tony Evers today signed into law Assembly Bill 616, which was led by Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), enabling Wisconsin to seek a waiver...

MEQUON, Wis. – March 22, 2024 – For the second consecutive year, the Filla Latzke Group, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial in Mequon, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors and their teams who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and...

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (March 22, 2024) — The EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh has been named one of the nation’s 10 best aviation museums by Travel + Leisure in a feature published on its website on March 14. The feature, 10 Best Aviation Museums Around the U.S., highlights the choices of the Travel + Leisure staff,...

Contact: Melanie Camellia Communications Managermelanie.camellia@mcfarland.wi.gov608-838-2311 Village Seeks Nearly $1 Million in Compensatory Damages Among OtherAwardsMCFARLAND, Wis. – On Friday, March 15, 2024, the Village of McFarland filed suit in the Dane County Circuit Court against the Hanover Insurance Company, which issued a builder’s risk policy to the Village to cover property damage incurred during...

March 22, 2024 BackgroundOn March 13, 2024, the Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC), on behalf of the plaintiffs, filed a motion for a preliminary injunction with the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin to stop construction of the Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line Project through the Upper Mississippi River National...

Milwaukee, WI – March 21, 2024 – Discover the magic of theater with First Stage’s new Access for All program, an initiative intended to make its offerings even more accessible to Milwaukee families, schools and community organizations for the 2024/25 season. First Stage believes in the transformative power of theater to enlighten, educate and entertain and has been dedicated to making its performances and...

MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison will award an honorary doctorate degree this May to Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee Jr., an innovative community servant and transformational educator who is nationally recognized for his advocacy on behalf of the Black community and for his leadership in addressing the root causes of racial disparities. A UW–Madison...

WHITEWATER – March 22, 2024 – For the past twelve years the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS) has been in collaboration with  the University, the city, the Whitewater Unified School District, and the Greater Whitewater Committee. Through this the DWS is able to  host the twelfth annual Half Marathon, Half Marathon Team Event, 5k, and Kids Korral. The...

FORT MCCOY, Wis. — Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers, representing units from across the state, will begin a grueling 48-hour gauntlet known as the Best Warrior Competition this evening. The competition is a series of 12 scheduled events that test each enlisted Soldier’s proficiency in warrior tasks, while also challenging their physical, mental and...

Catherine Jacobson, CEO of Froedtert ThedaCare Health will be the featured speaker at the next Cap Times Power Hour on Friday, April 12, at the Edgewater Hotel.  Froedtert ThedaCare Health is composed of two Wisconsin health care systems — Froedtert Health and ThedaCare — which merged on Jan. 1. Jacobson led the merger effort and she...

MADISON – The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today that Henry Sanders, CEO of 365Nation, has received the Chamber’s 2024 Ground Floor Award for Small Business Leadership. The award recognizes true champions for small business who are leaders in their business and in the community. Previous recipients include Jim Garner of Sergenian's Floor...