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-- The ratio of licensed nursing home beds to elderly, blind and disabled people on Medicaid in Wisconsin has worsened substantially over the past two decades, compounding existing challenges for the state health care industry.  The Wisconsin Hospital Association’s 2024 Health Care Workforce Report, being released today, highlights this trend and other issues facing hospitals in the state.  WHA Senior Vice...

The ratio of licensed nursing home beds to elderly, blind and disabled people on Medicaid in Wisconsin has worsened substantially over the past two decades, compounding existing challenges for the state health care industry.  The Wisconsin Hospital Association’s 2024 Health Care Workforce Report, being released today, highlights this trend and other issues facing hospitals...

Madison, Wisconsin - The Wisconsin Academy is honored to announce the awarding of the 2024 Fellows Award to 16 extraordinary Wisconsinites with high levels of accomplishment in their fields who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to intellectual discourse and public service. Since 1982, the Wisconsin Academy Fellows Award recognizes educators, researchers, mentors, artists, and civic or business...

Madison, WI – On Monday, fifteen regional champions compete on Capitol Square for Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year, the highest honor given to a member. Bally Sports -- in conjunction with the Packers, Brewers and Bucks -- will award $20,000 in scholarships. These young leaders are from clubs in Rhinelander, West Bend, Baraboo, Fond du...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Artificial intelligence (AI) can help a business understand its customers, keep accurate books, and spot cyber threats. Gone are the days when AI was a tool available that only big businesses could afford. Now, small business owners can harness the power of AI to improve their bottom line. If you’re exploring how AI can help automate tasks and...

March 5, 2024 – Open records initiatives could benefit from a matching challenge grant recently presented to the MPC Endowment, which is the charitable affiliate of the Milwaukee Press Club. A club member who wishes to remain anonymous will match donations – up to $5,000 in total – to the Bob Wills Memorial Freedom...

Stevens Point, Wisconsin, March 8, 2024 — On March 4, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Executive Director Tamas Houlihan received the Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award from the Portage County Business Council during its annual American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet. Each year, the Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award is presented to a deserving individual for...

WAUKESHA – Represented by the WMC Litigation Center, Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and Venture Dairy Cooperative filed an appeal on Friday in their case against the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The dairy groups argue that DNR has exceeded its authority by requiring hundreds of Wisconsin farmers to obtain a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit.

- Employees in Wisconsin are less likely to whistleblow than in other states. - Interactive map showing how many employees within each state would call out malpractice in their organization. Blowing the whistle on wrongdoing is an act considered by many to be of true courage and integrity,...

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced that a new round of Wisconsin Fast Forward grants is available to help prepare students for high-demand careers. Up to $504,894 in grant funds are available to Wisconsin school districts through the Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward program. The funds support projects to train students...

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Midwest Gaming Classic, celebrating its 23rd anniversary, is set to return to the Baird Center on April 5-7, 2024. The event prides itself on stuff to do, not just to buy; the Midwest Gaming Classic offers over 10,000 games on free play, spanning from cherished vintage classics to cutting-edge releases. Attractions include classic pinball and arcade games, every...

Brookfield, WI – March 7, 2024 – Over 900 students, parents, educators, sponsors and volunteers attended the 2nd Annual Explore STEAM event, presented by Generac and Milwaukee Tool, on Wednesday, February 28th in the Brookfield Central High School Main Gym.  Attendees embarked on an evening of discovery and exploration as they went from station to station engaging...