Alliant Energy Foundation: Partners with Habitat for Humanity of Dane County to build home
MADISON, Wisconsin (February 19, 2024) – Volunteers from Alliant Energy will roll up their sleeves to frame an entire Habitat home on Thursday, Feb. 22. Starting at 9 a.m., Alliant Energy’s warehouse in Windsor will transform into a Habitat for Humanity of Dane County construction site.
Alliant Energy volunteers will build all interior and exterior walls...
UW–Green Bay: Partners with Howard-Suamico School District on guaranteed admissions program for 2024 graduates
Green Bay, WI — UW-Green Bay today announced a new partnership with Howard-Suamico School District (HSSD) on a guaranteed college admissions initiative. Through the program, all high school seniors graduating from HSSD’s Bay Port High School in 2024 will be guaranteed admission into UW-Green Bay once they apply. Students will work with a UW-Green Bay admissions counselor...
WTCS: President Foy on “Tour of Excellence” to celebrate Wisconsin’s technical colleges
MADISON – Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) President Morna Foy has embarked on a statewide Tour of Excellence, which includes a visit to each of the state’s 16 technical colleges. The goal of the tour is to recognize and celebrate the technical college students, staff, instructors, alumni and business partners who connect each college to their communities.
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Partnering with Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office and InCourage to host silhouette art display at Manitowoc County Courthouse
Manitowoc, WI - Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with InCourage and the Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office, is raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes Feb. 19-March 1 at the Manitowoc County Courthouse.
Attendees will experience an interactive display of red-painted silhouettes that represent someone impacted by crime....
Lakefront Brewery: Releases “Chilly Rabbit Cold IPA”
MILWAUKEE (February 19, 2024) – In the world of craft beer, IPAs rule the landscape. New England, West Coast, Imperial, Session, and more. Recently, the Cold IPA has risen to the top and Lakefront Brewery has created Chilly Rabbit.
“Usually, a cold IPA is brewed with lager yeasts at colder temperatures, creating a crisp,...
Economist says state headed for ‘soft landing’ rather than recession
A UW-Madison economist says Wisconsin is likely headed for a “soft landing” rather than a recession, based on trends in the state labor market.
The state’s chronic labor shortage is often blamed for limiting economic growth, Prof. Steven Deller wrote in a recent report. He notes firms in the state have been reluctant to...
Marshfield Clinic: Receives $500k grant to improve food security
Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Health Advancement (CCHA) will use a $500,000 grant to improve food security for children and families in northern rural Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health awarded CCHA the grant as it gave $3.5 million in community grants to seven new initiatives through...
WMC: Rachel Ver Velde promoted to Associate Vice President and Senior Political Advisor
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to Associate Vice President of Government Relations. She will also take on additional duties as a senior political advisor for the organization.
“Rachel has proven time and again that her...
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul calls on FDA to protect children from lead and other toxic metals in baby food
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action to protect babies and young children nationwide from lead and other toxic metals in baby food.
In a letter sent today, AG Kaul and the coalition...
Marquette University: Marquette Graduate School bolsters career-readiness with new Ph.D. requirements
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Graduate School has announced three new “career skill” requirements for Ph.D. candidates to ensure each graduate has the opportunity to reflect on their desired career and acquire additional career-related skills needed for them to pursue their chosen path.
The three career skills requirements are career discernment; communication; and diversity, equity and...
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education: Announces March programs
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW Extended Campus connects people with possibilities by providing degrees and certificates for working adults, professional and workforce development, youth and community programs and resources for business.
Following are upcoming programs that provide the opportunity for individuals to grow professionally and personally:
Orientation, Time Management and...
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Organic Advisory Council nominations due March 8
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2024Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council (OAC) through March 8, 2024. Seats are available in each of the following categories: organic certifier, organic business, organic farmer, and...
Clean Fuels Alliance America: Conference emphasizes a new era of industry growth
FORT WORTH, TX – Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomed nearly 850 attendees from over 20 countries to connect with key players from the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries at the Clean Fuels Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. The conference encompassed a week’s worth of expert sessions, exhibits and showcases highlighting an era of growth in the clean fuels...
Starbucks: Unveils new guidelines for all U.S. cafes with access and inclusion at the core
Starting today, Friday, February 16, the Starbucks store experience will become even more accessible and inclusive for partners (employees), customers and communities.The company announced that moving forward, all new and renovated stores in the U.S. will begin to incorporate Starbucks new Inclusive Spaces Framework. The new design framework defines how Starbucks will help expand independence, choice and ease for all...