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MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary May 2025 unemployment...

(Madison, WI) – Yesterday, the State Assembly passed legislation (SB 152/AB 176) to help more families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia receive needed financial support through the state’s Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP). This legislation, also passed in the State Senate last week, removes an outdated income eligibility cap allowing...

(Hortonville, WI, June 25, 2025): Wolf River Community Bank is proud to announce that Miranda Schultz, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operations Officer, has been named one of the 2025 “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders” by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). This prestigious national recognition honors just 40 standout community bankers across the...

Eagle, WI. – The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Sustainable Business Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate the individuals, teams, and companies in Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest who are leading the way in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) innovation and driving real, measurable impact.

Recruitment for mental health providers is underway  GREEN BAY, Wis., June 25, 2025 — Children’s Wisconsin will open a mental health walk-in clinic in Green Bay in late 2025. This service will be provided within the Bellin Psychiatric Center, located at 301 E. St. Joseph St., Green Bay. The opening date will be determined based on...

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, AARP volunteers and staff from Wisconsin are descending on Capitol Hill with one powerful message for lawmakers: protect what matters most to older Americans. AARP Wisconsin will meet with all of the Badger State’s Members of Congress, including Senators Baldwin and Johnson and Representatives Steil, Pocan, Moore, Fitzgerald, Grothman, Van...

Program seeks more sewn pillowcases, volunteers MADISON, Wis. – A fun and innovative volunteer program is bringing pillowcases and smiles to patients at American Family Children’s Hospital. Cases for Smiles, a national program that brings volunteers to patient rooms to brighten their days by helping children in the hospital sew specially...

Serving Older Adults Will Use the Funds to Provide Digital Literacy Instruction Throughout Milwaukee Community MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 25, 2025 – Spectrum today announced Serving Older Adults has received a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for its Tech Connect program. In total, Spectrum is awarding $1.1 million to 55 nonprofit organizations that work to expand access to digital tools,...

MADISON, WI – The Alliance will host three benefit design workshops this summer in Wausau, Eau Claire, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. These in-person sessions are free to attend and will give employers proven solutions to make their benefit plans more effective. “This hands-on workshop offers employers a unique opportunity to collaborate with peers while gaining...

Madison – Today, Representative Jill Billings (D-La Crosse) celebrated the unanimous passage of Assembly Bill 233/Senate Bill 232, legislation that proposed increased state funding for Wisconsin’s Child Advocacy Centers (CACs)—a critical network of services for children who have experienced abuse and trauma. “This bill will provide much-needed funding for our growing number of child...

State Budget will contain tax relief for Wisconsinites. Madison…The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) State Director, Luke Bacher, released the following statement in response to the approval of Assembly Bill (AB) 279 on today’s calendar: “On behalf of thousands of small businesses in the state of Wisconsin, the NFIB applauds the passage...

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Assembly met to consider several bills including legislation aimed at supporting mental health needs in Wisconsin. Rep. DeSanto spoke in favor of amending Assembly Bill 113 to only go into effect with funding. Representative DeSanto (D- 40) released the following statement: “Today I voted against...

MADISON – A bill to help families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, authored by Rep. Dean Kaufert , passed the State Assembly with bipartisan support this week. The bill (SB 152/AB 176) removes the outdated $48,000 income cap for families to access assistance from the state’s Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program...

As a network of providers committed to increasing mental health treatment options for our Wisconsin children and families, we affirm the action of the Wisconsin State Assembly today to approve SB 106 - legislation that will expand Wisconsin’s continuum of care for children and youth with complex needs. By passing SB 106 today, our...

The Assembly has sent to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk several measures to boost nuclear power in Wisconsin.  SB 125, approved by voice vote, would require the Public Service Commission to conduct a nuclear power siting study. The bill would also require the PSC to submit a report on the study to the Legislature within...