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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Administrative Actions May 2024 Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these...

MILWAUKEE – The Bridge Project has distributed the first round of unconditional cash payments to low-income, pregnant individuals in Milwaukee as part of the city’s first program of its kind, funded by the Zilber Family Foundation. In June, the first cohort of The Bridge Project participants will receive $1,875, inclusive of a one-time prenatal stipend of $1,125 and the first monthly...

On Friday, May 31, the White House welcomed small business owners and local business leaders from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin for a dialogue with senior officials on the Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities to grow the U.S. economy, especially in communities that have too often been left behind, by supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than...

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s 107 state-chartered credit unions continue to exhibit sound financial performance as of March 31, 2024, according to data released today by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). At the end of the first quarter, total assets for Wisconsin’s state-chartered credit unions rose to $65.5 billion. This is an increase of...

Green Bay, WI/Chicago, IL – June 3, 2024 – TopSide Marinas, a family-owned company that acquires and operates high-quality marinas around the country, recently announced the acquisition of two marinas on the scenic shores of Lake Michigan, including Bay Marine of Sturgeon Bay and Bay Marine of Chicago. Previous owners, Matt and Mark Felhofer, will continue to own...

Madison, Wisconsin – McShane Construction Company was selected by  repeat client Lincoln Avenue Communities to build Bishops Woods, a 203- unit affordable housing residence in Brookfield, Wisconsin.   “We’re proud to partner with Lincoln Avenue Communities on another affordable housing community,” commented Alison Gorham, Director of  Wisconsin Market at McShane. “Bishops Woods is a unique development ...

West Allis, WI - School Choice Wisconsin is pleased to announce that Nathan Schwanz has joined its board of directors, Nicholas Kelly, SCW president said today.  “Nathan is committed to educational freedom for parents, and he brings to the board strong strategic capability, policy experience, and problem solving skills,” Kelly said. “He is a...

MILWAUKEE – Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy G. Thompson will be the featured guest at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for noon on Wednesday, June 5, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Thompson, the state’s longest-serving governor, also served as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services under President George W. Bush and more recently as president...

(Appleton, Wis) – Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. is pleased to welcome Jon Morehouse to the team as a project manager. In his role, Morehouse will be responsible for overall project coordination, ranging from managing the construction process to ensuring complete customer satisfaction with budget, schedule, and quality of the work. Additionally, he will provide expert input on...

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (June 3, 2024) Raise a glass to 12 years of exceptional brewing! 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. celebrates its 12th year in the beer industry with a special anniversary party on June 15 at the taproom. The festivities include live music, delicious food from local food trucks, and tons of beer including special releases and vintage beers. 

MADISON, Wis. – Judi Trampf has been living her life to the fullest with her wife, Katy Heyning, thanks to a clinical trial at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center. Trampf was first diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2016. She contacted her doctor after experiencing light spotting, something she might have otherwise ignored if...

Milwaukee, WI – May 24, 2024 – The highly acclaimed MKE Live Groove Concert Series is thrilled to announce its participation in Summerfest 2024 with a special showcase titled "MKE Live Groove Summerfest Edition." This exciting event will take place on June 20, 2024, at the new Aurora Pavilion, featuring two dynamic performances at 12:45 PM and 2:45...