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MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general defending a proposed rule issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) of 2022. The PWFA is landmark federal legislation that requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant and post-partum employees. The EEOC...

Brookfield, Wis. (May 24, 2024) – MLG Capital – a national leader in diversified private real estate investments ­­– today announced its acquisition of the Walnut Lake apartment property, located at 4454 NW 142nd St. in Urbandale, Iowa. The multifamily property was completed in 2016 and features 180 apartment units, robust amenities and a desirable location in a western suburb of...

Madison, Wis. – Winds on the Great Lakes could provide more than enough clean energy to meet the needs of the eight bordering states, yet logistical, social, and environmental challenges have stymied development of offshore wind turbines.  Now a group of students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison has shown how one offshore project could...

MADISON — Consuming raw cow's milk that contains H5N1 avian influenza virus poses an infection risk, but a laboratory process that simulates high-temperature pasteurization reduces the virus in infected milk by more than 99.99%. That's according to a team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists, who reported their findings May 24 in a letter published in the...

Bayfield, Wis. (May 24, 2024)—Three years ago, Honest Dog Books store owner Julie Buckles received a donation from a social media follower who told her to buy a banned book and give it to a person or institution in need. She, in turn, posted a message about the donation, and other customers followed the first donor’s lead,...

MADISON, Wis. (May 15, 2024) – Throughout the country, students and families are anxiously anticipating graduation season and the start of summer. To celebrate the end of the school year, and to coincide with National 529 Day, Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s onlydirect-sold 529 college savings plan, is offering families a special incentive to jumpstart their college savings journey with a...

KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College’s School of Business and Economics will offer two exciting summer camps for business-minded high school students. Both camps will provide extraordinary experiences and the opportunity to earn college credit. Sport Business Camp: ‘Authorized Personnel Only’ Sport Business Camp: “Authorized Personnel Only,” introduces high school sophomores, juniors,...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – To succeed over time, young companies must find revenue sources that range from sales to strategic debt to rounds of investment as well as marketing strategies that work in today’s climate. Learn more in the “Succeed” panel track June 6 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The conference at the Italian Community Center returns to...

Madison, WI  – On Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Centro Hispano of Dane County, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and RENEW Wisconsin announced the launch of MadiSUN’s 2024 Solar Programs, the City’s initiative to expand solar energy for local homes, businesses, affordable housing providers, and nonprofits. Participants included Lauren Cohen, Program Manager with RENEW Wisconsin, Karen Menéndez Coller, Executive...

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds drivers to focus on the road ahead, be courteous to other drivers and slow down on Wisconsin roads. According to AAA, Wisconsinites will travel in near-record numbers this holiday weekend. Peak travel times are expected between noon and 7 p.m. Friday (May 24) and 3 p.m. to...

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music (WCM), Wisconsin's largest and oldest community music school, and Milwaukee Children’s Choir (MCC), a longstanding choral music education organization, today announced their respective Boards of Directors have voted unanimously to pursue a merger. WCM’s proven sustainability ensures the continuation of this vital organization in the greater Milwaukee arts community amidst a challenging funding landscape where Wisconsin currently ranks...

MADISON, WI – Terese Allen grew up in Wisconsin in a household of 12. “My family was into regional traditions like chicken booyah and Friday night fish fry, but we also got creative with ethnic and international foods. We all love to cook.” Allen is now a renowned author of 14 cookbooks, a chronicler...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (May 23, 2024) – The Fox Cities Chamber hosted a commencement ceremony for its 2023-2024 Leadership Fox Cities (LFC) program on Tuesday, May 21 at Butte des Morts Country Club in Appleton. This year’s class was comprised of 40 distinguished individuals from various industries within the Fox Cities. Graduates of this year’s class are: Kathy Angst, VF Corporation Tina...

MILWAUKEE – Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is proud to announce its “Behind the Handlebars” YouTube video series has won a silver Telly Winner in the 45th Annual Telly Awards. “Behind the Handlebars” received its silver medal in the best branded content, business-to-consumer campaigns category. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged...