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Milwaukee, Wis. – If you have been on a road trip, then you’re probably familiar with modern tolling systems allowing you to pay your toll fees online. If you anticipate paying for any outstanding tolls, watch out for this text message phishing scam where fraudsters impersonate toll collection services, trying to trick consumers into paying for fake outstanding tolls. How the...

-- The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation wants more flexibility in the federal immigration program for seasonal agricultural workers, according to board member and farmer Dave Daniels.  During a WisconsinEye interview published yesterday, Daniels said farmers in the state “harvest every day of the year, not necessarily just nine months out of the year.” He argued the current federal H-2A visa...

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation wants more flexibility in the federal immigration program for seasonal agricultural workers, according to board member and farmer Dave Daniels.  During a WisconsinEye interview published yesterday, Daniels said farmers in the state “harvest every day of the year, not necessarily just nine months out of the year.” He argued...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) today announced three new members of its leadership team including Keene Marin, Director of Information Technology; T.J. Cobb, Director of Research and Data; and the promotion of Jon Searles to Director of Community and Economic Development.   Marin brings over 25 years of experience managing...

Madison College’s new provost Dr. Beth Giles-Klinkner will lead the strategic direction of the institution’s academic affairs, leveraging her experience in learning sciences and organizational leadership. Giles-Klinkner, one of three finalists for the position, will step into the new role immediately. She has served as Madison College Interim Provost during the 2023-24 academic year.

MILWAUKEE – After nearly seven years without having an executive director as part of its leadership structure, the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Ann Marie Moss to the role. After thoughtful deliberation, the historic Foundation decided to engage in a search for an in-house Executive Director to continue to advance its signature fundraising...

MADISON, WI – Following the introduction of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today urged members of Congress to take action on dairy leaders’ appeals to fully fund Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII) across the country.   "There’s much more work to be done on the Farm...

Medicare and Social Security are making up an increasing share of Wisconsin residents’ personal income as the state’s population ages, a recent UW-Madison Division of Extension report shows.  The report was written by Matt Kures, a distinguished community economic development specialist with the Community Development Institute.  Over time, the share of...

Contact: Grace Atherton, gatherton@wischeesemakers.org, (608) 400-2161  MADISON, WI – Following the introduction of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today urged members of Congress to take action on dairy leaders’ appeals to fully fund Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII) across the country.   "There’s...