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MADISON, Wis. – Paul J. Northway, president and CEO of American National Bank Fox Cities, Appleton, has been elected to serve as the 2025–2026 board chair of the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA). The Wisconsin Bankers Association is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing nearly 180 commercial banks and savings associations, their branches, and 30,000 employees. “We are pleased...

As the Joint Committee on Finance of the Wisconsin State Legislature convenes tomorrow to made decisions on education funding for Wisconsin’s children, Disability Rights Wisconsin asks the Committee to move Wisconsin from our dismal place as the second worst in the country for special education funding and provide funding for a 60 percent special education reimbursement rate...

GREEN BAY – Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich joined Tribal leaders, business leaders, labor representatives, clean energy workers, and faith leaders Wednesday at a roundtable warning that proposed cuts in the federal reconciliation bill would significantly undermine local clean energy projects across Wisconsin and to urge members of Congress to act on protecting these provisions.

Wisconsin Republicans Remain Radically Out of Touch With What Wisconsinites Want MADISON, Wis. — A media report on recent polling indicates that a strong majority of registered voters in the Badger State (74%) support abortion access and believe that decisions on abortion should be made by individual patients in consultation with their doctor - not politicians....

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County Supervisor Patti Logsdon is pleased to announce that a resolution she co-authored, aimed at assessing the Hales Corners Pool for potential reopening, has been approved by the Parks and Culture Committee. The resolution requests that the Milwaukee County Parks Department conduct testing this summer to evaluate the pool’s systems and determine the maintenance...

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County proudly announces the opening of the newly constructed Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center. In this modern hub, residents can access comprehensive support under one roof. With expanded facilities and services, the center provides a lifeline for families and individuals navigating complex life challenges.  Some of the key...

In February, Trump Administration slashed 90% of funding for Navigator program Trump’s Navigator cuts in 2017 and 2018 contributed to 2.5 million fewer people accessing healthcare through the ACA Marketplace WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans work to gut the Affordable Care Act (ACA), U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin...

Milwaukee, Wis. – After investing money, time and care in a large home improvement project, you don't want to regret anything. You want to be satisfied with the results. If you need a contractor, you want to have the best team, the best experience, and, most importantly, the best final results. That success all starts and...

KAUKAUNA, Wis. (June 11, 2025) —St. Paul Elder Services (SPES), a community dedicated to enriching the life experience of the individuals it serves, is proud to announce the addition of Aaron Hunnel as its new director of resource development and engagement. As director of resource development and engagement, Hunnel will lead fundraising and culture-building efforts, helping SPES to continue...

Fish Creek, WI  –  Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce the return of its popular Pre-Show Seminar series for the 2025 season. Before select performances, audiences are invited to arrive early and enjoy conversations with a variety of experts in fields ranging from literature and history to mental health. These enriching programs are free, open to...

Applications Due June 19 for Class of 2025-2026 FOX CITIES, Wis. (June 11, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber hosted a commencement ceremony for its 2024-2025 Leadership Fox Cities (LFC) program on Tuesday, May 20 at Butte des Morts Country Club in Appleton. This year’s class was comprised of 41 distinguished individuals from various industries within...

Brent Balog is promoted to Manager - Information Systems. He started his Acuity career in 2020 as a Business Analyst and was promoted to Senior Business Analyst in 2024. Brent triple majored at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, earning a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting, finance, and marketing. He currently resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Nominations and applications are now being accepted from Wisconsin companies of all shapes and sizes for the 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Awards with a deadline of July 15.Hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council, the awards ceremony will be held the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 4, as a precursor to the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium on Nov. 5-6; both events will take place...

The claim: "They are cutting in order to pay for massive tax breaks, for the very wealthy, and big corporations." -- U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the federal budget reconciliation bill, also known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Reality: Sen. Baldwin and liberals in Wisconsin and across the country have been authoring a scare campaign...