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The Forestry Revitalization Act is up for public comment Thursday in the Senate Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry Committee. The bill aims to make Wisconsin a global aviation biofuel production hub through spending $210 million in state funds to attract what lawmakers have said would amount to a $1.5 billion investment from foreign...

MARINETTE, Wis. – Bayshore Arts Center, the vibrant community theatre located on the UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus, invites audiences of all ages to join the spirited and spunky Junie B. Jones as she navigates the ups and downs of first grade in Junie B. Jones JR: The Musical, a performance packed with heart, humor and high-energy fun.

MADISON, Wisconsin — The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) has recognized two retiring board members, Cathy Couey and Paul Adamski, for their many years of service to advancing the Foundation’s mission of expanding financial literacy. Couey, vice president of operations at Oakwood Bank, concluded her service of seven years, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and commitment to...

MCFARLAND, Wis. – On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, a 12-person jury determined that the Village of McFarland is owed the full costs it incurred to remediate a sinkhole that collapsed beneath the McFarland Public Safety Center during its construction in 2023. The Village filed suit against the Hanover Insurance Company last year, claiming Hanover...

Science in Nursing (MSN) program, designed specifically for career changers who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field and are ready to pursue a future in nursing. The first cohort will begin in fall 2026. Unlike traditional MSN pathways, Concordia’s program welcomes students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds — no prior bachelor’s...

(Green Bay, Wis.) –  Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) is inviting local artists and nonprofit organizations to help bring holiday cheer to travelers this season by decorating the airport’s signature holiday trees. “Between late November and early January, GRB welcomes more than 100,000 passengers,” said Marty Piette, A.A.E., Airport Director at GRB. “This annual contest...

The rate at which Wisconsin public school teachers left their districts has declined since its pandemic peak but remained elevated in the 2024-25 school year, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. And, principal and superintendent turnover has not stabilized, with a new swing upward in 2025. “It is too early to tell whether...

MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – celebrates each October as Manufacturing Month and the first Friday of the month - today - as Manufacturing Day. Throughout October, WMC, its members and partners, and communities throughout the state will highlight the importance of manufacturing to Wisconsin’s economy.

MADISON, Wis. – More than 450 companies from across the globe traveled to attend and showcase new technologies at the 2025 World Dairy Expo Trade Show. Representatives from 39 states and 15 countries visited with Expo attendees, taking advantage of the large, diverse crowd at the Alliant Energy Center, who enjoy looking through the engaging booths throughout...

-- The Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity’s annual report shows confidence in the state’s economy and business climate has risen.The report was compiled after 405 interviews and four focus groups across the state.It shows that confidence in Wisconsin’s economy is rising. This year saw 10% of manufacturing executives who were not confident in the future of...

The Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity’s annual report shows confidence in the state’s economy and business climate has risen. The report was compiled after 405 interviews and four focus groups across the state. It shows that confidence in Wisconsin’s economy is rising. This year saw 10% of manufacturing executives who...

MADISON, WIS. – Matt Sloan of Marshall, Wis., was presented the 34th Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award during World Dairy Expo® 2025, in memory of Duncan MacKenzie, the 1961 Klussendorf winner. While this year’s Klussendorf-MacKenzie award winner has an impressive dairy résumé, it is most important to note that Sloan exemplifies the standards that made Duncan MacKenzie the forbearer of this...

Madison, WI — The Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin (CUB WI) is proud to present the inaugural Upper Midwest Energy Forum, a half-day event designed to equip business leaders and professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the rapidly evolving energy landscape. “There’s more change happening in the utility sector now, than there...