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MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for August 2023. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: The...

A new report from Public Citizen’s Health Research Group shows Wisconsin is a leader in protecting its citizens from the extremely small percentage of physicians who injure or endanger patients through their actions. The study ranked state medical boards by the average number of serious disciplinary actions per 1,000 physicians each year from 2019-2021. Wisconsin...

PEWAUKEE, Wis – A group of local citizens, labor leaders, business leaders, and tribal members gathered at the Operating Engineers Local 139 on Wednesday to show their support for the $450 million proposed Line 5 relocation project in Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties. Participants in the event organized by the Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition also took the opportunity...

Madison has been named the top Midwestern metropolitan area for technology jobs, according to a recent report.  The rankings were compiled by a CommercialCafe, a real estate listing service that frequently produces market analyses and other industry reports.  Its latest post ranked the 20 best metro areas for tech development in...

Contact DSPS Newsroom at dspsnewsroom@wisconsin.gov     September 20, 2023                              DSPS Communications   608-220-1553     The State’s Medical Examining Board Compares Favorably to Others  A new report from Public Citizen’s Health Research Group shows Wisconsin is a leader in protecting its citizens from the extremely small percentage of physicians...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss improvements on WIS 188 from US 12 to WIS 60 in Roxbury, Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a brief presentation at 5:15 p.m., at Roxbury Town Hall,...

(September 20, 2023 ● Milwaukee, WI) Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) announced today that GE HealthCare is the presenting sponsor of the 38th annual Black and White Ball on November 4, 2023. The Ball will be held at the Baird Center – formerly the Wisconsin Center – at 400 W. Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee WI 53203. GE HealthCare is...

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 20, 2023) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that it will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in November to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Since the Best of Local Brands summits...

GREEN BAY, WI – On Broadway, Inc. and the Greater Green Bay Chamber are co-hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Rooted In Inc. on Wednesday, September 27 at 4 p.m. at their new location in the Broadway District. The business is located at 330 S. Broadway in downtown Green Bay. A...

(September 20, 2023 – Milwaukee, WI) – The Rocket Community Fund and MKE United, an initiative of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, today announced a $300,000 investment to bolster the Anti-Displacement Fund program.  The program aims to protect homeowners in downtown-adjacent neighborhoods from displacement caused by increasing property taxes.   The Anti-Displacement Fund was established in 2019...

HARTLAND, Wis. (September 20, 2023) — C.O.nxt, a leading communications agency in the agriculture and food industries, is thrilled to announce the launch of its podcast, "State of the Plate." This podcast aims to provide a captivating yet casual platform for thought-provoking discussions and insights into the ever-evolving food system. "State of the Plate," hosted by...

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Producers who grow and sell corn in Districts 3, 5, or 6 are eligible to nominate producers or to be nominated to the board. The Department will accept nominations...