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MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul along with 10 states and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced today that Prehired will provide more than $30 million in relief to student borrowers, for allegedly making false promises of job placement, trapping students with income share loans that violated the law, and resorting to abusive debt collection...

The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing formally welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Michael Alvarez as the unit’s eighth command chief master sergeant during a change of authority ceremony at Truax Field Nov. 4. The change of authority preceded the retirement of outgoing Command Chief Master Sgt. Brian Carroll, who served as the unit’s...

Uniquely Wisconsin recently won an Emmy at the 65th Annual Chicago/Midwest Emmy  Awards for their video featuring Marathon County’s “Farm to Table Pizzas: The Little Red  Barn.”   The Uniquely Wisconsin brand, built upon generations of rich storytelling from Discover  Wisconsin and created by Discover Mediaworks, highlights the stories of the people, the culture, and...

Contact: Steve Lyons (608) 220-7478 Celebrity musky angler Pete Maina and Walleyes for Tomorrow cite “troubling” reports of barren lake bottoms from unnatural waves and downward prop wash Madison—November 20, 2023—Prominent members of the Wisconsin fishing community are joining Lakes at Stake Wisconsin in calling for urgent action to protect state...

MADISON, Wis. – For many Wisconsinites, gift giving during the holiday season is a cherished tradition. But choosing the right gift takes time and attention, especially when the recipient is a child. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourages buyers to consider toy safety while holiday shopping. Consumers should check...

MADISON, Wis. – Every year, more consumers find themselves doing their holiday shopping online. DATCP encourages consumers who are shopping online to know how to spot scams. Before starting, update your device to improve your digital security, and connect to a trusted internet source. Avoid using public Wi-Fi hotspots to shop, as they may be unsecured.

MADISON, Wis. – Gone are the days when the savings started on Black Friday – holiday sales have already begun. Whether shopping for themselves or a loved one, consumers can benefit from deals being offered throughout November and December. Remember these tips to shop smart this holiday season: Do your research before...

MADISON, Wis. (November 20, 2023) – The holiday season is in full swing, and many are thinking about what gifts to get their children, grandchildren, and other little ones in their lives. Wisconsin families can skip the stress of finding the latest “must-have” toys and expensive tech this year by opening or gifting to an Edvest...

Madison, Wis. - The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its October 2023 Wisconsin Real Estate Report today. October new listings rose 2% from a year earlier, which represents the first evidence of positive annual growth since February 2022 when new listings increased 1.1%. This pushed total listings to 17,788 homes, which is just 4.3% below the October...

MIDDLETON, WI – Bob Auerbach, 94, of Middleton – affectionately known as “The Piano Man” for volunteering his musical gifts at a variety of area senior centers, assisted living and memory care facilities – has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2023 AARP Wisconsin Andrus Award for Community Service.

Milwaukee, Wis. – Black Friday is quickly approaching, and if you haven't started thinking about your marketing activities yet, it's time to jump on it. However, before you can jump into the creative process, you need to take the time to study last year's trends and stats to create marketing campaigns that will perform. Black...

Sheboygan County, November 18, 2023 - Accelerate Sheboygan County is pleased to announce the winners of its highly anticipated 2023 Business Challenge. The annual program, aimed at assisting entrepreneurs and innovators in taking their ideas and businesses to the next level, concluded with an exciting pitch event on Tuesday, November 14th. Deanne Herber, who...

New methods for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will need to scale up quickly to meet targets established under the Paris Agreement, according to a new study from UW-Madison authors.  The study, led by Prof. Gregory Nemet of the university’s La Follette School of Public Affairs, was published last week in the scientific...

-- New methods for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will need to scale up quickly to meet targets established under the Paris Agreement, according to a new study from UW-Madison authors.  The study, led by Prof. Gregory Nemet of the university’s La Follette School of Public Affairs, was published last week in the...