WMC: VIDEO: High healthcare costs are hurting Wisconsin businesses
Contact:Nick Novak608-661-6916 nnovak@wmc.org
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video Thursday covering one of the top challenges for Wisconsin employers: excessive healthcare costs.
Wisconsin ranks fourth in the nation for highest healthcare costs, impacting consumers and employers alike. Recent data from...
Sweet Water: Area residents asked to adopt a storm drain
Contact: Monica Baermbaer@baercarlson.com414-881-5053
Sweet Water Looking to Add 100 Adopters
Milwaukee – This summer, a local water group is urging area residents to “Adopt Your Drain.” Sweet Water currently has 245 storm drain adopters and is looking to recruit at least 100 more.
Becoming a storm drain “parent,” doesn’t require much...
Dept. of Health Services: Second round of grants for Medicaid home and community-based services exceeds $12 million; Total funding reaches $30 million
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683
90 organizations will receive funding, many with a focus on crucial transportation enhancements
Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced the selection of 90 awardees for Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) grants that will improve services for people who are older or have...
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport: American Airlines announces daily flights to Miami this winter
Contact: (414) 519-8482
Daily nonstops from MKE to MIA from December 21 through April 4
MILWAUKEE (July 13, 2023) – American Airlines will expand service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Miami International Airport for the upcoming winter/spring break travel season.
Daily nonstops from MKE to Miami are scheduled from...
Sen. Spreitzer: Selected for 2023 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship
Contact:Senator Mark Spreitzer(608) 266-2253Sen.Spreitzer@legis.wisconsin.gov
Blair HessCSG Director of Communicationsbhess@csg.orgpress@csg.org
Forty-seven outstanding state leaders were chosen for the national leadership development program for government officials
LEXINGTON, KY - The Council of State Governments (CSG) has announced that Wisconsin State Senator Mark Spreitzer has been selected to participate...
UW-Madison: Wisconsin named National Center of Excellence for wastewater surveillance
Contact: Martin ShaferWisconsin State Laboratory of Hygienemmshafer@wisc.edu
MADISON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has named the Wisconsin Wastewater Surveillance Program a National Center of Excellence for wastewater surveillance within the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS). Wisconsin joins just three other CDC NWSS Centers of Excellence in the country.
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Biden-Harris Investing in America agenda lowers energy costs for rural business owners and agricultural producers
Contact:Tegan Griffith (715) 496-3164
WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 – As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Dr. Karama Neal today announced that USDA is making $21 million in technical assistance grants available through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses access...
Tundraland Home Improvements: Hosts family-friendly tent sale event in Kaukauna
Contact:Raquel LamalRed Shoes Inc.920-574-3253raquel@redshoesinc.com
Tent Sale provides families with fun, food and a chance to get great deals on shower, bath and deck home improvement projects
KAUKAUNA, Wis. – Tundraland Home Improvements, a LEAF Home owned company specializing in decks, baths and walk-in showers, is excited to host its annual Tundraland Tent Sale...
Port of Green Bay: June Tonnage Totals Remain Strong for Port of Green Bay
Contacts:Dean Haen, Director Brown County Port & Resources Recover(920) 492-4953
Chris ChristensonLeonard & Finco Public Relations(920) 965-7750 ext. 154cchristenson@LFpublicrelations.com
(Green Bay, Wis.) – During the month of June, 234,204 tons of cargo moved through the Port of Green Bay. Year-to-date totals of 664,196 tons show an increase of 10% over the same period...
Associated Bank: Day of Service to feature hundreds of colleagues volunteering in over 100 communities to ensure food security
Contact: Jennifer KaminskiVice President | Public Relations Senior Manager920-491-7576 Jennifer.Kaminski@associatedbank.com
GREEN BAY, Wis., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Bank announced today its upcoming Volunteer Day of Service and Stock the Box initiatives, aimed at addressing food security in the communities it serves. These initiatives showcase the company's ongoing commitment to supporting its communities and making...
ArtFest Green Bay: Art Fair, demos, music, hands-on activities for all
Contact: Samantha MirkesSamantha@downtowngreenbay.com920.617.0022Marketing Manager, Downtown Green Bay, Inc.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN, July 28 - 30 – ArtFest Green Bay presented by Nicolet Bank and Green Bay Packaging is set to transform Downtown Green Bay into a vibrant hub of creativity from Friday, July 28, to Sunday, July 30. This highly anticipated 3-day event, organized by...
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on K-12 education budget investments
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov
Audio File of Radio Address.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his 2023-25 biennial budget investments in K-12 education, including providing more than $1 billion in spendable authority for public education. More information can be found here.
Hey there, Governor Tony...
