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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation urges drivers and passengers to make a commitment to prioritize safety on the roads as Wisconsin joins states across the nation to proclaim October 25, 2023 as Buckle Up Phone Down Day. WisDOT marked the day with a news conference at Green Bay East High School. City and school leaders...

MAYVILLE, NY (October 17, 2023) – Rural Minds is proud to offer a webinar, sponsored by Janssen Neuroscience, which will present one woman’s lived experience managing her adult son’s mental illness and overcoming barriers to mental healthcare in rural Wisconsin, and a community psychiatrist sharing her expertise treating patients in rural America. Chrisa Hickey’s...

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 September 2023. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary...

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce today announced the winners of its 2023 Business Awards, recognizing the contributions made by businesses and individuals in building a stronger LGBTQ and allied business community. “The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is so proud to recognize these amazing businesses and individuals for the work they are...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (October 24, 2023) –  The Fox Cities Chamber is offering a ChatGPT Workshop on Wednesday, November 8. The event will be from 8 – 9:30 a.m. at Werner Electric, 4800 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton.This practical workshop is designed to help those interested in learning how to use ChatGPT to create content and streamline routine day-to-day tasks. 

NEENAH, Wis. – ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah has been reverified as a Level II Trauma Center for a period of three years, until May 2026. The Verification Review Committee (VRC), a subcommittee of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons, carefully reviewed the materials provided by the ThedaCare trauma team members....

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement of solidarity as rank-and-file staff of Wisconsin Watch, the non-profit newsroom, announce the formation of the Wisconsin Watch Union with the NewsGuild-CWA. “We proudly stand in solidarity with the workers of Wisconsin Watch as they seek union rights and representation with the NewsGuild-CWA,”...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), in partnership with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and 29 other state regulators, today announced the parties have reached a settlement with precious metals dealer Safeguard Metals, LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn in a federal lawsuit filed in February 2022, in the United States District Court for the Central District of...

MADISON, Wis. – Looking for advice for your early stage company – or how to even start one?  Financial, small business and legal advisors will be on hand to help in four “Office Hours” spread throughout both days of the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison. The conference will take place in-person Nov. 8-9 at the Monona Terrace...

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Replacing every lead pipe that delivers drinking water to homes in Wisconsin would yield $28-29 billion dollars in avoided health costs, according to a new state-by-state analysis released today from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council). “Getting the Lead Out” finds that every state would reap enormous savings in avoided health costs – with nearly...

Madison, Wis. (October 24, 2023) — The Business Forum (TBF) encourages the community to apply for the 2024 ATHENA Award. The ATHENA Award® honors those who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community, and forge leadership paths for others to follow. 

Delafield, Wis. (September 12, 2023) — George Erwin, 40-year veteran of real estate development, in partnership with Espire Homes, has announced a new St. John’s Estates subdivision located in Delafield, Wisconsin. Consisting of 45 half-acre single-family homesites, this subdivision is built on St. John’s Northwestern Golf Course and preserves the area’s existing gorgeous landscapes while integrating new, exciting features.

Madison, Wis. – October 25, 2023 – After what started as an ambitious vision by a small group of Black Madisonians, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) is now on the doorstep of history – and the future – with just $3 million left to raise to break ground debt-free in spring 2024.

MADISON, WI. (October 24, 2023) – Today, at The Alliance Fall Symposium & Annual Meeting, the cooperative presented Drew Leatherberry and Cynthia Fisher with 2023 Healthcare Transformation Awards for their dedication to improving the accessibility and affordability of healthcare for employers and their employees and families.   Drew Leatherberry, President and Principal Advisor, Avergent.   

Madison, WI – Office workers at Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) say that the company is promoting racial and gender pay disparities in their latest wage offer. Office workers, such as customer service, billing and accounting clerks, and field support administration are represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39. The Union and...