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Contact:Lisa Schiller, Media RelationsPhone: 414- 847- 6055Fax: 414-302- 0355lschiller@wisconsin.bbb.org Milwaukee, Wis. – Once Prime Day ends, scammers may just be getting started. Con artists have been known to send phony emails and texts that look like messages from major retailers, instructing you to redeem the reward points accrued during your shopping days. Just hit delete on these...

Contact:WisDOT Office of Public Affairs608-266-3581opa.exec@dot.wi.gov The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced that the annual payment to support maritime commerce in four cities along Lake Michigan totals about $2.3 million, which covers operating costs of nine lift bridges. “Bridges that allow ocean going ships to access our port cities...

Contact: Bob Nack DNR Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Team SupervisorRobertR.Nack@wisconsin.gov 608-617-3492 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an educational hunting webinar for people interested in learning how to hunt black bears in Wisconsin on Wednesday, July 12. The webinar will include information on bear biology and management, bear hunting rules and...

Farmers in the state continue to grapple with persistent dry conditions as portions of Wisconsin are now experiencing extreme drought.  While the USDA’s latest crop progress report notes sporadic rain in western Wisconsin and elsewhere have helped some, much of the state continues to see “poor crop and pasture conditions” due to the dry...

-- Farmers in the state continue to grapple with persistent dry conditions as portions of Wisconsin are now experiencing extreme drought.  While the USDA’s latest crop progress report notes sporadic rain in western Wisconsin and elsewhere have helped some, much of the state continues to see “poor crop and pasture conditions” due to the...

Contact:CommunicationsOffice@DWD.Wisconsin.gov MADISON – How can employers, educators and communities boost local talent pools to strengthen Wisconsin's workforce and help our economy thrive? Strategies such as expanding apprenticeship, supporting veterans, tapping people with disabilities, and hiring justice-involved individuals will be at the forefront as the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) continues...

Contact: Alan Chavoya Outreach Chair of MAARPRmilwaukeealliance@gmail.com - Earlier today, Milwaukee’s Common Council voted in favor of adopting a 2% increase to the city’s sales tax - approved 12-3. Due to provisions in Wisconsin Act 12, the revenue generated by this sales tax increase can only be spent on paying off the fire and...

Contact:  Cara Lutz616-791-2731 cara.lutz@meijer.com All Black-owned businesses are invited to showcase their products with Meijer Category Buyers. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing initiative for supplier diversity, Meijer is hosting a one-day Black Business Month Summit to generate opportunities and establish connections between Black business owners and...

Contact: Grace White WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) is now accepting submissions for the Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s 2023 Health Care Worker of the Year Award. This award recognizes unsung heroes in our community who have gone above and beyond to care for Wisconsin families. “Our doctors, nurses, and health care...

Contact:Matthew Handverger(508) 561-5226 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Greg Casar (TX-35) introduced the Food Worker Pay Standards Act, which would ensure that the federal government only purchases food produced by workers who earn fair pay and benefits. The bill would direct the Secretary of Labor to use...