La Follette School: Capstone projects provide real-world training and policymaking opportunities
Contact: Tommy Jaime608-265-6175tjaime@lafollette.wisc.edu
Madison, Wis. - Nearly four dozen students from the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW–Madison concluded their graduate education this spring by completing projects addressing real-world challenges on behalf of clients from the public, non-governmental, and private sectors.
Working in teams of four to six, the...
WMC: Hiring, wage growth slows in latest Wisconsin Employer Survey
Contact:Nick Novak 608-661-6916 nnovak@wmc.org
MADISON - A new survey of Wisconsin businesses previewed a potential job market cooldown, as fewer employers plan to hire more workers. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, 49 percent of businesses expect their number of employees to increase in the next six months – a drop from 68 percent just a...
Dept. of Natural Resources: Accepting artwork for the 2024 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contest
Contact: Alissa KakatschDNR Assistant Turkey and Pheasant EcologistAlissa.kakatsch@wisconsin.gov 608-576-7559
Submissions Due July 15
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp design contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2024 collection of stamps.
Each year,...
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Visits Hayward and Rice Lake to discuss support for native communities and small businesses
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov202-224-6225
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Baldwin (D-WI) visited Hayward to highlight her efforts to deliver federal funding to the Waadookodaading Language School and the Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) Ojibwe College. Senator Baldwin also was in Rice Lake to visit Aqua Gardens, a local business that produces fresh greens and fish filets, to discuss ways...
Milwaukee County: McGovern park to host Mike Taylor’s 3v3 Safe Summer Basketball League and Wellness Fair
Contact: Eddie Cullen 414-793-0347
MILWAUKEE – Health Connections Incorporated (HCI), in partnership with Mike Taylor and the Taylor-Made Foundation (TMF), and the MKE Black Grassroots Network for Health Equity (MBGNHE) has announced the launch of their 3v3 Safe Summer Basketball League and Wellness Fair at McGovern Park in Milwaukee County’s 7th District. Supervisor Felesia Martin made the following statement:
“I am thrilled...
Old World Wisconsin: Announces two flashback field trips for adults
Contacts: Rebecca Werner/Kendall Poltzerrebecca.werner@wisconsinhistory.orgkendall.poltzer@wisconsinhistory.org
The popular historic attraction offers two nostalgic evenings for kids at heart
Eagle, Wis. -- Wouldn’t you like to be a kid again? Now, you can be at Old World Wisconsin’s Flashback Field Trips. Taking place on July 27 and Aug. 24 from 5 to 7:30 p.m., this after-hours, adults-only event features all those historic...
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: Enjoy supporting businesses on Prime Day, and stay alert for online scammers
Contact:Lisa Schiller, Media RelationsPhone: 414- 847- 6055Fax: 414-302- 0355lschiller@wisconsin.bbb.org
Milwaukee, Wis. – Prime Day is always a hit, and Amazon isn’t the only retailer rolling out discounts, with many other retailers running their sales. More deals are great for consumers, and more people out shopping is great for businesses large and small. Just be careful, and don't get...
WPS: Hires new Vice President of Execution, Service Delivery
Contact:DeAnne BoegliVice President of Communications608-512-5754deanne.boegli@wpsic.com
WPS Health Insurance® division adds a new role
MADISON, Wis.—July 10, 2023—The WPS Health Insurance division has a new Vice President of Execution and Service Delivery. Nicole Oishi brings with her more than 30 years of health care experience, with more than 15 years in executive...
Opportunity Wisconsin: Full page ads urge Rep. Van Orden to reject extreme GOP tax plan
Contact: press@opportunitywisconsin.org
As congressional recess ends, Opportunity Wisconsin calls on Van Orden to fight for working families and reject GOP tax handouts for the wealthy and big businesses
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Full page ads featuring a new political cartoon are running across the 3rd Congressional District, urging Congressman Derrick Van...
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Baldwin, Murkowski introduce bill to modernize and expand apprenticeships programs to meet 21st century workforce needs
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov202-224-6225
Bipartisan National Apprenticeship Act meets current need for more skilled workers, connects Americans with good-paying jobs, and increases access to support services for workers to get the training they need to grow our economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) are leading legislation to modernize,...
UW Credit Union: New branch to open in Oak Creek July 10
“Aloha Friday” grand opening celebration planned for July 21
Madison, WI – July 6, 2023 – UW Credit Union opens its latest full-service branch Monday, July 10 in Oak Creek. The South Milwaukee-area branch is located at 7902 S Main St. in Drexel Town Square.
UW Credit Union now operates 11 branches in...
