Sen. Stafsholt: Introduces income tax reciprocity legislation
Contact: Senator Rob Stafsholt (608) 266-7745
Madison, WI – Today, Senator Rob Stafsholt (R - New Richmond), along with Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R - River Falls), introduced legislation that would begin the process of reestablishing income tax reciprocity between Wisconsin and Minnesota. Residents who live in Wisconsin but work in the other are currently...
Door County Land Trust: To protect an additional 63 acres in Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, WI—The Door County Land Trust recently purchased 63.3-acres that will extend the protection of water quality and wildlife surrounding the organization’s Kellner Fen Natural Area, located near the Lake Michigan shoreline north of Sturgeon Bay. The fen is home to several rare orchids and carnivorous plants including sundews and pitcher plants, migratory and breeding birds,...
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of town of Wiota Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
Contact: Michelle Brietzman DNR Community Financial Assistance SpecialistMichelleE.Brietzman@wisconsin.gov
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the town of Wiota is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system.
The project includes the replacement of of Well #1...
Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau: Wisconsin Tourism awards $22,750 grant to Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau for second year of Art Escape
Contact:Kati AndersonPublic Relations ManagerBayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau715-779-1069kati@Bayfield.org
Bayfield, Wis. (July 5, 2023) - The Department of Tourism announced a $22,750 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant to the Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau to support promotional efforts for the second annual Art Escape event highlighting the region’s thriving arts community.
The funding has...
Dept. of Transportation: Safe drivers can reverse reckless driving trend in Wisconsin communities
Contact:WisDOT Office of Public Affairs608-266-3581opa.exec@dot.wi.gov
July Law of the Month: Reckless driving prevention
Reckless driving prevention is the Wisconsin State Patrol’s July Law of the Month, to encourage all motorists to be aware of the consequences of dangerous driving.
Reckless driving has been a growing problem across the...
Wisconsin Environmental Initiative: Wisconsin rail safety activist to visit site of oil train disaster in Canada. Calls for strengthened safety requirements for trains involved in transporting hazardous materials.
Contact: Sarah Zarling sarahzarling21@gmail.com https://twitter.com/sarahzarlingwww.facebook.com/watertownoiltrainsafety
MADISON: Sarah Zarling, an organizer, researcher and Founder of Citizens Acting for Rail Safety in Watertown, WI is in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Canada this week to participate in events marking the 10th anniversary of the Lac-Megantic runaway oil train disaster.
On July 6, 2013, at 1:15 a.m., a...
Dept. of Natural Resources: Northern Engraving Corporation Joins Tier 2 Of The Green Tier Program
Contact: Weston Wegener, DNR Business Support CoordinatorWeston.Wegener@wisconsin.gov 608-284-0908
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Northern Engraving Corporation is expanding its environmental commitment through a new Green Tier, Tier 2 contract.
Green Tier is a voluntary program for businesses, local governments and organizations who are already on the path...
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: Tip: Why you should answer customer complaints
Contact: Lisa Schiller, Media RelationsPhone: 414- 847- 6055Fax: 414-302- 0355lschiller@wisconsin.bbb.org
Milwaukee, Wis. – How thoroughly does your company track comments left by clients? It’s important to know what to do when a negative review or complaint appears online about your company, since it may have a significant impact on your business’s reputation.
Consider...
Northwestern Mutual: Recognized among the “Best Companies for Diversity” by Black Enterprise Magazine
Contact: Sophie Campbell800-323-7033mediarelations@northwesternmutual.com
MILWAUKEE, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An unwavering commitment to respect and inclusion is core to Northwestern Mutual's culture – a quality that earned the company acclaim from one of the nation's premier news outlets for Black and African American business professionals. Black Enterprise has named Northwestern Mutual to its list of Best Companies for...
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: BBB Institute: It’s Military Consumer Month, and online shopping scams are rising
Contact: Lisa Schiller, Media RelationsPhone: 414- 847- 6055Fax: 414-302- 0355lschiller@wisconsin.bbb.org
Milwaukee, Wis. – Online purchase scams are the riskiest scam type targeting military consumers, according to the 2022 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report. July is military consumer month, so BBB shares some tips on recognizing and avoiding online shopping scams.
According to the 2022 Online Scams...
Rep. Stubbs: Statement on 2023-2025 biennial budget
Contact: Rep. Shelia Stubbs(608) 266-3784
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly finished debating the 2023-2025 biennial budget. Representative Shelia Stubbs issued the following statement:
“Last night, the Wisconsin Legislature concluded the 2023-25 biennial budget debates and sent the controversial bill to the desk of the governor. The process to...
Benefits Cliff: Assembly advances measure to expand child care benefits
Expansion Supports Working Families and Aims to Resolve the Benefits Cliff
Madison, Wis. - Last night, the Wisconsin State Assembly supported working families by confirming its support for the expansion of child care benefits by advancing the state budget bill on to the Governor for approval. The support of the State Assembly is...
