Wisconsin seeing rural population growth, report shows
Wisconsin is seeing more rural population growth than most other Midwest states, particularly in areas where tourism plays a big role in the local economy.
That’s according to the latest Wisconsin Policy Forum report, which shows the state’s rural population grew 5.1 percent between 2000 and 2022. That’s the second-highest growth in the Midwest...
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Frontline Community Groups: Say Mayor’s lead pipe removal plan falls short
Contact:Robert Miranda 414-469-4182 r.miranda414@att.net
MILWAUKEE - Mayor Johnson announced that his administration is going to remove 3,300 lead-service lines (LSLs) this year, instead of the 1,500 his Milwaukee Water Works department declared just a few months ago. The groups say the plan falls short of expectations.
Frontline Community Group, Get The...
Dept. of Health Services: Announces expansion of harm reduction efforts
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683
New funding for public health vending machines aimed at preventing or reversing overdose
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson joined attendees at the state’s inaugural Harm Reduction Conference in Green Bay today to announce expanded efforts to address the overdose epidemic and...
Professional Dimensions: Announces new board of directors and partnership with the Sherman Phoenix Foundation to support women entrepreneurs
Contact: Professional Dimensions Lauren Feaster414.581.9230lauren@professionaldimensions.org
Annual Event also featured remarks by PD member andWisconsin Supreme Court Justice-elect Janet Protasiewicz
Professional Dimensions, one of Milwaukee’s premier professional associations for women, elected its new board directors at its annual meeting on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Shanee Jenkins, local non-profit executive and...
ProCon: Welcomes Kelly L. Helein as new Vice President of Business Development
Contact:Kelly Helein 920-243-4272 ext 4272 khelein@pro-con.net
Helein joins a growing team focused on sustainable coatings, including Jeff Carew, who assumes the role of President, Vireo Coatings Business Unit. Additional leadership changes include the promotion of Martin Rothe to President, Converting Business Unit, and Brian Boulter to Corporate Administrative Manager, Converting Business Unit.
APPLETON,...
Rep. Moore Omokunde: Statement on state budget passage
Contact: Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (608-237-9117)
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened to vote on Senate Bill 70, the executive budget act of the 2023 state legislature. The budget was amended countless times by Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee so that it is a shell of what the Governor originally proposed...
Road America: The resurgence of a racing legend: Howmet TX returns to Road America
ELKHART LAKE, Wis., June 29, 2023 – Brace yourselves, motorsport enthusiasts and racing aficionados, for an extraordinary event that will transport you back to the exciting golden era of racing. The highly anticipated WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman, set to take place from July 13-16, is gearing up to showcase an automotive icon that redefined the boundaries of engineering...
National Guard: 128th Air Refueling Wing marks aviation history milestone with Centennial Contact flight
Contact: Capt. Keith Peter ng.wi.wiarng.mbx.wi-pao@army.mil 608-242-3050
The 128th Air Refueling Wing recently made its mark on aviation history by embarking on a region-wide tour and thrilling spectators across the state with breathtaking low passes at various destinations while participating in the momentous Centennial Contact event June 27.
This special occasion commemorated 100...
Forward Janesville: To Launch Latinx Outreach Program – Adelante Janesville
Contact: Angela PakesForward Janesville, Inc. President & CEO Angela@ForwardJanesville.com +1 (608) 250-0743
Janesville, WI - Forward Janesville will officially launch a new Latinx Outreach Program, Adelante Janesville, July 13, 2023 at Business After Five, hosted by PremierBank at the bank’s Janesville location, 1400 Black Bridge Road, Janesville, Wisconsin from 5-7pm. A brief program is planned at 6 p.m. to officially announce the Latinx...
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Celebrates Dairy Month with new video
Contact: Preya Samsundarpreya@k2andcompany.com
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. - As Dairy Month comes to a close, Congressman Derrick Van Orden is celebrating dairy farmers and their contributions to Wisconsin and the nation at large with a new video.
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As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, Van Orden understands...
Rep. Subeck: Assembly Republicans refuse to expand health care access. Again.
Contact: Sam Runta (608) 237-9178
MADISON – Today, Assembly Republicans voted against a budget amendment that would have accepted federal funds to expand BadgerCare to nearly 90,000 Wisconsinites. Through the federal Affordable Care Act, states have the option to expand Medicaid to individuals with income up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level....
Fox Cities Chambers of Commerce: Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. becomes gold-certified Fox Cities employee friendly workplace
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce recognizes employers who demonstrate a significant commitment to promoting work/life integration for their employees
FOX CITIES, Wis. – (June 29, 2023) – Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. has been certified as a 2023 Gold-level Employee Friendly Workplace in the Fox Cities by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce....
