Wisconsin Historical Society: Offers first look inside new history center
Contact: Rebecca Werner or Colleen Liesrebecca.werner@wisconsinhistory.orgcolleen.lies@wisconsinhistory.org
Designed to be a vibrant gathering place and regional learning hub, Wisconsin’s new history center
will be a leading cultural experience in the Midwest
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to share a first look inside the...
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Introduces resolution mommemorating founding of national treasury employees union
Contact:Matthew Handverger (508) 561-5226
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) introduced a resolution honoring the 85th anniversary of the National Treasury Employees Union.
NTEU has long been at the forefront of improving the lives and livelihoods of federal workers fighting for better working conditions, benefits, protections, and opportunities. It...
WWBIC: Names Steffane Timm as VBOC Co-Director for Wisconsin & Minnesota
Contact:Steffane Timm, VBOC Co-Director414-395-4556stimm@wwbic.com
MILWAUKEE, WIS. - The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Steffane Timm as the new Co-Director for Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC) for Wisconsin and Minnesota.
"We are thrilled to have Steffane on board to co-lead VBOC@WWBIC. She brings several years of...
OCMH: Highlights importance of universal screening
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683
Opportunity to address youth mental health and the well-being of all Wisconsin children
When schools and doctors’ offices check to see how all children are feeling – not just those kids who display symptoms of mental distress – they are implementing universal screening, an important...
Sen. Baldwin: Announces $23 million to support dairy industry
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov202-224-6225
USDA awards will support Senator Baldwin’s Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced $23 million in grant funding is available to support dairy businesses' processing capacity expansion, on-farm improvements, and technical assistance services under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives grant program. Senator Baldwin authored the bill creating the Dairy...
Dane County Land and Water Resources Dept.: Program provides free native plants for schools and community groups in Dane County
MADISON - June 13, 2023 - The Dane County Land & Water Resources Department is currently accepting applications from schools and community groups in Dane County looking to install or expand native plant gardens.
The Free Native Plants for Schools and Community Projects program provides a source of free native plants to help improve water quality and habitat....
Marquette University: Professor earns prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award for international research
Contact: Kevin Conway Associate Director of University Communication(414) 288-4745 kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Enaya Othman, associate professor of languages, literatures and cultures in Marquette University’s Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, has received a Fulbright Scholar Award to research women’s use of traditional dress — thob — in the Middle East.
Othman will conduct...
MobCraft Beer: Partners with Imperial Beverage to expand distribution of their award-winning portfolio to Michigan
Contact: Ryan Doolan262-442-8088sales@mobcraftbeer.com
MILWAUKEE, WI- MobCraft Beer is partnering with Imperial Beverage to bring their beer portfolio to Michigan statewide. Initial MobCraft Beers hitting the state of Michigan include MobCraft Amber, Too Legit to Wit, Low pHunk Sour Ale, Low pHunk Rad-Berry and Vanilla Wafer Porter. More MobCraft brands will be available in Michigan starting...
USDA: Invests $2.3 million to improve infrastructure for rural residents in Mason, Wisconsin
Contact:Tegan Griffith (715) 496-3164
MASON, Wis., June 13, 2023 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director, Julie Lassa, alongside other local officials, today visited the village of Mason in Bayfield County to help the community celebrate improvements to local infrastructure.
Today’s gathering, ahead of Mason Days, marks...
RedFox AI: Announces new board of advisors with industry veterans
Madison, Wis.: RedFox AI, a leading conversational artificial intelligence startup, today announced the formation of its inaugural Board of Advisors, which includes healthcare and technology industry veterans Gary Frings, Harry P. Pappas, and Craig Gadke.
Gary Frings is a highly respected technologist, entrepreneur, and executive with more than 30 years of experience having most...
Sen. Baldwin: Slams GAO report that greenlights private equity-owned company to manufacture JLTVs instead of Oshkosh Defense
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov202-224-6225
Baldwin questioned Army’s decision to award the contract to a company with ‘very high credit risk’ and no experience making JLTVs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) announced that they have denied Oshkosh Defense’s protest to the Army’s decision to award a contract for Joint Light...
Gov. Evers: Announces additional low-income home energy assistance benefit
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the state will use nearly $50 million of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Block Grant funds to issue supplemental heating assistance to more than 170,000 households that have previously received benefits. This supplemental assistance will provide an extra $279 per household on average for a total...
