UW-Madison: Wisconsin named National Center of Excellence for wastewater surveillance
Contact: Martin ShaferWisconsin State Laboratory of Hygienemmshafer@wisc.edu
MADISON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has named the Wisconsin Wastewater Surveillance Program a National Center of Excellence for wastewater surveillance within the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS). Wisconsin joins just three other CDC NWSS Centers of Excellence in the country.
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Biden-Harris Investing in America agenda lowers energy costs for rural business owners and agricultural producers
Contact:Tegan Griffith (715) 496-3164
WASHINGTON, July 13, 2023 – As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Dr. Karama Neal today announced that USDA is making $21 million in technical assistance grants available through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses access...
Tundraland Home Improvements: Hosts family-friendly tent sale event in Kaukauna
Contact:Raquel LamalRed Shoes Inc.920-574-3253raquel@redshoesinc.com
Tent Sale provides families with fun, food and a chance to get great deals on shower, bath and deck home improvement projects
KAUKAUNA, Wis. – Tundraland Home Improvements, a LEAF Home owned company specializing in decks, baths and walk-in showers, is excited to host its annual Tundraland Tent Sale...
Port of Green Bay: June Tonnage Totals Remain Strong for Port of Green Bay
Contacts:Dean Haen, Director Brown County Port & Resources Recover(920) 492-4953
Chris ChristensonLeonard & Finco Public Relations(920) 965-7750 ext. 154cchristenson@LFpublicrelations.com
(Green Bay, Wis.) – During the month of June, 234,204 tons of cargo moved through the Port of Green Bay. Year-to-date totals of 664,196 tons show an increase of 10% over the same period...
Associated Bank: Day of Service to feature hundreds of colleagues volunteering in over 100 communities to ensure food security
Contact: Jennifer KaminskiVice President | Public Relations Senior Manager920-491-7576 Jennifer.Kaminski@associatedbank.com
GREEN BAY, Wis., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Bank announced today its upcoming Volunteer Day of Service and Stock the Box initiatives, aimed at addressing food security in the communities it serves. These initiatives showcase the company's ongoing commitment to supporting its communities and making...
ArtFest Green Bay: Art Fair, demos, music, hands-on activities for all
Contact: Samantha MirkesSamantha@downtowngreenbay.com920.617.0022Marketing Manager, Downtown Green Bay, Inc.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN, July 28 - 30 – ArtFest Green Bay presented by Nicolet Bank and Green Bay Packaging is set to transform Downtown Green Bay into a vibrant hub of creativity from Friday, July 28, to Sunday, July 30. This highly anticipated 3-day event, organized by...
Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on K-12 education budget investments
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov
Audio File of Radio Address.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his 2023-25 biennial budget investments in K-12 education, including providing more than $1 billion in spendable authority for public education. More information can be found here.
Hey there, Governor Tony...
Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, Inc.: Civil legal aid delivers 8.4x economic return to Wisconsin
Contact: Benson GardnerCommunications and development managerbgardner@wistaf.org 608.620.0711
New research measures payoff of assisting people who can’t afford attorneys
MADISON — Research released today shows that for every dollar invested in civil legal aid in Wisconsin, the economy receives a return of $8.40. The finding comes from a study commissioned by...
Northwestern Mutual: Earns fifth consecutive perfect score on National Disability Equality Index
Contact:Sophie Campbell800-323-7033mediarelations@northwesternmutual.com
MILWAUKEE, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual announced today that the company earned its fifth consecutive perfect score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality.
"Fostering an...
UW-Health: One year after kidney donation, living donor keeps on rollin’
Contact: Emily Greendonner(608) 220-1514egreendonner@uwhealth.org
Cyclist determined to ride 4,000 miles in 2023
MADISON, Wis. – Dave Daniels spends 12 hours a week on his bicycle, rolling through the lush woods and country highways near his home in Rhinelander.
He has cycled thousands of miles from Wisconsin...
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of City Of Two Rivers Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
Contact: Michelle Brietzman DNR Community Financial Assistance SpecialistMichelleE.Brietzman@wisconsin.gov 608-490-0187
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Two Rivers is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.
The project includes the replacement of...
UW-Madison: Summer field course centers the history, culture and experiences of native students
Contact: Maria Morenomaria.moreno@wisc.edu
HAYWARD, WI – On a warm June afternoon, students in a field course hosted by Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University navigated the waters of the Chippewa Flowage in pontoon boats, witnessing firsthand both the majesty of soaring eagles and the impacts of water erosion on the hundreds of tree-covered islands...
