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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nomination period open for Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board Election

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through October 31, 2025, for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Producers who grow and sell corn in Districts 1, 2, and 7 are eligible to nominate producers or be nominated to the board.

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin: Dairy leaders connect with new USDA trade leader 

LA CROSSE, WI – Dairy industry leaders enjoyed a productive meeting Tuesday evening with Luke Lindberg, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The group of business owners, dairy farmers, executives, and association leaders discussed dairy exporters’ successes as well as challenges to market access.  “USDA...

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: State, local chambers observe Chamber of Commerce Month

Click here to view this release on our website MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state chamber of commerce – each year partners with local chambers from across the state to celebrate September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin. Throughout the month, WMC and its affiliate organization, Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce...

Clean Wisconsin: Line 5 hearing expert testimony begins

Madison, Wis.— In front of a packed hearing room, expert testimony began today the legal battle against Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline. The case centers around permits issued last November by the Department of Natural Resources that would allow Canadian oil giant Enbridge to clear trees, dig trenches, blast through bedrock, and fill wetlands in northern Wisconsin...

Coalition urges lawmakers to establish $20 per hour minimum wage

A coalition of progressive political groups and workers is calling on state lawmakers to establish a $20 per hour minimum wage, along with other proposed policy changes around wages in Wisconsin.  The Living Wage Coalition was officially launched Tuesday, the day after Labor Day, according to a release. It sent a letter to state...

THU AM News: Coalition urges lawmakers to establish $20 per hour minimum wage; Wisconsin Medical Society urging opposition to bill allowing PAs to practice independently

-- A coalition of progressive political groups and workers is calling on state lawmakers to establish a $20 per hour minimum wage, along with other proposed policy changes around wages in Wisconsin.  The Living Wage Coalition was officially launched Tuesday, the day after Labor Day, according to a release. It sent a letter to...

Near West Side Partners: Near West Side Week returns for fifth annual celebration

From Sept. 7 - 13, community members will celebrate the Near West Side with a week of free community activities, events and prizes MILWAUKEE, WI - Near West Side Partners (NWSP) is hosting its fifth annual Near West Side Week – a weeklong celebration filled with daily events for the community to celebrate what makes...

Sen. Jacque: Bill to protect healthcare for disabled workers passes committee

Jacque Bill eliminates penalties for those looking to work MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation authored by State Senator André Jacque (New Franken) unanimously passed the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care today on a vote of 12 to 0. Assembly Bill 253 (AB 253) grants greater financial flexibility to disabled individuals...

American Petroleum Institute: Statement on Line 5 relocation hearing

Madison, WI (September 3, 2025) - The American Petroleum Institute released the below statement from Mike Karbo, Regional Director of the Midwest, following the Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline hearing in Madison today. -- “Enbridge’s Line 5 relocation project is essential to maintaining Wisconsin’s energy reliability. The project is expected to create over 700 union...

Didion Foundation: Raises $120,000 at Strong Communities Golf Outing 

$20,000 Donated to Food + Farm Exploration Center  Cambria, WI — September 3, 2025 — The Didion Foundation is proud to announce that its 17th annual Strong Communities Golf Outing, held in August, raised $120,000 to support local initiatives focused on agriculture education, healthy living, and emergency services.  The event welcomed over 150...

PACE Equity: Closes first LEED® certified project in CIRRUS® portfolio

Downtown Denver development automatically qualifies for CIRRUS financing rate using LEED certification MILWAUKEE, Wisc., Sept 2, 2025 – PACE Equity, the leader in Commercial PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing, delivered on its relationship with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), closing its first LEED certified project in the CIRRUS portfolio.

Bone & Joint announces new partnership with D.C. Everest Senior High School

Expanded athletic training support in Central Wisconsin includes the addition of certified athletic trainer, Amanda Lettman  WAUSAU, Wis. (Sept. 3, 2025) — Bone & Joint Clinic, S.C. (Bone & Joint), Central Wisconsin’s leading provider of comprehensive orthopedic and pain management services, in collaboration with  D.C. Everest Senior High School, announces its new partnership for the upcoming 2025-2026 school...
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