WED AM News: Dry conditions impacting crop growth in Wisconsin; Dem lawmakers introduce bills to protect pollinators, ag industry
-- Widespread drought conditions are hurting some crops in the state, according to the latest report from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.
The federal agency’s latest crop progress report, produced in cooperation with DATCP, covers the week ending June 18. It shows moisture levels in both topsoil and subsoil have been declining throughout...
McCarty Law: Hires Sara Micheletti as a contract partner
Contact:Raquel LamalRed Shoes Inc.920-574-3253Raquel@redshoesinc.com
APPLETON, Wis. – McCarty Law LLP, a top law firm in Northeast Wisconsin, has announced that Sara Micheletti has joined the law firm as an attorney and contract partner. Micheletti brings more than 13 years of experience in estate planning, guardianship, estate settlement, and probate to the firm.
Prior...
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery: In case you missed it: Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery CEO and General Manager, Paul Bauer, honored by Piece County Economic Development Corp.
Contact: Alesha Guenther aaguenther@michaelbeststrategies.com
– In case you missed it, Paul Bauer, the CEO and General Manager of Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery was honored by the Pierce County Economic Development Corp. for his dedication to Pierce County and Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery with the Cornerstone Award.
When presenting the award, Dan Lytle of...
WMC: Applauds repeal of personal property tax
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MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – thanked state legislators for their work negotiating the repeal of the personal property tax. On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers signed the legislation into law, officially repealing the tax.
WMC: Applauds legislature, governor for increasing school choice funding
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MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – applauded Gov. Tony Evers and legislative leadership for enacting legislation to increase investments in school choice.
SB 330 and AB 305, which received bipartisan support in the...
Dept. of Workforce Development: Agricultural training highlighted during June Dairy Month
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DWD, DATCP Secretaries visit Wausau Area Ag Learning Lab
WAUSAU (Village of Maine) – The state's dairy farms are a source of pride, food and jobs for America's Dairyland. The growing complexity of dairy-related jobs – ranging from herd health and data management to diesel maintenance and robotics...
PIAW: Celebrates tax relief victory for small business owners
Madison, WI – The Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) - a trade association representing thousands of independent agents from across the state – celebrates and praises the passage and signing of legislation to enact meaningful tax relief for small business owners statewide.
The personal property tax has existed since before Wisconsin became a...
Fox World Travel: Achieves Cvent Gold Partner status
Contact:Raquel LamalRed Shoes Inc.920-574-3253raquel@redshoesinc.com
OSHKOSH, Wis. (June 20, 2023) – Fox World Travel, one of the top travel companies in the nation, has achieved Gold Agency Partner status through Cvent, a leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider.
Revamped this year, the Cvent’s Partner Program now offers three tiers of certification based on contributions...
PSC: Awarded more than $10 Million to implement Grid Resilience Program
Contact: Meghan Sovey 608-266-9600meghan.sovey1@wisconsin.gov
MADISON – The U.S. Department of Energy awarded the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) more than $10 million under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Grid Resilience Program to improve resiliency of the electric grid.
“The Grid Resilience Program will help our state mitigate the devastating public...
Smart Motors: How one local business is reaping the most out of solar power during the upcoming summer solstice and throughout the year
Contact:Jim GeiskingGeisking Public Relationsjim@geiskingpr.com608.558.0693
MADISON, WI - June 21, 2023 marks the sixth summer solstice since Smart Motors had its solar panels installed on the rooftop of their new vehicle and service center facility. The summer solstice, being the day with the most minutes of daylight each year, has become something of an event for...
Dept. of Transportation: Riders encouraged to refresh skills, improve safety with WisDOT’s updated Motorcyclists’ Handbook
Contact:WisDOT Office of Public Affairs608-266-3581 opa.exec@dot.wi.gov
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has a new resource available to keep motorcyclists safe on the roads. The updated 2023 Wisconsin Motorcyclists’ Handbook explains the rules of the road and important safety tips specific for motorcycle riders.
“Reviewing WisDOT’s Motorcyclists’ Handbook and understanding the safety challenges unique to...
