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-- A spokesperson for grocers in Wisconsin is urging lawmakers to take action this session to allow e-commerce alcohol sales and reduce retail theft.  Jim Hyland, vice president of communications and public affairs for Roundy’s Supermarkets, spoke yesterday during a hearing hosted by the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy and Small Business Development. 

MILWAUKEE, WI, March 8, 2023: Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (MCT) announced this morning that it has reached the first benchmark in its ongoing Sustainability Campaign fundraising effort, achieving more than $1.5M in pledges for new and increased support for this and the next two fiscal years.  As a result, MCT will proceed with its 23/24 season, to be announced...

Madison -- The court-appointed Monitor for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School (LHS/CLS) filed an encouraging report on conditions at the facilities today, which included increased classroom time for youth, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) doubling the number of consent decree provisions with which it is in substantial compliance, and continued positive atmosphere at the facilities.

MADISON, Wis. – Young companies need capital to grow, create jobs and add value to the economy. Securing angel and venture capital is one way of obtaining that kind of startup money – but does Wisconsin have enough early stage capital to compete with its neighbors? Learn about two public-private funds – one recently...

MADISON, WI – The unpaid care provided by the estimated 580,000 family caregivers in Wisconsin is valued at $9.2 billion, according to new state data available in AARP’s latest report in the Valuing the Invaluable series. The report highlights the growing scope and complexity of family caregiving and highlights actions needed to address the many challenges of caring...

MADISON, Wis. – As the state prepares to spring forward this weekend with the beginning of daylight saving time, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to use the opportunity to conduct safety checks around their home and review emergency plans. “As you change the clocks around your home this weekend, it’s also a good time to make...

MILWAUKEE (March 8, 2023) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) has earned its second straight Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for its success in delivering an outstanding customer experience.­­­ ASQ awards showcase the world’s best airports as voiced by travelers through independent surveys administered while they are at the airport. To qualify for...

KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College invites the community to a grand opening celebration for its School of Business and Economics, which encompasses several of the college’s most popular degree programs. The opening event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, in the A.W. Clausen Center for World Business. It will begin with a 4 p.m....

Green Bay, Wis. - Riverside Ballroom’s Dinner Show Series presents An Evening with Elvis and Roy Orbison, a benefit concert which will support House of Hope, an emergency shelter for pregnant and parenting youth and their children, on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Featuring world champion tribute artist, Jesse Aron, backed by The Change of Habit Band, the...

WEST BEND, WI – The Washington County Board of Supervisors approved a request from the County Clerk, Treasurer, and Register of Deeds to implement a pilot program to change their office hours to a “4-10s” schedule – working four days a week, 10 hours a day, to better serve the public. This proposed pilot...

For the 17th consecutive year, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council has named its annual Openness in Government Awards, or Opees, in honor of national Sunshine Week, March 12-18.  Five winners and one loser were selected from among an uncommonly large number of nominations. And the Opees go to: Public Openness...

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (March 8, 2023) – Worzalla, an employee-owned company specializing in printing high-quality children’s books, movie tie-in books and cookbooks, is inviting Stevens Point kindergarten through fourth grade students to help name its new mascot by participating in the Worzalla Mascot Naming Competition. Worzalla has acquired a new mascot, in the shape of an adult-sized blue book, as another opportunity to...