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MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauded the signing of the producer-led watershed grant expansion legislation by Gov. Tony Evers today. This legislation makes these groups eligible to apply for lake and river protection grants at the Department of Natural Resources. Authored by Sen. Rob Cowles, R –...

GOP lawmakers are seeking cosponsors for a bill to standardize the process for granting reciprocal credentials to those with professional licenses from outside Wisconsin.  According to a cosponsorship memo from Sen. Rob Stafsholt of New Richmond and Rep. Nate Gustafson of Neenah, the legislation would replace existing credential-specific standards with a “universal licensure recognition...

-- GOP lawmakers are seeking cosponsors for a bill to standardize the process for granting reciprocal credentials to those with professional licenses from outside Wisconsin.  According to a cosponsorship memo from Sen. Rob Stafsholt of New Richmond and Rep. Nate Gustafson of Neenah, the legislation would replace existing credential-specific standards with a “universal licensure...

Green Bay, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced the release of more than $1.6 million in endowed and annual scholarship funds awarded to students for the 2023-2024 academic year. Increasing access to higher education at  UW-Green Bay remains at the core of the University’s mission across its 16-county footprint. The dollars awarded in scholarships...

Milwaukee (May 12, 2023) On Friday, May 12, 2023, at 10 am Milwaukee French Immersion School (2360 N 52ND ST) will host a ceremony to award French diplomas to students for their achievement in the French language on the Prim A1 and A2 exams taken last spring. More than 100 students in grades 3, 5, and 6 will be presented with either...

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that consumers who were tricked by TurboTax’s owner Intuit into paying for free tax services will begin receiving checks from a $141 million multistate settlement announced in May 2022. Approximately 4.4 million consumers nationwide will receive checks in the mail from the multistate settlement. Wisconsin will receive more...

After a hiatus because of COVID concerns the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is back! Saturday, May 13 marks the 31st anniversary of one of America’s greatest days of giving and the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO is proud to be an official partner of the event. On May 13, while delivering mail, members of NALC Branch 59 (Coulee...

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Board of Trustees elected new executive officers at its May 3 meeting, the university announced today. Todd Adams, chairman and chief executive officer of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, is the new board chair, succeeding Robert J. Eck, who served in the role since 2020. Raymond J. Manista, executive vice president — chief legal officer, chief compliance officer...

ST. PAUL, MINN. (May 8, 2023) - Clean Grid Alliance (CGA), Fresh Energy, and the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) applaud the approval of the Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line, after years of litigation.   The Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line project is the last of the 17 Multi-Value Project (MVP) portfolio of transmission lines approved...

Join us for Mother’s Day at the Zoo on Sunday, May 14th, when each mom will receive free admission to the Zoo and to the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour on her special day. Moms can also choose a free plant, courtesy of Wery’s Sweet Summer Bloomers, while supplies last, and get a bag of tasty candy on...

Menomonie, Wis. — Three commencement ceremonies on May 6 at University of Wisconsin-Stout celebrated the progress, perseverance and success of 1,173 graduates. Chancellor Katherine Frank addressed graduates and their guests while three members of the class of 2023 and an alum also spoke at Johnson Fieldhouse. “Graduates, thank you for all...

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (May 2, 2023) - Worzalla, an employee-owned printing company specializing in high-quality children’s books, cookbooks, and hard-cover best sellers, is working with the Portage County Public Library to support summer reading programs. The mission? Get Portage County youth to reach their summer reading goals. “Summer reading programs play a crucial role in the...