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UW-Green Bay: New $1,000 scholarship for dual-enrolled high school students announced

GREEN BAY, Wis.—Students who get a head start on college through University of Wisconsin–Green Bay dual enrollment programs will now receive a guaranteed financial boost when they continue their education at UW‑Green Bay. UW‑Green Bay has announced a $1,000 Dual Enrollment Scholarship for any student who has successfully completed a course with UW‑Green Bay through one of its...

Wisconsin Policy Forum: Treatment behind bars: Medication for opioid use disorder in Wisconsin’s jails and prisons

State prisons and county jails in Wisconsin in recent years have significantly expanded access to medications for opioid use disorder for those held in their facilities, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. However, some prisons and jails do not provide access to buprenorphine and methadone in particular, according to a survey of all...

Energy consumers taking a hit from Iran conflict, panelists say

Energy consumers are bearing the brunt of the economic impact from the war in Iran, a panel of experts agreed, while natural gas producers and oil-producing U.S. states are expected to see some benefit.  Speaking yesterday during a WisPolitics-State Affairs virtual luncheon, Customers First! Coalition Executive Director Kristin Gilkes noted those who are most...

WED AM News: Energy consumers taking a hit from Iran conflict, panelists say; More voters say Trump policies will increase inflation, poll finds

-- Energy consumers are bearing the brunt of the economic impact from the war in Iran, a panel of experts agreed, while natural gas producers and oil-producing U.S. states are expected to see some benefit.  Speaking yesterday during a WisPolitics-State Affairs virtual luncheon, Customers First! Coalition Executive Director Kristin Gilkes noted those who are...

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Adopts uniform bar examination, expands path to practice in state

Madison, Wisconsin (March 24, 2026) –The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order approving changes to the bar exam, including the adoption of the Uniform Bar Examination and a new process for transferring qualifying scores from other states. The change replaces Wisconsin’s current bar exam with the Uniform Bar Examination, a nationally recognized test developed by the...

Johnson Financial Group: Welcomes Bryant Shurn as Director of Wealth Services

Milwaukee, WI — March 24, 2026 — Johnson Financial Group is pleased to announce the addition of Bryant Shurn as Director of Wealth Services. In this role, Shurn will oversee the firm’s advisory sales teams, strengthen growth strategies and support initiatives to enhance the client experience across the wealth management business. He will be...

Acuity: Announces staff promotions

Mitchell Elmer is promoted to Manager - Information Systems. He joined Acuity in 2015 as a Programmer and was promoted to Programmer Analyst in 2017 and Senior Programmer Analyst in 2020. Mitchell earned his bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Trey K. Mitchell is promoted to Manager - Information Systems....

Barlow Planetarium: Stargazing and family fun await at Barlow Planetarium’s first Family Astronomy Night of 2026

Don’t miss this immersive, family-friendly celebration on Saturday, March 28, with free telescope viewing and six planetarium shows under one dome MENASHA, Wis. (March 24, 2026) — Winnebago County’s Barlow Planetarium, Wisconsin’s first major planetarium dedicated to sharing the wonders of the universe, is partnering with NEWSTAR to invite the Northeast Wisconsin community to Family Astronomy Night on...
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