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MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) is now accepting applications for two grant programs to improve telecommunications access for Wisconsin residents: the Nonprofit Access Grant Program and the Lifeline Outreach Grant Program. Both grant programs are funded by the Universal Service Fund. “The Nonprofit Access Grant Program and Lifeline...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 40,000 acres across Green Lake and Saint Croix counties as Agricultural Enterprise Areas (AEA) this year. There are currently 47 AEAs across Wisconsin, totaling more than 1.57 million acres and spanning portions of 30 counties, 130 towns, and the Bad River...

MADISON — Retinal cells grown from stem cells can reach out and connect with neighbors, according to a new study, completing a “handshake” that may show the cells are ready for trials in humans with degenerative eye disorders. Over a decade ago, researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison developed a way to grow organized...

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued by OCI when licensing applicants, or licensed...

MADISON, Wis.—Jan. 4, 2023—The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Solutions paid special tribute this week to Air Force veteran Ken Corry in conjunction with the Jan. 1 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes military families and veterans at each Packers home game, marks its 16th season in 2022.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the 36th anniversary of Bald Eagle Watching Days happening Jan. 14-15 to celebrate the species and its remarkable comeback in Wisconsin. All Bald Eagle Watching Days events are free and open to the public. Wisconsin's longest-running eagle-watching event features in-person and virtual activities....

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the third largest dairy co-op in the country, announced today it will prioritize climate and environmental regulation, 2023 farm bill reform, dairy product labeling, milk pricing reform, expanded trade opportunities and a reliable workforce as the top tier issues in the next congressional session. As the...

A new report from consulting firm Civic Economics finds locally owned retailers and restaurants in south central Wisconsin have a greater economic impact on the area than national chains.  The report was commissioned by Dane Buy Local, a nonprofit advocacy group based in Madison.  The organization surveyed local retailers and restaurants...

-- A new report from consulting firm Civic Economics finds locally owned retailers and restaurants in south central Wisconsin have a greater economic impact on the area than national chains.  The report was commissioned by Dane Buy Local, a nonprofit advocacy group based in Madison.  The organization surveyed local retailers and...