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Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers at a legislative hearing argued for increased investment in Wisconsin tourism, supporting Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget that would boost staff and marketing funding.

-- Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers at a legislative hearing argued for increased investment in Wisconsin tourism, supporting Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget that would boost staff and marketing funding. Sayers told the Assembly Committee on Tourism yesterday the department needs money for marketing to drive visitors to Wisconsin, as well as more staff positions...

Dr. James C. Schmidt, the eighth chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, announced he is resigning to become the next president of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, concluding a decade of transformative leadership and exciting growth for UW-Eau Claire, the city of Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley.

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman has named Michael Carney as interim chancellor of UW-Eau Claire effective July 1. Carney, currently the interim provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, will replace Chancellor Jim Schmidt, who was announced today as president of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. “Michael Carney...

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health is gathering notes of gratitude again this year for its more than 1,800 physicians in honor of National Doctors’ Day. Every year on March 30, National Doctors’ Day honors the physicians who care for the health and wellness of their patients. Patients and loved ones can share...

The state Building Commission again deadlocked on the Gov. Tony Evers’ capital budget, sending it to the GOP-run Joint Finance Committee with no recommendation as Republican lawmakers argued more discussion was needed.

-- The state Building Commission again deadlocked on the Gov. Tony Evers’ capital budget, sending it to the GOP-run Joint Finance Committee with no recommendation as Republican lawmakers argued more discussion was needed. Senate President Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk, told Evers at the outset of yesterday’s meeting that a lot of worthy projects had been...

MILWAUKEE – Today, hundreds of Wisconsinites testified at public hearings hosted by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) about a proposal from We Energies to build $1.5 billion of new methane gas, which the industry calls ‘natural gas,’ infrastructure in Oak Creek. The proposal includes a 1,100-megawatt methane gas plant and a 30-mile pipeline and Liquified Natural...

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced it has reached a final agreement with money transmitter Sigue Corp., for failing to fulfill its obligations to customers during its collapse last year. The agreement with Sigue comes one year after financial regulatory agencies from 39 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia ordered the company...

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MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Bankers Association has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Madison Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedbackgathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage  LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to...

In the latest “Talking Trade” podcast, WEDC Chief Operating Officer Sam Rikkers discusses tariffs, export trends and how the agency helps Wisconsin businesses reach international markets.  He touches on a recent trade mission to Mexico that was organized by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. It included a handful of businesses...

HAGER CITY, Wis. ― Since joining the Western Wisconsin Conservation Council in 2019, Spencer Anderson has implemented various sustainable farming practices on his farm, leading to positive impacts while continually expanding his knowledge of conservation research and current insights. Anderson farms with his wife, family, and neighbor in Hager City,...

Madison, Wis. – Most of Wisconsin’s water utilities provide safe, healthy drinking water with 92% of the state’s water utilities earning A grades for water quality (health) in a first-of-its-kind water utility report card designed by Professor Manuel P. Teodoro of the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Released on March 22,...

MADISON, Wis. – Co-working spaces, marketing and brand-design services, office space and legal services are among prizes to be awarded to the Top 25 finalists in the 2025 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. This year’s prize pool, which also includes cash, is valued at $175,000 thus far. The annual contest culminates with live presentations June...