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SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (February 28, 2023) - Eight female brewery representatives from nine different breweries spanning the Midwest collaborate to celebrate Women’s Month. For the second consecutive year, initiatives raise awareness of females in the male-dominated craft beer industry while raising funds for Milwaukee-based Sojourner Family Peace Center (familypeacecenter.org), the largest nonprofit provider of domestic violence prevention and...

MADISON, WI, FEB. 28, 2023 – On March 7, more than 160 Advocates from across Wisconsin will travel to Madison for the Alzheimer’s Association 2023 Wisconsin Advocacy Day. Advocates will meet with their state legislators to share their stories and advance policies to improve the lives of the more than 120,000 Wisconsinites impacted by Alzheimer’s and other...

Milwaukee, Wis. – The cost of owning a car does not stop with buying the car. Whether for an oil change or needed repairs, you need to find a trustworthy mechanic or auto shop. BBB has tips to help you find the right shop and ensure a smooth experience when looking for an auto mechanic or repair...

Feb. 28, 2023 – To continue to produce unrivaled policy research, provide in-depth journalism and advance free-market reforms in Wisconsin, the Badger Institute announces the launch of the Forward Society, a charitable giving opportunity for those who want to keep Wisconsin free and flourishing for years to come. The Forward Society offers unique benefits to donors...

MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 28, 2023) — A volunteer brings comfort to people displaced from a home fire, blood collections teams welcome back donors after winter storms disrupt the blood supply, a military officer returns home from deployment to be with family, and a local community member learns hands-only CPR. All these actions make our...

Acuity announced that Kay Hutchison is promoted to Vice President - Business Consulting. In that role, she will lead the business systems and staff functions areas that focus on training, auditing, best practices and line support, workflow and system design, staffing metrics and productivity, and corporate strategic planning. Most recently, Kay had been General...

Construction industry advocates and some local officials are calling for deregulating new home construction in Wisconsin, along with other potential solutions to the state’s shortage of affordable housing.  “In most communities today, you can’t build the kind of housing that we all grew up in -- at least in my generation,” Wisconsin Realtors Association...

-- Construction industry advocates and some local officials are calling for deregulating new home construction in Wisconsin, along with other potential solutions to the state’s shortage of affordable housing.  “In most communities today, you can’t build the kind of housing that we all grew up in -- at least in my generation,” Wisconsin Realtors...

MILWAUKEE – Inpro has partnered with College Possible Milwaukee to sponsor a nationwide art and photography contest that awards three winners – one being a College Possible Milwaukee student – an education grant of $500 for the art or photography pieces with the highest number of public votes. The final three images could have the opportunity to also...

MADISON, WI (February 27, 2023) — Last week marked one year since the war in Ukraine began. How have Ukraine’s and Russia’s strategies and goals evolved since the initial invasion? How is the war continuing to affect the rest of the world, both economically and politically? Have international sanctions done anything to impact Putin’s agenda? How might the recent...

(MILWAUKEE) – Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson has proclaimed this week Public Schools Week in Milwaukee. Educators, school leaders, and public education advocates invite the community to join the City of Milwaukee and MPS to celebrate Public Schools Week, February 27 to March 3, 2023. The week coincides with a national observance to highlight and show support for public schools, which educate nine out...

MILWAUKEE — Mike Gousha, Marquette University Law School’s senior advisor in law and public policy, and Derek Mosley, director of the school’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education, will share the stage for a special conversation in an upcoming “On the Issues” program, Friday, March 3, at 12:15 p.m., at Marquette Law School’s Eckstein...

Contact: Jim Flaherty, Communications DirectorOffice 608/ 286-6308 – Cell 608/ 698-0928, jflaherty@aarp.org CUMBERLAND, WI – A proposal to double or possibly even triple the size of asmall native plant garden exhibit on the grounds of the Thomas St. Angelo Public Library, 1305 2 nd Ave., has been selected to receive an AARP Wisconsin “Small...

MADISON – Department of Workforce Development Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek has appointed Jeremy Simon as assistant deputy secretary and Arielle Exner as legislative liaison for DWD, strengthening the department's leadership on legislative and policy matters. "As we work to efficiently deliver effective and inclusive services to meet Wisconsin's diverse workforce needs, we are excited to...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announces online resources to help local communities compete for federal grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). WisDOT’s new Summary Guide of Discretionary Grants, Letter of Support request form, and other items help guide local governments through the grant application process so they can take full advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity...