Cut Fresh: Launches re-branding for better positioning in the pre-packaged, custom produce market
Milwaukee, WI – March 12, 2025 – Cut Fresh, a supplier of pre-cut, pre-packaged, custom fresh produce in the Midwest, announced today at the Wisconsin Food & Hospitality Expo 2025 it has rebranded the Cut Fresh brand. The rebranding is expected to enhance recognition and reinforce the value of Cut Fresh as a brand that streamlines food...
UW Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield: Announce extension for network participation
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Wisconsin have agreed to extend UW Health participation in Anthem’s care provider network until July 1, as the two organizations continue negotiations toward a new long-term contract.
The current agreement was set to expire in April. This extension allows all Anthem health...
UW-Green Bay: The Carnegie Foundation designates UW-Green Bay as a ‘Research College and University’
Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was recently named a “Research College and University” by The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, one of 216 institutions nationwide to be honored with the designation. Of the six Wisconsin institutions with the classification, in addition to the Milwaukee School of Engineering, UW-Green Bay is one...
Microbial Discovery Group: New microbial cleaning ingredient SporActiv® CLEAR delivers superior odor reduction
Oak Creek, WI (March 12, 2025) – Microbial Discovery Group (MDG) is excited to announce the release of SporActiv® CLEAR, the newest addition to their line of microbial cleaning ingredients for the industrial, institutional, and consumer (IIC) cleaning market. SporActiv® CLEAR contains two newly discovered strains of Bacillus bacteria chosen for their ability to digest some of the most difficult-to-degrade...
Evers accuses Trump administration of ‘betraying’ Wisconsin farmers
Gov. Tony Evers says the Trump administration is “betraying” Wisconsin’s farmers by cutting nearly $6 million in funding for a program that helps bolster local food supply chains.
The guv’s office yesterday released a letter from the USDA informing DATCP that funding will be cut for the Local Food Purchase Assistance 2025 program, as...
WED AM News: Evers accuses Trump administration of ‘betraying’ Wisconsin farmers; Wisconsin Beverage Association urging lawmakers to reject FoodShare waiver bill
-- Gov. Tony Evers says the Trump administration is “betraying” Wisconsin’s farmers by cutting nearly $6 million in funding for a program that helps bolster local food supply chains.
The guv’s office yesterday released a letter from the USDA informing DATCP that funding will be cut for the Local Food Purchase Assistance 2025 program,...
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Kohler trust for clean water gives $2.5 million to UWM for great lakes research
MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will supercharge its Great Lakes research thanks to a $2.5 million gift from the Kohler Trust for Clean Water. The funding will initially support enhanced research on water quality and ecosystem health led by Harvey Bootsma, the inaugural Kohler Endowed Chair of Great Lakes Science in UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences.
Herzing University: Master of social work program earns full accreditation from the council on social work education
Milestone highlights Herzing’s commitment to preparing future social workers for impactful careers
MADISON, Wisc. (March 11, 2025) – Herzing University's online Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program is awarded full accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA), reinforcing the university’s commitment to academic excellence and professional preparation in social work.
Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy: Will tariffs make Wisconsin rich?
The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) is pleased to present a timely report entitled "Will Tariffs Make Wisconsin Rich?"
Key takeaways from the report:
Tariffs are taxes collected by the Federal government from domestic firms when they import goods from other countries
In theory, the...
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin DMV, TSA urge travelers to verify ID documents
When enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins May 7, 2025, the regular Wisconsin driver license or ID may no longer be accepted identification for domestic air travel or to enter a federal building or military base. Travelers will be asked to present a REAL ID compliant driver license or state ID card or another acceptable form...
Underly for Wisconsin: Lobbyist Brittany Kinser skips public education forum—refuses to answer for her record of undermining public schools
MADISON – On March 19, the Wisconsin Public Education Network (WPEN) will hold a public forum on the future of education in Wisconsin—but Lobbyist Brittany Kinser has declined to attend.
For years, Kinser has worked to drain public school funding and funnel it into unaccountable private schools. Now, she’s refusing to answer for that...
Badger Color USA: Corporate training center at WCTC partner to enhance workforce skills with yellow belt training
Mukwonago, Wisconsin, March 11th, 2025 – BADGER COLOR USA, in collaboration with the Corporate Training Center at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), is proud to celebrate the successful completion of its Yellow Belt training program. This initiative equips employees with valuable Lean Six Sigma skills, reinforcing the company’s commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.