West Bend expands with Midwestern tribute

West Bend Mutual Insurance is expanding into new markets nationwide with a nod to its Midwestern roots. Using the Silver Lining brand, West Bend is branding new markets in Southeast and West with a tribute to its home turf. Short

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Foxconn deal positive for state economy

Foxconn Technology Group is confident a new agreement with Wisconsin will attract other businesses to the state.  The new deal slashes the maximum tax credits the company could earn while providing more flexibility after plans for the southeastern Wisconsin plant

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Rep. Subeck: Co-authors CLEAR act to address PFAS contamination

MADISON – This week, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) joined Democratic colleagues in circulating CLEAR Act legislation for legislative co-sponsorship. The CLEAR Act (LRB-2927) would protect Wisconsin’s water resources from dangerous PFAS chemicals by allowing the Department of Natural Resources to

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West Bend expands with Midwestern tribute

West Bend Mutual Insurance is expanding into new markets nationwide with a nod to its Midwestern roots. Using the Silver Lining brand, West Bend is branding new markets in Southeast and West with a tribute to its home turf. Short ads and a company film highlight neighbors helping neighbors after

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Foxconn deal positive for state economy

Foxconn Technology Group is confident a new agreement with Wisconsin will attract other businesses to the state.  The new deal slashes the maximum tax credits the company could earn while providing more flexibility after plans for the southeastern Wisconsin plant were dramatically scaled back. Under the new agreement, Foxconn could

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Rep. Subeck: Co-authors CLEAR act to address PFAS contamination

MADISON – This week, Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) joined Democratic colleagues in circulating CLEAR Act legislation for legislative co-sponsorship. The CLEAR Act (LRB-2927) would protect Wisconsin’s water resources from dangerous PFAS chemicals by allowing the Department of Natural Resources to determine stringent PFAS standards. The bill would also create remediation

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Gov. Evers: Delivers radio address on Earth Day and badger bounceback agenda on climate change and our environment

Audio file of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on Earth Day and his Badger Bounceback agenda to increase access to clean water, invest in farmer-led innovation, clean energy, and workforce development, and reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. Hello, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Issues ESG investing advisory

MADISON, Wis. – As climate change and social concerns have grown in recent years, many investors are becoming more conscious of whether a company in which they are investing has considered environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today issued an investor awareness advisory providing information

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USDA: Highlighting over $44 million in rural wastewater & biofuel Infrastructure investments in Wisconsin, on Earth Day

STEVENS POINT, Wis., April 22, 2021 – Today, in honor of Earth Day 2021, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wisconsin Rural Development Acting State Director Michelle Wallace announced that USDA is investing $487 million in critical infrastructure that will help communities in 45 states build back better and stronger while prioritizing climate-smart solutions

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Van Orden campaign: Leader McCarthy, Rep. Scalise, Wisconsin republican congressional delegation endorse Derrick Van Orden for congress

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, Van Orden for Congress is proud to announce endorsements from Leader Kevin McCarthy, Rep. Steve Scalise and the Wisconsin Republican Congressional Delegation Delegation. After receiving these endorsements, Derrick Van Orden released the following statement: “It is humbling to be recognized by these leaders for

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Randy Romanski: Celebrating Earth Day with Wisconsin agriculture

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. MADISON – Spring weather is upon us, field preparation is underway on many Wisconsin farms, and on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day in Wisconsin. Many Wisconsin farmers are already taking

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