Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Applauds USDA award of over $11 million for dairy business innovation

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) award of over $11 million in new federal funding for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives.  Awards will go to four centers offering technical assistance and direct-to-business grants for dairy farmers and processors, including the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) led by

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Wisconsin Senate passes WILL-backed amendment to end tax-veto loopholes

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a statement applauding the Wisconsin State Senate for passing Senate Joint Resolution 116 (SJR 116). This proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution curbs executive overreach by prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase taxes or fees.  The Quote: WILL Policy Director,

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Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Applauds USDA award of over $11 million for dairy business innovation

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) award of over $11 million in new federal funding for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives.  Awards will go to four centers offering technical assistance and direct-to-business grants for dairy farmers and processors, including the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) led by WCMA and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR).  “This funding recognizes the success

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Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: Legislature introduces bills supporting special education funding: a win-win for students, families, school districts

Two bills (SB 852/AB859) introduced last week would provide sum sufficient funding to ensure schools are provided the special education funding they were already promised in the current state budget. If the legislation passes, schools would be guaranteed to received 42 cents back for every dollar spent on special education this

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Leads bill to cap credit card late fees at $8

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led her colleagues in introducing the Credit Card Fairness Act, legislation that would cap credit card late fees at $8.  Consumers currently pay $14 billion per year in credit card late fees, which pads the profits of the biggest banks. The standard $30 to

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Now hiring state park system seasonal staff

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now hiring seasonal staff for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. A wide range of position types are available that include opportunities in land management, outdoor recreation and education. Limited-term seasonal positions with the Wisconsin State Park System are

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