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A recent survey of Appleton-area companies found access to talent was far and away the biggest challenge associated with doing business in the region. The Fox Cities Chamber recently released the results of its 2026 Economic Outlook Survey, which revealed
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. During the 2026 the Year of the Neighbor, ensuring our neighbors have access to clean, safe water has to be a top priority. Whether it’s kids in the classrooms, families at home, or our farmers or agricultural industries, Wisconsinites should
MADISON, Wis. — March 2, 2026 — After years of vision, collaboration, and community leadership, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) will officially open its doors on Wednesday, May 6, welcoming the public to experience a long‑awaited space created to
WISCONSIN — In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of timely screenings in fighting CRC, Guardant Health is working with healthcare providers throughout Wisconsin to expand access to its Shield
MADISON, Wis. – This week, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is celebrating two observances proclaimed by Governor Evers: National Consumer Protection Week and National Weights and Measures Week. DATCP’s Bureau of Consumer Protection and Bureau of Weights and
During National Consumer Protection Week (March 2-8, 2026), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) urges residents to review and enhance the security of their online presence. Within the last year, DMV has seen a proliferation
Howard Fuller, the former Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent and architect behind the first voucher school in the country, says universal school choice was never his intention.
Clinton, WI: State Senate candidate Ellen Schutt announced today that she has earned the endorsement of Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August. She is running to succeed Senator Steve Nass, who announced his retirement last month. “Ellen Schutt is exactly the kind
After exhausting diplomatic options, President Trump took decisive action against Iran following the regime’s sustained aggression and pursuit of nuclear capabilities which continued to endanger the United States and our allies. 48 hours later, Commie Rebecca Cooke is still SILENT. Apparently,
The Daybreak Fund has launched its 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP), offering at least $1.3 million to nonprofits, tribes, and tribal organizations advancing climate resilience, water protection, and environmental equity in the Lake Michigan Basin in Wisconsin and Lake County, Illinois.
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The latest labor endorsement adds to the broad coalition of support Cooke is building in the
MADISON, Wis. – There are no honors for Chris Taylor during Women’s History Month. As a state legislator, she voted against crime victims not once, not twice, but FOUR times. Now, she’s flooding the airwaves with ads claiming to stand up for domestic violence and sexual
Milwaukee, Wis. – Unfortunately, garage door repair scams are common and can leave homeowners to be taken advantage of. BBB Scam Tracker has numerous reports of unscrupulous emergency garage door repair companies who take advantage of homeowners needing repair services. These companies target homeowners by
A recent survey of Appleton-area companies found access to talent was far and away the biggest challenge associated with doing business in the region. The Fox Cities Chamber recently released the results of its 2026 Economic Outlook Survey, which revealed the business community in the northeastern Wisconsin region is “cautiously
Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here. During the 2026 the Year of the Neighbor, ensuring our neighbors have access to clean, safe water has to be a top priority. Whether it’s kids in the classrooms, families at home, or our farmers or agricultural industries, Wisconsinites should be able to trust that the water coming out of
MADISON, Wis. — March 2, 2026 — After years of vision, collaboration, and community leadership, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) will officially open its doors on Wednesday, May 6, welcoming the public to experience a long‑awaited space created to honor Black culture, history, and future generations. The Grand Opening
WISCONSIN — In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of timely screenings in fighting CRC, Guardant Health is working with healthcare providers throughout Wisconsin to expand access to its Shield blood test, the first and only blood test approved by
MADISON, Wis. – This week, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is celebrating two observances proclaimed by Governor Evers: National Consumer Protection Week and National Weights and Measures Week. DATCP’s Bureau of Consumer Protection and Bureau of Weights and Measures work year-round to protect Wisconsin consumers from fraud, unfair
During National Consumer Protection Week (March 2-8, 2026), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) urges residents to review and enhance the security of their online presence. Within the last year, DMV has seen a proliferation of phishing attempts where scammers, posing as WisDOT DMV, text
Howard Fuller, the former Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent and architect behind the first voucher school in the country, says universal school choice was never his intention.
Clinton, WI: State Senate candidate Ellen Schutt announced today that she has earned the endorsement of Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August. She is running to succeed Senator Steve Nass, who announced his retirement last month. “Ellen Schutt is exactly the kind of principled Republican we need in the State Senate,” said
After exhausting diplomatic options, President Trump took decisive action against Iran following the regime’s sustained aggression and pursuit of nuclear capabilities which continued to endanger the United States and our allies. 48 hours later, Commie Rebecca Cooke is still SILENT. Apparently, Cooke’s DC consultants, who are trying to get rid of Democrat
The Daybreak Fund has launched its 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP), offering at least $1.3 million to nonprofits, tribes, and tribal organizations advancing climate resilience, water protection, and environmental equity in the Lake Michigan Basin in Wisconsin and Lake County, Illinois. Established in 2023, the Daybreak Fund is a collaboration of
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The latest labor endorsement adds to the broad coalition of support Cooke is building in the district. “I will always look out for working families in
MADISON, Wis. – There are no honors for Chris Taylor during Women’s History Month. As a state legislator, she voted against crime victims not once, not twice, but FOUR times. Now, she’s flooding the airwaves with ads claiming to stand up for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, while trying to bury her own record from
Milwaukee, Wis. – Unfortunately, garage door repair scams are common and can leave homeowners to be taken advantage of. BBB Scam Tracker has numerous reports of unscrupulous emergency garage door repair companies who take advantage of homeowners needing repair services. These companies target homeowners by advertising their emergency repair services, then inflating the amount of