Milwaukee Women, Inc.: Announces new executive director

March 2026 – Spano Pratt Executive Search is pleased to announce Christine Loose as the new Executive Director for Milwaukee Women, Inc. (MWi). Loose will start in mid-April. Loose is a seasoned executive leader with experience spanning hospitality, higher education, and

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Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: On the ACA’s 16th anniversary Wisconsin mom describes “a very dark cloud” as costs spike thanks to Republicans in Congress

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Spectrum News highlighted how drastic increases in healthcare costs are threatening the success of the Affordable Care Act on its 16th anniversary this week. After Republicans in Congress allowed healthcare tax credits to expire at the end of last year, many families, like the

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Bukiewicz campaign: Union support continues to grow for Dan Bukiewicz

OAK CREEK, Wis. – Unions from across Wisconsin are coalescing around Dan Bukiewicz in the race for Assembly District 21. Today his campaign released the endorsements from the following: Boilermakers Local 107 Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers District Council WI IBEW Local 158 IBEW Local 430 IBEW Local 494 IUPAT DC

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American Dairy Coalition: Calls for 60-day extension on USDA ‘make allowance’ cost survey rulemaking

CHILTON, Wis. — The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) has commented at the Federal Register formally requesting that USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) extend the public comment period on its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) for mandatory manufacturing cost and yield surveys tied to Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) make allowances. The current 30-day

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Milwaukee Women, Inc.: Announces new executive director

March 2026 – Spano Pratt Executive Search is pleased to announce Christine Loose as the new Executive Director for Milwaukee Women, Inc. (MWi). Loose will start in mid-April. Loose is a seasoned executive leader with experience spanning hospitality, higher education, and nonprofit management. As Director of Strategic Partnerships at Lakeland University

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Wisconsin Technical Council: Wisconsin tech summit to feature AI leaders, industry experts April 30 in Oshkosh

MADISON, Wis. – Registration is now open to general admission for the Wisconsin Technology Council’s 2026 Wisconsin Tech Summit on Thursday, April 30, at Oshkosh Corp. headquarters in Oshkosh. The 2026 Tech Summit will shine a spotlight on how AI is transforming Wisconsin industries. Attendees will hear directly from chief information officers and

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U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Merkley, U.S. Rep. Moore: Introduce legislation to address maternal health crisis, expand access to care

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) introduced the Perinatal Workforce Act, legislation to address the urgent maternal health care crisis in the United States. Specifically, the bill will help grow the perinatal workforce by creating grant programs to increase the

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Dept. of Transportation: More than 400 projects planned as WisDOT previews 2026 construction season

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today released its 2026 construction season preview, highlighting substantial infrastructure improvements designed to modernize the state’s transportation system, enhance safety for all road users and continue to spur economic growth across Wisconsin. WisDOT has more than 400 highway improvement projects this season. “As our

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U.S. Reps. Van Orden, Neguse: Introduce bipartisan bill to expand mental health access for farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In honor of National Ag Day, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO) to introduce the bipartisan Agriculture Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act, legislation aimed at improving access to mental health and addiction services for farmers and ranchers in rural communities. “Wisconsin’s farmers and ranchers

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