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Wisconsin cities alluring to talent from the coasts

Wisconsin’s cities, which feature a low cost of living and emerging downtowns, are attractive to talented workers looking to leave the coasts, tech industry leaders say. A trio of stakeholders in the state’s technology sector participated in a Wisconsin Technology

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Supports State Food Labeling Bills

Contact: Debi Towns, Senior Director of Governmental Relations, 608.828.5712 MADISON – On Tuesday, February 9, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted testimony to the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism in support of three food labeling bills related to truth in

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Joint Committee on Finance executive session

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Joint Legislative Audit Committee public hearing

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Milwaukee

Wisconsin cities alluring to talent from the coasts

Wisconsin’s cities, which feature a low cost of living and emerging downtowns, are attractive to talented workers looking to leave the coasts, tech industry leaders say. A trio of stakeholders in the state’s technology sector participated in a Wisconsin Technology Council virtual event yesterday to discuss the state’s ability to

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First community vaccine clinic to open Feb. 16 in Rock County

Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services announcement of a new partnership with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, which will help expand vaccine accessibility statewide by operating the community clinics…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for

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Producers, processors call for quick passage of imitation dairy, meat labeling

Farmers and food processors are calling for quick legislative action on bills to protect consumers from “misleading” labels on imitation products.  “It’s critical that consumers understand exactly what they’re buying, and offering to their families,” said Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Executive Director John Umhoefer. “While these soy- and nut-based products

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau: Supports State Food Labeling Bills

Contact: Debi Towns, Senior Director of Governmental Relations, 608.828.5712 MADISON – On Tuesday, February 9, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted testimony to the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism in support of three food labeling bills related to truth in labeling of milk, meat and dairy products. Senate Bills 81, 82 and 83 relate to

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Gov. Evers: Announces hundreds of millions in investments supporting Wisconsin’s kids, families, and caregivers

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s budget proposal directs more than $140 million over biennium to address childcare quality, affordability, and access, invests more than $600 million in long-term care infrastructure MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his 2021-23 biennial budget will include major investments in childcare for kids and families and in caregiving for

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Joint Committee on Finance executive session

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Producers applaud Evers’ $43 million budget proposal for ag

Wisconsin farmer and cheesemakers groups are applauding Gov. Tony Evers’ $43 million budget plan to help the state ag industry.  Almost half of the dollars would help connect food banks and pantries with state producers. Evers said the $20 million effort impacting food banks and pantries would help families fight

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Joint Legislative Audit Committee public hearing

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Alliant Energy to retire its last coal-fired facility

Alliant Energy will retire the Columbia Energy Center by the end of 2024 — the last of its coal-fired facilities in Wisconsin. Alliant had closed its Cassville plant in 2015. Its Sheboygan facility is slated to retire at the end of 2022. The retirement of the almost 50-year-old Columbia facility

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