Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau: Award-winning comedian coming to Honest Dog Books
Bayfield, Wis. (Nov. 11, 2025) – Danielle Thralow sees humor in just about everything. The Duluth, Minn.-based comic carries a notebook with her at all times, ready to jot down anything that makes her laugh – a snippet of overheard conversation, a
Acuity: Earns A+ from S&P Global Ratings
Acuity announced that S&P Global Ratings (S&P) reaffirmed the insurer’s A+ credit rating. In its reaffirmation, S&P noted Acuity’s combination of a very strong business risk profile and financial risk profile. In particular, S&P highlighted that robust capital is Acuity’s
Rep. Madison: Confronts rising energy costs with two-percent cap on residential utility bills
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, Rep. Darrin Madison (D-10) announced a new 2% Rate Cap bill to cap residential energy bills in Wisconsin at 2% of household income, a tool to directly address the spiraling costs of energy for households in
State Senate Democratic Committee: Gillian Battino announces candidacy for the 29th state senate district
WAUSAU, WI– Today, retired radiologist and active member of her community, Gillian Battino, announced her campaign for Wisconsin’s 29th State Senate District. For more than 20 years, Gillian and her husband have lived and worked in Central Wisconsin, and raised their
Institute for Reforming Government: DPI rates 0 districts 1 star, half of all schools 4 or 5 stars on new school report cards
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement following the release of 2025 district and school report cards using a lenient formula, resulting in no Wisconsin school districts being rated 1 star. The new report
Rep. Duchow: Education bills approved by assembly committee
Madison, WI – Today, two bills authored by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) were recommended for passage by the Assembly Committee on Education. Assembly Bill 51 would require the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) to adhere to the state’s open records
Rep. Allen: Hosts November 20th “Beer with Scott”
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) is hosting an upcoming “Beer with Scott” on Thursday, November 20th from 6-7 P.M. at the Foxx View Lanes located at 2440 W Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189. The event will be BYOB (Buy Your Own Beer).
AARP Wisconsin: Tax-Aide program needs local volunteers to help Wisconsin taxpayers
MADISON, WI – Tax filing season may be several months away, but AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites in cities across Wisconsin are already seeking volunteers who want to serve their communities by providing free tax-filing help to those who need it most.
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin ranks number ONE in the nation during fall Drug Take Back Collection
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the fall 2025 Drug Take Back collection. Wisconsin collected 53,498 lbs. of unwanted medications this
Hulsey campaign: Carpenter, small business owner, governor candidate Brett Hulsey calls for immediate funding for veterans, food programs
Madison, WI—With millions of veterans facing food cuts and homelessness in winter, carpenter and small business owner Brett Hulsey called on Congress to finish the job and their Constitutional duty to “Pay Debts” to veterans, workers and vital programs. “My
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Alice in Dairyland invites consumers to buy local and “Savor the Season” with something special from Wisconsin™
MADISON, Wis. – As the holiday season approaches, the Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program can help consumers choose products for meals or gifts that support local Wisconsin businesses. The red and yellow SSfW logo is a quick, reliable way to identify
Wisconsin Technology Council: Powering the cloud: Data center energy challenges and opportunities set for Nov. 25 luncheon
MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin weighs 47 new data-center proposals, questions about power supply, infrastructure and local economic impact will take center stage at the Tech Council luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 25, in Madison. Panelists will address the significant energy consumption tied
Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces 2025 Vets Ready Employer Initiative recipients
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today announced the 2025 recipients of the Vets Ready Employer Initiative, commending businesses across Wisconsin that provide support to veterans and their families, increase veteran hiring rates, and boost the Wisconsin workforce. A
Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health: Stresses the importance of safe firearm storage
November is the month many Wisconsinites enjoy holidays and traditions, including hunting season. While hunting can be a fun activity for many families and boost well-being, if it involves a firearm, safe storage is vital to prevent injuries including self-harm
Rodriguez campaign: Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez honors Wisconsin veterans
WAUKESHA, WI — Today, Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day, recognizing the service and sacrifice of Wisconsin’s veterans and their families: “Today and every day, we honor the men and women who’ve served
Dept. of Instruction: Releases 2024-25 school and district report cards
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released the 2024-25 school and district accountability report cards. Produced annually as required by state law, the report cards evaluate schools and districts across four priority areas: Achievement, Growth, Target Group Outcomes, and
UW-Stout: Army, Air Force ROTC cadets earn degrees while completing training
Menomonie, Wis. – Cadets in the Army and Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps develop the leadership, managerial, organizational and effective communication skills needed to succeed. University of Wisconsin-Stout offers both Army and Air Force ROTC opportunities, in which students earn
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau: Scam Alert: Receive a call from someone at a loan processing company? It could be a scam
Milwaukee, Wis. – First it was Jessica, then Evelyn, and now, it’s Nancy. Scammers are at it again, posing as representatives from loan processing or debt collections companies to trick consumers into sharing personal information, first using the name Jessica, then Evelyn
Gov. Evers: Demands Trump Administration release late school aid payments for 20 Wisconsin school districts
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon demanding that she immediately release federal Impact Aid payments for 20 school districts across Wisconsin that serve over 21,000 Wisconsin kids. Schools were supposed
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: WATCH: Baldwin forced vote to extend ACA tax breaks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) forced a Senate vote to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits for one year. Senate Republicans voted to stop Baldwin’s effort to add her amendment that would have extended