Edge: Applauds USTR action on Canada dairy quotas

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, issued a statement today after an announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) related to tariff-rate quotas in Canada. USTR

Read More »

WED News Summary: Updates on election lawsuits; search continues for Guard pilot in Upper Michigan F-16 crash

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Tomorrow: WisPolitics.com/WisBusiness.com virtual event: ‘Trade Reset: How a New Washington, D.C., Administration May Change Trade Policy Near and Far’ Midwest trade experts and a top Canadian official examine trade issues during a WisPolitics.com/WisBusiness.com virtual event.

Read More »

Milwaukee Public Schools: Releases Roadmap to Readiness Family Survey

MILWAUKEE (December 8, 2020) — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) released its Roadmap to Readiness Family Survey to gather input on virtual learning during the first half of the 2020-21 school year. Surveys are being distributed to MPS families via email, U.S. mail, and other methods. The survey seeks feedback on children’s school experiences

Read More »

U.S. Sen. Johnson: Senate Homeland Security & Government Affairs Committee hearing to examine irregularities in the 2020 Election

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced the committee has scheduled a hearing on Wednesday, December 16, titled “Examining Irregularities in the 2020 Election” and released the following statement:   “Today I gave notice for a hearing for next

Read More »

WCMA: Applauds support for ethanol producers and subzero supply chain

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association today applauded Governor Tony Evers’ plan to direct $3.25 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act monies to Wisconsin ethanol producers.  Ethanol production is critical to the manufacture of dry ice, now in heightened demand as the nation

Read More »

Wisconsin BioFuels Association: Commends Gov. Evers for recognizing ethanol industry’s importance to Wisconsin economy

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin BioFuels Association (WBFA) commends Governor Evers for recognizing the ethanol industry’s importance to the Wisconsin economy through today’s announcement that Wisconsin will be making up to $3.25 million of federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding available to Wisconsin’s nine ethanol producers.

Read More »

Milwaukee Alderman Rainey: Urging Milwaukee residents to consult with experts at the Dept. of Health Services about affordable health care options before the free open enrollment offer ends

Affordable Health Care Assistance Deadline is December 15th Alderman Khalif J. Rainey is urging Milwaukee residents to consult with experts at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services about Affordable Health Care options before the free open enrollment offer ends on Tuesday, December 15th. There are multiple affordable health care options

Read More »

Dept. of Health Services: Launches “Be an InFLUencer” campaign

The goal is to improve flu vaccine rates in the state’s communities of color The Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS) today launched the “Be an InFLUencer” education and awareness campaign to help promote flu vaccination within Wisconsin’s communities of color. “Historically in Wisconsin, there have been many barriers that

Read More »

Edge: Applauds USTR action on Canada dairy quotas

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, issued a statement today after an announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) related to tariff-rate quotas in Canada. USTR said it is officially pursuing consultations with Canada over that

Read More »

WED News Summary: Updates on election lawsuits; search continues for Guard pilot in Upper Michigan F-16 crash

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Tomorrow: WisPolitics.com/WisBusiness.com virtual event: ‘Trade Reset: How a New Washington, D.C., Administration May Change Trade Policy Near and Far’ Midwest trade experts and a top Canadian official examine trade issues during a WisPolitics.com/WisBusiness.com virtual event. Panelists will discuss the new US-Mexi… Please log in to

Read More »

WCMA: Applauds support for ethanol producers and subzero supply chain

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association today applauded Governor Tony Evers’ plan to direct $3.25 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act monies to Wisconsin ethanol producers.  Ethanol production is critical to the manufacture of dry ice, now in heightened demand as the nation

Read More »

Natural Resource Development Association: Submits comments for Wisconsin DNR administrative rule changes to nonferrous metallic mineral mining

(Madison, Wis.) – The Natural Resource Development Association (NRDA) submitted comments to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board regarding proposed administrative rule changes under consideration this morning in the Wisconsin Natural Resources board meeting. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said the proposed changes to the code were designed to

Read More »