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Broadwind Announces Sale of Industrial Fabrication Operations in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Divestiture of the Manitowoc, WI facility optimizes asset base and improves operating leverage Further diversifies BWEN’s business toward higher-margin precision manufacturing segments Significantly enhances liquidity, while reducing net leverage...
Two Foreign Nationals Indicted for Plot to Silence U.S. Dissident and Smuggle U.S. Military Technology to China
Federal grand juries in Milwaukee and Los Angeles each returned indictments charging two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom and a U.S. lawful permanent resident, with interstate stalking and...
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Discover, Taste, and Support Wisconsin Dairy Farmers During June Dairy Month
MADISON, Wis., May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As summer begins, Wisconsin kicks off one of its most beloved traditions – June Dairy Month – a statewide celebration honoring the dairy farm families who care for their animals, steward the land,...
Wisconsin Art of Cheese Festival Returns – Bigger, Bolder, and Bursting with Flavor!
Madison, Wis., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prepare your palate for a weekend of indulgence as the highly anticipated Wisconsin Art of Cheese Festival returns September 25-28, 2025 — grander, more flavorful, and more spectacular than before....
Attorneys general oppose Trump ban on transgender military service
SEATTLE — The president’s discriminatory ban on transgender military service members undermines state and national security, attorneys general in 20 states argued in a brief filed in the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Friday. The brief...
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Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Dallas County Deputies, Adair County Deputy, Adel Police Officer, and Stuart Police Officer Acted with Legal Justification in Shooting
DES MOINES—In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the April 15, 2025, fatal shooting of Vonderrick Rayford by law enforcement officers was legally justified. The Attorney General’s conclusion was based on a...
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Wisconsin Underage Tobacco and Vape Sales Decreased in 2024
For Immediate Release April 21, 2025 Contact Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Decrease linked to successful public awareness campaign and actions by communities as public health leaders work to continue this downward...
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Breaking News: A Courageous Milwaukee Woman, Shunda Garrett, Defied the Odds and Saved a Stranger's Life with Naloxone
After enduring the tragic loss of her brother and cousin to drug overdoses, Shunda saved a life with quick thinking MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Her Mother, Anita Garrett, is a local leader in the 'You Have...
US Senate looks into who really controlled country under Biden
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Ron Johnson has announced an official investigation into former President Joe Biden’s health and cognitive abilities, raising questions about who was truly in control of the federal government during his administration....
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Trade mission, sister-state relations strengthen Wisconsin’s global ties in uncertain times
By Governor Tony Evers and WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes Trade and exports are an essential part of our state’s success, with exports contributing more than $27.5 billion to Wisconsin’s economy in 2024. It’s one of the reasons why we...
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Wisconsin DOJ Provides Resources for Teens and Parents as Sextortion Cases Increase
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is providing resources for online safety with tips for talking to kids about safe online practices as sextortion cases increase throughout...
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Wisconsin Solidifies its Position as the Leader in Cheesemaking
Madison, WI, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wisconsin’s cheesemakers showcased their unmatched expertise at the 2025 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest®, earning the highest number of Best of Class awards—55 in total—among 2,414 entries from...
Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council Applications Due March 31
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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
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March 10, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2025 Contact: Sam GO, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.go@wisconsin.gov Download PDF MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds students to...
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DHS Highlights Impact of Federal SNAP Changes on Wisconsinites
For Immediate Release May 22, 2025 Contact Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683 Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683 Proposed changes to SNAP will cost taxpayers $314 million per year and put 90,000 people at risk of losing benefits Early this morning, the...
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Context Networks and River City Amusements Expand Digital Ad Network Across Wisconsin Taverns and Restaurants Powered by Mobiquity Technologies’ Data Intelligence Platform
NEW YORK, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mobiquity Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: MOBQ), a leading provider of next-generation data intelligence and advertising technology solutions and Context Networks, Inc., a leader in programmatic advertising...
Attorney General Ford Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Halt Implementation of President Trump’s Unlawful Elections Executive Order
Carson City, NV — Attorney General Aaron D. Ford today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction to block the Trump Administration from implementing Executive Order No. 14248 (Executive Order), an...
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Baird Center featured in New York Climate Week 2025 Coverage
Milwaukee’s premier convention center chosen for its leadership in sustainability MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wisconsin Center District is proud to share that Baird Center has been spotlighted in...
YieldMax® ETFs Announces Distributions on BABO, MARO, ULTY, MRNY, SLTY and Others
CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YieldMax® today announced distributions for the YieldMax® Weekly Payers and Group B ETFs listed in the table below. ETF Ticker1 ETF Name Distribution Frequency Distribution per...
Wisconsin Governor’s Kid-Focused Budget Includes Investing in Community-Based Diaper Banks to Help End Diaper Need
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' 2025-27 state budget proposal includes a $1 million investment in the state’s community-based diaper banks over two years. MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following up on January’s...
Wisconsin Engages in National Agriculture Winter Policy Conference
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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
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February 28, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 28, 2025 Contact: Sam GO, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220, sam.go@wisconsin.gov Download PDF MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy...
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