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Wisconsin tourism is having a big moment. But what goes into calculating economic impact?
The $25.6 billion number includes $15.7 in direct visitor spending, plus indirect effects like wages being spent in local economies. Not all counties benefit equally from tourism in Wisconsin, but all saw at least some increase from 2022 to 2023. It’s common for Wisconsin to set a tourism record every...
Nights in Wisconsin cities have become hotter. The cost is beyond just loss of sleep.
No one ever thought of Wisconsin as being in the tropics, but a new report says our cities are experiencing more uncomfortably hot "tropical nights," raising the risk of a cascade of consequences from a loss of sleep. Climate Central, a nonprofit organization that reports on climate science, found that...
15 News+: Pride history in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Pride is an integral part of Wisconsin’s history as the first gay rights state in the U.S. In February 1982, Republican Governor Lee Dreyfus signed the first anti-discrimination law, specifically making it illegal for housing or employers to discriminate based on sexual orientation. The Milwaukee...
WNA seeking nominations for Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame, Sunshine in Government Awards
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association is accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame and the Sunshine in Government Award. Submissions are due by Monday, Aug. 19. Hall of Fame inductees and award recipients will be honored during a banquet on Thursday, Nov. 7, at The Madison Club, 5 E....
Dairy producers share their perspective on carbon accounting
Professional Dairy Producers’ (PDP) latest initiative empowers dairy producers to better understand their environmental footprint. The Your Farm – Your Footprint initiative is a unique program that meets the growing need of producers to know and understand their farms' carbon impacts and take charge of conversations about dairy sustainability.
3 Northeast Wisconsin entities honored for sustainability, energy efficiency initiatives
(WLUK) -- Three entities in Northeast Wisconsin are among 10 recipients being recognized for their energy efficiency and sustainability efforts. of 2024 Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards. The annual Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards are given by Focus on Energy, the state's sustainability program. It aims to empower Wisconsin residents and businesses...
Coon Valley Telephone among recipients of $2 million announced by Sen. Baldwin to cut energy costs under USDA program
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced over a dozen Wisconsin farmers and rural small business owners will receive more than $2 million in grants to make energy efficiency improvements, cut costs, and strengthen the resiliency of their operations. “Wisconsin farmers and small businesses are the backbone...
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