$85 million airport expansion includes new gates, restaurant
The Dane County Regional Airport is planning a two-year, 90,000-square-foot expansion project to boost and expand service from Madison.
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American Players Theatre receives transformative $10 million gift
American Players Theatre (APT) has received a gift of $10 million from the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation, the largest gift in the organization’s 41-year history.
Madison introduces first electric fire truck in North America
The city of Madison has unveiled the first-ever electric vehicle for municipal use from Appleton-based Pierce Manufacturing and Oshkosh Airport Products.
FEED Kitchens hopes to bolster food cart operators with new service
Food service incubator FEED Kitchens has launched a connection service for food cart operators and event organizers.
Fluno Center to reopen in July
The Fluno Center announced it will reopen to the public on Sunday, July 25, after closing last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taste of Madison 2021 announced
Madison Festivals Inc., organizers of Taste of Madison, announced that the 2021 Taste of Madison will be hosted in person at Breese Stevens Field on Sept. 4–5, 2021.
Foundation announces $548,000 in community grants
The Evjue Foundation, the charitable arm of The Capital Times, announced a new round of grants to 38 community organizations totaling $548,000.
Promega test receives CE mark
A SARS-CoV-2 antibody test developed by Madison-headquartered Promega Corp. has received the Conformitè Europëenne (CE) mark and is now available in Europe.
Latino Academy of Workforce Development launches new sustainability training
The Latino Academy of Workforce Development has launched an expansion unit of its Bilingual Leadership Academy training with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.
AmFam Championship to stay in Madison through 2027
Officials from American Family Insurance and the PGA Tour of Champions announced the tournament was extended as a PGA Tour Champions event through 2027.
State approves $1.5 billion in building projects, excludes new UW engineering building
In a Joint Finance Committee vote this week, $1.5 billion for state building projects over the next two years was approved on an 11–4 vote.
State hemp license applications decline
The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reported a steep decline in state hemp grower and processor applications in the state.
Tax revenue grows state budget by billions
The Wisconsin state budget balance is expected to grow by $4.4 billion, an unexpected boost by tax revenues this year.
OSHA violations total more than $676,000 for Sun Prairie company
The U.S. Department of Labor has fined Sun Prairie-based Didion Milling more than $676,000 for workplace safety violations that led to the death of a worker last year.
Nail salon to open second location at Hilldale
Prose Nails, a nail salon offering manicures and pedicures with natural, vegan, and cruelty-free products, along with services for lashes, facials, and brow shaping will open this summer in Hilldale Shopping Center.
