Northern Wisconsin oil pipeline reroute panned in public hearing; opponents say risk to water, climate too great

THE LEAD Northern Wisconsin oil pipeline reroute panned in public hearing; opponents say risk to water, climate too great As a result of a lawsuit filed by the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Enbridge Energy is planning to remove a 12-mile segment of its Line 5 pipeline from the Bad River Reservation and bypass the reservation with about 42 miles of new pipe. Read more MORE MADISON-AREA BUSINESS NEWS Northern Wisconsin oil pipeline reroute panned in public hearing; opponents say risk to water, climate too great As a result of a lawsuit filed by the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Enbridge Energy is planning to remove a 12-mile segment of its Line 5 pipeline from the Bad River Reservation and bypass the reservation with about 42 miles of new pipe. Read more Meriter's home health agency becomes part of UW Health's UnityPoint at Home, UnityPoint Health-Meriter's home health care agency, has become part of Chartwell, UW Health's home health care agency. Read more Lodi animal feed facility cited for exposing workers to grain dust, equipment hazards, OSHA says The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Lodi-based Furst-McNess Corp. for allegedly exposing workers to potential grain dust explosions and other hazards at its feed mill facility. Read more Frac sand producer Covia files for bankruptcy; $1B cost reduction plan proposed Covia, which owns permitted mines and plants in Columbia, Dunn, Monroe, Pierce and Waupaca counties, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday, saying a restructuring plan negotiated with lenders will eliminate more than $1 billion in fixed costs. Read more Fireworks sales boom amid COVID-19 cancellations Consumer fireworks sales have skyrocketed nationwide this year with the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling Fourth of July public fireworks displays across the country and locally. Read more Wisconsin Dells firms turn to locals to fill holes left by absent J-1 employees amid COVID-19 pandemic Wisconsin Dells businesses have had to redouble staffing efforts after COVID-19 restrictions led to limits on international worker visas, leading to some substantial changes among worker demographics. Read more Noah's Ark in Wisconsin Dells raising pay to attract local workers amid COVID-19 pandemic Noah's Ark waterpark in Wisconsin Dells announced across-the-board raises for seasonal staff June 22, looking to bring in local workers to fill out the park staff. Read more Advocate Aurora to buy part of Quartz as they launch Medicare Advantage plan Quartz and Advocate Aurora are collaborating on a new Medicare Advantage plan, an alternative to traditional Medicare, expected to start Jan. 1. Read more LATEST NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS Why Missing College This Fall Is a Bad Idea As colleges figure out how to structure classes this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all. The idea of taking a gap year might sound enticing, but returning students should think twice. Read more Black-owned businesses see sales surge amid racism reckoning BOSTON (AP) — When Mahdi Hashemian was looking for a bicycle for his 7-year-old daughter Zeynab last week, the Cambridge, Massachusetts, resident decided to skip his local cycle shops in favor of a Black-owned one a few miles away in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood. Read more The Latest: Spain counts losses in tourism from outbreak MADRID -- New statistics in Spain show the coronavirus outbreak cost the country's key tourism sector more than 15 billion euros ($17 billion) in two months. Read more Boosted Unemployment Benefits Could End Before July 31 Due to This Loophole Some laid-off workers may be in for a financial shock when their enhanced jobless benefits expire sooner than anticipated. Read more madison.com 1901 Fish Hatchery Rd Madison, WI 53713 800-362-8333 Copyright © 2020 madison.com. All Rights Reserved You are receiving this message because your email address has been registered with madison.com. Click here to unsubscribe majed2aboshddad.majed@blogger.com from this list. Edit your e-mail newsletter subscriptions Visit our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy if you have any questions.