Brittney Kenaston

As a staff journalist with In Business Madison, Brittney reports what’s new in the business scene at the local, state, and national levels. A former high school educator, she has a passion for public speaking and community connection. Outside of the office, Brittney enjoys writing fiction, hiking, painting, and playing with her dog.
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Photos: Green Box Compost

Inspired by his family's backyard composting practice, Ben Stanger founded Green Box...

Chris Talton takes the helm at Goodman Community Center

For Talton, leading one of Madison’s largest community-focused organizations has brought him full circle

Compost pickup service Green Box Compost turns food waste into fertile ground

Green Box has grown quickly over the past few years, diverting over 50,000 pounds of food scraps per week

Final lessons

Gov. Tony Evers: “We have a strong economy. Don't screw it up.”

K-12 school enrollment down statewide as costs continue to rise

Data from the Department of Public Instruction showed an over 9% drop in public school enrollment across Wisconsin over the past 15 years

Dairy farms qualify for temporary agricultural worker visas, USDA says

Dairy operations may use the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program when they demonstrate a qualifying temporary or seasonal labor need

Wisconsin communities consider increased e-transportation regulations

Many of these moves stem from safety concerns and/or a recent uptick in e-transportation usage

DeForest School Board OKs pay raises for various employment groups

Among these is a 2.63% wage schedule hike for support staff totaling $223,534

Statewide home sales fall

The report comes amid rising prices and limited housing supply, though year-to-date sales still top the same point last year

US gas prices drop below $4

Resumed oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are driving energy prices lower, although the cost of gas remains steeply higher than before the war with Iran began
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