Madison Parks: Winter recreation shelters closing for the season

Winter recreation enthusiasts are encouraged to take advantage of these last days to enjoy concessions and equipment rentals at the Madison Parks staffed winter shelters. We are rounding the corner to spring and staff will be getting our parks and shelters ready for the upcoming busy season. Winter shelters will close at the end of the day on Saturday, March 9. While the shelters will not be staffed beyond Saturday, winter recreation may continue for as long as conditions allow. Please check the website for the latest. ELVER (ski, skate, snowshoe and sled rentals) •Friday, 4-9pm •Saturday, 11am – 9pm*

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Wisconsin Veteran Chamber of Commerce: 3rd Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts to take place at Milwaukee Art Museum on March 8 with special guests

Media Contact: Saul Newton, Executive Director snewton@wiveteranschamber.org (920) 288-2646 MILWAUKEE – The 3rd Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts will take place on Friday, March 8th at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Veterans Light Up the Arts is presented by the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Feast of Crispian, and the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Veterans Light Up the Arts is an all-veteran art showcase highlighting veterans in Wisconsin’s arts and cultural landscape. This event empowers veterans and military families, builds community and creativity, and enriches Milwaukee’s thriving arts community. The event will include a visual art display from local veteran artists,

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on International Women’s Day 2019

Contact: Austin Altenburg WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement to mark International Women’s Day 2019: “International Women’s Day should be a reminder that America needs to lead by example to empower and inspire women around the globe,” said Sen. Johnson. “My committee’s investigation and report on the use of fiancé and spousal visas to facilitate child marriage and human trafficking has highlighted these problems and will hopefully result in passage of legislation to help prevent this abuse in the future.” Earlier this year the committee released a majority

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Rep. Hesselbein: #BalanceforBetter on International Women’s Day

Contact: Rep. Hesselbein, 608.266.5340 MADISON – Today, Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) joins women and allies from around the world in recognizing International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The theme for the 2019 International Women’s Day is #BalanceforBetter. “Each year on March 8th, we recognize International Women’s Day. There is so much to celebrate with the gains women have made across every part of our society,” Rep. Hesselbein stated. “But there is more

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FRI News Summary: Evers proposes $2.5B capital budget

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Madison Parks: Winter recreation shelters closing for the season

Winter recreation enthusiasts are encouraged to take advantage of these last days to enjoy concessions and equipment rentals at the Madison Parks staffed winter shelters. We are rounding the corner to spring and staff will be getting our parks and shelters ready for the upcoming busy season. Winter shelters will

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Wisconsin Veteran Chamber of Commerce: 3rd Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts to take place at Milwaukee Art Museum on March 8 with special guests

Media Contact: Saul Newton, Executive Director snewton@wiveteranschamber.org (920) 288-2646 MILWAUKEE – The 3rd Annual Veterans Light Up the Arts will take place on Friday, March 8th at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Veterans Light Up the Arts is presented by the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Feast of Crispian, and the

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Statement on International Women’s Day 2019

Contact: Austin Altenburg WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement to mark International Women’s Day 2019: “International Women’s Day should be a reminder that America needs to lead by example to empower and inspire women around the globe,” said

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Rep. Hesselbein: #BalanceforBetter on International Women’s Day

Contact: Rep. Hesselbein, 608.266.5340 MADISON – Today, Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) joins women and allies from around the world in recognizing International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to

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FRI News Summary: Evers proposes $2.5B capital budget

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Culture – Economy – Education – Elections – Environment – Health care – Iowa – Labor – Law and order – Media – Minnesota – Public health and safety – Retail –

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