Speaker Vos: Statement on USMCA entry into force

Madison…State Representative Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement on the official beginning of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). “Wisconsin welcomes this new chapter of North American trade. “Trade with Canada and Mexico is vital to our state economy

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Sens. Johnson, Baldwin: Introduce legislation to rename Post Office after WWII Veteran Joe Demler

OSHKOSH — U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) issued the following statements after introducing bipartisan legislation to rename the Port Washington Post Office after WWII veteran Joseph G. Demler: “Joe Demler served courageously in the Battle of the Bulge where he was captured and then survived the horrors of a Nazi prisoner of war camp. Throughout his

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WED News Summary: Supreme Court declines to fast-track voter list case

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ATC: Continues funding for planting and pollinator habitat projects

PEWAUKEE, Wis. – Recognizing that trees and vegetation are among the features that make communities special places for residents and visitors, American Transmission Co. will continue funding for planting projects in communities in its service area through its Community Planting and Pollinator Habitat programs. “While we can’t allow trees or

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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Dane County Circuit Court

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 17. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by Judge Peter Anderson’s resignation, effective August 4, 2020. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2021. To apply, please email

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Gov. Evers: Announces $1.5 million in grants for Wisconsin’s coastal communities

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today announced $1.5 million in grants to local, state and tribal governments, regional planning commissions, universities and nonprofit organizations through the Department of Administration’s (DOA) Wisconsin Coastal Management Program. In its forty-second year, the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program aims to protect and improve the Great Lakes resources across Wisconsin’s coastal

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Speaker Vos: Statement on USMCA entry into force

Madison…State Representative Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement on the official beginning of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). “Wisconsin welcomes this new chapter of North American trade. “Trade with Canada and Mexico is vital to our state economy and this modern, 21st Century agreement will have a positive

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