Northern Oconto County Contact: Steve Kaufman, DNR forester Stephen.Kaufman@wisconsin.gov or 920-360-1290 Southern Oconto County Contact: Chris Duncan, DNR forester Christopher.Duncan@wisconsin.gov or 920-604-1533 Shawano County Contact: Tim James, DNR forester Timothy.James@wisconsin.gov or 715-701-8018 LITTLE SUAMICO/SHAWANO, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) forestry staff have confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in the Town of Little

Washington, DC — Today, Reps. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a Dairy Pricing and Policy Commission to evaluate the difficulties facing Wisconsin dairy farmers and recommend solutions needed to secure the future of Wisconsin dairy. Wisconsin has led the nation in farm bankruptcies for the past two years, underscoring the

(MADISON, Wis.) – Construction Business Group (CBG), a leading voice for the Wisconsin construction industry, and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities (the “League”), an advocate for cities and villages, have announced a partnership to ensure transparency and accountability for contractors working on construction projects in the State of Wisconsin. Every

(Madison)—State Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) said that based upon his own experience legislation aimed at helping the Green Bay Police Department hire Jose Del Rio, a local DACA resident as a police officer faces major hurdles that could block it from becoming law.  Wisconsin law currently requires police officers

Madison…State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) released the following statement after the announcement by Tom Diehl, President and Co-Owner of the Tommy Bartlett Show, that the show is closing permanently.   “I am sad to see the show go, but happy they have been such an integral part of the community.”

Today, on the eve of President Trump’s visit to Wisconsin, reports emerged of yet another Wisconsin small business permanently closing its doors due to losses from the pandemic — this time, the iconic Tommy Bartlett Show. Biden for President Wisconsin State Director Danielle Melfi released the following statement: “President Trump didn’t cause the coronavirus, but

APPLETON, Wis. (September 16, 2020) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce is welcoming a new group of professionals to its long-standing Leadership Fox Cities program which begins at a full-day retreat at Stone Prairie in Brillion on September 17. Leadership Fox Cities is a community-based leadership program which allows participants to

APPLETON, Wis. (September 16, 2020) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce is welcoming a new group of professionals to its long-standing Leadership Fox Cities program which begins at a full-day retreat at Stone Prairie in Brillion on September 17. Leadership Fox Cities is a community-based leadership program which allows participants to

Madison, WI – Wisconsin hospitals and health systems are well-known for providing high-quality and accessible care for Wisconsin citizens. And according to a new study released today by HC Trends, a research affiliate of BSG Analytics (BSGA), Wisconsin enjoys high health care value when key indicators of cost and quality are

(WISCONSIN) — Wisconsin mothers, including Democratic Party of Wisconsin Second Vice-Chair and 57th Assembly District candidate Lee Snodgrass, 48th Assembly Representative and 16th State Senate District candidate Melissa Sargent, UW-LaCrosse Faculty member Laurie Cooper Stoll, and Staci Nielson called out the Donald Trump for his failure to respond to the COVID-19

MILWAUKEE – On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, the City of Milwaukee Health Department announced COVID-19 Safety Plans can be physically dropped off in addition to submitting via email. Under the Phase 4.1 order, restaurants and bars are required to submit a COVID-19 Safety Plan, to continue in person dining (indoors and outdoors). Documents can

MADISON, Wis. – Duck hunters in the Northern Zone will begin another fall duck hunt on Saturday, Sept. 26. Southern and Mississippi River Zones open Saturday, Oct. 3. Due to health concerns related to COVID-19, no waterfowl breeding surveys were conducted this spring. However, feedback from the public and Department of

Yesterday, Wisconsin Todos Con Biden kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with the launch of “Nuestros Negocios, Nuestro Futuro” with Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García and Wisconsin Latino small business owners. “Nuestros Negocios, Nuestro Futuro” is a coalition of Latino small business owners who will work together to register Latino voters in their local

MILWAUKEE – State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement countering the Wauwatosa Peace Officers’ Association’s call to dismantle the Wauwatosa ad hoc committee on systemic inequities and policing:   “In a time of renewed civil rights activism in this country, I would sincerely hope that police officers, police

Wisconsin callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline are much more likely to speak with a Wisconsin-based counselor with the opening of a new Wisconsin call center funded by a grant from the Department of Health Services (DHS). “No one should ever have to be alone when they feel hopeless,”

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following statement regarding advice today from the County’s Public Health Director that schools not re-open right now, given the high prevalence of Covid-19 in the community: “Our area has seen an incredible surge in Covid-19 activity in the past 10 days, so much

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today he is seeking nominations for the 37th annual Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award recognizing the contribution and achievements of women in Wisconsin state government. “The Virginia Hart Award has always emphasized celebrating women in state government dedicated to serving the people of Wisconsin and who go