Menomonie, Wis. — From biology to art, technology to engineering and more, the lights are still on at the labs that help make University of Wisconsin-Stout the state’s polytechnic leader. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to socially-distanced classrooms, hybrid classes and other campuswide safety precautions. Despite the challenges, many students still have been able to experience lab-based applied learning. A donation has helped make it possible. Prent Corp. of Janesville donated 3,000 plastic face shields for lab use. The shields attach around the forehead and cover the entire face. The plastic thermoforming company, with its sister company GOEX, began making

SHEBOYGAN, Wisc. – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Brian D. Montgomery toured an affordable housing redevelopment project in Sheboygan, alongside Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI-6) and City of Sheboygan Mayor Mike Vandersteen. The Badger State Lofts development, located in an Opportunity Zone, is an example of community collaboration to increase affordable housing stock. It was financed through Tax Exempt bonds issued by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA); private equity from the sale of Federal and State Housing Tax Credits and Historic Tax Credits; Capital Management funds from WHEDA; U.S Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Grant

Madison, WI- Rep. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) released the following statement after the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced that they would be removing the gray wolf from the endangered species list.   “The decision to de-list the gray wolf and lift its federal protections is a welcome one to everyone living in Northern Wisconsin. In the three decades since the gray wolf was added to the endangered species list, we have seen its population numbers soar, and, especially in the last several years, we have seen wolf packs become dangerous, roaming into farmlands and population centers, and killing livestock and dogs.”

Brookfield –   In a time when America needs leadership and a coordinated national plan to fight the worst pandemic in 100 years, Scott Fitzgerald expects to go to Washington for no other reason than he’s a Republican.  His Democratic challenger, Tom Palzewicz, doesn’t care about party when public health is in peril.  He is looking for results. In an October 28th editorial, the Capital Times editorial board outlined several compelling reasons why Palzewicz is the better choice for Wisconsin and why Fitzgerald is a failure as a legislative leader.  The editorial began with a simple, declarative statement, “Wisconsinites who are

GREEN BAY, WI — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today applauded the Trump Administration’s announcement that it would delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act. The announcement, which will allow state and tribal wildlife agencies to resume responsibility for sustainable management of gray wolf populations, was made by U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. “The recovery of the gray wolf population is one of our country’s greatest conservation success stories,” said Rep. Gallagher. “By granting states the authority to manage these populations, today’s announcement is a win for federalism and a win for our

Rackow Family Sausage in Juda, WI, is issuing a voluntary Class I recall for five summer sausage products sold at its store. The recall includes the following: All Beef pepper cheese summer sausage with garlic and jalapenos, 0.9-lb. packages All Beef pepper cheese summer sausage with garlic, green olives and jalapenos, 0.9-lb. packages All Beef pepper cheese summer sausage with garlic, 0.9-lb. packages All Beef pepper cheese summer sausage with garlic, jalapenos and green olives, 0.9-lb. packages All Beef cheddar cheese summer sausage with garlic, 0.9-lb. packages This is a Class I recall, initiated based on evidence collected during a

MADISON – Crime victims have won a major victory for medical privacy thanks to a recently adopted Wisconsin constitutional amendment authored by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville). A unanimous 4th District Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled that the amendment, known as Marsy’s Law, grants crime victims the right to intervene and be heard to prevent the release of their medical records. “Too often, sexual assault victims are targeted and intimidated by defendants seeking the release of their medical history and records,” said Wanggaard. “Thanks to Marsy’s Law, victims can now object in court to the release

MILWAUKEE – Supervisor Ryan Clancy is proposing a series of amendments to the 2021 County budget that would invest more than $2.6 million in County services and infrastructure to help meet the increasingly pressing needs of Milwaukee County residents. Clancy will present his amendments to the Board’s Finance Committee at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.   “I’ve been hearing a clear and consistent message from the residents of Milwaukee County for months. From the results of the County Executive’s online Balancing Act budget tool to every town hall and listening session we’ve had, the consensus is clear: the people demand more