Department of Natural Resources: 2021 state park admission passes on sale Dec. 1

MADISON, Wis. – Anyone looking for the perfect holiday gift for outdoor enthusiasts can purchase the new 2021 Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or trail pass just in time for the holidays. The 2021 state park stickers and state trail passes go on sale Dec. 1. Get ahead of the fun and give those looking to find an adventure access to some of the most scenic areas in Wisconsin, including thousands of miles of trails, dozens of beaches and a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. “We are excited to offer annual admission passes online this year in addition to at properties and

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, U.S. Rep. Pocan: Lead lawmakers in calling on president of Egypt to immediately release wrongfully detained human rights advocates

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the baseless detainment of human rights advocates by security forces in Egypt, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) are leading their Congressional colleagues in calling on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to unconditionally release the detained human rights advocates, immediately cease other arrests and end the smear campaign against civil rights organizations in Egypt. During the week of November 15, Egyptian security forces arrested Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) staff members Mohamed Basheer, Karim Ennarah, and Gasser Abdelrazek on baseless charges following a meeting with European ambassadors. Meanwhile, a coordinated smear campaign against EIPR is occurring in state-affiliated Egyptian

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Recognizes and congratulates the 4th Congressional District’s 2020 service academy nominees

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Recognizes and Congratulates the 4th Congressional District’s 2020 Service Academy Nominees Every year, members of congress have the distinct privilege of helping choose the next leaders of our great nation’s armed forces from their congressional districts. Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement, announcing the 2020 service academy nominees from Wisconsin’s 4th congressional district: “In 1899 General Douglas MacArthur was nominated to the U.S. Military Academy at West point from Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District.” “He once said, ‘We must offer the world leadership designed to advance the goal of universal progress and enduring peace.’ “Each of the hard-working young men

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Department of Workforce Development: October local employment and unemployment data released

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for October 2020. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary October 2020 unemployment rates increased in all of Wisconsin’s 12 metro areas over the month. The largest increase of 0.5 percent occurred in the Oshkosh-Neenah and Racine metro areas. Municipalities: Preliminary October 2020 unemployment rates decreased in three of Wisconsin’s 34 largest cities over the month. The largest decrease of 0.8

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Dept. of Transportation: TEA grant helps Bayfield County agriculture jobs

Pavement and shoulder upgrades to make Bayfield County E an all-season road will allow the creation of 10 new jobs at White River Ag in Mason, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced today. The recently completed $153,000 project is funded in part by a $70,000 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant approved earlier this year by WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson. “Thanks to our partnerships with Bayfield County and White River Ag, we accomplished a project that creates jobs in rural Wisconsin and strengthens part of our agricultural economy,” Secretary-designee Thompson said. The upgrade to 1.3 miles of County E between

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Dept. of Health Services: Launches multimedia campaign encouraging Wisconsinites to enter health care field

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), and Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced today the launch of WisHealth Careers, a multimedia campaign to encourage Wisconsinites across the state to enter the health care field. “Our ability to fight COVID-19 depends on having a robust workforce caring for our most vulnerable residents,” said DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm. “The surge in cases has put a strain on every community in the state, and we need motivated Wisconsinites to step up and fill in where they are needed most.” View the entire news release.

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State Elections Commission: Recounts through Tuesday showed Biden lost more votes

Numbers from the Wisconsin Elections Commission show both Joe Biden and Donald Trump have lost votes through the recount process, though that margin slightly favors Trump.  This morning’s updated shows as of yesterday, Biden had lost 73 votes while Trump had lost 21 across Milwaukee and Dane counties. County canvasses show Biden won the state 20,608 votes. The largest change in either county came from the five wards in Dane County’s Town of Westport, where a drawdown of ballots lost Biden 28 votes and Trump eight votes. The drawdown occurred because 32 absentee certificate envelopes were found to be missing

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WILL: Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks Racine school closure order, grants WILL original action

The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court granted an original action and issued a temporary injunction blocking the City of Racine’s school closure order before it could go into effect on November 27. WILL filed the original action on November 19, on behalf of a group of parents, schools, and membership associations. The case will be held in abeyance pending the Court’s decision in WCRIS v. Heinrich, a legal challenge to the Dane County school closure order currently before the Court. The Quote: WILL President and General Counsel, Rick Esenberg, said, “We are pleased the Court granted this original action and issued an injunction. As in the

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Gov. Evers: Announces Tourism Secretary-designee Meaney leaving administration

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Department of Tourism Secretary-designee Sara Meaney is leaving the Evers Administration. Secretary-designee Meaney will leave her position later this month to take a career opportunity outside of state government after serving in the position for nearly two years. “Sara has been a relentless advocate for the tourism industry even before the pandemic, but especially as it has faced unprecedented challenges this past year,” Gov. Evers said. “Sara has been part of our administration from the very beginning, and we will miss her passion and enthusiasm for travel and all the great things Wisconsin

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WED News Summary: Wisconsin reports 104 COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, state aiming to clear unemployment insurance backlog within weeks

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Dec. 3: Virtual luncheon on the state of local budgets Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion about the state of local budgets with Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg, and Jason Stein research director at the Wisconsin Policy Forum. The p… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Howard Marklein: Thankful, grateful & blessed

As Americans, we know that we can adapt and overcome the challenges of this unusual year. We can find ways to maintain our traditions in new, innovative ways or go back to basics of simpler times. Let us all focus on the most important things and people in our lives. We can do this.

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, U.S. Rep. Pocan: Lead lawmakers in calling on president of Egypt to immediately release wrongfully detained human rights advocates

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the baseless detainment of human rights advocates by security forces in Egypt, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) are leading their Congressional colleagues in calling on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to unconditionally release the detained human rights advocates, immediately cease other arrests and end the smear

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U.S. Rep. Moore: Recognizes and congratulates the 4th Congressional District’s 2020 service academy nominees

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Recognizes and Congratulates the 4th Congressional District’s 2020 Service Academy Nominees Every year, members of congress have the distinct privilege of helping choose the next leaders of our great nation’s armed forces from their congressional districts. Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement, announcing the 2020 service academy

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Department of Workforce Development: October local employment and unemployment data released

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for October 2020. In brief, the non-seasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary October

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WED News Summary: Wisconsin reports 104 COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, state aiming to clear unemployment insurance backlog within weeks

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Dec. 3: Virtual luncheon on the state of local budgets Join WisPolitics.com for a virtual lunchtime discussion about the state of local budgets with Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg, and Jason Stein research director at the

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Howard Marklein: Thankful, grateful & blessed

As Americans, we know that we can adapt and overcome the challenges of this unusual year. We can find ways to maintain our traditions in new, innovative ways or go back to basics of simpler times. Let us all focus on the most important things and people in our lives. We can do this.

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