Green Bay, Wis.— Governor Tony Evers visited UW-Green Bay today, getting a behind-the-scenes tour of the Cofrin Library and need for replacement of the 50-year-old building. He joined UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander, UW-Green Bay’s Council of Trustees Chairman and Managing Director of Titletown Tech Craig Dickman and Student Government Association President Guillermo Gomez. “The UW Campuses are the economic drivers of the state,” Evers said. “As we come out of the pandemic, we need to Build Back Better with a major investment in technology and higher education.” “Investing in both is critically important and will help us bounce back faster

MADISON, Wis. — Calling for honesty for customers and fairness for farmers, the Dairy Business Association today applauded the state Assembly Committee on Agriculture for approving legislation aimed at stopping misleading labeling of imitation dairy and meat products. “First and foremost, this is about transparency for people deciding what food to buy,” said Amy Penterman, president of the Dairy Business Association, who farms with her family. “You can find any number of products that are labeled to mimic real milk, cheese and other dairy foods. Customers deserve to know the differences between those products and the real deal. Variety can

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to celebrate Citizen Science Month by honoring the many volunteers across the state who help with scientific research and monitoring. Early efforts by DNR staff and the continued work by the citizen scientists of the Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin have helped restore and monitor populations of Eastern bluebirds. Thanks to this collaborative work, Eastern bluebirds’ flash of color and “cheer cheerful charmer” song are common signs of spring in Wisconsin. “Bluebirds thrive in Wisconsin today thanks to the Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin (BRAW) and their dedicated volunteers,” said

Milwaukee, WI – Aisha Carr earned 2,001 votes, 58% of votes cast, winning MPS District 4’s school board race. Reflecting on her victory, Aisha said, “I want to thank all of my supporters, all of my family members, youth organizers, and all the community members who came out and supported me. I’ve been focused on youth leadership development and education my entire life, so your support, your validation, and your faith mean the world to me. This campaign was led by 36 of my youth organizers and I am so proud of each one of them. Thank you to everyone who