MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a transition in leadership at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). DHS Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk, who has been a critical and visible part of the state’s pandemic response efforts, will retire later this month. “Julie’s been an essential part of our state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, and it is not an overstatement to say her work and leadership have saved lives,” said Gov. Evers. “Having spent 40 years dedicated to public good and the health and safety of folks in this state, Julie is the embodiment of public

MADISON, Wis. — When President Biden introduced the American Rescue Plan, he promised to provide the resources for Wisconsin to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic. Since his first day in the Oval Office, President Biden has continued to follow through on that promise by ensuring that Wisconsin has billions of dollars to invest in the communities still recovering from the pandemic — federal funding that Gov. Evers is using to fund bold solutions and deliver critical relief to small business owners, parents, communities, and mental health facilities.   Read how Democrats delivered for Wisconsin this week:   Rep.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the first of three educational webinars, Sowing Seeds for Change, 12 – 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10. The webinar series is part of the Safe Water For All Campaign announced in July that is dedicated to educating the public on the leading drinking water contaminants, including PFAS, nitrates, lead and their impact on your health.   Panelists for the webinar will discuss the role of the emerging carbon market on agriculture, what leading farmers and agricultural companies are doing and what that may mean for water quality. Speakers include Tim Baye, University of Wisconsin-Madison

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) sent a letter to several resettlement organizations throughout Wisconsin requesting that they thoroughly vet Afghan refugees before they are resettled in Wisconsin communities. Due to the White House’s lack of planning, the resettlement groups are filling in major gaps and responding to an influx of Afghans coming to the United States. In the letter, Tiffany raises concerns about the lack of preliminary screening capabilities at the Kabul airport and the Biden administration’s vague and inconsistent answers to questions about the nature and timing of the screening. Vetting procedures that in the past took months

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is currently hiring for multiple positions to help Wisconsin’s veterans. Tribal Veteran Liaison This position serves as the WDVA’s representative for the tribal governments of Wisconsin American Indian tribes and their respective Tribal Veterans Service Officers (TVSOs) and tribal veterans.  Apply by September 7. Women Veterans Coordinator This position is responsible for developing and administering outreach programs with a special focus on women veterans. The incumbent will represent the Department at events and interface directly with veterans.  Apply by September 13. Social Worker – Clinician This position performs professional clinical social work services for

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Mike Pompeo, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency and secretary of state, will be among featured speakers at Dairy Strong, one of the Midwest’s premiere conferences for the dairy community. The Dairy Business Association (DBA) announced today the dates, speakers and programs for its largest annual event, which will be held Jan. 19-20 at the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wis. A virtual option will also be available. The conference brings together farmers, corporate professionals, government and university representatives, and other partners to learn, network, celebrate and explore challenges and opportunities in the state’s signature industry.