MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) welcomes Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s Marinette manufacturing facility as a Tier 1 participant of the state’s Green Tier program. As a Tier 1 participant, the facility commits to improving its environmental impacts through implementing an environmental management system. The Marinette facility currently utilizes

(WAUKESHA, WI) – On Thursday, November 11, 2021 Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow signed the 2022 Adopted Budget at an event with other elected officials and department heads. The Waukesha County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the Budget during their Tuesday meeting with no amendments. The budget cuts the County tax rate for

Madison, WI – The City of Madison has awarded grants to five community organizations to install rooftop solar arrays. This year’s recipients of the MadiSUN Backyard Solar grants were announced Thursday, November 11, 2021, by the City of Madison and RENEW Wisconsin, a renewable energy advocacy organization.   Five grants totaling

Madison, WI – Senator Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s possible attempt to shut down the critical Line 5 Pipeline: The Biden administration is once again flirting with disaster, as it mulls shutting down the critical Line 5 Pipeline just as Wisconsinites face soaring

Milwaukee, Wis. – A recent Better Business Bureau (BBB) report shed light on those most impacted by employment scams: military spouses and veterans. Military spouses and veterans were both more likely to be victimized than non-military consumers, and more notably, the median dollar loss was significantly higher – nearly double – than those reported

Last week, the Biden Administration announced an administrative rule that threatens the individual liberty and medical freedom of Wisconsin’s citizens. By December 5th, private businesses would be forced to require unvaccinated workers to wear masks and undergo weekly testing. By January 4th, private businesses will be forced to mandate full vaccinations

BROOKFIELD—Sara Rodriguez, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin in 2022, announced today the support of nine members of the State Assembly. “I’m proud to endorse my friend, Sara Rodriguez, for Lt. Governor,” said Rep. Mark Spreitzer. “With her varied public and private experience and a strong background in public health,

MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has named Matthew Raduechel as its 2022 Wisconsin Associate Principal of the Year. Raduechel serves as associate principal of John Muir Middle School in the Wausau School District. During his four and a half years at the school, he has focused on

MADISON – On Veterans Day, Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), along with members of the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs, introduced a package of bills honoring Wisconsin veterans and their families. One of the bills, LRB 1674, addresses membership on the Council on Veterans Programs.  Under current law, the

The new WIS 81 bridges over I-39/90 in Beloit will be closed to all traffic from 8 p.m. Monday (Nov. 15) to 5 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 17). Motorists must use the signed detour route of Cranston Road and Gateway Boulevard to bypass the closure. The I-39/90 and WIS 81 interchange ramps

Drive along a Wisconsin highway long enough and you’ll see first responders working a crash scene. There’s a crash about every four minutes in Wisconsin. Often working just feet away from traffic, crash responders put their lives in danger every time they respond to one of these scenes. During Crash

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Law School will release the results of two national surveys of public opinion over two days, Nov. 17-18, via video conversations between poll director Charles Franklin and Mike Gousha. On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to public opinion about

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) announced the winners of the 2021 Vets Ready Initiative, an employer recognition initiative highlighting employers who go above and beyond to support veterans and their families. Deloitte received the Silver Level Award for 2021. “Wisconsin’s veterans bring critically important skills to the workforce and their contributions are

La Crosse, WI — Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement honoring our Wisconsin Veterans and Servicemembers on Veterans Day:   “On Veterans Day, we come together to honor Wisconsin’s veterans, servicemembers, and their families. Our veterans have served our country and defended our freedoms with dedication, integrity, and honor. We are forever grateful

MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in observance of Veterans Day: “Today, we honor and remember every person who has worn the uniform of our country and unselfishly placed their lives on their line for our freedoms. We salute the spirit of the

Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable urges consumers to be cautious about solicitation calls or emails related to health insurance during the open enrollment period. Wisconsinites who need health insurance are encouraged to work with a licensed insurance agent or an enrollment assister so they can obtain coverage while safeguarding

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for projects that reduce diesel emissions and improve Wisconsin’s air quality and human health now through Jan. 7, 2022. Approximately $320,000 is available to fund Wisconsin-based projects designed to reduce emissions from eligible public and private vehicle fleets

MADISON, Wis. ̶ UW Health announced today it will require individuals to be vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to being added to its organ transplant waitlist or to receive a transplant. The policy, effective November 15, 2021, will apply to individuals currently being evaluated for transplant and those who are currently on the waitlist

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin honors Veterans Day, giving thanks to all who have served and sacrificed so much to protect their country. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement in observance of Veteran’s Day: “Today, we recognize and thank all those