MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Whitefish Bay is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines in the Village of Whitefish Bay. Activities related to this project are minor actions under Chapter NR 150, Wis. Admin. Code, for which no environmental analysis is required; however, following the SDWLP federal requirement 40 C.F.R. §35.3580, an environmental review must be conducted before funding this project. The SDWLP has determined that the

MADISON — Approximately 500 Wisconsin Army National Guard troops are reporting for State Active Duty as authorized by Gov. Tony Evers to support local partners in ensuring public safety in conjunction with hundreds of officers from volunteering local law enforcement agencies. “We continue to be in close contact with our partners at the local level to ensure the state provides support and resources to help keep the Kenosha community and greater area safe,” said Gov. Evers. “The Kenosha community has been strong, resilient, and has come together through incredibly difficult times these past two years, and that healing is still

CASCO, WI – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today visited the newly launched Ahnapee Diesel Center, Wisconsin’s first diesel-only high school program. The Ahnapee Diesel Center is one of the only programs available nationwide that provides students with the opportunity to earn dual credits toward high school graduation as well as a one-year technical diploma toward NWTC’s Diesel Maintenance Technician (DMT) program. The program also gives students the option to pursue an associate degree or enter the DMT workforce upon graduation. “America needs more truck drivers to keep our economy moving. Thanks to the partnership between NWTC and the Luxemburg-Casco School District,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding hunters and the public that they can help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) by following baiting and feeding regulations. CWD is an always-fatal disease that affects the nervous system of deer, elk, moose and caribou caused by a misshapen prion protein. The disease can spread through contact with an infected animal’s saliva, urine or feces. It can also spread indirectly through exposure to a contaminated environment. CWD prions are extremely resilient, and they can stay in the soil for a long time, making containment of an affected

La Crosse, WI – This week, Rep. Ron Kind joined the Wisconsin delegation in introducing a resolution that recognizes Wisconsin’s leadership in creating veteran-to-veteran mentorship programs that help returning service members transition back to civilian life. For many returning service members, this transition is filled with obstacles both large and small, and many aren’t made aware of the resources available to them to help overcome these challenges. These mentoring programs help bridge this gap by connecting veterans with another veteran who has gone through this process and can make them aware of resources to support their transition to civilian life. “Veteran peer-to-peer mentoring programs provide

MADISON —Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Executive Director and CEO Joaquín Altoro has accepted a position in the Biden Administration. This week Altoro was sworn in as the Administrator of Rural Housing Service within the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. “We are appreciative of Joaquín Altoro’s strategic vision and leadership to help WHEDA advance affordable housing in our rural and urban communities,” said Kim Plache, WHEDA Deputy Executive Director. “And we celebrate his new role at the federal level where he will continue to be an advocate for greater equity in housing and economic opportunity.” Until a new WHEDA CEO

Members of the public will have opportunities to weigh in on the City of Milwaukee’s redistricting process during two upcoming public meetings, according to Alderman Ashanti Hamilton. The first opportunity will be during a virtual bilingual town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 19 hosted by Alderman Hamilton (attendee link information is here). During the special town hall meeting, the draft aldermanic district boundary map for the city will be revealed. The second opportunity for public input will take place starting at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 22 during a public hearing on the district map during a special meeting of the Judiciary and Legislation Committee in room 301-B

MADISON — Approximately 500 Wisconsin Army National Guard troops are reporting for State Active Duty as authorized by Gov. Tony Evers to support local partners in ensuring public safety in conjunction with hundreds of officers from volunteering law enforcement agencies. “We continue to be in close contact with our partners at the local level to ensure the state provides support and resources to help keep the Kenosha community and greater area safe,” said Gov. Evers. “The Kenosha community has been strong, resilient, and has come together through incredibly difficult times these past two years, and that healing is still ongoing.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #140 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., Nov. 15, 2021, in honor of Lt. Col. John A. Palese Jr. of West Bend, who lost his life in the line of duty after contracting COVID-19. “The news of John’s passing is deeply tragic, and Kathy and I extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues, and everyone who knew him,” said Gov. Evers. “We are thinking of them as they mourn John’s passing and honor his memory.” Palese passed away on Oct.

(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Public Health and Waukesha County Emergency Management announce new COVID-19 testing sites. Accelerated Clinical Labs is Waukesha County’s newest community testing partner. On Monday, November 15, Accelerated Clinical Labs will open a temporary drive-through testing site in the Dairy Barn at the Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha. The COVID testing site will be open Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The site will be closed when the 300-tests-per-day maximum is reached. No appointment is required to get a test, though online preregistration will expedite the on-site process. To preregister, go to: www.waukeshacounty.gov/testingsites. On Monday, November

Madison, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Foundation is pleased to announce that Jeannine Sherman has joined the organization as marketing director. Sherman is an award-winning marketing and communications leader who will direct the Wisconsin Historical Society’s marketing and brand strategy and lead a team of communications, annual giving, marketing and public relations professionals. Her first day with the Wisconsin Historical Foundation was October 4, 2021. “Jeannine is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with a record of success in the field,” said Julie Lussier, executive director of the Wisconsin Historical Foundation. “Her leadership skills, marketing expertise, and aptitude for storytelling will take her

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative said today mislabeling of imitation dairy products remains an important issue for customers and farmers, and the co-op looks forward to working with President Biden’s newly nominated commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to halt the practice. Biden nominated Dr. Robert Califf today for the post, which has been vacant since the president took office. Edge President Brody Stapel said the co-op is pleased to see Biden move to fill such an important position. Califf, a cardiologist and researcher, led the FDA for nearly a year under President Obama.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (November 12, 2021) — Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only registered investment adviser (RIA) with nearly $12 billion in assets under management (AUM), announced plans to acquire Filbrandt Wealth Management, a Madison, Wisconsin-based RIA firm that works exclusively with university leaders and their families to achieve financial independence in retirement. Filbrandt, with approximately $1.8 billion in assets under advisement, represents Savant’s largest acquisition to date and is the firm’s third acquisition this year. The deal is scheduled to close Nov. 30, 2021.   Filbrandt offers comprehensive financial planning services to university professionals across the U.S., using a three-step process —

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers honored Wisconsin veterans this week in celebration of Veterans Day, making stops at several events where he met with local veterans and community members and recognized the many critical roles veterans play throughout the state. Events of the week culminated with the annual Veterans Day celebration at the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda and the signing of Senate Bill 345, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 91, designating a Purple Heart Memorial Highway. “It was an honor to join so many outstanding organizations this week—state agencies, local businesses, and community partners—in celebrating veterans and the significant contributions they make in communities across the entire state of Wisconsin,” said Gov. Evers. “From mental and behavioral health services to housing, to supporting veteran-owned businesses and workers, ensuring our veterans and their families have the tools