MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #142 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Wed., Nov. 24, 2021, in honor of Officer Daniel J. “Dan” Daly of Beloit, who lost his life in the line of duty due to complications from contracting COVID-19. “Dan dedicated more than two decades of his life to selflessly serving the people of this state, and Kathy and I extend our deepest sympathies to his family, the Beloit Police Department, and all those who knew and loved him,” said Gov. Evers. “Especially as we enter the holiday

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that rural health providers in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District are set to receive over $28.4 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The ARP Rural payments are being distributed to providers and suppliers who serve rural Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Medicare beneficiaries. These payments will help provide relief to rural providers who have faced significant financial pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic.     “Our rural health care providers here in Wisconsin were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and many are struggling to recover,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “I’m

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announces the retirement of Steve Ingham, administrator for the Division of Food and Recreational Safety. His last day will be December 16, 2021. “Throughout his tenure at DATCP, Steve understood that we serve as a resource to as well as a regulator of the industry,” said DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski. “Under his leadership, the division was able to educate and regulate, and staff understood that the industry shares our goals of creating access to safe, nutritious food and healthy businesses. I appreciate the time Steve has devoted

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Angela Franks, professor of theology at St. John’s Seminary in Boston, will deliver the 14th annual Theotokos Lecture, “Mary as the Exemplar of the Body’s Poverty.” Hosted by Marquette University’s Department of Theology, the lecture will be held Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 3:30 p.m. in the Eisenberg Reading Room of Sensenbrenner Hall, 1103 W Wisconsin Ave. Does Mariology have anything to contribute to our understanding of the body? Franks will argue that Mary’s poverty—that she “let all God’s glory through”—is exemplary for what the body contributes in the structure of the person. No registration is required to

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Today, Joe Biden spoke on his politically motivated efforts to provide relief for American families suffering because of his self-inflicted inflation crisis as we enter the holiday season. President Biden’s speech was filled with half-hearted measures that fail to address the root of the problem: Biden and Pelosi’s reckless spending driving up costs. Derrick Van Orden responded to President Biden’s speech today: “The President today proved to the American people that his administration is unwilling to fix the problems he and Nancy Pelosi created through bad policy and radical spending. In a little over 10

(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Public Works will host a public information meeting on the County Trunk Highway F (Redford Boulevard) at Lindsay Road intersection project on Thursday December 2 at the City of Pewaukee City Hall, W240N3065 Pewaukee Road. The public is encouraged to join us from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The meeting will be an open-house format with no formal presentation. Representatives from the Waukesha County design team will be on hand to discuss the project, answer questions, and gather input and comments from the public. Exhibits will be on display for viewing.   Note: Waukesha County Public Works

Madison, WI – Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) has introduced a joint resolution to amend the Wisconsin State Constitution and reform the legal procedure for how judges apply bail to individuals with criminal histories. Under current law, the Wisconsin Constitution provides that all persons are eligible for release prior to conviction to assure the person’s appearance in court, protect members of the community from serious bodily harm, or prevent the intimidation of witnesses. However, commissioners and judges are not to consider the dangerousness or violence of a defendant when deciding how much cash bail to set. “Wisconsin continues to see examples of

FITCHBURG – Representative Jimmy Anderson along with Representative Hong and Representative Moore-Omokunde are introducing legislation to ensure that Wisconsinites are treated equitably in regards to housing. The first bill in the package allows tenants to pay a reduced rent when the leased property is damaged or could harm the tenant. The second would create a grant program with funds for attorneys who help underprivileged tenants who believe they were wrongfully evicted, and the last bill would bar landlords for discriminating based on citizenship or immigration status. Rep. Anderson released the following statement regarding the bills: “Being housed is a right,

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN – James Foss, Chair of the Wisconsin 1st Congressional District Democrats, offers the following statement in regard to the violence that took place during the Waukesha Christmas Parade just before Thanksgiving: “The Wisconsin 1st Congressional District Democrats are heartbroken to hear about the senseless act of violence that took place during the Waukesha Christmas Parade on Sunday, November 21, 2021. We Send out our deepest condolences to the families of those injured or killed by the driver of the SUV that crashed into the Parade. We hope that the families of those people find peace and solace, and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a virtual public comment meeting on the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Response Plan Review on Friday, Dec. 3 from 9-11 a.m. The meeting provides an opportunity for public input to the CWD Response Plan Review Committee to help inform the review. Those interested in commenting during the meeting must register in advance. Each registered speaker has a maximum time limit of five minutes, and the facilitator may set a time limit of three minutes. Please be prepared for either time limit. The public can also email their comments to

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable is leaving the Evers Administration. Commissioner Afable will leave his position next month and retire from public service. “Mark has been a part of our administration from the very beginning, and his dedication to expanding health insurance access, protecting a competitive insurance marketplace, and building insurance awareness has made a huge difference in our state,” said Gov. Evers. “He’s been a great advocate for consumers while supporting a strong and competitive insurance market, and I’m grateful for Mark’s support and service these past three years. I wish him and his

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisors Patti Logsdon (District 9) and Shawn Rolland (District 6) are calling for Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm to share the findings of his office’s internal review with Milwaukee County’s Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee. Supervisor Logsdon also serves as a member of the committee. On Sunday, November 21, 2021, Darrell Brooks Jr. allegedly drove his SUV through the Waukesha Christmas Parade, striking and killing five people while injuring more than 40 others, including young children. According to media reports, on November 2, 2021, Mr. Brooks was arrested after allegedly punching a woman in