Dept. of Natural Resources: Order native plants now to support Wisconsin’s pollinators

Joe-pye weed is one of the native plants that help attract pollinators like the northern amber bumble bee (Bombus borealis). / Photo Credit: Jay Watson MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that native plant sales are blooming across the state through June. By planting native plants, you can support the entire ecosystem by providing food for insects, … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot

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FRI REPORT: Speaker’s office ‘surprised’ by Gableman including decertification in 2020 election report

Quotes of the Week You shouldn’t allow biological males to compete against girls. I mean, it’s just disheartening to the girls. … You shouldn’t allow biological males to be going into women’s bathrooms. It’s creepy. It’s just not good. – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, during a telephone interview, responding to a constituent who was offended by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas. The Pennsylvania… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Rep. Dallman: Participates in sheriff’s office simulation

Ripon, WI —Representative Alex Dallman had the honor of participating in the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s office training simulation. This type of training simulator is one of a kind in the State of Wisconsin and allows for law enforcement agencies and members of the public from across Wisconsin to experience situations that police officers deal with on a daily basis. “This simulator provides invaluable, real-time feedback to officers, so that they may better handle these stressful situations in the field,” said Representative Dallman. “I want to thank Fond du Lac County Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt and his fellow deputies for this

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 25

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon and Capitol Bureau Chief Jessie Opoien discuss the latest in Wisconsin’s redistricting battle, former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s election investigation, Milwaukee’s pitch to host the 2024 Republican National Convention and more.

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Ald. Murphy: HOPE Kits aim to provide lifesaving tools for the community

On Monday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Chair of the Milwaukee City-County Heroin, Opioid, and Cocaine Task Force, will join representatives from the Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee County and fellow elected officials for a HOPE Kit distribution event. The event will take place at Fire Station #26, 1140 S. 26th St. HOPE Kits are distributed through the Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative (MORI), a community-wide collaboration between the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD), Milwaukee Health Department and other community stakeholders. MFD MORI teams have been distributing HOPE Kits since November 16, 2021. As of March 25, 2022, HOPE Kits

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IIDA: Wisconsin passes historic interior design initiative

(March 21, 2022 – Madison, WI) – The Wisconsin Chapters of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), and the Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ), announce the passage of Senate Bill 344 on March 18, 2022. The bill successfully codifies interior design legislation and expands the scope of interior design in Wisconsin.  Authored by Senator Dale Kooyenga and Assembly Member Cody Horlacher, and signed into law by Governor Tony Evers, Wisconsin Act 195 reinforces the critical role of Wisconsin interior designers who protect occupant health safety in their work through substantial practice rights

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WisDems: The American Independent, Ron Johnson opposes federal aid to help US microchip industry compete against China

MADISON, Wis. – A new report highlights Ron Johnson’s opposition to investing in chip manufacturers in Wisconsin and across the United States despite the impact it would have on bolstering supply chains and fighting inflation.   See the key points below.   The American Independent: Ron Johnson opposes federal aid to help US microchip industry compete against China Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) has long made it clear that he does not believe it is his job to promote economic growth in his own state over others. During a hearing on March 23, he also indicated that he doesn’t believe the

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UW-Stout: Employment among recent graduates rises to 98.4%

Menomonie, Wis. — A new report by University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Career Services found that despite economic impacts from COVID-19 the school’s graduates remained in very high demand.     The First Destination Report revealed that 98.4% of graduates from August 2020 through May 2021 advanced their career within six months of earning their diploma, the vast majority with full-time jobs.     That’s up sixth-tenths of a percent from the previous year and only slightly below the university’s prepandemic figures.    The 98.4% includes 5.6% of graduates who are continuing their education, serving full time in the military or working in a

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins bipartisan, bicameral group urging administration to help unite Ukrainian children with American adoptive families

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of 73 Members of Congress in urging the Biden administration to take immediate action to unite Ukrainian children going through the adoption process with American adoptive or host families. In the letter, the bipartisan group of lawmakers specifically called on the Biden administration to identify the approximately 300 Ukrainian children waiting to join American adoptive or host families and work with the Ukrainian government to find a way forward to allow children with in-process adoptions to travel to stay with host

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Rep. Dallman: Participates in sheriff’s office simulation

Ripon, WI —Representative Alex Dallman had the honor of participating in the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s office training simulation. This type of training simulator is one of a kind in the State of Wisconsin and allows for law enforcement agencies and members of the public from across Wisconsin to experience

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 25

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon and Capitol Bureau Chief Jessie Opoien discuss the latest in Wisconsin’s redistricting battle, former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s election investigation, Milwaukee’s pitch to host the 2024 Republican National Convention and more.

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IIDA: Wisconsin passes historic interior design initiative

(March 21, 2022 – Madison, WI) – The Wisconsin Chapters of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), and the Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ), announce the passage of Senate Bill 344 on March 18, 2022. The bill successfully codifies interior design legislation

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UW-Stout: Employment among recent graduates rises to 98.4%

Menomonie, Wis. — A new report by University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Career Services found that despite economic impacts from COVID-19 the school’s graduates remained in very high demand.     The First Destination Report revealed that 98.4% of graduates from August 2020 through May 2021 advanced their career within six months of

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins bipartisan, bicameral group urging administration to help unite Ukrainian children with American adoptive families

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of 73 Members of Congress in urging the Biden administration to take immediate action to unite Ukrainian children going through the adoption process with American adoptive or host families. In the

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