GREEN BAY, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski traveled to the Red Smith School in Green Bay today to announce a record-high distribution of over $1.1 million to the Green Bay Area School District (GBAPS). Treasurer Godlewski was joined by Mayor Eric Genrich, GBAPS staff, and other community leaders to understand how these funds will be used to support public school libraries. “I am proud we were able to invest wisely and provide this record-high distribution despite the economic challenges of the past few years, said Treasurer Godlewski. “Ensuring that our students have the resources they need to grow and thrive in our

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $13.2 million contract to improve US 18/151 in western Dane County. Starting Monday, April 11, crews will begin resurfacing 8 miles of US 18/151 between the Dane/Iowa County line and Town Hall Road in Mt. Horeb. During construction, traffic on 18/151 will reduced to a single lane of traffic in each direction. Local Access will be provided for area businesses and residents. Payne & Dolan of Waukesha, Wis. is the prime contractor. Construction is scheduled for completion by November 2022. The schedule is dependent on favorable weather conditions and

MADISON, Wis. – In an attempt to bring her own divisive brand of politics into local races, Rebecca Kleefisch has endorsed a slew of candidates in school board, mayoral, and county races who have histories of remarks and actions that reflect her radical agenda. Among the Kleefisch-endorsed school board candidates, the Journal Sentinel reported that “there are consistent themes aligned with recent Republican legislation to curtail COVID responses, equity efforts, and teaching about race, gender and sexual orientation.” Here are a few of Rebecca Kleefisch’s problematic endorsements: Steve Frazier, running for DC Everest School Board, has repeatedly amplified conspiracy theories regarding

Gov. Tony Evers’ Main Street Bounceback Grants program is helping local economies recover by providing much-needed support to small businesses in all 72 Wisconsin counties. Using $50 million in American Rescue Plan funding, Gov. Evers’ investment has provided over 3,400 grants to businesses and nonprofits moving into vacant properties downtown. In his State of the State address, Gov. Evers “focused on the ‘kitchen table issues’ that helped him unseat Walker in 2018,” and he continues to deliver for Wisconsinites on those kitchen-table issues. “Gov. Tony Evers has a strong record of supporting small businesses,” said DGA Senior Communications Advisor Christina Amestoy. “The Main Street Bounceback Grants program

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo today announced that John Chenoweth will take over as interim chancellor of UW-Whitewater effective Tuesday, April 5. Chenoweth, the university’s provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, replaces Jim Henderson, who resigned as interim chancellor effective today. “This is an unexpected situation, but I am confident that Provost Chenoweth will maintain continuity at UW-Whitewater,” Falbo said. “I thank Jim for his service.” UW System Board of Regents President Edmund Manydeeds III is expected this week to provide an update on a search for a new permanent chancellor at UW-Whitewater. Chenoweth

MADISON, Wis. –  The Wisconsin Elections Commission today reminds voters to be ready for the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Voters can check their registration status and find their polling place on the MyVote Wisconsin website. Voters who are planning to go to the polls on Tuesday should check the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s MyVote Wisconsin website, https://myvote.wi.gov, to verify their registration, find their polling place and see what will be on their ballot. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5. Polling place hours are the same across Wisconsin, no matter where you live.

MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council – the state’s leading provider of safety training and products – announced the 28th annual Corporate Safety Award winners on Monday. There were 10 companies recognized for their dedication to prioritizing safety culture in the workplace and for maintaining exceptional safety records. These organizations’ efforts exemplify Wisconsin Safety Council’s mission to make Wisconsin the safest place to live, work and play. “All companies in Wisconsin utilize a safety first approach, but this year’s winners went above and beyond in promoting safety and excellence,” said Wisconsin Safety Council Executive Director Aaron Huebner. “We congratulate them for earning

WAUWATOSA, WI – April 4, 2022 – Tomorrow, an election night watch party will be held at Camp Bar Wauwatosa, located at 6600 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. His campaign theme is “a community for all,” and the Wauwatosa resident has promised to rebuild trust with law enforcement and community members, maintain parks, walking paths, beer gardens, athletic fields, and all other green, outdoor spaces in Wauwatosa, and attract creative businesses and dynamic leaders to Wauwatosa. Lowe will be available for interviews and commentary as election results are announced. Lowe would be the first Black Alderman in the 125 plus year history of the local Wauwatosa government. Join us

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of its 30th annual Teaching Excellence Awards. They will be honored April 8 at the next Regents meeting. The awards recognize outstanding teaching and are the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and instructional academic staff. Each recipient is awarded $7,500. “These outstanding UW educators inspire students and colleagues alike to achieve their full potential,” said Regent Cris Peterson, chair of the selection committee. “We celebrate their dedication and innovative approaches to student success.” Each award recipient demonstrates a strong commitment to teaching and learning; uses effective

MADISON, Wis. — In a fruitless tailspin of secrecy and incompetence, Republican officials in Wisconsin refuse to give up their sham inquiry into the long ago decided 2020 election, continuing the Big Lie that has so far delivered nothing but insults to the integrity of Wisconsin voters, and a waste of taxpayer dollars that could be used elsewhere to help Wisconsin families deal with real issues. “There’s countless other things that our elected leaders could be doing to help our communities,” said Chris Walloch, executive director of A Better Wisconsin Together. “We want our government to use our money wisely, but

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin attended an event today at the White House focused on investments in the trucking industry, including her Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act, which was part of the bipartisan infrastructure law signed by President Biden.  “In Wisconsin, we make things, and we need to ensure we have a strong workforce to transport our goods to market,” said Senator Baldwin. “Women currently make up less than 10 percent of the truck driving workforce, and removing the barriers that get in the way of women pursuing and retaining careers in trucking is key. More job opportunities for Wisconsin women

MADISON, Wis. — Col. John Morgen officially relinquished command of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 64th Troop Command to incoming commander, Lt. Col. Jade Beehler, during a formal change of command ceremony April 2 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Madison. Morgen shepherded the 64th Troop Command through the unit’s seminal period over the past two years as it became the lead Wisconsin National Guard element executing the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and countless other mobilizations both here in Wisconsin and overseas. The audience of family and community members continuously found themselves in the spotlight at the

MADISON – The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report urges immediate action to limit greenhouse gas emissions in all sectors of the economy, including energy, transportation, construction, manufacturing and agriculture. “The report documents the options available to us for mitigating climate change and argues that we need to work fast,” says Gregory Nemet, professor at the University of Wisconsin¬–Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs and one of the report’s lead authors. “Our goal is to inform leaders in governments and private industry about what they need to know to push for the changes to their communities and