Sen. Jacque: Stall on preserving Potawatomi Tower continues

MADISON… Gov. Evers continued his “stall and blame” strategy for his failure to repair, restore, and preserve the historic 90-year-old Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower, State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) said today. “The Governor could have greenlit an effective and

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Gov. Evers: Announces contractor for the design and construction of Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower project, commits to funding project in next capital budget

STURGEON BAY — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Preston Cole, today announced the administration has selected GRAEF through a qualifications-based selection process to provide pre-design through construction services on the Potawatomi Observation Tower at Potawatomi

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Sen. Jacque: Stall on preserving Potawatomi Tower continues

MADISON… Gov. Evers continued his “stall and blame” strategy for his failure to repair, restore, and preserve the historic 90-year-old Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower, State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) said today. “The Governor could have greenlit an effective and relatively inexpensive repair today to instantly give peace of mind

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UW-Eau Claire: Construction to begin on County Materials Complex

The transformation is underway for a 21-acre brownfield site along the Chippewa River to become the largest indoor event venue in northwest Wisconsin — the $107 million state-of-the-art County Materials Complex — when it opens in spring 2024. The namesake donors on Monday helped celebrate the groundbreaking of the complex

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Rep. Bowen: Statement on deadly weekend in Wisconsin’s largest city

MILWAUKEE – In response to a violent weekend that saw over 20 community members shot and three killed, including a 23-year-old father-to-be, a 19-year-old woman, and a 13-year-old girl, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Yet again, I find my heart breaking over the continued gun violence

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Unemployment rates in nine metros lower than pre-pandemic

Nine of the state’s 12 major metropolitan areas had lower unemployment rates in March than pre-pandemic, the latest federal figures show.  When comparing preliminary figures from last month with benchmarked data from March 2019, these metro areas had lower unemployment rates in March 2022: Appleton, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac,

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Dept. of Administration: Menominee tribal visit highlights clean energy commitment

Contact: DOACommunications@wisconsin.gov   DOA Secretary-designee met with Tribal leaders last week as part of Clean Energy Plan outreach   Keshena, Wis. – On Thursday, April 21, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld visited with the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin, as part of a week-long effort to celebrate clean energy initiatives statewide…. Please

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Sierra Club: Applauds Governor Evers’ environmental justice announcement

MADISON, WI — Today, Governor Evers issued Executive Order 161 creating the Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Administration. The Executive Order sites the history of environmental injustices, warming climate, and the connection to health impacts on the communities impacted by these injustices. In response, Sierra Club Wisconsin

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Donald Trump: Statement of the 45th president of the United States

The Special Counsel appointed by the Wisconsin Assembly to investigate the crimes of the 2020 Election did an outstanding job. He discovered many pieces of evidence that indicate foul play. Anyone calling themselves a Republican in Wisconsin should support the continued investigation in Wisconsin without interference. After all of the

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Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Joins with the Simmy Foundation and the Wisconsin convenience store industry to increase awareness of veteran mental health services

STEVENS POINT – Secretary Mary Kolar of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that the state agency will be working with the Simmy Foundation, a nonprofit focused on veteran mental health, and the Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association (WPMCA) to increase awareness and enrollment of veterans

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Gov. Evers: Announces contractor for the design and construction of Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower project, commits to funding project in next capital budget

STURGEON BAY — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Preston Cole, today announced the administration has selected GRAEF through a qualifications-based selection process to provide pre-design through construction services on the Potawatomi Observation Tower at Potawatomi State Park. The governor also announced his commitment to include

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