MENASHA — Gov. Tony Evers today, in celebration of Arbor Day and Forest Appreciation Week, announced more than 9.3 million trees have been planted in Wisconsin since the governor committed to the Trillion Tree Pledge just one year ago. In 2021, Gov. Evers
Middleton – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi today announced his endorsement of State Representative Dianne Hesselbein for the 27th Senate District: “I’m happy to support my friend Dianne Hesselbein for Wisconsin State Senate. Dianne is a champion for workers and the
In the states this week, Republicans have had to defend their party’s plan that calls for sunsetting all federal legislation, including Medicare and Social Security, after five years – putting millions of seniors’ right to their hard-earned benefits at risk.
STORY TOPICS – Coronavirus – Governor’s race – Us senate race – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Civil liberties – Consumer protection – Courts – Education – Energy – Environment – Health care –
MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels has not been particularly forward in telling Wisconsinites who he is, but he is making it very clear the dangerous and radical bills he would like to see passed if he becomes Wisconsin’s next governor. At his
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce that a Wisconsin family has rediscovered a rare cliff-dwelling fern not seen in 90 years. Ben Redding, a DNR Rare Plant Monitoring Program volunteer, was hiking with
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that his bipartisan Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act is one step closer to becoming law after companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Heinrich (D-NM) and Hoeven (R-ND). “I applaud the introduction of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Iron Ridge is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of
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MILWAUKEE – Lisa Byington, TV play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Bucks, will be the featured guest at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for noon on Thursday, May 5, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Byington, the first woman hired to do full-time
MADISON, WI — Wisconsin Recovery Alignment Day, sponsored by national pharmacy benefit solutions provider Serve You Rx, will take place at the State Capitol on May 3, 2022 at 9 a.m. The event will include resource tables, opportunities to meet
The Safe & Sound Board of Directors has announced that Bridget Whitaker, Milwaukee native, will be the next Executive Director of the organization, whose mission is to unite residents, youth, law enforcement and community resources to build safe and empowered
MADISON, Wis. – The smell of freshly cut grass can be a welcome sign of summertime but it can also be a time for serious lawn mower-related injuries in children. Every year thousands of children in the United States are
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, talk inflation from the gas pump to the political stump and gauge its impact on the fall elections. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Republican Tim Michels announced he has taken a leave from his job with his family’s road building and infrastructure company as he runs for guv. Michels, who formally entered the race on Monday, also pledged to divest from the company
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has connected his personal campaign account with additional joint fundraising committees that will make it easier for national Republicans to funnel money into the Oshkosh lawmaker’s campaign. National Republicans largely abandoned Johnson during the fall of
The U.S. House GOP-endorsed Congressional Leadership Fund announced it will spend $125 million on ads to flip districts red come November, including in western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD. Dem U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, of La Crosse, is vacating the seat he
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., April 26, 2022 – Following Earth Day 2022, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced today more than $5 million in climate-smart infrastructure to strengthen the health and livelihoods of people living in
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Republican members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC), in requesting information from U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman regarding
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin – After more than three months, the Wisconsin National Guard’s mission to assist as nursing assistants at state healthcare facilities is winding down. Senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders and officials from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
MENASHA — Gov. Tony Evers today, in celebration of Arbor Day and Forest Appreciation Week, announced more than 9.3 million trees have been planted in Wisconsin since the governor committed to the Trillion Tree Pledge just one year ago. In 2021, Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #112, pledging to plant 75 million new trees
Middleton – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi today announced his endorsement of State Representative Dianne Hesselbein for the 27th Senate District: “I’m happy to support my friend Dianne Hesselbein for Wisconsin State Senate. Dianne is a champion for workers and the environment. When Dianne was on the county board, we worked
In the states this week, Republicans have had to defend their party’s plan that calls for sunsetting all federal legislation, including Medicare and Social Security, after five years – putting millions of seniors’ right to their hard-earned benefits at risk. Unsurprisingly, Americans are making their opposition to the plan known.
STORY TOPICS – Coronavirus – Governor’s race – Us senate race – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Civil liberties – Consumer protection – Courts – Education – Energy – Environment – Health care – Labor – Law and order – Manufacturing – Mining –
MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels has not been particularly forward in telling Wisconsinites who he is, but he is making it very clear the dangerous and radical bills he would like to see passed if he becomes Wisconsin’s next governor. At his announcement event, Michels referenced recently vetoed bills, saying [3:35], “There’s
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce that a Wisconsin family has rediscovered a rare cliff-dwelling fern not seen in 90 years. Ben Redding, a DNR Rare Plant Monitoring Program volunteer, was hiking with his kids and their dog at a state natural area
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that his bipartisan Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act is one step closer to becoming law after companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Heinrich (D-NM) and Hoeven (R-ND). “I applaud the introduction of the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act in the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Iron Ridge is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the village of Iron Ridge. Activities
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MILWAUKEE – Lisa Byington, TV play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Bucks, will be the featured guest at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for noon on Thursday, May 5, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Byington, the first woman hired to do full-time TV play-by-play for a major men’s pro sports team, will
MADISON, WI — Wisconsin Recovery Alignment Day, sponsored by national pharmacy benefit solutions provider Serve You Rx, will take place at the State Capitol on May 3, 2022 at 9 a.m. The event will include resource tables, opportunities to meet with state representatives and senators to advocate for recovery, networking
The Safe & Sound Board of Directors has announced that Bridget Whitaker, Milwaukee native, will be the next Executive Director of the organization, whose mission is to unite residents, youth, law enforcement and community resources to build safe and empowered neighborhoods. “I am grateful for the opportunity to move the
MADISON, Wis. – The smell of freshly cut grass can be a welcome sign of summertime but it can also be a time for serious lawn mower-related injuries in children. Every year thousands of children in the United States are treated for lawn mower-related injuries to fingertips, hands, arms, legs
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, talk inflation from the gas pump to the political stump and gauge its impact on the fall elections. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Republican Tim Michels announced he has taken a leave from his job with his family’s road building and infrastructure company as he runs for guv. Michels, who formally entered the race on Monday, also pledged to divest from the company if he wins the guv’s office this fall. Michels Corp.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has connected his personal campaign account with additional joint fundraising committees that will make it easier for national Republicans to funnel money into the Oshkosh lawmaker’s campaign. National Republicans largely abandoned Johnson during the fall of 2016 amid doubts about his prospects in a rematch with
The U.S. House GOP-endorsed Congressional Leadership Fund announced it will spend $125 million on ads to flip districts red come November, including in western Wisconsin’s 3rd CD. Dem U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, of La Crosse, is vacating the seat he has held since 1997. The slate of ad reservations includes
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., April 26, 2022 – Following Earth Day 2022, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced today more than $5 million in climate-smart infrastructure to strengthen the health and livelihoods of people living in rural Wisconsin. “Investing in rural climate-smart infrastructure has a positive
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Republican members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC), in requesting information from U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman regarding illegally obtained Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans received by Planned
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin – After more than three months, the Wisconsin National Guard’s mission to assist as nursing assistants at state healthcare facilities is winding down. Senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders and officials from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services travelled to several healthcare facilities around the state to express