MADISON, Wis. — Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski announced that the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) has supported over $24 million in funding for 48 community projects around Wisconsin so far in 2022. Twenty-six counties across the state will receive financing for critical projects in areas such as infrastructure, capital equipment, and initiatives to improve neighborhoods. “Our local communities are the heart of our state, and it’s important that we are there to provide the necessary resources so localities of all sizes can thrive,” said Treasurer Godlewski. “It is a priority of the BCPL to continue to partner with Wisconsin municipalities and school

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that on June 10, 2022, Steven R. Sharpe of Waterford, Wisconsin, was sentenced to pay a monetary penalty of $39,531.00, and prohibited from submitting storm water permitting documents to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for a period of three years. A jury found Sharpe guilty of failing to obtain a storm water permit, failing to develop a storm water management plan, and failing to inspect storm water best management practices (BMPs) after a trial on May 16-18, 2022, before Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Kristy Yang. Sharpe also

June 20, 2022 – Three semester-length study abroad programs will return next year to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The Semester Abroad, Wisconsin in Scotland and the International Traveling Classroom will all be back after a hiatus during the pandemic, said Wes Chapin, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs and graduate studies. “Planning is underway for short-term, faculty-led programs taking students to five continents and more than 16 countries, involving at least two dozen faculty and staff,” Chapin said during the dedication of the Dr. Robert B. Bailey III Office of International Education on June 16. “I am also happy to share that we will have

WATERLOO, WI – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Undersecretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jennifer Moffitt to announce that $80 million has been awarded to the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives through the American Rescue Plan. The funds are being awarded to the four current DBI Initiatives, including $20 million for Wisconsin’s Dairy Business Innovation Alliance, led by Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and the Center for Dairy Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Senator Baldwin voted for the American Rescue Plan in 2021. The announcement was made at Crave

MADISON – Wisconsin’s leadership as the first state to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment and housing marks its 40th anniversary this year. To honor the occasion and celebrate Pride Month, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority are co-hosting a panel featuring former Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore David Clarenbach, who authored the groundbreaking, bipartisan legislation. The hybrid event will be held Monday, June 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at WHEDA’s training center, 908 E. Main Street, 53703. Register for the free, public event in person or online.

MADISON — The UW–Madison Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA) is seeking proposals for breakout sessions for the annual Diversity Forum conference this fall. The theme for the 2022 Diversity Forum will be The Power of Remembering: Reclaiming Our Legacies to Imagine New Futures, in an effort to understand and utilize the lessons learned from the past to inform current and future equity-minded policies, practices and curriculum, and to create living and learning communities characterized by organizational and inclusive excellence. The conference will be a hybrid event held on Nov. 14 and 15 with sessions in Union South

Milwaukee – Brutal heat and humidity is heading into Wisconsin this week. Follow these tips to stay cool and save money on your summer energy bill. No cost Keep the sun out. Close blinds, shades and drapes on the sunny side of your home during the day to keep the house cooler. Adjust your thermostat. When at home, set it a few degrees higher to save energy. When you are away, adjust your thermostat 7 to 10 degrees higher than your normal setting. This can help you save up to 10% on your energy bill. Turn down the heat by delaying heat-producing

June 20, 2022 – The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is thrilled to announce the first class of Rising Leaders, a cohort of 10 high school charter students who have earned the opportunity to develop leadership and advocacy skills with training from policy professionals. More than 100 students applied to this new program, and the 10 students selected have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to leading by example to improve their school community. The Rising Leaders Initiative is a one-year program that will offer 1:1 training with experts in civic participation, education advocacy, leadership development, and public speaking. The 2022 Rising

Milwaukee, WI (June 20, 2022) – Brian Barkow, law enforcement executive and candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff in the August 9 Democratic primary, issued the following statement today: “Five homicides have occurred in Milwaukee County since Friday. As this appalling violence continues to shake our community to the core, our prayers are with the families, friends, and loved ones of those who lost their lives this weekend. As we mourn their loss, it is imperative that we come together as a community to prevent further bloodshed. “Last week, Police Chief Jeffrey Norman outlined an evidence-based strategy to reduce violent crime by

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that Wisconsin has joined with 49 other states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the federal government to settle allegations of fraud against Mallinckrodt ARD, LLC (formerly known as Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), a U.S. subsidiary of the Irish pharmaceutical company Mallinckrodt plc (collectively Mallinckrodt), which sells and markets pharmaceutical products throughout the nation. The total value of the agreement is $233,707,865.18, plus interest, to be paid over a period of seven years. Of this amount, Wisconsin will receive $1,391,803.20, plus applicable interest. “When companies break the rules of the Medicaid system,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that on June 10, 2022, Steven R. Sharpe of Waterford, Wisconsin, was sentenced to pay a monetary penalty of $39,531.00, and prohibited from submitting storm water permitting documents to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for a period of three years. A jury found Sharpe guilty of failing to obtain a storm water permit, failing to develop a storm water management plan, and failing to inspect storm water best management practices (BMPs) after a trial on May 16-18, 2022, before Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Kristy Yang. Sharpe also

Hi, I am Jim Marchant, You may know me from my work and legislation to block taxation on Internet access and no sales tax on online purchases through the Internet. Most state legislators and the US Congress passed bills regarding cyber laws which I pioneered. As the recent winner of the Republican primary for Secretary of State in Nevada, I stand for fair and transparent elections across America.  Secretary’s of State have a great role to play in certifying the integrity of election results.     That is why I am endorsing Jay Schroeder for Wisconsin Secretary of State. When Democrat Gov. Evers shut

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs awarded State Representative Amy Loudenbeck the inaugural “State Champion for Children” award, the highest award given by state clubs to an elected official in Wisconsin. The vote was unanimous, with twenty-eight club CEO’s agreeing that Loudenbeck should be added to the Club Hall of Fame for her advocacy efforts.   As the Vice Chair of Wisconsin’s powerful Committee on Joint Finance in 2021, Loudenbeck helped secure passage of Be Great Graduate and Wisconsin After 3 programs in the Wisconsin State Budget, ensuring youth are more likely to graduate and go on to hold great

Town of Gordon, Douglas County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Antoine and Sarah Gordon House in the Town of Gordon, Douglas County, in the National Register of Historic Places. The Antoine and Sarah Gordon House began as a simple log house built in 1859 by Antoine Gordon. The house served as his home and trading post, as well as a hotel for visitors to northern Wisconsin arriving on the new stagecoach line that connected Fort Snelling in Minnesota with the newly established city of Bayfield. In 1874, the Gordons built an addition, also constructed