MILWAUKEE, WI – The following is the statement on behalf of the Office of the County Executive regarding the Northridge Lake tragedy that occurred late last week:  On behalf of the County Executive our hearts go out to the families and friends of the victims of the tragedy that occurred late last week when two bodies were recovered from Lake Northridge. On December 7, at 4:34 PM, the Office of Emergency Management’s 911 Communications Division (OEM) received a call transfer from the City of Milwaukee regarding a Welfare Check at the lakefront near Lincoln Memorial Drive. A Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office

Whitefish Bay, WI – On Monday December 12, 2022, the campaign of Jodi for State Senate, announced the following endorsements of those supporting Jodi Habush Sinykin to be the next State Senator for District 8. They are:  “I’m beyond grateful to have earned the endorsement of Attorney General Josh Kaul, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Representative Deb Andraca and the vast majority of the 2023/24 Wisconsin State Senate Democratic caucus,” said Jodi Habush Sinykin, “They realize, as I do, how vitally important it is to elect a State Senator on April 4th, 2023, who prioritizes their constituents first, and works everyday to better the

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) sent a letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), requesting an audit of health care providers under the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. Following reports on similar programs, GAO uncovered potential fraud through improper payments causing an increase in the cost of the FEHB Program. “GAO’s previous work on similar issues in the Medicare program and the Veterans Community Care program has uncovered a number of potentially ineligible providers, flagged weaknesses in provider vetting controls, and made valuable recommendations for

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to report any observations of mudpuppies they may accidentally catch while fishing this winter. Data collected from these sightings will help determine the distribution and range of the species statewide.  Mudpuppies are Wisconsin’s only fully aquatic salamander and can be found in streams, rivers, ponds and lakes year-round. Due to their elusive behavior, surveying can be difficult and labor-intensive. However, because mudpuppies can be a common bycatch during the winter ice-fishing season, officials are hoping that anglers will share their mudpuppy observations with the DNR this winter. The

MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM County Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones will host her inaugural Lunch & Learn Gathering at the Northcott Neighborhood House. The meeting will feature brief remarks and conversation with Supervisor Coggs-Jones, and representatives from the Milwaukee County Office of Equity. County Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones made the following statement:   “Upon taking office I became committed to the being ‘the people’s politician’. Since that time I have toured countless public institutions and am amazed by the high quality of services being offered to our residents. I intend to utilize my platform and events like this one to bridge the communication gap between Milwaukee County Government and its residents,” said Supervisor Coggs-Jones. “Director Roman,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the state will receive $5,952,197 to plan for the deployment and adoption of affordable, equitable, and reliable high-speed internet throughout the state. This investment, awarded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), is part of the Internet for All initiative under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed by President Biden in 2021. “The investments I’m proud to announce today represent the start of a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Wisconsin and will help us achieve our mission to expand broadband statewide,” said Gov. Evers. “Since becoming governor, we’ve

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on Friday on a letter with more than 70 total signers in the House and Senate urging President Biden to take executive action to guarantee rail workers paid sick days. “While this agreement was much better than the disastrous proposals put forward by the rail industry, it still does not guarantee a single paid sick day to rail workers who work dangerous and difficult jobs, have risked their lives during the pandemic to keep our economy moving and have not received a pay raise in over three years,” the members

De Pere, Wis: The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) announced that two St. Norbert College students have been selected to receive Gilman scholarship awards. The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program awards students up to $5,000, or up to $8,000 if they also are recipients of the Gilman Critical Need Language Award, to apply toward their study abroad or internship program costs. About 1,500 U.S. undergraduate students have been selected nationally to receive Gilman scholarship awards from the Oct. 2022 application cycle.  The St. Norbert recipients of this prestigious national scholarship, listed with their planned country

MADISON, WI (December 12, 2022) — As another tumultuous year draws to a close, the world is wondering what may come next. How will international conflicts and alliances continue to impact our daily lives? How will money influence policy-making and political campaigns? Will the global economy finally begin to stabilize, or will current volatility continue? What sorts of trends, influences, and outcomes do experts anticipate for the coming year? On the next UW Now Livestream, hosted by the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, UW-Madison experts will discuss their predictions for 2023. The talk will be moderated by Mike Knetter, CEO of the

Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) supporting its proposal to help cut down on unwanted text messages by requiring mobile wireless providers to block texts from invalid, unassigned, or unused numbers, and from numbers on a Do Not Originate list. “Like robocalls, robotexts are not only annoying but also a tool used by scammers,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “The FCC’s proposal will help reduce the number of robotexts that folks receive and protect consumers.” Attorneys general work to protect consumers in their states and have long been at the forefront of

On Universal Healthcare Day, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on our elected leaders to ensure every Wisconsinite has high quality health coverage without going broke. This year, the fight for affordable health coverage saw one of the biggest wins since the Affordable Care Act when President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. Among other things, the Inflation Reduction Act will make prescription medications more affordable, lower the cost of insulin, and will extend tax credits that help families afford health insurance plans.  But, as we celebrate that progressive leaders like President Biden and Sen. Tammy Baldwin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Menasha is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the replacement of watermains throughout the city of Menasha to improve system hydraulics and reduce the risk of water main breaks. Activities related to this project are minor actions under Chapter NR 150, Wis. Admin. Code, for which no environmental analysis is required; however, following the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program federal requirement 40 C.F.R. §35.3580, an environmental review must be conducted before funding

The 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2023 competition until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2023.   The Wisconsin Technology Council produces the contest to encourage entrepreneurs statewide in the startup stages of tech-based businesses. It links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert advice and mentoring, management talent and possible sources of capital. Over time, the contest has led to valuable exposure for each year’s top business plans while spurring company and job growth in Wisconsin. In 2022, finalists shared in about $125,000 in cash and service prizes. The contest’s major