Gov. Evers: Announces federal internet for all grant awards

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

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Asks public to report mudpuppy observations

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

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Milwaukee County Supv. Coggs-Jones: Encourages public participation at upcoming lunch & learn gathering

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:  

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Gov. Evers: Announces federal internet for all grant awards

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

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Joins more than 70 total signers in the Senate and House urging Biden to take executive action on paid sick days for rail workers

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

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St. Norbert College: Two students receive Gilman scholarship

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

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Most bank CEOs expect state economy to weaken in next six months

Nearly three quarters of Wisconsin bank CEOs included in a recent survey expect the state’s economy to weaken in the next six months.  The Wisconsin Bankers Association’s biannual Economic Conditions Survey found 72 percent of responding bank executives have a negative outlook on the state’s economy for the first half

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of city of Menasha safe drinking water loan program project

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

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Wisconsin Technology Council: 20th annual Governor’s Business Plan Contest open for 2023 entries

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

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