MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released a compilation of all public comments received on the proposed Wolf Management Plan. These comments were received during the public comment period from Nov. 10, 2022 through Feb. 28, 2023 and are available on the DNR’s Wolf Management Plan webpage. In total, the DNR received around 3,500 comments. Commenters used multiple channels to submit their comments, including an online public comment tool, email and mail. The comments have been compiled and grouped by submission type and the order they were received. The DNR attempted to redact all personal contact information

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on March 15, 2023, that he is seeking applicants for Price County District Attorney. The governor announced today he is extending the application deadline to 5 p.m. on Fri., April 14, 2023.  The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Karl J. Kelz’s resignation. The new district attorney will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025. To apply, please email a completed application form and supporting materials to GovDAapp@wisconsin.gov.  The application is available on the “Apply to Serve” page of Gov. Evers’ website at: www.evers.wi.gov. For questions about the appointment process,

In the states this week, local news highlighted President Biden and Vice President Harris’s most recent stops on the “Investing in America” tour in Georgia and Minnesota, where they talked directly to the American people about how their administration is strengthening the economy and creating jobs.  Meanwhile, on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a permitless concealed carry bill behind closed doors, standing shoulder to shoulder with members of the NRA. The law could make it easier for criminals to carry guns, and one law enforcement official described it as “a recipe for disaster.”   At the same time, Republicans across

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in reintroducing bipartisan legislation to advance Made in America manufacturing policy and economic competitiveness by establishing a National Manufacturing Advisory Council within the U.S. Department of Commerce. The bipartisan National Manufacturing Advisory Council for the 21st Century Act would establish the National Manufacturing Advisory Council to advise lawmakers on how to support our Made in America economy and ensure the U.S. remains the top destination for manufacturing in the world. The National Manufacturing Advisory Council – made up of manufacturers, labor representatives, and academic experts – would serve as a bridge between the

MADISON – The Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released audit report 23-5, an evaluation of the community corrections program, administered by the Department of Corrections (DOC). The program oversees individuals who were convicted of crimes and reside in the community on probation, extended supervision, parole or mandatory release.  “This extensive review of the community corrections program by the LAB shows me that improvement is needed.” said Wittke. “LAB audit efforts included: 22 field office visits statewide, interviews with agents and supervisors, a survey of some 5,000 individuals under supervision, a review of 50 random case files and more. Today we have a

Madison, WI – Following a competitive process, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin selected the Wisconsin Broadband Workforce Coalition to lead workforce development planning efforts for the more than $1 billion broadband infrastructure investment coming to Wisconsin. The coalition will be led by Josh Morby and executives from WRTP | BIG STEP, a nationally recognized workforce development intermediary that provides training and supportive services to help individuals from low-income and underserved communities gain access to family-sustaining careers.  The coalition, which includes leadership from all 11 of Wisconsin’s local workforce development boards, brings together dozens of state and national partners that include employers, education/training providers and untapped pipelines

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) today announced the creation of a new, additional area code to overlay the area in which the 920 area code is now in service. This area includes communities such as Appleton, Beaver Dam, Berlin, Fond du Lac, Fort Atkinson, Green Bay, Manitowoc, Oshkosh, Ripon, Sheboygan, Sturgeon Bay, and Watertown.  The 920 area code is expected to run out of assignable prefixes (the three numbers in a phone number following the area code) by the first quarter of 2024. The new 274 area code will be used to provide telephone numbers to