Bayfield County: Tourism posts record-breaking year in 2022

Bayfield, Wis. (June 6, 2023) – The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released 2022 economic impact data, showing the tourism industry generated a record-breaking $23.7 billion in total economic impact. The highest-ever overnight visitation helped fuel the growth, with Bayfield County playing a

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Bankers less pessimistic about economic outlook, survey finds

Bankers in Wisconsin are less pessimistic about the economy’s trajectory, according to the latest Wisconsin Bankers Association survey.  The group found 86 percent of the bank CEOs tapped in its most recent survey expect inflation to fall or stay flat over the next six months, which is up from 76

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Rep. Stubbs: The 2023 Juneteenth City-County celebration and flag raising ceremony

MADISON – On Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, community leaders and members of the public gathered at the Madison City-County Building to celebrate Juneteenth and raise the Juneteenth flag.Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:“Today, I joined elected officials, pastors, and community leaders to begin celebrating the Juneteenth holiday and

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Sen. Agard: Legislation to provide free state park admission to 4th graders and families recommended for passage by assembly committee

MADISON – Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Leader, applauds Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation for recommending Assembly Bill 11 (AB 11) for passage. Senator Agard co-authored AB 11 and if it is signed into law, the annual vehicle admission fee for families of fourth grade students

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Rep. Myers: Applauds election reform bills heard in committee today

MADISON-Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee), applauds election reform bills heard in the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections. Representative Myers released the following statement: “The four bills heard in committee–AB 282, AB 283, AB 298, and AB 299 today provide an equitable approach to ensure fidelity and access in the election

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Bayfield County: Tourism posts record-breaking year in 2022

Bayfield, Wis. (June 6, 2023) – The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released 2022 economic impact data, showing the tourism industry generated a record-breaking $23.7 billion in total economic impact. The highest-ever overnight visitation helped fuel the growth, with Bayfield County playing a pivotal role by contributing $89 million in total economic impact. 

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Joins Secretary Denis McDonough at Tomah VA

TOMAH, WI – In case you missed it, yesterday Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3) joined Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough at the Tomah VA to discuss troubling reports of misdiagnoses by neurologist Dr. Mary Jo Lanska and the need to ensure quality health care for our veterans. Secretary McDonough also

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Gov. Evers: Announces Wisconsin tourism sees record-breaking year

OSHKOSH — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers, today announced Wisconsin’s tourism industry saw a record-breaking year in 2022. According to 2022 economic impact data, the tourism industry generated $23.7 billion in total economic impact, surpassing the previous record year of $22.2 billion set in

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Helps secure $2.6 billion for Great Lakes and coastal resiliency projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change, and Manufacturing, announced a $2.6 billion plan to invest in Great Lakes and coastal resiliency through the Baldwin-supported Inflation Reduction Act. The funding, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will help

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