Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Iowa County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Twin Valley Lake Boat Launch Renovation Project at Governor Dodge State Park in Iowa County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of

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WisDems: TODAY: California bank owner Eric Hovde to file permit to demolish beloved Wisconsin bar

MADISON, Wis. — Today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) is moving forward with his self-serving plan to demolish one of Wisconsin’s oldest family-owned bars, the Silver Dollar Tavern.  The Silver Dollar Tavern is expected to close early next year, around the same time California Hovde is expected to move back to Wisconsin and launch his Senate

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Opportunity Wisconsin: As Congress takes the rest of the year off, government funding deadlines and harmful cuts loom in 2024

MADISON, Wis. – With the House of Representatives officially in recess until January 2024, the beginning of the New Year will require swift action on government funding legislation, which might contain harmful cuts that could hurt Wisconsin families, workers, and seniors.  In recent months, Wisconsinites have watched as Republicans in

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Legislative Audit Bureau: The Bureau announces the release of reports 23-22 and 23-23: Telework, Space Management, and Risk Management

We evaluated the telework and space management practices of 39 executive branch agencies (report 23-22) and all 14 University of Wisconsin (UW) institutions (report 23-23) in 2023. We also assessed risk management practices for information technology (IT) at 10 agencies and 5 UW institutions. We found that the telework policies of most agencies

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Theresa, Bloomington, Livingston and Plain Safe Drinking Water Loan Program projects

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the villages of Theresa, Bloomington, Livingston and Plain are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve their respective public drinking water systems. These projects are all located in the south-central region and include: Activities

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Rep. Bodden: Thanks Wisconsin congressional leaders for Sturgeon help

Madison, WI – Ty Bodden (R-Stockbridge) expresses gratitude to the bipartisan coalition of Wisconsin Congressional leaders for advocating on behalf of Sturgeon Spearers and Wisconsin’s sporting traditions.  Congressman Mike Gallagher led the effort in drafting the letter sent to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on December 7th, urging that

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Gov. Evers: Applauds WHEFA for helping Wisconsin nonprofit organizations

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today commended the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA) for another successful year assisting Wisconsin nonprofit organizations. “Supporting nonprofit organizations in all 72 counties has been a priority for our administration since Day One, and we are celebrating another successful year thanks to our partners

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State Bar: Statement on appointment of new Director of State Courts

MADISON, WI ‒ The State Bar of Wisconsin is excited to be working with Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski in her new role as Director of State Courts, effective Dec. 31, 2023.   “The State Bar has always maintained a positive working relationship with the Director of State Courts and that’s

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