UW Board of Regents: Announces 2024 Diversity Awards

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 16th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 9 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for

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Gov. Evers: Meets with Eau Claire leaders to support regional healthcare workforce following HSHS and Prevea closures

EAU CLAIRE — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Deputy Secretary Deb Standridge, Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, and other agency officials and staff, joined local leaders

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WisDems: Eric Hovde wants to raise the retirement age

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Up North News detailed how California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) wants to put Social Security benefits out of reach for more and more Americans by raising the retirement age to as high as 72 years. Hovde has said

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Sen. Felzkowski: Perseverance pays off

If you had asked me, when I took my oath of office in 2013, what I’d guess one of my proudest achievements would someday be as a legislator, I never would have guessed that it would be a dental care

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MON PM Update: Baldwin, Johnson split on border bill

From WisPolitics … — U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are split on a $118 billion deal to crack down on border security while providing funding for Ukraine and Israel. President Joe Biden has said he strongly supports the proposal, which the Senate is set to hold a procedural

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Sen. Agard: Introduces legislation to place protections, increase safety around retention ponds

MADISON – Today, Senator Agard released legislation that would require retention ponds across the state of Wisconsin to incorporate certain protective measures to prevent life-threatening accidents. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “In light of the devastating recent tragedies in Sun Prairie, where two young boys’ lives

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UW Board of Regents: Announces 2024 Diversity Awards

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 16th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 9 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations. Each recipient

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Gov. Evers: Meets with Eau Claire leaders to support regional healthcare workforce following HSHS and Prevea closures

EAU CLAIRE — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Amy Pechacek, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Deputy Secretary Deb Standridge, Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, and other agency officials and staff, joined local leaders in Eau Claire to provide updates on the Evers Admini… Please

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WisDems: Eric Hovde wants to raise the retirement age

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Up North News detailed how California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) wants to put Social Security benefits out of reach for more and more Americans by raising the retirement age to as high as 72 years. Hovde has said he “absolutely” wants to cut Social Security benefits. Meanwhile, Tammy

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Sen. Felzkowski: Perseverance pays off

If you had asked me, when I took my oath of office in 2013, what I’d guess one of my proudest achievements would someday be as a legislator, I never would have guessed that it would be a dental care bill that took me 8 years to pass. Dental therapists

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking volunteer campground hosts for properties statewide

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers who like spending time outside, helping other outdoor enthusiasts and are passionate about Wisconsin’s natural resources to serve as volunteer campground hosts. Volunteer opportunities are available at DNR properties in all parts of the state. Host responsibilities generally include:

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Recognizes Flood Insurance Awareness Week

Madison, Wis. —Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed February 4-10, 2024, Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize our state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage.  “Now is the time to prepare for spring flooding and consider getting flood insurance coverage,” said Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek.

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Awards Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program community partner grants

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a total of $1.5 million has been awarded to nine organizations for the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) Community Partners Grants. These grants were awarded through a competitive review process and range from

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