Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan bills to bolster EMS professionals and services across Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bipartisan bills to bolster emergency medical services (EMS) in Wisconsin by reducing financial barriers for individuals seeking training, licensure, and a career in EMS and reducing the financial burden for local governments and EMS providers by increasing the Medicaid reimbursement rate for calls when a patient is

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Dept. of Justice: Drug take back day is October 25

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that this upcoming Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 is National Drug Take Back Day. More than 145 events with more than 266 participating law enforcement agencies are planned across Wisconsin

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Rep. Rivera-Wagner: To honor Green Bay Police Officer Salzmann and K9 Officer Pyro as “First Responders of the Year” at Green Bay Common Council meeting

Green Bay – Earlier tonight, during a meeting of the Green Bay Common Council, State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) recognized Green Bay Police Department Officer Scott Salzmann and his K9 partner, Pyro, as “First Responders of the Year” for the 90th Assembly District in recognition of their service, dedication and sacrifices

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Sen. Marklein, Rep. Born: Co-chairs criticize DHS for lack of plan, transparency with opioid settlement funds

Madison, WI – Today, Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement concerning the Department of Health Services’ (DHS) failure to maintain transparency and accountability in the opioid settlement plan: “JFC stands ready to exercise its statutory authority

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UW-Green Bay: Sharon J. Resch Institute of Music presents ‘Messiah’ in a powerful collaborative performance

Don’t miss the student talent in ‘Big Fish: Small Cast Edition’ in November Green Bay, Wis. – For more than 250 years, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah has dazzled audiences around the world with its timeless beauty and inspiring message. This December, the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay’s Sharon J. Resch Institute of Music invites the community to

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Daybreak Fund: Awards nearly $1.8 million to advance nature-based climate and water solutions in the western Lake Michigan region

The Daybreak Fund today announced its 2025 grants, investing nearly $1.8 million in 15 projects led by nonprofit and community partners across Wisconsin’s western Lake Michigan watershed and Lake County, Illinois. The grants support nature-based solutions that address climate risks, improve water quality, and strengthen community resilience.  A collaborative of

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Sen. Marklein, Rep. Kurtz: Governor signs Marklein, Kurtz EMS bills

Madison – Today, the Governor signed two bills written by Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) into law. Act 35 and Act 36 will give EMS departments additional tools to address recruitment and retention challenges. “I am pleased that the Governor swiftly signed our two EMS bills

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Milwaukee Public Schools: 2026 Wisconsin school counselor of the year is Ana Báez of South Division HS  

(MILWAUKEE)— Ana Báez, a bilingual school counselor at Milwaukee Public Schools’ South Division High School, has been recognized as the 2026 Wisconsin School Counselor of the Year by the Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA). She was recognized at a school assembly on Tuesday, October 21. This award recognizes a school counselor who leads

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Gov. Evers: Signs bipartisan bills to bolster EMS professionals and services across Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bipartisan bills to bolster emergency medical services (EMS) in Wisconsin by reducing financial barriers for individuals seeking training, licensure, and a career in EMS and reducing the financial burden for local governments and EMS providers by increasing the Medicaid reimbursement rate for calls when a patient is not transported to a care facility. “EMS professionals play an essential

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Dept. of Justice: Drug take back day is October 25

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that this upcoming Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 is National Drug Take Back Day. More than 145 events with more than 266 participating law enforcement agencies are planned across Wisconsin on Saturday, where Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul and coalition file amicus brief in Supreme Court of the United States opposing President Trump’s attempt to unlawfully deploy National Guard in Chicago

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, as part of a coalition of attorneys general and governors, filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in support of Illinois and the City of Chicago against President Trump’s attempt to unlawfully, unconstitutionally, and undemocratically deploy the National Guard in

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on CPKC rail company to do more to prevent future accidents after two derailments in Dodge County

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on the CEO of railway company Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to make the needed improvements to prevent future train derailments and protect Wisconsin communities and workers. Baldwin’s call comes after a CPKC train carrying crude oil derailed in Dodge County, Wisconsin

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: 2025 governor’s financial literacy award nominations open today

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability is accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards through November 21, 2025. The awards recognize individuals and organizations for increasing financial literacy, capability, and inclusion among Wisconsin residents. Nominations may be made in one

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Public comment period closes for DATCP administrative rules 10 and 12

MADISON, Wis. – The public comment period closed on October 15, 2025 on two Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) administrative rules. DATCP received hundreds of comments related to ATCP 10 (Animal Disease and Movement) and ATCP 12 (Animal Markets, Dealers and Truckers). “Thank you to those who provided public comment,”

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