Clean Lakes Alliance: To launch 2024 Greater Madison Lake Guide featuring the 2023 State of the Lakes Report
MADISON, Wis., May 1, 2024 – Clean Lakes Alliance is excited to announce the release of the 2024 Greater Madison Lake Guide, a comprehensive publication showcasing the beauty and vitality of Greater Madison’s lakes, to be mailed on Wednesday May 1st
The Nature Conservancy: Hillary Vedvig joins The Nature Conservancy as new Director of Government Relations
MADISON, Wis – The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Hillary Vedvig as the Wisconsin chapter’s Director of Government Relations. Vedvig will focus on working with partners, local leaders, and elected officials to advance TNC’s policy objectives
Kirsch campaign: Karen Kirsch announces campaign for 7th Assembly District
April 30, 2024-GREENFIELD–Healthcare advocate and community leader Karen Kirsch announced today that she will be a candidate for the State Assembly in the 7th District, representing portions of West Allis and Greenfield, as well as neighborhoods in the western part
Public Service Commission: With Federal Affordable Connectivity Program Set to Expire, PSC reminds residents about existing internet assistance options
MADISON – The Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding Wisconsin residents that, due to congressional inaction, the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is currently winding down, and no further ACP payments will be provided after the month of
Biden campaign: Wisconsin labor leaders and workers hold Donald Trump accountable for Anti-Union agenda ahead of visit to Waukesha
Today, ahead of Trump’s visit to the Badger State, the Biden-Harris campaign, joined by Wisconsin labor leaders and workers and former Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, held a press conference to slam Donald Trump for attacking unions, killing jobs, and
Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center: Transitions to new incident support model
MADISON, Wis. – During a major disaster, Wisconsin’s State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Madison serves as a central location for state agencies to coordinate their efforts. The work done in the SEOC directly supports the county, tribal, and municipal
Marshfield Clinic Health System: Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake to temporarily pause labor and delivery
RICE LAKE, WI – Labor and delivery services at Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake will be temporarily paused beginning May 1 due to staffing limitations that supports the service. The pause is anticipated to last 30-60 days. We understand this diversion
WisDems: Eric Hovde puts on cowboy hat to star in bank ads in Arizona
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Politico uncovered that California bank owner Eric Hovde is continuing to star in western-style TV ads for his bank. The ads are airing in Arizona, and in one Hovde is “wearing a cowboy hat and riding a horse outside
Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces annual warden, staff awards for public safety, resource protection
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2023 award recipients from the Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection in honor of exemplary public service. “The recipients are walking examples to the public that the
UW School of Medicine and Public Health: Community grant funding opportunity now open
MADISON, Wis. – Eligible Wisconsin-based nonprofits, public 4K-12 schools, districts and tribal, state or local government entities are invited to apply for a Level Two: Accelerate Community Impact Grant, a funding opportunity released by the Wisconsin Partnership Program, or WPP, at the University of
Xcel Energy: Urges safety near dams
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (April 30, 2024) – With the Wisconsin fishing season opening this Saturday, Xcel Energy is reminding recreational and fishing enthusiasts to be safe around dams and hydroelectric facilities. “Boating or canoeing above or below a dam can be
Dept. of Natural Resources: Board meeting to consider Minocqua chain walleye season emergency rule
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new walleye regulation emergency rule will be considered by the Natural Resources Board at a special virtual meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. The
WTBA: Launches modernized approach to work zone safety driver’s education
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Opportunity Wisconsin: Does Rep. Bryan Steil support proposals to eliminate the $35 insulin cap and raise the retirement age?
KENOSHA, Wis. – The extreme Republican Study Committee, of which Rep. Bryan Steil is a member, proposed a budget that would eliminate a $35 cap on the cost of insulin created by the Inflation Reduction Act and raise the retirement
Dept. of Justice: UPDATE: Officer involved shooting in Town of Grand Chute, Wis.
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved shooting in the Town of Grand Chute, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Friday, April 12, 2024. At approximately