Dept. of Health Services: Encourages Wisconsinites to get vaccinated against respiratory viruses this fall
Vaccines for flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are becoming more available across the state The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to protect themselves against respiratory illnesses this fall. Updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025-26 respiratory virus
Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired: Leaders across Wisconsin and the U.S. proclaim October 15 “White Cane Safety Day”
Annual Observance Highlights Safety of All Pedestrians People with vision loss, many of whom use a white cane or guide dog, are among the 31% of Wisconsin residents who do not drive. White Cane Laws requiring drivers to stop for
Gov. Evers: Celebrates Wisconsin’s continued strong fiscal outlook despite national economic uncertainty as state ends fiscal year with $4.6 billion positive balance
State’s general fund balance exceeds estimates by over $265 million, record-high ‘rainy day’ fund continues to grow MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated Wisconsin’s continued fiscal success and outlook despite continued national economic uncertainty and volatility. The Evers Administration today announced the state ended fiscal year (FY) 2025 with… Please log in to access subscriber content.
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Awards $550,000 to veteran nonprofits
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a total of $550,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving Wisconsin veterans and their families. These organizations offer services ranging from financial aid and job training to entrepreneurship programs
Rep. Doyle: Honored to present First Responder of the Year award for the 94th Assembly District
This week the Wisconsin Assembly hosted the fourth biennial First Responder of the Year ceremony, and each Assembly District selected a first responder to receive the award. Representative Doyle had the following to say: “I was honored to recognize Farmington
Climate Power: ICYMI: Additional $130 million worth of Department of Energy grants in Wisconsin under threat by Trump Administration
A Wisconsin Examiner piece published Monday highlights the continued costs of the Trump administration’s vendetta against clean energy Madison, WI – As Semafor recently reported, the Trump administration is considering cutting an additional $12 billion worth of clean energy projects, including $130
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul moves to intervene in review of merger settlement
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of state attorneys general moved to intervene in a court’s review of the $14 billion merger settlement between Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) and Juniper Networks that was approved by the U.S. Department
Rep. Palmeri: Recognizes Captain Scott Rasmussen as First Responder of the Year
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Assembly recognized first responders from across the state for contributions to public safety in their communities. Among those recognized was Captain Scott Rasmussen of the Oshkosh Fire Department. Representative Palmeri offered the following statement: “Captain
Dept. of Public Instruction: Releases figures on 2025-26 general school aids
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published state general school aids that school districts will receive during the current school year. This release of certified financial figures is based on data from the previous school year, including student
Gov. Evers: Urges Trump Administration not to terminate $1.5 billion in funding awarded to Wisconsin companies and organizations for energy projects
Governor warns Trump Administration that rolling back already-approved awards at a time of record-high energy demand and rising costs would be reckless MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter amid reports that the Trump Administration plans to terminate over 600 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding awards, including more than $1.5 billion in approved funding to Wisconsin-based companies
Rep. Piwowarczyk: 98th Assembly District First Responder of the Year: Deputy Anthony Rauch
Madison- Yesterday, State Representative Jim Piwowarczyk presented Officer Deputy AnthonyRauch of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department with the 2025 First Responder of theYear Award for the 98 th Assembly District. On June 26 th , 2025 at approximately 1:51 PM,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment on master plan variance to add parking and a campground host site to Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area
Public Comment Period Open Through Nov. 14 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed variance to the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area Master Plan. As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin Administrative
Rep. Callahan: 35th Assembly District First Responder of the Year: Julie Powell
[Madison, WI] – Yesterday, State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) presented Officer Julie Powell of the Antigo Police Department with the 2025 First Responder of the Year Award for the 35th Assembly District. Officer Powell began her law enforcement career with the Langlade
Wisconsin Historical Society: Blackhawk Avenue Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Blackhawk Avenue Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 2025, at the local level of significance. This area has provided commerce
Wisconsin Historical Society: Portage Canal re-listed in the National Register of Historic Places
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the additional documentation for the Portage Canal in the National Register of Historic Places on September 24, 2025 at the statewide level of significance. The Portage Canal extends from Portage, Columbia County