Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces new online tool to help private well owners interpret water lab test results
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of Be Well Informed, an online tool that can help private well owners interpret their drinking water lab test results. The DNR partnered with the UW-Madison Wisconsin State
Wisconsin Historical Society: Platteville Army National Guard Armory listed in the State Register of Historic Places
PLATEVILLE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Platteville Army National Guard Armory in Platteville (Grant County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The building was constructed through the efforts of the Progress Works Administration.
Wisconsin Historical Society: Sandy Bay Pier Listed in the State Register of Historic Places
LAKE MICHIGAN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Sandy Bay Pier, located in Lake Michigan near Kewaunee County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to
Schoemann campaign: Announces 55 local endorsements
WEST BEND — Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann today announced the endorsement of 55 local elected officials from across the state, as his grassroots-powered campaign for governor continues to gain momentum. “My campaign is all about returning power back to the
Gregory Humphrey: World AIDS Day lacking U.S. resolve under Trump, George and Laura Bush showed moral leadership
World AIDS Day is about awareness, solidarity, and recommitment. It keeps the epidemic in public consciousness, mobilizes funding, and fights stigma. Silence from the highest office in our nation undermines all of that.
Silas Redmond: Sen. Johnson says debt near $30T puts America on borrowed time
Johnson has framed the nearly $30 trillion federal debt as a ticking clock, arguing that the United States is approaching a point where its obligations will overwhelm its capacity to respond to crises or invest in growth.
Jeffrey Leverich: Unstable Trump plunging nation into chaos
Economic justice is the key issue confronting our nation, along with support for the vital programs that invest to uphold our common good. That one man’s corruption and broken psyche has destabilized our nation to such an extent is a searing indictment of the American political system.
DC Wrap: Steil and Van Orden knock state Supreme Court’s appointment of three-judge panels to hear congressional map lawsuits
In this week’s DC Wrap: GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden criticize the creation of three-judge panels to hear lawsuits challenging Wisconsin’s congressional maps.
Rep. Wichgers: Bill gives local law enforcement power to disable drones
Madison-A bill introduced by Rep. Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) allowing local law enforcement to assess and disable dangerous drones had a public hearing today in the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. Assembly Bill 629 allows a law enforcement
Gov. Evers: Appoints Andrew Curtis as Washburn County coroner
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Andrew Curtis to serve as the next Washburn County Coroner. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Angela Pank. Curtis will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that
Barnes campaign: Mandela Barnes calls for fair maps in Wisconsin
This morning in Wauwatosa, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes held his first stop on his “Wisconsin Way” tour at Little Village Play Cafe where he met with local mothers and families discussing how to make life more affordable and why he’s
DNC War Room: Ahead of the holidays, Donald Trump’s administration wants to cut SNAP benefits for blue states
Yesterday, Trump’s Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins threatened to withhold SNAP benefits funding from blue states ahead of the holidays, jeopardizing nutrition assistance for millions of hungry kids and families. This comes on the heels of Trump and Republicans’ Big Ugly
Sen. Jacque: Three victim rights bills pass Assembly committee
MADISON, WI…Three important initiatives granting greater protections for victims of abuse authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) passed the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety today. “Protecting every Wisconsin citizen who has been victimized by criminal behavior
U.S. Rep. Wied: DUMP Red Tape Act passes House with bipartisan support
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass Congressman Tony Wied’s legislation, the Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape Act. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but they often lack the time and resources
Gov. Evers: Appoints John W. Miller to serve as WEDC Secretary and CEO
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is appointing John W. Miller to serve as the secretary and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). “Building upon his years of experience both within and beyond the public