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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to avoid burning due to elevated fire danger across the state. The DNR and partners at the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the situation throughout the
MADISON, Wis. — In a new op-ed for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Tony Wied doubled down on his commitment to being a rubber stamp for Donald Trump, failing to put forth any unique or original thoughts of his own as he parroted some of
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman announced today that long-time engineer and WisDOT leader Scott Lawry is appointed to serve as the agency’s new deputy secretary. As chief operating officer, Lawry will oversee the department’s operations which includes
October is recognized as Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. During this month, we try to elevate and listen to the voices of those who experienced or who are experiencing domestic violence in their lives, and recognize the trauma they live through.
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Vice President Kamala Harris’ events in Milwaukee, La Crosse, and Green Bay today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Under President Donald J. Trump, the American dream was not merely
MADISON, Wis. — After a report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel found that California bank owner Eric Hovde had no plans to sell his $3.2 billion bank, Hovde admitted in a recent interview that he would keep owning his bank while in the Senate, saying, “No, I don’t
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. In my first year as governor, I was proud to sign two executive orders—one affirming the sovereign authority of Tribal Nations, and another designating the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Patti See is the featured speaker for the Oct. 24 presentation of the Thursdays at the U series at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. See will present “‘Here on Lake Hallie’: Writing About Where You Live” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of Senators urged the Biden administration to crack down on Iran and address the delayed implementation of their recently passed law that ensures Iran does not benefit financially from
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on the stark contrast between Jodi Habush Sinykin and Duey Stroebel on the issues that matter most to Wisconsinites in Senate District 8—including reproductive freedoms, school funding, and rising costs. Duey Stroebel has spent over
Kamala Harris visits Wisconsin today, fresh off her Fox News interview where she struggled to explain why the Biden-Harris administration eliminated the Remain in Mexico policy, which kick-started the border crisis, and dodged questions about Joe Biden’s fitness for office. Don’t expect
MILWAUKEE/GREEN BAY/APPLETON — Members of the public can dispose of expired prescriptions, including controlled substances, at select VA facilities, on VA Medication Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Friday, October 25, at the Green Bay VA Clinic, 2851 University
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Madison, WI (October 17, 2024) – Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed October 17 as International Credit Union Day in Wisconsin. For the past 76 years, International Credit Union Day has celebrated the role financial cooperatives play in improving the communities
MADISON — This week, the Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) endorsed Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde for the United States Senate. Representing more than 11,000 members from over 300 local association-affiliates, the WPPA is Wisconsin’s largest law enforcement group. WPPA President Jim Palmer released the
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report suggesting policy actions that can be taken by the federal, state, and local governments to support social capital. We also highlight the rising importance of employers
Blue Devil alums, families and supporters will march onto campus Thursday, Oct. 24, to Saturday, Oct. 26, to celebrate homecoming at UW-Stout. While traditional highlights for many will be the annual downtown parade and football game on Saturday, the community is also
Madison, WI – October 17th, 2024 – With less than one month before election day, Hispanic Federation, Centro, FWD Latino, Voces de La Frontera are gathering in Madison on Thursday October 17 at 11AM to mobilize eligible Latino voters to the polls. Working together, the groups
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the general public that the 2024 pheasant season opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The opening weekend, Oct.
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to avoid burning due to elevated fire danger across the state. The DNR and partners at the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the situation throughout the weekend. Most of Wisconsin is at high fire danger due
MADISON, Wis. — In a new op-ed for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Tony Wied doubled down on his commitment to being a rubber stamp for Donald Trump, failing to put forth any unique or original thoughts of his own as he parroted some of Donald Trump’s most extreme positions. While Tony Wied runs on
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman announced today that long-time engineer and WisDOT leader Scott Lawry is appointed to serve as the agency’s new deputy secretary. As chief operating officer, Lawry will oversee the department’s operations which includes 3,200 employees, dozens of field offices and a biennial budget
October is recognized as Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. During this month, we try to elevate and listen to the voices of those who experienced or who are experiencing domestic violence in their lives, and recognize the trauma they live through. People from all walks of life can experience domestic violence
MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering Vice President Kamala Harris’ events in Milwaukee, La Crosse, and Green Bay today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming: “Under President Donald J. Trump, the American dream was not merely a platitude or punchline but a promise to keep. From
MADISON, Wis. — After a report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel found that California bank owner Eric Hovde had no plans to sell his $3.2 billion bank, Hovde admitted in a recent interview that he would keep owning his bank while in the Senate, saying, “No, I don’t think I would sell the bank,” while also saying he wants
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. In my first year as governor, I was proud to sign two executive orders—one affirming the sovereign authority of Tribal Nations, and another designating the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the state of Wisconsin. And every year on
Patti See is the featured speaker for the Oct. 24 presentation of the Thursdays at the U series at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. See will present “‘Here on Lake Hallie’: Writing About Where You Live” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall in Ritzinger Hall. The presentation also will
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a bipartisan group of Senators urged the Biden administration to crack down on Iran and address the delayed implementation of their recently passed law that ensures Iran does not benefit financially from the petroleum trade and have further ability to fund terrorism.
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on the stark contrast between Jodi Habush Sinykin and Duey Stroebel on the issues that matter most to Wisconsinites in Senate District 8—including reproductive freedoms, school funding, and rising costs. Duey Stroebel has spent over a decade playing political games in the Legislature and attacking
Kamala Harris visits Wisconsin today, fresh off her Fox News interview where she struggled to explain why the Biden-Harris administration eliminated the Remain in Mexico policy, which kick-started the border crisis, and dodged questions about Joe Biden’s fitness for office. Don’t expect Tammy Baldwin by her side though. Once again, there is
MILWAUKEE/GREEN BAY/APPLETON — Members of the public can dispose of expired prescriptions, including controlled substances, at select VA facilities, on VA Medication Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Friday, October 25, at the Green Bay VA Clinic, 2851 University Ave., front entrance. Friday, October 25, at the Appleton VA
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Madison, WI (October 17, 2024) – Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed October 17 as International Credit Union Day in Wisconsin. For the past 76 years, International Credit Union Day has celebrated the role financial cooperatives play in improving the communities they serve and the lives of their members. The Proclamation highlights how
MADISON — This week, the Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) endorsed Wisconsin entrepreneur Eric Hovde for the United States Senate. Representing more than 11,000 members from over 300 local association-affiliates, the WPPA is Wisconsin’s largest law enforcement group. WPPA President Jim Palmer released the statement below: “Wisconsin’s law enforcement… Please log in to access
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a new report suggesting policy actions that can be taken by the federal, state, and local governments to support social capital. We also highlight the rising importance of employers in building social capital in the workplace. From Isolation to Connection is
Blue Devil alums, families and supporters will march onto campus Thursday, Oct. 24, to Saturday, Oct. 26, to celebrate homecoming at UW-Stout. While traditional highlights for many will be the annual downtown parade and football game on Saturday, the community is also invited to an open house to experience the university’s polytechnic advantage.
Madison, WI – October 17th, 2024 – With less than one month before election day, Hispanic Federation, Centro, FWD Latino, Voces de La Frontera are gathering in Madison on Thursday October 17 at 11AM to mobilize eligible Latino voters to the polls. Working together, the groups seek to engage with Latino voters and knock-on thousands of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the general public that the 2024 pheasant season opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The opening weekend, Oct. 19-20, has a daily bag limit of one rooster per
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