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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (WDMA) is receiving a $798,000 grant from the Department of Defense to conduct community outreach, noise mitigation planning, and prepare for the F-35s arrival at
The Department of Defense initiative to spark interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) has been in operation since February 2012 at the U.S. Army Reserve Center on Silver Spring Drive. More than 60 students from three schools graduated
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the proposed 2023-2025 migratory game bird seasons. The proposal is open to public comment until March 10, 2023. Highlights from the proposed season structure include: “The 2023-2025 waterfowl seasons
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with the Greater Madison MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) and Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC), has moved its RIDESHARE service to a new platform and mobile app powered by RideAmigos. “This is a cooperative
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week released $3.8 billion in recommended investments in his 2023-25 Capital Budget for the renovation and renewal of the state’s existing infrastructure and to support major projects across the state in 28 counties. To highlight these
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced seven appointments to the Genetic Counselors Affiliated Credentialing Board. The board was recently established under 2021 Wisconsin Act 251, a bipartisan act signed by Gov. Evers last year related to the regulation and licensure of
MADISON, Wis. — Scott Presler, an extremist, right-wing social media influencer who promoted the January 6 insurrection, traffics in QAnon conspiracy theories and has worked with the “largest anti-Muslim group in America” has a new project, promoting Dan Kelly. According to
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s far-right majority reappointed fake elector collaborator Jim Troupis to another term on the Judicial Conduct Advisory Committee, a committee which advises state judges and judicial officers on the Code of Judicial Conduct. Troupis was deeply
MADISON – This week, Governor Evers’ announced $3.8 billion in recommended investments in his 2023-25 Capital Budget for the renovation and renewal of the state’s existing infrastructure and to support major projects across the state. Part of this investment is $231
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for seasonal staff at Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. These limited-term seasonal positions are responsible for outdoor maintenance, groundskeeping work and customer service for property visitors.
Washington D.C. – Following Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s recent victory in the primary for the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election, People For the American Way is pleased to announce an endorsement of Judge Protasiewicz in the general election. “Judge Janet Protasiewicz is
MADISON, Wis. – As the days warm and become longer, spring also brings plenty of melting snow, rainfall, and ice jams. This can bring flooding to Wisconsin communities. To encourage everyone in the state to be prepared, Gov. Tony Evers
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his K-12 education priorities, shared last month in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message. Hi folks, Governor Tony Evers here, wishing you a happy Public Schools Week! As a former
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that as March’s warmer temperatures and spring showers move in, Wisconsin’s winter ice cover on lakes moves out. The lake ice that supported vehicles, fishing shelters and snowmobiles becomes
Wisconsin State Patrol asks all drivers to prioritize safety behind the wheel when celebrating seasonal traditions this month. With March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day approaching, it’s a time for festivities for many in Wisconsin, but those who plan to
Madison, WI – The release of Governor Evers’ 2023-2025 capital budget recommendations has sparked harsh criticism for its short-sighted spending and lack of long-term solutions—most notably with his refusal to address the closure of Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI). Three
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin food, forestry and agriculture product exports set a record in 2022, according to U.S. Census trade data. Exports were shipped to 142 countries totaling nearly $4.22 billion, a 7% increase from the previous record in 2021.
MADISON, Wis. ‒ After more than a year of planning and development, the University of Wisconsin Integrative Health program officially opened the Osher Center for Integrative Health at University of Wisconsin‒Madison. The center will be funded through a $5.5 million endowment from
Delafield, WI – Today, the Institute for Reforming Government released an unprecedented playbook for common-sense, patient-centered healthcare solutions that demonstrate how to successfully give Wisconsinites access to higher-quality and lower-cost healthcare. This groundbreaking report offers an alternative vision to the left’s model
MILWAUKEE, WI – Ho-Chunk tribal members came together tonight for a community dinner to discuss the direct impacts of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election on Native communities. The nonpartisan event is hosted by Wisconsin Native Vote (a program of Wisconsin Conservation Voices),
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (WDMA) is receiving a $798,000 grant from the Department of Defense to conduct community outreach, noise mitigation planning, and prepare for the F-35s arrival at Truax Field. “I am proud to help deliver resources to
The Department of Defense initiative to spark interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) has been in operation since February 2012 at the U.S. Army Reserve Center on Silver Spring Drive. More than 60 students from three schools graduated the inaugural Wisconsin STARBASE class. Since then, the program has
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the proposed 2023-2025 migratory game bird seasons. The proposal is open to public comment until March 10, 2023. Highlights from the proposed season structure include: “The 2023-2025 waterfowl seasons will be based on the 2022 continental waterfowl population estimates,”
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with the Greater Madison MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) and Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC), has moved its RIDESHARE service to a new platform and mobile app powered by RideAmigos. “This is a cooperative effort among our regional partners to make it easier to
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week released $3.8 billion in recommended investments in his 2023-25 Capital Budget for the renovation and renewal of the state’s existing infrastructure and to support major projects across the state in 28 counties. To highlight these investments and their regional and statewide impact, Gov. Evers visited
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced seven appointments to the Genetic Counselors Affiliated Credentialing Board. The board was recently established under 2021 Wisconsin Act 251, a bipartisan act signed by Gov. Evers last year related to the regulation and licensure of genetic counselors, including the creation of the seven-member Genetic Counselors
MADISON, Wis. — Scott Presler, an extremist, right-wing social media influencer who promoted the January 6 insurrection, traffics in QAnon conspiracy theories and has worked with the “largest anti-Muslim group in America” has a new project, promoting Dan Kelly. According to his social media account, Presler will be spending March on
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s far-right majority reappointed fake elector collaborator Jim Troupis to another term on the Judicial Conduct Advisory Committee, a committee which advises state judges and judicial officers on the Code of Judicial Conduct. Troupis was deeply involved in Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election,
MADISON – This week, Governor Evers’ announced $3.8 billion in recommended investments in his 2023-25 Capital Budget for the renovation and renewal of the state’s existing infrastructure and to support major projects across the state. Part of this investment is $231 million towards the replacement of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for seasonal staff at Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. These limited-term seasonal positions are responsible for outdoor maintenance, groundskeeping work and customer service for property visitors. Recruitment for these positions is underway now for work that
Washington D.C. – Following Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s recent victory in the primary for the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election, People For the American Way is pleased to announce an endorsement of Judge Protasiewicz in the general election. “Judge Janet Protasiewicz is the right choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court,” said Svante
MADISON, Wis. – As the days warm and become longer, spring also brings plenty of melting snow, rainfall, and ice jams. This can bring flooding to Wisconsin communities. To encourage everyone in the state to be prepared, Gov. Tony Evers has declared March 6 – March 10 as Flood Safety
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his K-12 education priorities, shared last month in his 2023-25 Biennial Budget Message. Hi folks, Governor Tony Evers here, wishing you a happy Public Schools Week! As a former teacher, principal, superintendent, and state superintendent, and now as governor,
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that as March’s warmer temperatures and spring showers move in, Wisconsin’s winter ice cover on lakes moves out. The lake ice that supported vehicles, fishing shelters and snowmobiles becomes more unreliable and dangerous as temperatures fluctuate between above and
Wisconsin State Patrol asks all drivers to prioritize safety behind the wheel when celebrating seasonal traditions this month. With March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day approaching, it’s a time for festivities for many in Wisconsin, but those who plan to drink must also plan for a safe ride home. Impaired
Madison, WI – The release of Governor Evers’ 2023-2025 capital budget recommendations has sparked harsh criticism for its short-sighted spending and lack of long-term solutions—most notably with his refusal to address the closure of Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI). Three years after receiving the results of a multi-year architectural and
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin food, forestry and agriculture product exports set a record in 2022, according to U.S. Census trade data. Exports were shipped to 142 countries totaling nearly $4.22 billion, a 7% increase from the previous record in 2021. U.S. Census data shows that dairy product exports totaled $617
MADISON, Wis. ‒ After more than a year of planning and development, the University of Wisconsin Integrative Health program officially opened the Osher Center for Integrative Health at University of Wisconsin‒Madison. The center will be funded through a $5.5 million endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation that the Department of Family Medicine and
Delafield, WI – Today, the Institute for Reforming Government released an unprecedented playbook for common-sense, patient-centered healthcare solutions that demonstrate how to successfully give Wisconsinites access to higher-quality and lower-cost healthcare. This groundbreaking report offers an alternative vision to the left’s model of government-run healthcare. By upending the current incentive structure, increasing
MILWAUKEE, WI – Ho-Chunk tribal members came together tonight for a community dinner to discuss the direct impacts of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election on Native communities. The nonpartisan event is hosted by Wisconsin Native Vote (a program of Wisconsin Conservation Voices), the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), and the Ho-Chunk Nation. The upcoming Wisconsin