Dept. of Natural Resouces: Reduce salt use this winter

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 22-26, 2024.  Winter Salt Awareness

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Sen. Larson: Joins national call to Pres. Biden for ceasefire in Gaza

Madison, WI – On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, State Senator Chris Larson joined with nearly 200 state and local elected officials from across the country in a joint letter to President Biden demanding that the administration immediately call for and work to facilitate a permanent ceasefire to end the current violence in Israel

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Gov. Evers: Announces Wisconsin reached highest enrollment ever on HealthCare.gov

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, according to new enrollment data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as of Dec. 23, 2023, 254,482 Wisconsinites have signed up for health insurance on the individual marketplace. This marks the highest enrollment Wisconsin has ever reached. The previous record was attained during the 2017

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Publishes summary of public comments on Central Sand Hills Region master plan supporting document

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has published a summary of public comments it received on the Draft Vision, Goals, Objectives and Management Alternatives for DNR-managed lands in the Central Sand Hills region. Among the more than 60 properties included in the plan are Devil’s Lake and Hartman

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Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Deadline extended for Veteran Mental Health Grants

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is extending the deadline for applications for the three Veteran Mental Health Grants. Applications are being accepted until Thursday, January 25, at 4:30 p.m.  WDVA encourages all eligible organizations to apply. We also ask that you share this widely with your network and encourage mental healthcare

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Legislative Democrats: Release bill package for voter confidence, accessibility, residency and ease

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Legislative Democrats proudly introduce the Voter C.A.R.E. (Confidence, Accessibility, Residency, and Ease) Package, a common sense set of bills designed to ensure our government represents the will of the people. Committed to accessible and straightforward elections, this legislative initiative focuses on reforming unnecessary requirements, improving in-person

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Rep. Brandtjen: Responds to Steffen’s letter regarding the Meagan Wolfe impeachment resolution

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen released the following statement in response to Representative Steffen’s letter (below) addressing concerns surrounding the Administrator Wolfe impeachment resolution: “Firstly, it is crucial to clarify that the resolution in question does not fall under the purview of a bill and, as such, does not necessitate

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald & Colleagues: Co-introduce bipartisan bill to expand credit options for Americans

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-52), and Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-39) co-introduced the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act. This bill would expand credit options for Americans by giving credit unions the flexibility to offer longer loan terms and lower monthly payments, thus

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Dept. of Natural Resouces: Reduce salt use this winter

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and freshwater ecosystems during Winter Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 22-26, 2024.  Winter Salt Awareness Week will include a series of livestreams featuring speakers and topics focused

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Snowmobilers: Sled safe this season

MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin receives measurable snowfall and many trails are anticipated to open for the first time this season, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobilers to operate within their limits, stay sober and ride only on designated trails. In the early months of 2023, there were

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Agard Campaign: Building Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin endorse Melissa Agard for Dane County Executive

MADISON – Today the Building Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “Senator Melissa Agard has consistently demonstrated her dedication to the well-being of our members and the labor community at-large,” said Scott Bartz, President of the Building Trades Council

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Nate’s Mission: Prepared to respond to updates in McCarrick case in Wisconsin

A status conference is scheduled Wednesday, January 10th at 2:00pm at the Walworth County Judicial Center in Elkhorn, Wisconsin in the case of a fourth-degree sexual assault charge against now-defrocked Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. The charges were brought by the Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Walworth County District Attorney last April following

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Pentagon owes Americans detailed explanation on events surrounding Austin’s incapacitation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement regarding the Pentagon’s insufficient attempt to address concerns surrounding DoD processes following Secretary Austin’s incapacitation. “It has been four days since the Pentagon revealed Secretary Austin’s hospitalization. Until today, they had hidden why the Secretary was hospitalized, and now, they

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Cooke Campaign: Communications Workers of America District 4 endorses Rebecca Cooke for Congress in WI-03

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the Communications of Workers of America District 4 announced their endorsement of Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. The labor organization includes over 200 local unions that represent workers in telecommunications, information technology, publishing, print and electronic media, manufacturing, higher education, local government, an… Please log

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