Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) supporting its proposal to help cut down on unwanted text messages by requiring mobile wireless providers to block texts from invalid, unassigned, or unused numbers, and from numbers on a Do Not Originate list. “Like robocalls,

On Universal Healthcare Day, A Better Wisconsin Together is calling on our elected leaders to ensure every Wisconsinite has high quality health coverage without going broke. This year, the fight for affordable health coverage saw one of the biggest wins since the Affordable Care Act when President Joe Biden signed

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Menasha is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the replacement of watermains throughout the city of Menasha to improve system hydraulics and

The 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2023 competition until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2023.   The Wisconsin Technology Council produces the contest to encourage entrepreneurs statewide in the startup stages of tech-based businesses. It links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community

The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Schroeder–Bohrod House, located in Monona, Dane County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presents a certificate to Dennis and Victoria Hull, owners of the Schroeder House. The Otto and Louise Schroeder House, completed in

Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) honored several individuals for their dedication to family farmers at the 92nd annual Wisconsin Farmers Union State Convention Dec. 9-11th. The event drew more than 200 farmers to Wisconsin Dells for a weekend of networking, educational workshops and grassroots policymaking.  Friend of the Family Farmer WFU

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today presented the 2022 Northeast Wisconsin Veteran of the Year award to Army veteran Mike Weaver for his heroic service during the Vietnam War and his continued commitment to Northeast Wisconsin.  “Mike has dedicated his life to serving our country and our corner of the world

 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the final conferenced National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023: “The final agreement on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 strengthens our national security, invests in Wisconsin’s servicemembers and veterans, and supports our Wisconsin economy. I am

TEMPO Madison—the city’s premiere networking organization of executive women—is accepting scholarship applications from young women who are graduating seniors enrolled in a Dane County high school. TEMPO Madison scholarships are based on financial need and recipients are selected because of their character, initiative, leadership and compassion. One $5,000 endowed scholarship

Governor Tony Evers and Rebecca Cameron Valcq, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the next round of funding opportunities through the Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The application period runs from December 7, 2022 and will end on February 22, 2023. The broadband expansion grant program

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing $6 million to help create new and better market opportunities and expand essential services for rural people, businesses, and entrepreneurs in Wisconsin. “Rural Wisconsin plays an important role in our state

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to recycle and reduce waste during the holiday season. What Should Go In Your Recycling Bin Many items can be recycled anywhere in Wisconsin. These items, which the state bans from landfills, include: Wrapping paper that can be torn and

In both 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 cases surged during the colder months. As colder weather returns, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds Wisconsinites of the available programs for accessing COVID-19 self-tests and treatment. All Wisconsinites are encouraged to utilize these services to keep themselves and those around them

Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek, last week attended an event in Milwaukee honoring Rockwell Automation and We Energies as part of DWD’s Vets Ready Employer Initiative. “By supporting veterans and their families, these companies are making a difference for Wisconsinites across our

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) has earned ballot access status for the 2024 presidential elections. With the state’s November election results now certified, the Libertarian candidate for Wisconsin’s Secretary of State, Neil Harmon, gathered 2.1% of the popular vote, on 54,386 ballots cast for him. Exceeding the required minimum