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MADISON, Wis., January 9, 2024 – Working to bring about its vision of Greater Madison as a vibrant and generous place where all people thrive, Madison Community Foundation (MCF) announced $935,000 in grants to 19 local nonprofits across the Greater Madison area.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is pleased to announce $3.5 million in community grants awarded to seven new initiatives through its Community Impact Grant Program. The awards of $500,000
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) is announcing that the application cycles are open for the Sustaining Grant Program and the Public Art Conservation Fund. “Milwaukee’s arts organizations, public art installations, and creative spaces enliven our neighborhoods and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Manitowoc is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes lead service line
Hi folks, happy New Year! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that
NEENAH, Wis. (January 8, 2024) – Reach Counseling, a sexual assault service provider in the Fox Valley, is raising awareness this January during Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human Trafficking is a serious problem nationwide, including Wisconsin. The National Human Trafficking
SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Southeastern Wisconsin Assembly Republican colleagues in a press conference on Monday morning to unveil a bill that will legalize medical cannabis in Wisconsin. “For a few years now, our constituents
MADISON, Wis – Today, the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution, and Federalism recommended Senate Bill 300 (SB 300) for passage on a party-line vote. SB 300 would further restrict abortion access for Wisconsinites by enacting certain prohibitions on healthcare providers and other
MADISON — Today, the Republicans on the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism voted to approve a bill to gag public employees from sharing accurate information about abortion, and barring the use of public property for activities related to
A winter storm is expected to impact travel Tuesday into Wednesday (Jan. 9-10) across most of Wisconsin. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy snowfall and high winds throughout central and southern parts of the state. Road conditions and visibility will
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin delivered remarks on the Senate floor, honoring the life and legacy of Senator Herb Kohl. An excerpt and full video of those remarks can be found below. “Senator Kohl served in this body for 24
(Madison) – Patients with chronic illnesses could soon seek relief with medical marijuana under a bill cosponsored by Representative Joel Kitchens. If the bill becomes law, Wisconsin would become the 39th state to legalize medical cannabis. Representative Joel Kitchens says the
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MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans released their restrictive, medical marijuana bill that would create only five state-run medical cannabis dispensaries and confine the requirements for qualification to receive a medical card in the state of Wisconsin. State Senator Melissa Agard
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a master plan variance that would add access to alternative snowmobile parking facilities connecting to the Military Ridge State Trail around the Verona area in Dane
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced that Chairman Brian Schimming was appointed by the Republican Mayors Association to serve as an inaugural member of the RMA National Board. “Chairman Schimming brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the
MADISON, Wis. – With the first major winter storm of the season expected for much of southern and eastern parts the state this week, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to review their winter weather plans and make sure they are prepared. The
GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement regarding the introduction of legislation to legalize Medical Marijuana in Wisconsin. “This bill will give Wisconsinites greater access to medical treatment options, while ensuring that marijuana remains strictly regulated,”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing black bear reproduction study. While reporting all den locations is critical to the success of this study,
Lake Nebagamon, WI – Representative Angie Sapik (R Lake Nebagamon) is pleased to announce her support for the introduction of the Wisconsin Assembly Republicans Medical Marijuana Legislation. The new legislation aims to provide a common-sense and clear solution for many
MADISON, Wis., January 9, 2024 – Working to bring about its vision of Greater Madison as a vibrant and generous place where all people thrive, Madison Community Foundation (MCF) announced $935,000 in grants to 19 local nonprofits across the Greater Madison area. These grants, directed to organizations working in critical areas like
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is pleased to announce $3.5 million in community grants awarded to seven new initiatives through its Community Impact Grant Program. The awards of $500,000 each over three years provide support for innovative community-academic partnerships
MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) is announcing that the application cycles are open for the Sustaining Grant Program and the Public Art Conservation Fund. “Milwaukee’s arts organizations, public art installations, and creative spaces enliven our neighborhoods and help residents and families stay active in their community,” said Mayor
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Manitowoc is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes lead service line replacements in the city of Manitowoc. Activities related to this
Hi folks, happy New Year! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families all want good paying jobs, affordable health
NEENAH, Wis. (January 8, 2024) – Reach Counseling, a sexual assault service provider in the Fox Valley, is raising awareness this January during Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human Trafficking is a serious problem nationwide, including Wisconsin. The National Human Trafficking Hotline reports that since its inception in 2007, Wisconsin has
SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Southeastern Wisconsin Assembly Republican colleagues in a press conference on Monday morning to unveil a bill that will legalize medical cannabis in Wisconsin. “For a few years now, our constituents have been asking us for a thoughtful, well-regulated medical cannabis
MADISON, Wis – Today, the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution, and Federalism recommended Senate Bill 300 (SB 300) for passage on a party-line vote. SB 300 would further restrict abortion access for Wisconsinites by enacting certain prohibitions on healthcare providers and other state employees. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the
MADISON — Today, the Republicans on the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism voted to approve a bill to gag public employees from sharing accurate information about abortion, and barring the use of public property for activities related to abortion care. This bill will certainly be vetoed by Gov.
A winter storm is expected to impact travel Tuesday into Wednesday (Jan. 9-10) across most of Wisconsin. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy snowfall and high winds throughout central and southern parts of the state. Road conditions and visibility will deteriorate quickly Tuesday. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) encourages
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin delivered remarks on the Senate floor, honoring the life and legacy of Senator Herb Kohl. An excerpt and full video of those remarks can be found below. “Senator Kohl served in this body for 24 years, but served the people of Wisconsin and our country
(Madison) – Patients with chronic illnesses could soon seek relief with medical marijuana under a bill cosponsored by Representative Joel Kitchens. If the bill becomes law, Wisconsin would become the 39th state to legalize medical cannabis. Representative Joel Kitchens says the bill will help patients with chronic illnesses. “Marijuana does have
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MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans released their restrictive, medical marijuana bill that would create only five state-run medical cannabis dispensaries and confine the requirements for qualification to receive a medical card in the state of Wisconsin. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “This is a serious matter
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a master plan variance that would add access to alternative snowmobile parking facilities connecting to the Military Ridge State Trail around the Verona area in Dane County. As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced that Chairman Brian Schimming was appointed by the Republican Mayors Association to serve as an inaugural member of the RMA National Board. “Chairman Schimming brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the RMA National Board. But more importantly, he brings a love
MADISON, Wis. – With the first major winter storm of the season expected for much of southern and eastern parts the state this week, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to review their winter weather plans and make sure they are prepared. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a winter storm will move
GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement regarding the introduction of legislation to legalize Medical Marijuana in Wisconsin. “This bill will give Wisconsinites greater access to medical treatment options, while ensuring that marijuana remains strictly regulated,” said Rep. Macco. “I’m proud to support expanding Wisconsin patients’
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing black bear reproduction study. While reporting all den locations is critical to the success of this study, there is a particular need for reports in Clark, Taylor,
Lake Nebagamon, WI – Representative Angie Sapik (R Lake Nebagamon) is pleased to announce her support for the introduction of the Wisconsin Assembly Republicans Medical Marijuana Legislation. The new legislation aims to provide a common-sense and clear solution for many elderly and chronic condition sufferers, offering safe guards and clear