WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the Village of Oregon is receiving $1 million to help offset construction costs for the recently opened public library. The funding, secured by Senator Baldwin in the 2023 government funding bill, helped the Village of Oregon build a new library that better serves the

Learn the secrets of what lurks under the ice and how to catch it. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR Who: People interested in harvesting sustainable, local foods or learning how to ice fish.  What: This five-session workshop will teach you the basic skills to find and catch fish through the ice and prepare

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from an Interceptor System Rehabilitation project in Outagamie County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) new interactive map and dashboard shows where federal discretionary grants were awarded to communities, municipalities and Tribes across the state. With more than $888 million coming into Wisconsin for transportation infrastructure projects, the impact of federal investments can be seen in all corners of the state. “WisDOT i…

Overture Center for the Arts, downtown Madison | February 20-21, 2024 Click here for more info and to register Create Wisconsin Day, Wisconsin’s most important statewide creative sector conference, will be presented by Create Wisconsin, the state’s community cultural development organization, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 9  am – 2 pm,

MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 8, 2024) — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood and platelet donors are

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition of Madison & Dane County is delighted to announce the distinguished lineup for the 39th Annual Madison-Dane County observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. This year’s event will be graced by Dr. Terrence Roberts, an esteemed figure renowned for his pivotal role as

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that from the candidates sent by the Search Committee of the Ohio Expositions Commission and State Fair, he is recommending the appointment of Adam Heffron to be the new executive director of the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair. Heffron will replace long-time

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A reminder for veteran advocates across Wisconsin – applications are now being accepted for three Veteran Mental Health Grants with the deadline of January 11.  Please share this widely with your network and encourage mental healthcare providers, nonprofits, local governments, and other organizations that provide veteran mental health support services to apply: The Emergen…

Just days before the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, Derrick Van Orden is cozying up to fellow extremist and election denier Scott Presler. Presler organized “stop the steal” rallies and, like Van Orden, was present on Capitol grounds during the insurrection. Presler even dismissed the deadly insurrection as a “civil rights protest.” Presler’s extremism&n… Please

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it is seeking applicants for the director of the Wisconsin Reading Center, a new position created through 2023 Wisconsin Act 20. The position will lead work in implementing the law — which reimagined how reading is taught and promotes strengthening literacy learning — across the

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, today released the following statement on a recently released Department of Defense study that shows the Biden administration’s claims of extremism in the military were unfounded. “Last week the Pentagon released … Please

MILWAUKEE — Veterans in treatment for homelessness, post-traumatic stress and other issues will display their photography work at the War Memorial Center as part of their recreation therapy and healing from the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. “Veterans in Focus” features the work of 14 Veterans exploring the Milwaukee community through

MADISON, Wis., – As U.S. governments continue to grapple with how to address the millions of lead water pipes still in service, new research from the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison is the first to connect lead pipe installation in the early 20th century to reductions in the American

WHAT HAPPENED Today the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means approved legislation that will provide a tax credit for employers that provide child care programs for their employees. Introduced by Representatives Armstrong and Hurd, and Senator Feyen, this bill as amended would provide a one-time non-refundable tax credit of up

MADISON – On Thursday, Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local 18 announced their endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. “In Senator Melissa Agard we find a true advocate who understands the vital role we play in shaping not only the infrastructure of

MADISON, Wis. — Back for another season featuring a fresh lineup of inspiring guest speakers, the Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to announce the annual Ojibwe Storytelling Series will return this January. The annual series is a popular, four-part virtual event celebrating winter storytelling season by showcasing the voices and

MADISON – Ag Day at the Capitol will be held January 31 at the Monona Terrace in Madison. This event is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups to learn more about issues impacting Wisconsin agriculture and meet with their state legislators.

MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, the Biden-Baldwin border crisis has hit Whitewater, Wisconsin, as the unchecked wave of migrants overwhelms communities far north the Rio Grande. From Fox 11 (WLUK-TV):  “In a letter to the president, Whitewater Police Chief Daniel Meyer reportedly said an estimated 800 to 1,000 migrants