MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a temporary closure of the Groeler Road boat launch along the Rock River in Fort Atkinson. The closure of this Jefferson County boat launch will allow for needed improvements to the concrete of both the launch and the parking

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced that 20 recipients are receiving grant funding for the 2023 Commercial Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP). These grants aim to refine and enhance the understanding of new methods that optimize commercial nitrogen applied

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of March 2023, which showed Wisconsin’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 2.5%. The total number of unemployed people dropped 6,400 over the

[Madison, WI] – During Tuesday’s State Assembly Floor Session, the legislative body passed Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 27, introduced by State Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk), which recognizes May 1st as Loyalty Day in Wisconsin. Loyalty Day, which has been celebrated since 1921, was recognized by Congress in 1955, and made an official holiday

NEENAH, Wis. (April 19, 2023) – McMahon, a full-service, professional engineering and architectural firm, has hired Mark Jorgensen and Mark Wiegert as public safety specialists, and Kelley Woldanski as a public management specialist. They joined McMahon’s Public Safety and Municipal Management division. Jorgensen brings a significant construction background to his role at McMahon. He has been a master electrician for more

Madison – Rep. Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) co-authored and voted in favor of two bills prohibiting state and local governments in Wisconsin from banning the sales or use of products based on their energy source. California has banned the sale of new vehicles with gas-powered engines by 2035, and we could

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the expansion of Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library. The program provides library cardholders the opportunity to check out day passes to state parks, forests and recreation areas. Starting Monday, May 1, more than 160 libraries across Wisconsin

Madison – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session and passed two bills authored by State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus). “I am proud to be off to a fast start to our legislative session,” said Rep. Penterman. “Wisconsinites expect their legislators to work hard for them,

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after voting in favor of legislation prohibiting state and local governments in Wisconsin from banning the sale or use of products based on their energy source. “Wisconsin residents should have the freedom to choose what best fits their needs when

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly today passed a bill targeting carjacking. The bill increases the penalty for carjacking with the use of a weapon from a Class C felony to a Class B felony. The bill also renames the crimes of “operating vehicle without owner’s consent” to simply

Madison, WI – Today, Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) voted for Assembly Bill 141 and Assembly Bill 142 to prevent the state and local governments from prohibiting the sale of products based on their energy source. After passage of both bills, he released the following statement: “Consumers deserve options when it

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly unanimously passed Assembly Bill 36, which would create a timeline for the processing of sexual assault kits by the State Crime Lab. The bill, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona), builds upon legislation passed last

MADISON, WI – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly was in session. The Legislature passed a number of bipartisan bills. Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) had the following statement: “Rather than debating issues back and forth, today we were able to set aside our differences and passed meaningful legislation. I was proud

MADISON – Today, State Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) delivered his first speech on the floor of the Assembly since being elected. He spoke on Assembly Joint Resolution 22, a resolution he authored with Senator Dianne Hesselbein honoring Earth Day. The resolution passed on a voice vote with bipartisan support. Representative

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Kaul today sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, requesting that the Commission look back at the 2018 Energizer acquisition of Spectrum Brands’ global batteries and lighting segment. “I am deeply concerned that this transaction has resulted in increased prices for consumers and the

Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after his bill to address a disturbing rise in carjackings in Wisconsin passed on the floor of the Assembly:  “Pumping gas, going to the library, and unloading groceries at home should not be dangerous activities,” said Rep. Spiros. “Unfortunately, there is

Kenosha – Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) is disgruntled and disappointed today after the Republican majority on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted to deny Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funding for the Pelican River Forest project in northern Wisconsin.  The project has been called the largest land conservation effort in state history.  “I’m outraged

MILWAUKEE – County Supervisor Felesia A. Martin and Alderman Lamont Westmoreland will host a community forum for neighbors in the Kops, Cooper, and Nash parks communities to discuss parks and neighborhood safety on Thursday, April 20 at Mount Carmel Lutheran Church (8424 W. Center Street, Milwaukee 53222) at 6 p.m.  “Thank you to the Kops,

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Dane County Circuit Court – Branch 12 and the La Crosse County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointments will fill vacancies being created by Judge Chris Taylor’s resignation from the Dane County Circuit Court following her

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress have finalized the 2023 County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) meeting schedule. The public is encouraged to attend their local county meeting. Meetings can be attended in person or virtually across the state and will take place