Gov. Evers: Joins Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, WisDOT to unveil dual-language highway signs

MENOMINEE INDIAN RESERVATION — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today unveiled new dual-language signs for placement on state highways. The new signs indicate the Menominee Nation’s Tribal boundaries and other landmarks in both English and the Menominee Language. “The

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USDA Rural Development: Invests $13 million on National Rural Health Care Day to improve health care for rural people across Wisconsin

Stevens Point, Wis., November 17, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is awarding $13 million in grants to improve health care facilities in rural towns across Wisconsin. These grants will help 13 rural health care organizations expand critical

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Speaker Vos continues to play politics despite voters desire to repeal criminal abortion ban

WISCONSIN–November 17—Yesterday, Republican Assembly Majority Leader Robin Vos declared his interest in amending Wisconsin’s criminal abortion law by requiring victims of rape and incest to file a police report to qualify for abortion services. Representative Vos’s comments come following a historic election that drove voters to the polls who oppose

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Sen. Agard: Voted by colleagues to serve as Senate Democratic Leader

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Senate Democrats unanimously voted for Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) to serve as Senate Democratic Leader. Senator Agard released the following statement: “I am deeply grateful that my colleagues have unanimously selected me to serve as Senate Democratic Leader for the 2023-24 legislative session. Our caucus is

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Sen. Smith: Congratulates new senators-elect and new leadership members

MADISON, Wis. – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) congratulated Senator-elect Dianne Hesselbein and Senator-elect Mark Spreitzer for winning their senate elections and joining as new members of the Senate Democratic Caucus.  Sen. Smith offered additional congratulations to Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) and

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Waukesha County: Waukesha County Board of Supervisors unanimously passes 2023 Waukesha County budget

WAUKESHA, Wis. – Today, the Waukesha County Board of Supervisors passed the 2023 Waukesha County Executive Budget unanimously with a vote of, 22-0. As with all budgets previously introduced by County Executive Farrow, the 2023 Budget invests in justice and public safety, roads and infrastructure, and economic development. County Executive Paul Farrow is expected to

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Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Josh Kaul announces $3.1 billion agreement with Walmart over opioid epidemic allegations

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that the executive coalition of states, attorneys representing local governments, and Walmart have reached an agreement to resolve allegations that Walmart contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. The

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WisDems: One year later, President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is rebuilding Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — On the first anniversary of President Biden signing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill into law, delivering on his promise to invest in our nation’s infrastructure, we’re highlighting the progress Wisconsin has made delivering safer roads and bridges, expanding rural broadband, and improving resilience to climate change since this critical legislation

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A Better Wisconsin Together: One year of the bipartisan Infrastructure Law – a year of historic progress

MADISON, Wis. — One year ago today, President Biden signed into law the bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making historic investments in our nation’s roads and bridges, expanding rural access to high speed internet, tackling climate change, and protecting access to clean water. “President Biden and our Wisconsin Democratic congressional delegation delivered a

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Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce: Representative Scott Allen Honored with WMC’s Working for Wisconsin Award

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Scott Allen with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Allen was honored for his work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific

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Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Announces 2022 Woman Veteran of the Year

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) has awarded the 2022 Woman Veteran of the Year to Natalie Isensee, a former Marine Corps Captain and long-time veteran advocate. Isensee was formally presented the award by Governor Tony Evers and WDVA Secretary Mary Kolar at a Veterans Day

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Dept. of Transportation: “Know before you go” with winter road condition reports on 511wi.gov

Winter is here with the first accumulating snow across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) encourages drivers to visit 511wi.gov to view the expanded and improved winter road conditions layer on Wisconsin roadways. “Weather in Wisconsin means driving conditions can change in an instant,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson said. “Motorists are

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