Chancellor Katherine Frank issued the following statement in reaction to the state Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee approval of funding for UW-Stout’s Heritage Hall: Yesterday evening, the Joint Finance Committee voted to approve funding for the Heritage Hall renovation project. UW-Stout, the City of Menomonie, Dunn County and our statewide business and

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, as part of a 17-state coalition filed comments to the U.S. Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) supporting the agency’s proposal to set enforceable drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—more commonly known as PFAS or “forever” chemicals. “Wisconsinites should be able to feel

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Baldwin (D-WI) sent a letter to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator Bhatt strongly urging the agency to end its 40-year waiver that allows them to skirt Buy America rules when constructing highways. “Discontinuing this blanket waiver will begin the long overdue process of developing FHWA’s guidelines

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has started working with eligible organizations interested in providing meals and snacks during the summer months to children through the Summer Food Service Program. Each summer, as part of the SFSP, food service staff at over 900 locations across

MILWAUKEE, WI – The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced the 2023 Achievement Awards and recognized five Milwaukee County programs. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. “It’s an honor to have the work of Milwaukee County’s changemakers recognized by the National Association of

Wisconsin – On Friday, Dave Boetcher, a 27 year National Guard and Army Reserve veteran joined As Goes Wisconsin to discuss a new report highlighting how House Republicansʼ “Default on America” Act would gut funding for health care for veterans in Wisconsin and across the country.  According to a new

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Police Department has announced a pilot program to implement body-worn cameras throughout the department. If the pilot program is successful, the goal will be to outfit every MUPD officer with body-worn cameras by the start of the fall 2023 semester in August. Body-worn cameras record officer

MADISON, Wis. — Last week, Oshkosh-area state legislator Michael Schraa took to Twitter to lash out against critics of the Assembly GOP’s shared revenue plan.  Apparently upset by a recent column breaking down the Assembly GOP’s plan and its impact on Wisconsin municipalities, Schraa bizarrely told one critic to “come on up out

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Finding resources you need to launch your company and learning more about industry sectors that have drawn the attention of the National Science Foundation will be part of the “Launch” panel discussion track at the June 1 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The conference at the Italian Community Center returns

WISCONSIN–MAY 22–This past weekend Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin hosted the second annual Black Girl Magic Brunch to honor and celebrate Black Women across the State. Sarah Noble was awarded with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with the Reproductive Justice Collective, an organization and movement that facilitated Black and

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Randolph is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes reconstruction associated with watermain, sanitary sewer and stormwater improvement along portions of

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in backing the Border Management, Security, and Assistance Act of 2023 to respond to the immediate needs on our southern border. The Senators’ proposal provides immediate assistance to help secure the border and efficiently process asylum seekers. The bill also provides critical

Today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launched a four-figure digital campaign targeting vulnerable House Republicans, including Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden, who voted to shield George Santos in Congress. This campaign will be live through Memorial Day when Steil and Van Orden will be home in their districts.  Over

MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, was pleased to see a number of actions taken Thursday night by the state’s budget-writing committee that will help the dairy community thrive economically while protecting natural resources. “The association appreciates the Joint Committee on Finance for recognizing