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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced for the third consecutive year the state’s General Fund recorded a positive balance at the end of the 2021-22 fiscal year using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Released today, the state’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today filed charges against Jason Lindemann, 52, of Oshkosh, for driving the powerboat that struck a paddlewheel cruise boat on the Fox River on July 9, 2022. “Our boating laws and regulations
The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service is excited to announce that Dr. Maysee Herr has joined the Board of Advisors. Dr. Maysee Herr is Chief Executive Officer of HWCC (Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce), a Community Development Financial
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) proposed Rib Mountain State Park Master Plan revision was modified and subsequently approved by the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) during their Dec. 14, 2022 meeting. The proposed Rib Mountain State Park Master
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #180 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Dec. 22, 2022, in honor of Aundre Cross, a U.S. Postal Service mail
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for November 2022. In brief, the
This morning, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss the dangers of TikTok and the malign intentions of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Click HERE to watch the full interview, or read highlights of the conversation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce its participation in the Happy Little 5k, a race benefiting tree health in Wisconsin state parks. The race, inspired by artist Bob Ross, is a virtual event with
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) was joined by Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) in a press conference to oppose the $1.7 trillion, 4,000+ page omnibus spending bill and
MADISON – One-hundred fifty years ago, Charles Darwin speculated that life likely originated in a warm little pond. There, Darwin supposed, chemical reactions and the odd lightning strike might have led to chains of amino acids that, over time, became
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A winter storm system is expected to move through Wisconsin tonight into Friday, bringing snow, high winds, reduced visibility and frigid temperatures across the state. Road conditions will vary significantly depending on location, so the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County is pleased to announce a commitment of $4.5 million to the Waukesha County Center for Growth’s GROW Fund, accelerating its commitment to area economic development. The Generating Resources and Opportunity in Waukesha County (GROW) Fund was
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Rhinelander is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the replacement of
Cameron, Wis. – Senator-elect Romaine Robert Quinn of the 25th District announced his committee assignments for the 2023-2024 session of the Wisconsin State Legislature, which will begin in January. Senator-elect Quinn will chair the Committee on Housing, Rural Issues &
MADISON, Wis. – Travel can be as much a part of the holiday season as baked goods and decorations, but for kids travel safety needs to be integral to any family gathering tradition.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Kelly Hays to serve as Langlade County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by District Attorney Elizabeth Gebert’s resignation. Hays will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced for the third consecutive year the state’s General Fund recorded a positive balance at the end of the 2021-22 fiscal year using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Released today, the state’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) shows the state’s GAAP balance increased by nearly 300
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today filed charges against Jason Lindemann, 52, of Oshkosh, for driving the powerboat that struck a paddlewheel cruise boat on the Fox River on July 9, 2022. “Our boating laws and regulations help protect people’s safety,” said Attorney General Kaul. “Thank you
The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service is excited to announce that Dr. Maysee Herr has joined the Board of Advisors. Dr. Maysee Herr is Chief Executive Officer of HWCC (Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides technical and financial assistance to entrepreneurs
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) proposed Rib Mountain State Park Master Plan revision was modified and subsequently approved by the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) during their Dec. 14, 2022 meeting. The proposed Rib Mountain State Park Master Plan revision and NRB’s modification are available below and on
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #180 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Dec. 22, 2022, in honor of Aundre Cross, a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier who was killed on Fri., Dec. 9, 2022, at
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for November 2022. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: The data included in
This morning, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss the dangers of TikTok and the malign intentions of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Click HERE to watch the full interview, or read highlights of the conversation below: On the need to ban TikTok: “The CCP effectively
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce its participation in the Happy Little 5k, a race benefiting tree health in Wisconsin state parks. The race, inspired by artist Bob Ross, is a virtual event with proceeds going towards tree health and protection across the state.
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) was joined by Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) in a press conference to oppose the $1.7 trillion, 4,000+ page omnibus spending bill and argue in favor of additional amendments. Sen. Johnson offered an
MADISON – One-hundred fifty years ago, Charles Darwin speculated that life likely originated in a warm little pond. There, Darwin supposed, chemical reactions and the odd lightning strike might have led to chains of amino acids that, over time, became more and more complex until the beginnings of life emerged.
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A winter storm system is expected to move through Wisconsin tonight into Friday, bringing snow, high winds, reduced visibility and frigid temperatures across the state. Road conditions will vary significantly depending on location, so the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is encouraging drivers to be weather aware, especially if traveling
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County is pleased to announce a commitment of $4.5 million to the Waukesha County Center for Growth’s GROW Fund, accelerating its commitment to area economic development. The Generating Resources and Opportunity in Waukesha County (GROW) Fund was created by the Waukesha County Center for Growth to provide
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Rhinelander is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the replacement of watermains throughout the city of Rhinelander. Activities related to this
Cameron, Wis. – Senator-elect Romaine Robert Quinn of the 25th District announced his committee assignments for the 2023-2024 session of the Wisconsin State Legislature, which will begin in January. Senator-elect Quinn will chair the Committee on Housing, Rural Issues & Forestry. He will serve as vice-chair of the Committee on
MADISON, Wis. – Travel can be as much a part of the holiday season as baked goods and decorations, but for kids travel safety needs to be integral to any family gathering tradition. There are some critical steps families can take to keep
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Kelly Hays to serve as Langlade County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by District Attorney Elizabeth Gebert’s resignation. Hays will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025. “Kelly Hays has demonstrated a passion