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With a significant winter storm forecasted to impact much of Wisconsin this week, everyone in the state is encouraged to take steps now to ensure they are prepared. The National Weather Service is forecasting several states in the Midwest will
For Lucille Smith, a senior biochemistry/molecular biology major at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, a unique chemistry research project in the community has strangely turned out to be both surprising and oddly familiar. Smith’s fall-semester chemistry lab course with Dr. Scott
Wisconsin’s frozen road law takes effect Wednesday, December 21 at 12:01 a.m. for the northern half of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) designates the regions as Zone 1 and Zone 2 which includes US 10 near Stevens Point along with
Milwaukee, WI – Barely one week before Christmas, Ascension Health informed caregivers at the labor and delivery unit at Saint Francis Hospital that they had two choices – take a job at a new facility, without the benefit of union representation
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Last week, Speaker Vos and Senator LeMahieu announced standing committee appointments. “Leadership in both houses understand the need for a diverse perspective on their Agriculture committees. Agriculture can be complicated, and a wide-ranging set of interests must be considered to
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – While emergency managers have the capability to support many types of incidents, a complex response may require the combined efforts of many agencies. Training and exercise opportunities help to ensure those relationships are in place before
KENOSHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Kenosha, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, December 19, 2022. At approximately 8:19 p.m., officers with
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (December 19, 2022) – School Choice Wisconsin will add two members to its staff, doubling the size of its outreach team, according to Nic Kelly, SCW president. Chris Lawrence and Ryan Huebsch will join SCW effective January
MADISON, Wis.—Five years ago this Thursday, December 22, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law by President Donald Trump after receiving support from Representatives Mike Gallagher and Glenn Grothman, in addition to Senator Ron Johnson.
Stevens Point, Wis., Dec. 19, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced today that USDA is investing $654,710 to expand access to housing and improve education infrastructure for underserved rural people who
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Mineral Point is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the
MADISON – Following their inaugurations for the 2023-2024 biennium, Representatives Shelton and Snodgrass will be joined by a new staffer shared between their offices. Kenny will accompany Paige Anderson and Fawn George in supporting the offices of the 90th and
Madison, WI – Representative-Elect Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) was appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Judiciary. “I am very pleased with this appointment and look forward to working with Chairman Tusler as Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Judiciary,” Rettinger
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Sheriff Kalvin Barrett were joined by County Board Supervisors today in calling on the County Board to fund the long debated county jail consolidation project. Under new resolutions introduced within the past few days,
West Bend, WI – County Executive Josh Schoemann announced today that TikTok, the social media app, is banned on Washington County government devices. In discussions with United States Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District and incoming Chair of the
MILWAUKEE (December 19, 2022) – The Council for Interior Design has extended the accreditation of Mount Mary’s Interior Architecture and Design program through 2028. The bachelor and postbaccalaureate degrees as well as the program meet the CIDA’s professional standards and have
With a significant winter storm forecasted to impact much of Wisconsin this week, everyone in the state is encouraged to take steps now to ensure they are prepared. The National Weather Service is forecasting several states in the Midwest will be impacted by a winter storm beginning on Wednesday evening
For Lucille Smith, a senior biochemistry/molecular biology major at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, a unique chemistry research project in the community has strangely turned out to be both surprising and oddly familiar. Smith’s fall-semester chemistry lab course with Dr. Scott Bailey-Hartsel, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, conducted color analysis research at
Wisconsin’s frozen road law takes effect Wednesday, December 21 at 12:01 a.m. for the northern half of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) designates the regions as Zone 1 and Zone 2 which includes US 10 near Stevens Point along with numbered state and federal highways north of US 10. The
Milwaukee, WI – Barely one week before Christmas, Ascension Health informed caregivers at the labor and delivery unit at Saint Francis Hospital that they had two choices – take a job at a new facility, without the benefit of union representation they currently enjoyed, or find a new place to work.
STORY TOPICS – State government – Federal government – Local government – Banking and investment – Courts – Demographics – Education – Elections – Energy – Environment – Foxconn – Health care – Law and order – Media – Non-profits – Pfas – Public health and safety – Telecommunications –
Last week, Speaker Vos and Senator LeMahieu announced standing committee appointments. “Leadership in both houses understand the need for a diverse perspective on their Agriculture committees. Agriculture can be complicated, and a wide-ranging set of interests must be considered to make good public policy. Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) and
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – While emergency managers have the capability to support many types of incidents, a complex response may require the combined efforts of many agencies. Training and exercise opportunities help to ensure those relationships are in place before they are needed most. A functional exercise hosted by Door
KENOSHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Kenosha, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Monday, December 19, 2022. At approximately 8:19 p.m., officers with the Kenosha Police Department and the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (December 19, 2022) – School Choice Wisconsin will add two members to its staff, doubling the size of its outreach team, according to Nic Kelly, SCW president. Chris Lawrence and Ryan Huebsch will join SCW effective January 3, 2023. They will work with current staff to educate communities
MADISON, Wis.—Five years ago this Thursday, December 22, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law by President Donald Trump after receiving support from Representatives Mike Gallagher and Glenn Grothman, in addition to Senator Ron Johnson. As House Republicans prepare to take the majority next Congress,
Stevens Point, Wis., Dec. 19, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced today that USDA is investing $654,710 to expand access to housing and improve education infrastructure for underserved rural people who live and work in Wisconsin. The investments are part of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Mineral Point 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 Mineral Point. Activities
MADISON – Following their inaugurations for the 2023-2024 biennium, Representatives Shelton and Snodgrass will be joined by a new staffer shared between their offices. Kenny will accompany Paige Anderson and Fawn George in supporting the offices of the 90th and 57th Assembly Districts respectively in Madison. Kenny is excited to
Madison, WI – Representative-Elect Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) was appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Judiciary. “I am very pleased with this appointment and look forward to working with Chairman Tusler as Vice-Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Judiciary,” Rettinger said. “I am proud of the support I have from
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Sheriff Kalvin Barrett were joined by County Board Supervisors today in calling on the County Board to fund the long debated county jail consolidation project. Under new resolutions introduced within the past few days, the County Board now has two new options to move
West Bend, WI – County Executive Josh Schoemann announced today that TikTok, the social media app, is banned on Washington County government devices. In discussions with United States Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District and incoming Chair of the Select Committee on China, Schoemann learned of the serious issues
MILWAUKEE (December 19, 2022) – The Council for Interior Design has extended the accreditation of Mount Mary’s Interior Architecture and Design program through 2028. The bachelor and postbaccalaureate degrees as well as the program meet the CIDA’s professional standards and have been awarded accreditation for six years. The announcement, made this