Dept. of Military Affairs: Keep safety in mind this Independence Day

MADISON, Wis. – Whether your Independence Day celebrations include fireworks, barbecues, pools, or parties, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility. “Celebrating the holiday and safety go hand in hand,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle. “I encourage

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Dept. of Public Instruction: July 1 general aid estimate released

MADISON —The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today, as required by state law, released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will receive for the 2025-26 school year. This estimate allows school districts to develop their 2025-26 fiscal year budget and is based on 2024-25 budgeted dollars … Please log

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Sen. Sinykin: Comments on state budget process 

MADISON, WI – After weeks of uncertainty and Republican disarray concerning the state budget, Senate Democrats came to the negotiating table on behalf of the people of Wisconsin. Later today, the Joint Finance Committee will be taking action on the

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80% Coalition: Mourns the loss of MPD Officer Kendall Corder, condemns the shooting of Officer McCray and the targeting and shooting of Idaho firefighters

Franklin, WI – The 80% Coalition is non-partisan and is comprised of advocacy, business, education, faith-based, professional and service organizations committed to pushing back against hate and urging our legislators at the state and federal levels to pass commonsense gun violence prevention legislation. The Coalition derives its name from the

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Keep safety in mind this Independence Day

MADISON, Wis. – Whether your Independence Day celebrations include fireworks, barbecues, pools, or parties, ReadyWisconsin urges everyone to prioritize safety and responsibility. “Celebrating the holiday and safety go hand in hand,” said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Greg Engle. “I encourage everyone to take a moment to review their safety plans

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Dept. of Transportation: State Patrol shares simple actions to safely share the road with large trucks and buses

Sharing the road with commercial motor vehicles (CMV) requires special consideration. Large trucks and buses have larger blind spots, limited maneuverability and require more time to stop, making driver awareness and patience critical for a safe transportation system. “Our local communities and economies rely on safe and efficient commercial transportation,”

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Wisconsin Office of Rural Health: New report reveals critical challenges of Wisconsin’s Fire Service

Madison, WI, July 1, 2025 – The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health has produced a statewide report revealing that fire departments across Wisconsin, especially in rural areas, are facing serious challenges that threaten their ability to respond to emergencies reliably, safely, and efficiently. The Reliability of Wisconsin’s Fire Service report, based on contributions from

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Dept. of Public Instruction: July 1 general aid estimate released

MADISON —The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today, as required by state law, released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will receive for the 2025-26 school year. This estimate allows school districts to develop their 2025-26 fiscal year budget and is based on 2024-25 budgeted dollars … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a

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UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: No role for routine antibiotic use in patients admitted for COVID-19

MADISON, Wis. – A large cohort study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health provides the best evidence to date that routine antibiotic treatment for COVID-19 is unnecessary and potentially risky. COVID-19 patients ill enough to be hospitalized often receive antibiotics to treat bacterial pneumonia, despite

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Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Applauds Evers, Hesselbein for $10M investment in food security and local food systems 

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) for their work to secure $10 million over the 2025-27 biennium to bolster Wisconsin’s emergency food network and increase access to nutritious milk, cheese, and other dairy products, as

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Sen. Sinykin: Comments on state budget process 

MADISON, WI – After weeks of uncertainty and Republican disarray concerning the state budget, Senate Democrats came to the negotiating table on behalf of the people of Wisconsin. Later today, the Joint Finance Committee will be taking action on the preliminary bipartisan compromise reached by members of Legislative Leadership and

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Commemorates Civil War Hero Col. Hans Christian Heg

Muskego, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) joined Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and community leaders for the dedication of the Colonel Hans Christian Heg Post Office in Muskego, Wisconsin. Steil joined Fitzgerald in sponsoring H.R. 7199, which was signed into law renaming the post office to honor Col. Heg, a noted abolitionist and civil war

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Gov. Evers, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin: Announce release of 2025 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access annual report

More than 93,000 locations across the state have received new access to high-speed internet service in the last year, report urges continued state investments MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), announced the release of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access’

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Reps. Kirsch, Ortiz-Velez: Joint statement on death of Officer Kendall Corder

MILWAUKEE, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D–8th Assembly District) and State Representative Karen Kirsch (D-7th Assembly District) issues a heartfelt statement today following the tragic ambush shooting of two Milwaukee Police Department officers on Thursday, June 26, near N. 24th/25th Place and W. Garfield Avenue. Two officers were targeted

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin protects its military consumers from identity theft and fraud

MADISON, Wis. – July is Military Consumer Protection Month, and military personnel make great sacrifices for this country. While most Americans are grateful for their service, unfortunately military consumers are often targeted by scammers and identity thieves who take advantage of the military community’s unique culture and circumstances, resulting in

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Gov. Evers: Orders flags to half-staff in honor of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued the following statement on the passing of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder and ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor of Officer Corder, who was killed in the line of duty on June 29, at the age of 32. “Officer Corder was

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