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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anyone considering hunting for the first time in 2024 to enroll in a hunter education course now now before courses fill up in spring. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1973,
MADISON – Today, Senator Agard joined her Democratic colleagues in the Legislature in introducing comprehensive legislation to combat PFAS contamination across Wisconsin. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am proud to join my Democratic colleagues in
La Crosse, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced comprehensive legislation to help Wisconsin communities address toxic PFAS contamination. Key provisions of this legislation include: · PFAS standards for groundwater and drinking water · New grant programs to
MADISON — Today, the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) voted to release $32 million to the Universities of Wisconsin after Republicans cut the funds from the Universities of Wisconsin budget last year in an attempt to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, President Biden is visiting the southern border today. This marks the latest effort by the White House to project a false image of stability and control all the while Joe Biden’s crisis spirals out of
Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY23 FY24 % change FY23 FY24 % change Individual Income 1,458,687 1,476,964 1.3% 5,434,356 5,492,623 1.1% Adjusted 1,190,666 1,149,960 -3.4%
Madison, WI – This month, constituents who represent the agriculture community visited the Wisconsin State Capitol. Constituents advocated for various issues affecting the agriculture industry during Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual “Ag Day at the Capitol” and Wisconsin Future Farmers of America
De Pere, Wis.: Sandy Fragale, CEO of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS), will present “Leading From the Head to the Heart” in the next installment of the 25th season of the CEO Breakfast Series at St. Norbert College. The
For the first time in 13 years voters have the opportunity to select a candidate who will serve their needs, not the agenda of a political party.
Germantown – Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) announced plans today to run for the State Assembly this fall in the 24th Assembly District. Knodl won a recent special election in the State Senate and is now paired with Senator Duey Stroebel
Just how gerrymandered are Wisconsin’s districts? Let’s look at the numbers.
Is she setting up a winnable third-party run for the presidency?
If Joe Biden and Kamala Harris really are going to be the ticket again (and it’s not too late!) Democrats will dribble into Chicago the way you line up at the DMV. Death. Taxes. Joe Biden.
If the Legislature must get involved, we urge the Public Service Commission to examine why Wisconsin’s electricity rates are so much higher than neighboring states, then conduct further study to see how enacting our own ROFR would result in cost spikes for Wisconsin residents.
Economic Policy Institute recently compared the two states’ economies since the 2010 election
Why isn’t more being done to stop this?
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff members on Monday, March 4, at the DNR Service Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, for the final meeting of a six-part series focused on
Milwaukee is one of 150 cities that use it. But is there any hard evidence that it works?
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced his support for small business and nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. A combat veteran, avid outdoorsman, and small agricultural producer, Thompson serves as Co-Chair of the bipartisan Military
APPLETON, Wisconsin – Lawrence University and the Trout Museum of Art (TMA) will break ground at 11 a.m. March 7 on a joint building project at 325 E. College Avenue in downtown Appleton. Media are welcome to join officials from
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anyone considering hunting for the first time in 2024 to enroll in a hunter education course now now before courses fill up in spring. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, must have a hunter education certification to purchase a hunting
MADISON – Today, Senator Agard joined her Democratic colleagues in the Legislature in introducing comprehensive legislation to combat PFAS contamination across Wisconsin. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am proud to join my Democratic colleagues in introducing a bill that delivers long-overdue solutions to one of
La Crosse, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced comprehensive legislation to help Wisconsin communities address toxic PFAS contamination. Key provisions of this legislation include: · PFAS standards for groundwater and drinking water · New grant programs to assist local governments, organizations and private well owners test and
MADISON — Today, the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) voted to release $32 million to the Universities of Wisconsin after Republicans cut the funds from the Universities of Wisconsin budget last year in an attempt to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. After today’s meeting, the Democratic members of the
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, President Biden is visiting the southern border today. This marks the latest effort by the White House to project a false image of stability and control all the while Joe Biden’s crisis spirals out of control. Just how bad is the situation at the southern
Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY23 FY24 % change FY23 FY24 % change Individual Income 1,458,687 1,476,964 1.3% 5,434,356 5,492,623 1.1% Adjusted 1,190,666 1,149,960 -3.4% General Sales & Use … Please
Madison, WI – This month, constituents who represent the agriculture community visited the Wisconsin State Capitol. Constituents advocated for various issues affecting the agriculture industry during Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual “Ag Day at the Capitol” and Wisconsin Future Farmers of America (FFA) celebrating National FFA Week. Rep. Dallman met with various
De Pere, Wis.: Sandy Fragale, CEO of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS), will present “Leading From the Head to the Heart” in the next installment of the 25th season of the CEO Breakfast Series at St. Norbert College. The event will be held Wednesday, March 27, from 7:30 to
For the first time in 13 years voters have the opportunity to select a candidate who will serve their needs, not the agenda of a political party.
Germantown – Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) announced plans today to run for the State Assembly this fall in the 24th Assembly District. Knodl won a recent special election in the State Senate and is now paired with Senator Duey Stroebel after new redistricting maps were signed in to law last
Just how gerrymandered are Wisconsin’s districts? Let’s look at the numbers.
Is she setting up a winnable third-party run for the presidency?
If Joe Biden and Kamala Harris really are going to be the ticket again (and it’s not too late!) Democrats will dribble into Chicago the way you line up at the DMV. Death. Taxes. Joe Biden.
If the Legislature must get involved, we urge the Public Service Commission to examine why Wisconsin’s electricity rates are so much higher than neighboring states, then conduct further study to see how enacting our own ROFR would result in cost spikes for Wisconsin residents.
Economic Policy Institute recently compared the two states’ economies since the 2010 election
Why isn’t more being done to stop this?
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff members on Monday, March 4, at the DNR Service Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, for the final meeting of a six-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin. Part of a Spotlight Series
Milwaukee is one of 150 cities that use it. But is there any hard evidence that it works?
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced his support for small business and nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. A combat veteran, avid outdoorsman, and small agricultural producer, Thompson serves as Co-Chair of the bipartisan Military Veterans Caucus, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task
APPLETON, Wisconsin – Lawrence University and the Trout Museum of Art (TMA) will break ground at 11 a.m. March 7 on a joint building project at 325 E. College Avenue in downtown Appleton. Media are welcome to join officials from Lawrence, the Trout Museum of Art, and Boldt, as well