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MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans released their restrictive, medical marijuana bill that would create only five state-run medical cannabis dispensaries and confine the requirements for qualification to receive a medical card in the state of Wisconsin. State Senator Melissa Agard
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a master plan variance that would add access to alternative snowmobile parking facilities connecting to the Military Ridge State Trail around the Verona area in Dane
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced that Chairman Brian Schimming was appointed by the Republican Mayors Association to serve as an inaugural member of the RMA National Board. “Chairman Schimming brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the
MADISON, Wis. – With the first major winter storm of the season expected for much of southern and eastern parts the state this week, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to review their winter weather plans and make sure they are prepared. The
There’s no escaping the loud, expensive year ahead.
The president would, with a robust campaign, almost certainly have scored a major victory over the other Democrats, earning favorable headlines and positioning himself to win the state in November of 2024 — as he did in November 2020. An uncontested presidential primary win will barely get a mention.
My hope is that the Legislature does its due diligence to get maps that are worthwhile and inclusive for the people, honor the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and do not sacrifice Black and Latino communities.
Do we head into 2024 in the dark about what constitutes an acceptable address? It sounds rather small, but it still remains a key part of the verification process of voter and witness information.
It’s time for a compromise between Democrats and Republicans, not a GOP-led shutdown if Republican ultimatums are not accepted. People are dying because of GOP games and inaction.
I will continue to stand up and speak out against attempts to undermine trust in our elections and democracy.
Jan. 6, 2021, was a political protest that devolved into a riot. Nothing more, nothing less. Of course, the protest and riot were a dark day in American history. But it was not an insurrection.
It is troubling to learn that in 2023 the loss of local newspapers accelerated to an average of 2.5 per week, leaving more than 200 counties as “news deserts”, which means more than half of all U.S. counties now have limited access to reliable local news.
GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement regarding the introduction of legislation to legalize Medical Marijuana in Wisconsin. “This bill will give Wisconsinites greater access to medical treatment options, while ensuring that marijuana remains strictly regulated,”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing black bear reproduction study. While reporting all den locations is critical to the success of this study,
Lake Nebagamon, WI – Representative Angie Sapik (R Lake Nebagamon) is pleased to announce her support for the introduction of the Wisconsin Assembly Republicans Medical Marijuana Legislation. The new legislation aims to provide a common-sense and clear solution for many
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the Village of Oregon is receiving $1 million to help offset construction costs for the recently opened public library. The funding, secured by Senator Baldwin in the 2023 government funding bill, helped the Village
Learn the secrets of what lurks under the ice and how to catch it. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR Who: People interested in harvesting sustainable, local foods or learning how to ice fish. What: This five-session workshop will teach you the basic skills
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from an Interceptor System Rehabilitation project in Outagamie County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) new interactive map and dashboard shows where federal discretionary grants were awarded to communities, municipalities and Tribes across the state. With more than $888 million coming into Wisconsin for transportation infrastructure projects, the impact of federal investments
Overture Center for the Arts, downtown Madison | February 20-21, 2024 Click here for more info and to register Create Wisconsin Day, Wisconsin’s most important statewide creative sector conference, will be presented by Create Wisconsin, the state’s community cultural development organization,
MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans released their restrictive, medical marijuana bill that would create only five state-run medical cannabis dispensaries and confine the requirements for qualification to receive a medical card in the state of Wisconsin. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “This is a serious matter
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a master plan variance that would add access to alternative snowmobile parking facilities connecting to the Military Ridge State Trail around the Verona area in Dane County. As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced that Chairman Brian Schimming was appointed by the Republican Mayors Association to serve as an inaugural member of the RMA National Board. “Chairman Schimming brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the RMA National Board. But more importantly, he brings a love
MADISON, Wis. – With the first major winter storm of the season expected for much of southern and eastern parts the state this week, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to review their winter weather plans and make sure they are prepared. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a winter storm will move
There’s no escaping the loud, expensive year ahead.
The president would, with a robust campaign, almost certainly have scored a major victory over the other Democrats, earning favorable headlines and positioning himself to win the state in November of 2024 — as he did in November 2020. An uncontested presidential primary win will barely get a mention.
My hope is that the Legislature does its due diligence to get maps that are worthwhile and inclusive for the people, honor the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and do not sacrifice Black and Latino communities.
Do we head into 2024 in the dark about what constitutes an acceptable address? It sounds rather small, but it still remains a key part of the verification process of voter and witness information.
It’s time for a compromise between Democrats and Republicans, not a GOP-led shutdown if Republican ultimatums are not accepted. People are dying because of GOP games and inaction.
I will continue to stand up and speak out against attempts to undermine trust in our elections and democracy.
Jan. 6, 2021, was a political protest that devolved into a riot. Nothing more, nothing less. Of course, the protest and riot were a dark day in American history. But it was not an insurrection.
It is troubling to learn that in 2023 the loss of local newspapers accelerated to an average of 2.5 per week, leaving more than 200 counties as “news deserts”, which means more than half of all U.S. counties now have limited access to reliable local news.
GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement regarding the introduction of legislation to legalize Medical Marijuana in Wisconsin. “This bill will give Wisconsinites greater access to medical treatment options, while ensuring that marijuana remains strictly regulated,” said Rep. Macco. “I’m proud to support expanding Wisconsin patients’
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing black bear reproduction study. While reporting all den locations is critical to the success of this study, there is a particular need for reports in Clark, Taylor,
Lake Nebagamon, WI – Representative Angie Sapik (R Lake Nebagamon) is pleased to announce her support for the introduction of the Wisconsin Assembly Republicans Medical Marijuana Legislation. The new legislation aims to provide a common-sense and clear solution for many elderly and chronic condition sufferers, offering safe guards and clear
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the Village of Oregon is receiving $1 million to help offset construction costs for the recently opened public library. The funding, secured by Senator Baldwin in the 2023 government funding bill, helped the Village of Oregon build a new library that better serves the
Learn the secrets of what lurks under the ice and how to catch it. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR Who: People interested in harvesting sustainable, local foods or learning how to ice fish. What: This five-session workshop will teach you the basic skills to find and catch fish through the ice and prepare
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from an Interceptor System Rehabilitation project in Outagamie County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) new interactive map and dashboard shows where federal discretionary grants were awarded to communities, municipalities and Tribes across the state. With more than $888 million coming into Wisconsin for transportation infrastructure projects, the impact of federal investments can be seen in all corners of the state. “WisDOT i…
Overture Center for the Arts, downtown Madison | February 20-21, 2024 Click here for more info and to register Create Wisconsin Day, Wisconsin’s most important statewide creative sector conference, will be presented by Create Wisconsin, the state’s community cultural development organization, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 9 am – 2 pm,