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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched its new COVID-19 vaccine data page this morning. Data shown includes summary metrics for allocation, shipment, and total vaccine administered, as well as a graph displaying the number of vaccinations administered per day. DHS
KENOSHA – Today Representative Tod Ohnstad (D–Kenosha) provided the following statement on a recent Covid-19 test. “This message is to share that I have tested positive for Covid-19. While I have had only mild symptoms, I am adhering to all
Madison… Chairman John Macco (R-Ledgeview) and Vice-Chairman Robert Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement regarding the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) revenue’s positive balance for the first time in decades and Wisconsin’s economic outlook. “I am very encouraged by our current financial
From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II,
Reduced tillage, other practices reduce runoff by up to 70% BALDWIN, Wis. — The Western Wisconsin Conservation Council is growing by leaps and bounds as it works to protect the Kinnickinnic, Rush and Willow river watersheds. Conservation practices like reduced
It is the legacy of unethical studies like Tuskegee and racism within the medical profession that cause African Americans angst today.
And, going forward, Badger lawmakers need to ban vote-gathering practices that violate state law.
Two GOP state reps and a Republican running in the special election for the 89th AD are among the plaintiffs in a new federal lawsuit seeking to overturn the presidential election results in five states, including Wisconsin. The suit raises
MADISON – Today, Senate Minority Leader, Janet Bewley (D – Mason), announced committee assignments for the 2021-22 legislative session. Senator Jeff Smith (D – Brunswick) will serve on the following committees beginning in January: Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process
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Brush Up On Safety Tips, Find A Trail And Check Snow Conditions Do your holiday plans include snowmobiling? Make sure you ride smart from the start! With more than 200,000 registered snowmobiles hitting 25,000 miles of groomed trails across the
Contact: Brad Eggold, DNR Great Lakes District Fisheries Supervisor Bradley.Eggold@wisconsin.gov or 414-303-0138 New Lake Michigan lake trout regulations take effect Jan. 1, 2021. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will reimplement a lake trout
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, says the COVID-19 relief package negotiated by House and Senate leaders was “missing a lot,” including more robust support for state and local governments. In an interview done before congressional leaders announced a
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Wisconsin’s unemployment rate fell to 5 percent in November from 6 percent in October, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate jumped in October from 5.4 percent in September after months of steady decline from
A group of Senate Republicans has informed Gov. Tony Evers they intend to prioritize changes to election laws in the upcoming legislative session. In a letter to the guv yesterday, 15 members of the incoming Senate GOP caucus cited testimony
President Trump has asked a federal appeals court for an order that would declare Wisconsin’s electoral votes cast Monday were the result of a “flawed” election and invalid. Thursday’s appeal to the 7th Circuit also seeks an order requiring Dem
MADISON – State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and Kenosha County Treasurer Teri Jacobson have an important reminder to Wisconsinites – Be sure to pay your property taxes on time to avoid unwanted interest and penalties. The two treasurers launched the Treasurers’
The Green Bay Packers are granting $250,000 toward the establishment of the Willie Davis Financial Trading and Investment Laboratory at UW-Green Bay’s growing business school. The donation honors Hall of Famer Willie Davis, who passed away in April. He was
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched its new COVID-19 vaccine data page this morning. Data shown includes summary metrics for allocation, shipment, and total vaccine administered, as well as a graph displaying the number of vaccinations administered per day. DHS plans to update these visualizations at 2 p.m. every Tuesday.
KENOSHA – Today Representative Tod Ohnstad (D–Kenosha) provided the following statement on a recent Covid-19 test. “This message is to share that I have tested positive for Covid-19. While I have had only mild symptoms, I am adhering to all medical guidance and will continue to be appropriately quarantined. It
Madison… Chairman John Macco (R-Ledgeview) and Vice-Chairman Robert Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement regarding the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) revenue’s positive balance for the first time in decades and Wisconsin’s economic outlook. “I am very encouraged by our current financial position and pleased with the work our Committee completed last
From Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Jóse G. Pérez and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, On Monday morning, right before he met with the
Reduced tillage, other practices reduce runoff by up to 70% BALDWIN, Wis. — The Western Wisconsin Conservation Council is growing by leaps and bounds as it works to protect the Kinnickinnic, Rush and Willow river watersheds. Conservation practices like reduced tillage and the use of cover crops are on the
It is the legacy of unethical studies like Tuskegee and racism within the medical profession that cause African Americans angst today.
And, going forward, Badger lawmakers need to ban vote-gathering practices that violate state law.
Two GOP state reps and a Republican running in the special election for the 89th AD are among the plaintiffs in a new federal lawsuit seeking to overturn the presidential election results in five states, including Wisconsin. The suit raises a series of complaints about how Wisconsin’s election was run
MADISON – Today, Senate Minority Leader, Janet Bewley (D – Mason), announced committee assignments for the 2021-22 legislative session. Senator Jeff Smith (D – Brunswick) will serve on the following committees beginning in January: Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform & Ethics – Ranking Member Senate Committee on Sporting Heritage,
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Brush Up On Safety Tips, Find A Trail And Check Snow Conditions Do your holiday plans include snowmobiling? Make sure you ride smart from the start! With more than 200,000 registered snowmobiles hitting 25,000 miles of groomed trails across the state each winter, safety is a critical part of the
Contact: Brad Eggold, DNR Great Lakes District Fisheries Supervisor Bradley.Eggold@wisconsin.gov or 414-303-0138 New Lake Michigan lake trout regulations take effect Jan. 1, 2021. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will reimplement a lake trout bag limit and season for Lake Michigan beginning Jan. 1,
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, says the COVID-19 relief package negotiated by House and Senate leaders was “missing a lot,” including more robust support for state and local governments. In an interview done before congressional leaders announced a final deal, Pocan said he had wanted to see “more
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Wisconsin’s unemployment rate fell to 5 percent in November from 6 percent in October, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate jumped in October from 5.4 percent in September after months of steady decline from a peak of 13.6 percent in April. The spring’s record
A group of Senate Republicans has informed Gov. Tony Evers they intend to prioritize changes to election laws in the upcoming legislative session. In a letter to the guv yesterday, 15 members of the incoming Senate GOP caucus cited testimony from last week’s contentious joint election hearing and state Supreme
President Trump has asked a federal appeals court for an order that would declare Wisconsin’s electoral votes cast Monday were the result of a “flawed” election and invalid. Thursday’s appeal to the 7th Circuit also seeks an order requiring Dem Gov. Tony Evers to issue a certificate of determination “consistent
MADISON – State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and Kenosha County Treasurer Teri Jacobson have an important reminder to Wisconsinites – Be sure to pay your property taxes on time to avoid unwanted interest and penalties. The two treasurers launched the Treasurers’ Homeownership Task Force in March, and this reminder comes as
The Green Bay Packers are granting $250,000 toward the establishment of the Willie Davis Financial Trading and Investment Laboratory at UW-Green Bay’s growing business school. The donation honors Hall of Famer Willie Davis, who passed away in April. He was a member of all five of Vince Lombardi’s NFL title-winning