Cooke campaign: Endorsed by LCV Action Fund

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund endorsed Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.  “Our way of life depends on a strong economy, reliable access to affordable energy, and elected leaders

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Police union, city reach tentative labor agreement

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Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Statement on government shutdown impacting WIC and FoodShare benefits: “This accelerates a cruelty already underway”

Green Bay, WI — Representative Amaad Rivera Wagner released the following statement regarding the ongoing government shutdown and its devastating impact on Wisconsin families who rely on WIC and FoodShare (SNAP) benefits: “This shutdown is more than a political standoff. It is an act of cruelty that will hurt working families,

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Cooke campaign: Endorsed by LCV Action Fund

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund endorsed Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.  “Our way of life depends on a strong economy, reliable access to affordable energy, and elected leaders who will protect the land that our parents and grandparents

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Dept. of Transportation: Recognized for excellence in communication, customer service and public outreach

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) celebrates recent recognition from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) for outstanding work in communication, customer service and public outreach. AASHTO is the association for transportation departments in all 50 states,

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Police union, city reach tentative labor agreement

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Rep. Rivera-Wagner: To honor Green Bay Police Officer Salzmann and K9 Officer Pyro as “First Responders of the Year” at Green Bay Common Council meeting

Green Bay – Earlier tonight, during a meeting of the Green Bay Common Council, State Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) recognized Green Bay Police Department Officer Scott Salzmann and his K9 partner, Pyro, as “First Responders of the Year” for the 90th Assembly District in recognition of their service, dedication and sacrifices

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Sen. Marklein, Rep. Born: Co-chairs criticize DHS for lack of plan, transparency with opioid settlement funds

Madison, WI – Today, Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) Co-Chairs Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) issued the following statement concerning the Department of Health Services’ (DHS) failure to maintain transparency and accountability in the opioid settlement plan: “JFC stands ready to exercise its statutory authority

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UW-Green Bay: Sharon J. Resch Institute of Music presents ‘Messiah’ in a powerful collaborative performance

Don’t miss the student talent in ‘Big Fish: Small Cast Edition’ in November Green Bay, Wis. – For more than 250 years, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah has dazzled audiences around the world with its timeless beauty and inspiring message. This December, the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay’s Sharon J. Resch Institute of Music invites the community to

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Daybreak Fund: Awards nearly $1.8 million to advance nature-based climate and water solutions in the western Lake Michigan region

The Daybreak Fund today announced its 2025 grants, investing nearly $1.8 million in 15 projects led by nonprofit and community partners across Wisconsin’s western Lake Michigan watershed and Lake County, Illinois. The grants support nature-based solutions that address climate risks, improve water quality, and strengthen community resilience.  A collaborative of

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Sen. Marklein, Rep. Kurtz: Governor signs Marklein, Kurtz EMS bills

Madison – Today, the Governor signed two bills written by Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) into law. Act 35 and Act 36 will give EMS departments additional tools to address recruitment and retention challenges. “I am pleased that the Governor swiftly signed our two EMS bills

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