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MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the federal government from imposing new eligibility restrictions on the Supplementation Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in Wisconsin,
Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Recognizes Volunteer Service of Bank Employees MADISON, Wis. – On Thursday, November 20, 114 Wisconsin bankers and 25 banks were honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) for their efforts in promoting financial literacy to Wisconsin’s community
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general wrote to Congress to oppose efforts to ban state laws that address artificial intelligence. Public reporting over the past few days indicates that lawmakers may insert a
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new maximum fair prices (MFPs) negotiated with drug companies, as the administration was required to do by the Inflation Reduction Act – a law Donald Trump and
Agency’s digital license offering earns prestigious award Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) recently earned recognition for its innovative approach to licensing at the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s 33rd Salute to Local Government Awards. The state regulatory
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the December meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in public meeting room G09, State
MADISON—Today, Wisconsin State Rep. Alex Joers endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. Joers (AD-81) joins fellow Representatives Andrew Hysell (AD-46), Maureen McCarville (AD-45), Francesca Hong (AD-76), Shelia Stubbs (AD-78), Lisa Subeck (AD-79), and Mike
Stevens Point, Wis., Nov. 26, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced St. Croix Regional Medical Center will receive $105 million to construct a 130,000-square-foot replacement critical access hospital facility in St.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds bear and turkey hunters that applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Hunters can apply for
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Rep. Scott Allen (R), along with Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D) and Sen. André Jacque (R), released two bipartisan bills that would modify payday and installment loans to lessen the harmful effects of high-interest, short-term lending. “Financial
TOWN OF ELDORADO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Peniel Chapel in the Town of Eldorado (Fond du Lac County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a
PLATEVILLE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Paul Kuehl House in Platteville (Grant County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The Tudor Revival residence was constructed by the original owner in 1937. The Paul
MONONA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Frost Woods Historic District in Monona (Dane County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Justin Miller. The State
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MADISON, Wis. – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the federal government from imposing new eligibility restrictions on the Supplementation Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as FoodShare in Wisconsin, that flout the law and could result in increased hunger
Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Recognizes Volunteer Service of Bank Employees MADISON, Wis. – On Thursday, November 20, 114 Wisconsin bankers and 25 banks were honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) for their efforts in promoting financial literacy to Wisconsin’s community members. WBF is the charitable arm of the Wisconsin Bankers
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general wrote to Congress to oppose efforts to ban state laws that address artificial intelligence. Public reporting over the past few days indicates that lawmakers may insert a state AI law ban into a military funding bill. A
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new maximum fair prices (MFPs) negotiated with drug companies, as the administration was required to do by the Inflation Reduction Act – a law Donald Trump and every Republican in Congress opposed. Thanks to Democrats, seniors will
Agency’s digital license offering earns prestigious award Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) recently earned recognition for its innovative approach to licensing at the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s 33rd Salute to Local Government Awards. The state regulatory agency won the La Follette/Gladfelter Award for Innovation in State Governme… Please
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the December meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison,
MADISON—Today, Wisconsin State Rep. Alex Joers endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. Joers (AD-81) joins fellow Representatives Andrew Hysell (AD-46), Maureen McCarville (AD-45), Francesca Hong (AD-76), Shelia Stubbs (AD-78), Lisa Subeck (AD-79), and Mike Bare (AD-80) in endorsing Judge Jones. Supre… Please log in to access
Stevens Point, Wis., Nov. 26, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced St. Croix Regional Medical Center will receive $105 million to construct a 130,000-square-foot replacement critical access hospital facility in St. Croix Falls. The funding includes a $95,000,000 direct loan and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds bear and turkey hunters that applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Hunters can apply for harvest authorizations or purchase preference points toward future drawings, or
Madison, WI – Yesterday, Rep. Scott Allen (R), along with Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D) and Sen. André Jacque (R), released two bipartisan bills that would modify payday and installment loans to lessen the harmful effects of high-interest, short-term lending. “Financial struggle does not belong to any political party or any
TOWN OF ELDORADO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Peniel Chapel in the Town of Eldorado (Fond du Lac County) on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Carolee Schultz, Kirsten Buckstaff and Kate Bissen. The
PLATEVILLE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Paul Kuehl House in Platteville (Grant County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The Tudor Revival residence was constructed by the original owner in 1937. The Paul Kuehl House is a distinctive example of the Tudor Revival
MONONA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Frost Woods Historic District in Monona (Dane County) on the State Register of Historic Places. Historic Preservation Officer Tricia Canaday presented a certificate to Justin Miller. The State Register is Wisconsin’s official list of state properties determined to
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