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Madison – Following a press conference unveiling new legislation to support Wisconsin’s forestry industry, Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement: “The Northwoods has always depended on the strength of our forests and the people who work them. Investing in
Endowment Protects Public Lands Across Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) today announced that the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund has hit a new milestone: $3 million – an exciting win to
MILWAUKEE, WI, Sept 22, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education is expanding its engineering offerings with the launch of a new engineering leadership certificate and a robust lineup of Six Sigma certification programs plus 15 new courses.
Despite the consistency in our election outcomes, it has not allayed fears many have about the security of our elections.
The reintroduction of legislation allowing clerks to begin processing absentee ballots on the Monday before election day isn’t just good policy – it’s essential for our democracy’s health.
I am glad that it is members of the Republican Party who are working hard and pressing forward with this bill so to help stem and perhaps even prevent more attacks on our electoral process.
The way to do it is to convert to multiyear spending cycles and avoid the constant drama over appropriations.
As a government shutdown looms Baldwin and her Democratic colleagues want to avoid an impasse and keep the government open by negotiating with Republicans to reverse health care coverage cuts. Congress must permanently extend the ACA health care tax credits and save Medicaid.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act does not help small business owners, Wisconsinites, or working families — nor does it promote a healthy local economy. Instead, it burdens those already struggling while directing gains to the top.
New facility in Hayward will turn Wisconsin wood into aviation fuel Madison, WI – Today, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Chanz Green (R- Grand View), along with industry leaders, local officials, and investors, introduced legislation to support Wisconsin’s forestry industry
Features “Wisconsin Foodie” host Luke Zahm reuniting with his 6th grade teacher A video showcasing how public schools unite us has received a Midwest Emmy nomination. The video follows PBS Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Foodie host Luke Zahm as he is reunited
Superior, WI – Representative Angela Stroud announced today that she will hold a town hall meeting in Superior to hear from constituents and discuss the implications of the recently passed state budget on school funding and to strategize ways to
WISCONSIN – This week, legislators in Madison will introduce a set of election reforms, the most prominent of which is supported by more than 75% of Wisconsin voters. The package would enact Monday processing of absentee ballots, a fix that will give election
Event aimed at providing better outcome for victims’ of crime being held at the Bayfield County Courthouse WASHBURN, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is collaborating with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Bayfield County District Attorney Kimberly Lawton for a session
Republicans are set to introduce a sweeping package of election bills this week that would allow for Monday processing of absentee ballots and impose new security measures for ballot drop boxes statewide.
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Madison – Following a press conference unveiling new legislation to support Wisconsin’s forestry industry, Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement: “The Northwoods has always depended on the strength of our forests and the people who work them. Investing in this emerging industry will create family-supporting jobs while also keeping
Endowment Protects Public Lands Across Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) today announced that the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund has hit a new milestone: $3 million – an exciting win to celebrate on National Public Lands Day. Established to protect, restore
MILWAUKEE, WI, Sept 22, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education is expanding its engineering offerings with the launch of a new engineering leadership certificate and a robust lineup of Six Sigma certification programs plus 15 new courses. These additions are designed to help professionals across engineering disciplines
Despite the consistency in our election outcomes, it has not allayed fears many have about the security of our elections.
The reintroduction of legislation allowing clerks to begin processing absentee ballots on the Monday before election day isn’t just good policy – it’s essential for our democracy’s health.
I am glad that it is members of the Republican Party who are working hard and pressing forward with this bill so to help stem and perhaps even prevent more attacks on our electoral process.
The way to do it is to convert to multiyear spending cycles and avoid the constant drama over appropriations.
As a government shutdown looms Baldwin and her Democratic colleagues want to avoid an impasse and keep the government open by negotiating with Republicans to reverse health care coverage cuts. Congress must permanently extend the ACA health care tax credits and save Medicaid.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act does not help small business owners, Wisconsinites, or working families — nor does it promote a healthy local economy. Instead, it burdens those already struggling while directing gains to the top.
New facility in Hayward will turn Wisconsin wood into aviation fuel Madison, WI – Today, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Chanz Green (R- Grand View), along with industry leaders, local officials, and investors, introduced legislation to support Wisconsin’s forestry industry and the broader Northwoods economy. The Forestry Revitalization Act will invest in
Features “Wisconsin Foodie” host Luke Zahm reuniting with his 6th grade teacher A video showcasing how public schools unite us has received a Midwest Emmy nomination. The video follows PBS Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Foodie host Luke Zahm as he is reunited with his 6th grade teacher at Luke’s Owl Farm outdoor
Superior, WI – Representative Angela Stroud announced today that she will hold a town hall meeting in Superior to hear from constituents and discuss the implications of the recently passed state budget on school funding and to strategize ways to support our public schools. The Superior School District is projected
WISCONSIN – This week, legislators in Madison will introduce a set of election reforms, the most prominent of which is supported by more than 75% of Wisconsin voters. The package would enact Monday processing of absentee ballots, a fix that will give election administrators a head start on tallying ballots the morning of
Event aimed at providing better outcome for victims’ of crime being held at the Bayfield County Courthouse WASHBURN, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is collaborating with the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Bayfield County District Attorney Kimberly Lawton for a session next week in Washburn to help make sure victims of
Republicans are set to introduce a sweeping package of election bills this week that would allow for Monday processing of absentee ballots and impose new security measures for ballot drop boxes statewide.
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