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After five household moves over 90-plus years, my childhood library is still with me.
This National Kindness Day, let’s remember that kindness doesn’t require perfection; it requires participation. It’s checking in on a neighbor. It’s listening with empathy. It’s using your voice to stand up for what’s right, even when it’s uncomfortable.
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MADISON, Wis. – In honor of America Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 15, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2025 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards. Wisconsin’s recycling law bans certain materials from the trash and establishes a
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Madison – Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) today released his endorsements of statewide candidates for the 2026 election. “I am pleased to announce my support for Sarah Godlewski for Lt. Governor, Josh Kaul for Attorney General, Eric Wilson for State Treasurer, and
On National Seat Belt Day, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Division of Wisconsin State Patrol celebrate record-high seat belt use in Wisconsin after the most recent observational survey reported 94% of drivers in the state buckle up. This
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Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August expressed confidence that legislation to allow online bets to be placed in Wisconsin will get at least 50 GOP votes on the floor next week despite pushback in some conservative circles.
MADISON—Today, State Rep. Maureen McCarville endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. McCarville (AD-45) is the latest State Representative in Dane County to endorse Judge Ben Jones, including Rep. Sheila
MADISON, Wis. – As families prepare for holiday celebrations, UW Health is reminding the community that now is the ideal time to get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19. In between errands, UW Health patients can get both vaccines at the John
Milwaukee, Wis. – The holiday season is officially here! This year, the National Retail Federation is forecasting healthy growth in retail sales during the holidays, even with shoppers concerned about fluctuating inflation and economic uncertainty. However, between higher prices and staffing shortages, the 2025 holiday season is
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Wisconsin’s Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation voted on two bills which would fund and change the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The bills each received a 6-6 vote, meaning they failed to earn the committee’s
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) participated in a field hearing in Pacific Palisades, California held by the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging entitled, “Forgotten After the Flames: Stories from the Palisades Fire.” U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) chaired
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After five household moves over 90-plus years, my childhood library is still with me.
This National Kindness Day, let’s remember that kindness doesn’t require perfection; it requires participation. It’s checking in on a neighbor. It’s listening with empathy. It’s using your voice to stand up for what’s right, even when it’s uncomfortable.
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MADISON, Wis. – In honor of America Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 15, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2025 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards. Wisconsin’s recycling law bans certain materials from the trash and establishes a statewide recycling program. For the last 13 years, the DNR
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Madison – Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) today released his endorsements of statewide candidates for the 2026 election. “I am pleased to announce my support for Sarah Godlewski for Lt. Governor, Josh Kaul for Attorney General, Eric Wilson for State Treasurer, and JoCasta Zamarripa for Secretary of State,” Pocan said. Pocan also
On National Seat Belt Day, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Division of Wisconsin State Patrol celebrate record-high seat belt use in Wisconsin after the most recent observational survey reported 94% of drivers in the state buckle up. This is the highest percentage of seat belt use reported since
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Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August expressed confidence that legislation to allow online bets to be placed in Wisconsin will get at least 50 GOP votes on the floor next week despite pushback in some conservative circles.
MADISON—Today, State Rep. Maureen McCarville endorsed Judge Ben Jones for election to a full term in Dane County Circuit Court, Branch 1. Rep. McCarville (AD-45) is the latest State Representative in Dane County to endorse Judge Ben Jones, including Rep. Sheila Stubbs (AD-78), Rep. Francesca Hong (AD-76) and Rep. Lisa Subeck (AD-79). They join WI
MADISON, Wis. – As families prepare for holiday celebrations, UW Health is reminding the community that now is the ideal time to get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19. In between errands, UW Health patients can get both vaccines at the John Wall Drive-Thru Clinic, located at 3819 John Wall Drive. The
Milwaukee, Wis. – The holiday season is officially here! This year, the National Retail Federation is forecasting healthy growth in retail sales during the holidays, even with shoppers concerned about fluctuating inflation and economic uncertainty. However, between higher prices and staffing shortages, the 2025 holiday season is sure to bring challeng… Please log in to access subscriber
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Wisconsin’s Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation voted on two bills which would fund and change the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The bills each received a 6-6 vote, meaning they failed to earn the committee’s recommendation. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “For
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) participated in a field hearing in Pacific Palisades, California held by the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging entitled, “Forgotten After the Flames: Stories from the Palisades Fire.” U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) chaired the hearing. The hearing is part of the senators’ ongoing efforts to