Dept. of Natural Resources: OutWiGo for free fishing weekend Jan. 20-21

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 20 – 21 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. No fishing license or trout and salmon stamps are required. Anglers can fish in state waters where there is an open fishing season. All other fishing regulations apply, including limits

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin: Invests $1 million to improve access to library services in Oregon, Wisconsin

OREGON, Wis., January 4, 2024 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today visited Oregon to help the community celebrate the grand opening of the Oregon Public Library. “Libraries serve as a gateway to limitless possibilities, whether it’s through the books on their

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers reflects on 2023 and wishes Wisconsinites a happy new year

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/230105DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address reflecting on accomplishments over the past year, including the governor’s annual travel to all 72 counties. Hey there, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. Folks, 2023 was a big year. I kicked off 2023 by declaring it the Year

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Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Veteran Mental Health Grant applications are open

A reminder for veteran advocates across Wisconsin – applications are now being accepted for three Veteran Mental Health Grants with the deadline of January 11.  Please share this widely with your network and encourage mental healthcare providers, nonprofits, local governments, and other organizations that provide veteran mental health support services to apply: The Emergen…

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DCCC: Ahead of Jan. 6 anniversary, U.S. Rep. Van Orden embraces fellow election denier

Just days before the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, Derrick Van Orden is cozying up to fellow extremist and election denier Scott Presler. Presler organized “stop the steal” rallies and, like Van Orden, was present on Capitol grounds during the insurrection. Presler even dismissed the deadly insurrection as a “civil rights protest.” Presler’s extremism&n… Please

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U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Report on extremism in military “serious indictment” of Secretary Austin’s effort

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, today released the following statement on a recently released Department of Defense study that shows the Biden administration’s claims of extremism in the military were unfounded. “Last week the Pentagon released … Please

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