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Badger Institute’s vision for the upcoming year
National Human Rights Month provides an essential platform to reflect on the fundamental principles of human dignity, equality, and justice that form the cornerstone of a just and compassionate society.
What men were looking for from work was dignified treatment, recognition of their expertise, and work that felt meaningful.
As we near Christmas, I am reminded of a story of a gift given to a dying man told to us by a visiting pastor in his sermon.
One way to do that is by making the adoption tax credit refundable.
“I would like to congratulate Chief Shon Barnes on his new opportunity in Seattle and thank him for his service to Madison. The Chief has been a steady, forward-thinking leader throughout his tenure and he will be greatly missed.
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Report shows state has Generally Accepted Accounting Principles positive balance for fifth consecutive year in a row under Gov. Evers MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, for the fifth consecutive year during his tenure, the state’s General
Contact: Rep. Nancy VanderMeer(608) 266-8366 Madison, WI – On Wednesday, Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), announced State Assembly standing committee leadership for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session and Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) was reappointed to Chair the Assembly Committee on Transportation. She released the following
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Contact: Sen. Cory Tomczyk (608) 266-2502 Madison… Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) commented on his recent committee appointments forthe 2025-2027 Legislative session: “I am excited to get back to work as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation and LocalGovernment.
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CONTACT: Elise Buchbinder Communications Director, End Domestic Abuse WI eliseb@endabusewi.org Madison –December 20, 2024 – In the wake of the December 16, 2024 school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) again urges cultural and legal shifts that prevent
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Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation BiologistStacy.Rowe@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-9796 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of rare snails, which may result from the American Transmission Company (ATC) Y-40 and Y-161 Cross-arm
Contact: Rep. Barbara Dittrich 608-237-9138 Appointed Chair of Insurance for a second consecutive session Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) made the following statement in response to her appointments to Assembly committees for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session: “It has
The Bureau announces the release ofUniversity of Wisconsin System (report 24-22). We provided unmodified audit opinions on UW System’s FY 2023‑24 financial statements, including its aggregate discretely presented component units. UW System’s net position was $6.7 billion as of June 30, 2024. UW System revenues were $7.0 billion, including $1.6 billion
Contact: Molly Mueller, Public Information Officer, (608) 910-1929, molly.mueller@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that the Retail Food Safety Advisory Committee recently transitioned into the Retail Food Safety Advisory Council (RFSAC). Made up of 20
Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov Baiting And Feeding Ban Restarted MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Menominee County. The deer was a hunter-harvested
Badger Institute’s vision for the upcoming year
National Human Rights Month provides an essential platform to reflect on the fundamental principles of human dignity, equality, and justice that form the cornerstone of a just and compassionate society.
What men were looking for from work was dignified treatment, recognition of their expertise, and work that felt meaningful.
As we near Christmas, I am reminded of a story of a gift given to a dying man told to us by a visiting pastor in his sermon.
One way to do that is by making the adoption tax credit refundable.
“I would like to congratulate Chief Shon Barnes on his new opportunity in Seattle and thank him for his service to Madison. The Chief has been a steady, forward-thinking leader throughout his tenure and he will be greatly missed. The tragedy this week has been all-consuming, and we still
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Report shows state has Generally Accepted Accounting Principles positive balance for fifth consecutive year in a row under Gov. Evers MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that, for the fifth consecutive year during his tenure, the state’s General Fund recorded a positive balance at the end of the
Contact: Rep. Nancy VanderMeer(608) 266-8366 Madison, WI – On Wednesday, Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), announced State Assembly standing committee leadership for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session and Representative Nancy VanderMeer (R-Tomah) was reappointed to Chair the Assembly Committee on Transportation. She released the following statement: “I’m grateful to have been reappoin… Please log in
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Contact: Sen. Cory Tomczyk (608) 266-2502 Madison… Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) commented on his recent committee appointments forthe 2025-2027 Legislative session: “I am excited to get back to work as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation and LocalGovernment. This past session, my office and I enjoyed a great
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CONTACT: Elise Buchbinder Communications Director, End Domestic Abuse WI eliseb@endabusewi.org Madison –December 20, 2024 – In the wake of the December 16, 2024 school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) again urges cultural and legal shifts that prevent children from being murdered in their schools and homes. In
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Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation BiologistStacy.Rowe@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-9796 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of rare snails, which may result from the American Transmission Company (ATC) Y-40 and Y-161 Cross-arm Replacement project in Crawford County. Incidental take refers to the
Contact: Rep. Barbara Dittrich 608-237-9138 Appointed Chair of Insurance for a second consecutive session Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) made the following statement in response to her appointments to Assembly committees for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session: “It has been a privilege to serve as the Chairperson for the
The Bureau announces the release ofUniversity of Wisconsin System (report 24-22). We provided unmodified audit opinions on UW System’s FY 2023‑24 financial statements, including its aggregate discretely presented component units. UW System’s net position was $6.7 billion as of June 30, 2024. UW System revenues were $7.0 billion, including $1.6 billion in revenue from Student Tuition and Fees, and … Please
Contact: Molly Mueller, Public Information Officer, (608) 910-1929, molly.mueller@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced that the Retail Food Safety Advisory Committee recently transitioned into the Retail Food Safety Advisory Council (RFSAC). Made up of 20 members from across Wisconsin, the council will help… Please log
Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov Baiting And Feeding Ban Restarted MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Menominee County. The deer was a hunter-harvested 2-year-old buck and is the first confirmed wild CWD-positive deer