Madison, Wi — The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) will announce on Monday a record $65 million to be disbursed to public school libraries across Wisconsin through the Common School Fund (CSF). The distribution is a notable 25% increase
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating a successful elk hunting season. The state’s sixth elk hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 14 and closed Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, as a result of all four state licensed
Madison- Representative Emerson released the following statement regarding mental health services on UW campuses: “While I appreciate the recent legislative efforts to address the mental health crisis, I want to stress that these measures represent only a tentative step in
Statement by Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) on the events that took place in downtown Madison over the weekend. “Over the weekend, neo-nazis marched in downtown Madison, at one point in front of the historic Gates of Heaven synagogue. Their
RAYMOND – The ACLU of Wisconsin last Friday filed an open records request with the Raymond School District seeking information about Principal Jeff Peterson, specifically as it pertains to the basis for his ongoing suspension and possible termination. Principal Peterson
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As another construction season winds down, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges Thanksgiving holiday travelers to watch their speed, focus on the road and expect company on major interstates and highways across Wisconsin. According to AAA, more than 960,000
MIDDLETON, WI – Bob Auerbach, 94, of Middleton – affectionately known as “The Piano Man” for volunteering his musical gifts at a variety of area senior centers, assisted living and memory care facilities – has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit
MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a major settlement with Dollar General Corporation resolving 662 alleged violations of Wisconsin price accuracy laws and 53 alleged violations of refund policy disclosure requirement
Madison—November 20, 2023—Prominent members of the Wisconsin fishing community are joining Lakes at Stake Wisconsin in calling for urgent action to protect state fisheries from the ravages of wake-enhanced boating on Wisconsin lakes. “We’ve gotten reports from around the state
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states condemns all forms of hate following a Neo-Nazi Rally in Madison, Wisconsin. National President Darryl
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding a demonstration of a white supremacist, neo-Nazi organization in Madison on Saturday: “To see neo-Nazis marching in our streets and neighborhoods and in the shadow of our State Capitol building
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Taylor County. This is Wisconsin’s first confirmed case of HPAI in a
Matt Neumann, one of the hosts of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ private fundraiser in Milwaukee last week, says the event had “good turnout” that included some prominent Wisconsin Republicans.
Contact: info@sharlenformke.com Milwaukee, WI – Sharlen Moore, an expert in community leadership, youth development, and advocacy, has officially announced her campaign for Milwaukee Common Council, District 10, an open seat left vacant by Ald. Michael Murphy. Moore has decades of experience leading
Like hundreds of thousands of hunters across the state, we’re counting down the hours until Wisconsin’s gun deer season officially opens on Saturday, Nov. 18. Will you be participating? Here’s what you need to know. Purchasing Your License If you
Wednesday marked two years since President Biden signed into law the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In honor of the anniversary, Democrats nationwide touted the historic impacts the package is making on local communities, and the DNC rolled out a new
Assistant United States Attorney Anita M. Boor has been selected as the new magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Boor will join the court in May 2024, after the retirement of Stephen
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Tues., Nov. 21, 2023, in recognition of the anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and to honor the six individuals who were senselessly
Washington, DC — Protect Our Care is releasing a new report detailing pharmaceutical companies’ sky-high revenues as they continue charging unaffordable prices to patients. In total, the 16 top companies reported $176.7 billion in total global revenue for the third
Madison, Wi — The Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) will announce on Monday a record $65 million to be disbursed to public school libraries across Wisconsin through the Common School Fund (CSF). The distribution is a notable 25% increase from 2023 – another record setting year. These funds will
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating a successful elk hunting season. The state’s sixth elk hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 14 and closed Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, as a result of all four state licensed hunters filling their harvest authorizations. The four hunters who participated
Madison- Representative Emerson released the following statement regarding mental health services on UW campuses: “While I appreciate the recent legislative efforts to address the mental health crisis, I want to stress that these measures represent only a tentative step in the right direction. It is time to recognize that the
Statement by Representative Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) on the events that took place in downtown Madison over the weekend. “Over the weekend, neo-nazis marched in downtown Madison, at one point in front of the historic Gates of Heaven synagogue. Their vile and despicable message reminds us that we must always
RAYMOND – The ACLU of Wisconsin last Friday filed an open records request with the Raymond School District seeking information about Principal Jeff Peterson, specifically as it pertains to the basis for his ongoing suspension and possible termination. Principal Peterson was placed on administrative leave in September and now faces
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As another construction season winds down, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges Thanksgiving holiday travelers to watch their speed, focus on the road and expect company on major interstates and highways across Wisconsin. According to AAA, more than 960,000 Wisconsinites will drive to their destinations this holiday weekend. Peak
MIDDLETON, WI – Bob Auerbach, 94, of Middleton – affectionately known as “The Piano Man” for volunteering his musical gifts at a variety of area senior centers, assisted living and memory care facilities – has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2023
MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a major settlement with Dollar General Corporation resolving 662 alleged violations of Wisconsin price accuracy laws and 53 alleged violations of refund policy disclosure requirement laws by the retailer. Under the settlement, Dollar General does
Madison—November 20, 2023—Prominent members of the Wisconsin fishing community are joining Lakes at Stake Wisconsin in calling for urgent action to protect state fisheries from the ravages of wake-enhanced boating on Wisconsin lakes. “We’ve gotten reports from around the state the past year that are troubling,” warns Mike Arrowood, State Chairman
Franklin, WI – Forward Latino, a national non-profit, non-partisan service and advocacy organization headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin and with affiliates and members in 29 states condemns all forms of hate following a Neo-Nazi Rally in Madison, Wisconsin. National President Darryl Morin issued the following statement: “Today’s rally of hate in
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding a demonstration of a white supremacist, neo-Nazi organization in Madison on Saturday: “To see neo-Nazis marching in our streets and neighborhoods and in the shadow of our State Capitol building spreading their disturbing, hateful messages is truly revolting. “Let us
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Taylor County. This is Wisconsin’s first confirmed case of HPAI in a domestic flock in 2023. This is Wisconsin’s first infected flock
Matt Neumann, one of the hosts of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ private fundraiser in Milwaukee last week, says the event had “good turnout” that included some prominent Wisconsin Republicans.
Contact: info@sharlenformke.com Milwaukee, WI – Sharlen Moore, an expert in community leadership, youth development, and advocacy, has officially announced her campaign for Milwaukee Common Council, District 10, an open seat left vacant by Ald. Michael Murphy. Moore has decades of experience leading Urban Underground, a nationally recognized youth leadership program. With prolific
Like hundreds of thousands of hunters across the state, we’re counting down the hours until Wisconsin’s gun deer season officially opens on Saturday, Nov. 18. Will you be participating? Here’s what you need to know. Purchasing Your License If you haven’t purchased a license yet, head over to your Go Wild
Wednesday marked two years since President Biden signed into law the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In honor of the anniversary, Democrats nationwide touted the historic impacts the package is making on local communities, and the DNC rolled out a new billboard campaign across the country highlighting how the legislation is
Assistant United States Attorney Anita M. Boor has been selected as the new magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Boor will join the court in May 2024, after the retirement of Stephen L. Crocker, who has served in the position for 32
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Tues., Nov. 21, 2023, in recognition of the anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and to honor the six individuals who were senselessly and tragically killed in the attack: Tamara Durand, 52; Wilhelm Hospel, 81;
Washington, DC — Protect Our Care is releasing a new report detailing pharmaceutical companies’ sky-high revenues as they continue charging unaffordable prices to patients. In total, the 16 top companies reported $176.7 billion in total global revenue for the third quarter, and have rewarded shareholders by announcing dividend payments and