The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reinforced its commitment to safety this month by joining 160 organizations in the national Allies in Action campaign. The effort is part of the USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy to eliminate crash injuries and fatalities. “Too many people are dying on our roads every day across the country

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 29, 2024 for two seats on the Wisconsin Cherry Board. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Growers must sign, notarize, and postmark completed nomination forms by March 29, 2024 and include

MADISON, Wis. — In honor of National Women’s History Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Second Vice-Chair Tricia Zunker and Chair Ben Wikler released the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Second Vice-Chair Tricia Zunker: “Today marks the start of National Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the remarkable women who have

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a fee increase for nonresident archer and crossbow hunting licenses. This change is the result of Governor Tony Evers signing Senate Bill 780, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 99. New 2024 licenses are now available for purchase. The nonresident archer

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers throughout the Upper Midwest will have an opportunity to participate in a multi-year climate-smart sustainability program that uses data to inform new farming practices and potentially generate added value for the food the farms produce. Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and partner Farmers for Sustainable Food

The Wisconsin National Guard has entered into a public-private partnership with Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin that offers an expedited path to a Master’s Degree in education for a significant discount in price. Edgewood College’s Accelerated Teacher Education Partnership connects participants with a school district on a timeline to deliver

WASHINGTON —  This week, The DLCC rounded out February with two game-changing, powerhouse announcements – unveiling our multi-cycle strategy memo and our first 2024 announcement of battleground state investments. Our multi-cycle strategy memo outlines our plan to push into red territory and earn a majority of state legislatures by 2030, while our critical early i… Please

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led nine of his Senate GOP colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Republican Conference Chair John Barrasso, M.D. (R-Wyo.) requesting a meeting of the Conference the week of March 18, 2024, to develop a mission statement, goals for the Conference, and

Grafton – State Representative Paul Melotik (R – Grafton) announced plans today to run for re-election to the State Assembly this fall in the new 22 nd State Assembly District. The redrawn 22 nd District will include the Town and Village of Grafton, Town and City of Cedarburg, Town and

MADISON – Today, State Representatives Samba Baldeh (D-Madison), Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), and Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) and State Senators Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released comprehensive legislation to regulate and address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Wisconsin. In response, Rep. Baldeh released the following statement: “Today, Democrats

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MADISON, Wis. — Today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) mistook a lake for the Pacific Ocean, insisting that everyone stop talking about his California ties.  “If California bank owner Eric Hovde thinks sitting in a lake is going to stop us from telling Wisconsinites about his California bank, California megamansion, and

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud his bill that improves an existing investment program related to startup companies has been signed into law. Established in 2015, the Badger Fund of Funds is a public/private partnership that functions as the lead investor in five venture capital funds managed by

MADISON, WI – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) approved three requests under Wis. Stat. 13.10 which provides $32M for UW System to focus on workforce initiatives; releases $5M for Marquette School of Dentistry to establish a dentistry residence program; and transfers $2.3M from a land sale at the Northern

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. –More than 150 Airmen assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing completed the Weapons System Evaluation Program’s Combat Archer exercise Feb. 23, 2024, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The exercise was the first training deployment of the unit’s F-35A Lightning II

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers of the new fishing regulations that go into effect tomorrow, March 1, on the St. Croix and Fox-Illinois rivers in northwestern Wisconsin and Waukesha County, respectively.  These new regulations change bag and length limits for popular gamefish and establish

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), alongside Reps. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Andy Ogles (TN-05), and Lance Gooden (TX-05), introduced legislation to empower state and local governments the ability to reject federal refugee resettlements. The Community Assent for Refugee Entry Act – or CARE Act – would prohibit the resettlement of refugees in

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 7463 – Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024: “While I voted to keep the government open for the well-being of our servicemembers, veterans, and farmers, I remain frustrated with the dysfunction in

MADISON, Wis. – Today Gov. Tony Evers honored seven individuals and nine organizations as recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The recipients were honored for their efforts in helping Wisconsinites build their financial literacy and capability skills. “Financial education gives people the

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