Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Partnering with Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office and InCourage to host silhouette art display at Manitowoc County Courthouse

Manitowoc, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with InCourage and the Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office, is raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes Feb. 19-March 1 at the Manitowoc County Courthouse. Attendees

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UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education: Announces March programs

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW Extended Campus connects people with possibilities by providing degrees and certificates for working adults, professional and workforce development, youth and community programs and resources for business. Following are upcoming programs that provide the opportunity

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WAFCA: Applauds passage of like kin

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WILL: Hires new storyteller and content creator

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has announced the newest addition to the Communications department—Katarina Velazquez, our Storyteller and Content Creator. Katarina will help modernize WILL’s communication efforts, enhance our digital presence, and help tell the

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Rep. Vining: Introduces ‘save our schools’ legislation

MADISON–Yesterday, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), State Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), and State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) introduced a “Save our Schools” bill to provide needed resources to Wisconsin’s public schools. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Every

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Rep. Tranel: Introduces starry skies preservation bill

Madison – Today, State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) introduced the Starry Skies Preservation Bill to address the disproportionately impacted families and small-town communities who depend on clean, clear skies and outdoor tourism for their livelihood in areas such as

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Jefferson County

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of rare fish, which may result from the Cole Memorial Bridge project along State Highway 19 in Jefferson County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened

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Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Partnering with Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office and InCourage to host silhouette art display at Manitowoc County Courthouse

Manitowoc, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in collaboration with InCourage and the Manitowoc County District Attorney’s Office, is raising awareness about the rights available to victims of crime through a display of silhouettes Feb. 19-March 1 at the Manitowoc County Courthouse. Attendees will experience an interactive display of red-painted silhouettes that represent

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UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education: Announces March programs

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education/UW Extended Campus connects people with possibilities by providing degrees and certificates for working adults, professional and workforce development, youth and community programs and resources for business. Following are upcoming programs that provide the opportunity for individuals to grow professionally and personally:Orientation, Time Ma… Please

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Organic Advisory Council nominations due March 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2024Contact: Dan Richter, Public Information Officer, (608) 419-5352, dan.richter@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for the Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council (OAC) through March 8, 2024. Seats are available in each of the following categories: orga… Please log

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Sen. Wanggaard: Governor’s council on domestic abuse violates open meetings and open records law blames domestic abuse on ‘white supremacy’

MADISON – Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) expressed shock at the discovery that Governor Evers’ Council on Domestic Abuse (GCDA) had failed to follow Wisconsin’s Open Meeting and Open Records Laws, while blaming domestic violence on “White Supremacy.” Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona) and Representative Pat Snyder (R-Schofield) discovered through open records requests that

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Help shape the future of conservation in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) reminds Wisconsinites there’s still time to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s

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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on equipment quality control issues at the Tomah VA Medical Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | February 16, 2024 Contact: Ashley.Haines@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after defects with Prothrombin/International Normalized Ratio (PT/INR) lab equipment were discovered at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin: “The findings related to defective medical equipment at the …

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WAFCA: Applauds passage of like kin

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WILL: Hires new storyteller and content creator

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has announced the newest addition to the Communications department—Katarina Velazquez, our Storyteller and Content Creator. Katarina will help modernize WILL’s communication efforts, enhance our digital presence, and help tell the stories behind our legal and policy work.   The Quote: WILL

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UW-Green Bay: Offers a Certified Financial Planner preparation course

Green Bay, WI — UW-Green Bay is now offering a Certified Financial Planner Exam preparation course that will enable eligible practicing financial planners, investment and portfolio managers, wealth management or retirement advisors, financial analysts and new graduates of a CFP® Board Registered Program to gain better retention of the necessary financial planner

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Rep. Donovan: Fleeing an officer legislation advances to Gov. Evers’ desk

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave the following statement after the Assembly passed Rep. Donovan’s authored Senate Bill 514 and 573. Senate Bill 514 received bipartisan support in the Senate and was passed unanimously by a voice vote in the Assembly. Senate Bill 573 received nearly unanimous support as it passed 94-3. Rep.

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Rep. Vining: Introduces ‘save our schools’ legislation

MADISON–Yesterday, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), State Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison), and State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) introduced a “Save our Schools” bill to provide needed resources to Wisconsin’s public schools. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Every Wisconsin child has a constitutional right to an ade… Please

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Rep. Vining: Introduces second round of the “mental healthcare is healthcare” legislative package

MADISON–Today, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) introduced three more bills to her “Mental Healthcare is Healthcare” package to support greater mental health access for Wisconsinites. Representative Robyn Vining released the following statement: “Mental healthcare is healthcare, and we should treat it as such.Wisconsinites are facing a growing mental health crisis, yet

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Rep. Tranel: Introduces starry skies preservation bill

Madison – Today, State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) introduced the Starry Skies Preservation Bill to address the disproportionately impacted families and small-town communities who depend on clean, clear skies and outdoor tourism for their livelihood in areas such as the Driftless Region. Immediate action is needed help ensure a

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