Madison, Wis. – In honor of National Energy Assistance Day on February 1, the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) are sharing a reminder that the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) is available to help Wisconsin households with energy assistance and weatherization needs. Each

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 1, 2024Contact: Lt. Jake Bolks, DNR conservation warden supervisorJacob.Bolks@wisconsin.gov or 715-210-0136 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs the public’s help in ongoing investigations into the illegal harvests of two cow elk in separate events in Jackson County during the 2022 gun deer season. DNR staff

For Immediate Release February 1, 2024Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 In time for the annual peak in norovirus cases and outbreaks, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched a new online tool to encourage Wisconsinites to report food or water sickness when symptoms occur. The online questionnaire, which takes less

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers previously announced that he is seeking applicants for Rusk County District Attorney. The governor announced today he is accepting applications on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Ellen Anderson’s resignation, effective Feb. 9, 2024.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Rebecca Werner Rebecca.Werner@wisconsinhistory.org January 31, 2024 MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Historical Foundation, the fundraising arm of the Wisconsin Historical Society, has announced a $10 million gift from philanthropist W. Jerome Frautschi in support of the new Wisconsin History Center that is slated to open on

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 31, 2024DOC Communications, (608) 240-5060DOCmedia@wisconsin.gov Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) continues to assess modified movement at Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI) and Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI) and incrementally increase participation in activities. Beginning today, the DOC is taking another step forward by… Please log

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. The bill, which passed in overwhelming bipartisan fashion, extends key research and development provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and makes critical changes

“Today I voted no on H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. I see this bill as a missed opportunity to make meaningful tax reforms for both individuals and corporations. While this legislation includes many generous corporate tax cuts, in comparison, there are only

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MADISON – Today, Wisconsin legislators, led by Senator Brad Pfaff and Representative Tip McGuire, introduced legislation to ensure that the State of Wisconsin purchases goods that are made in America and in our state. –         LRB-5501/1, the Buy American Act, requires that the State of Wisconsin purchase goods that are – to

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MADISON – Yesterday, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) introduced bipartisan legislation toestablish a shared revenue advisory council in Wisconsin with Representatives Sue Conley (D-Janesville), Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville), Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee), Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) and Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove). Senator Spreitzer released the following statement: “This session, the legislature … Please log

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Combating Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act to align criminal and banking statutes and clarify the U.S. Secret Service’s (USSS) investigative authority over crimes related to illicit digital asset transactions. USSS investigates a variety of cyber-related criminal activity, including the illicit use o… Please

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced today the first round of awards for the Vacancy-to-Vitality Loan Program, developed from the historic state funding provided by the 2023-25 biennial budget signed by Gov. Evers. “We are delivering on our commitment to expand

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Puck News found that California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) was invited to a Florida conference for billionaires, hedge fund managers, and other GOP megadonors, including Ken Griffin, one of the largest backers of Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley’s presidential campaigns. This comes after Hovde was caught

Madison –Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) has announced that he will not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly. Rep. Considine issued the following on his retirement: “I am grateful for the privilege of serving the constituents of the 81st Assembly District and surrounding areas. I have enjoyed this job immensely and

The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Chris Hansen (Manitowoc), who joined Gov. Tony Evers, lawmakers and other advocates at Northcentral Technical College Center for Health Sciences in Wausau this morning as the governor signed an important package of oral health legislation into law. “On behalf