Gov. Evers: Wraps up statewide tour highlighting administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s workforce, urging continued investments to address workforce challenges

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week wrapped up his statewide tour highlighting his administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s workforce and advocating for continued investments to address the state’s generational workforce challenges recruiting, training, and retaining workers. The governor visited several workforce development

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Rep. Kitchens: Announces listening sessions

(Madison) – Voters in the First Assembly District will have a chance to make their voices heard. On Friday, Representative Joel Kitchens announced four listening sessions throughout the area. Representative Kitchens says these listening sessions are crucial when working on

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Rep. Udell: Celebrates Syttende Mai

STOUGHTON, WI – Each year, Stoughton celebrates Syttende Mai honoring Norway’s Constitution Day on the weekend that falls closest to May 17th. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Syttende Mai is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Norwegian heritage,

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins U.S. Sen. Cotton in introducing bipartisan bill to protect military installations from unauthorized drones

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) in introducing the Comprehensive Operations for Unmanned-System Neutralization and Threat Elimination Response (COUNTER) Act. The bipartisan legislation will help enhance airspace security at military installations. Sens. Johnson and Cotton

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin to begin monthly milk sampling as part of the National Milk Testing Strategy

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the implementation of the mandatory National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). This comprehensive program aims to bolster highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI/H5N1)

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Gov. Evers: Wraps up statewide tour highlighting administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s workforce, urging continued investments to address workforce challenges

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week wrapped up his statewide tour highlighting his administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s workforce and advocating for continued investments to address the state’s generational workforce challenges recruiting, training, and retaining workers. The governor visited several workforce development and apprenticeship programs across the state and urged continued statewide

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Dept. of Public Instruction: Grants available to support planning and operation of recovery high schools in Wisconsin

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is now accepting applications for the Recovery High Schools Planning Grant and the Recovery High Schools Operational Grant. These grants, established under 2023 Wisconsin Act 72, support the planning and operation of recovery high schools in Wisconsin. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations as well

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UW-Stout: Advancing AI, $647,000 Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. grant will boost UW-Stout CAM-AI effort

University’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence to provide support for small, medium manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – A $647,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will allow University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence – CAM-AI – to provide advanced manufacturing and AI support

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Northern zone musky season opens May 24 

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 24 and runs through Dec. 31, 2025. During the open season, anglers may target musky on open waters within the northern muskellunge management zone. Before heading to the launch, anglers are encouraged to

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Sarah Hagenow selected as 78th Alice in Dairyland

Contact: Kelly Mella, Public Information Officer, (608) 440-0294, kelly.mella@wisconsin.gov Editor’s Note: High-resolution photo​ MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced Sarah Hagenow of Poynette as Wisconsin’s 78th Alice in Dairyland. In this position, Hagenow will work for the contract year as a full-time communications professional

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Rep. Kitchens: Announces listening sessions

(Madison) – Voters in the First Assembly District will have a chance to make their voices heard. On Friday, Representative Joel Kitchens announced four listening sessions throughout the area. Representative Kitchens says these listening sessions are crucial when working on the state budget. “Every budget cycle, I try to hear

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul, bipartisan coalition of AGs oppose federal proposal that would block states from regulating AI

AG Kaul joins bipartisan letter to Congress opposing budget amendment prohibiting states from enforcing artificial intelligence regulations May 16, 2025 Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging Congress to reject a sweeping U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee

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Rep. Udell: Celebrates Syttende Mai

STOUGHTON, WI – Each year, Stoughton celebrates Syttende Mai honoring Norway’s Constitution Day on the weekend that falls closest to May 17th. Representative Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Syttende Mai is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Norwegian heritage, culture, and independence. For decades, Stoughton has attracted thousands of

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins U.S. Sen. Cotton in introducing bipartisan bill to protect military installations from unauthorized drones

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) in introducing the Comprehensive Operations for Unmanned-System Neutralization and Threat Elimination Response (COUNTER) Act. The bipartisan legislation will help enhance airspace security at military installations. Sens. Johnson and Cotton were joined by U.S. Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Marsha Blackburn

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