MADISON, Wis. – Thirteen organizations across Wisconsin released a joint statement today as the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) plans to remove Governor Tony Evers’ paid family and medical leave proposal from the 2023-25 state budget. “Wisconsin workers and families deserve to be with their loved ones when unexpected moments

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County, the City of Oconomowoc, and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are pleased to announce the start of the highly anticipated Lake Country Trail Underpass Project. Construction will follow a joint groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the project site at the intersection of

ONEIDA COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice today announced that a judge has sentenced former Oneida County Sheriff’s Patrol Sergeant, Stetson Okeefe Grant, 36, of Rhinelander, Wis., to 90 days in jail and three years of probation after a jury found the defendant guilty of one count of

MADISON— In his 2023 State of the State address, Gov. Tony Evers declared 2023 the Year of Mental Health, and today, as the nation recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, the governor highlighted his 2023-25 biennial budget initiatives to invest $500 million in mental and behavioral health services for kids, workers, farmers, veterans, Wisconsinites working to overcome substance

Wausau, WI. Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) is hosting a PFAS in Wisconsin – Policy and Practice for Local Government Leaders workshop on Tuesday, May 2nd in Wausau. This invitation-only event will prepare local leaders to understand, respond, and act to protect communities from the risks of PFAS contamination in Wisconsin.

MADISON – The WMC Litigation Center – an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – announced on Monday its expansion as Nathan Kane joined the organization as Deputy Director.  Nathan Kane is a 2022 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s next provost, Charles Lee Isbell Jr., has a deep and distinguished background that blends institutional leadership in computer science, research into machine learning and artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary collaboration. “I am tremendously excited to welcome Dr. Isbell to my leadership team and our community,” says Chancellor

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2023-2024 general inland fishing season will open on Saturday, May 6. All regulations and license requirements apply. Anglers participating in the opener will likely find a mixed bag of fishing conditions throughout the state but strong populations of

MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council, the state’s leading provider of safety training and products, is recognizing National Stand-Down Week from May 1-5, 2023, to raise awareness about fall prevention in the workplace. Falls from heights continue to be a leading cause of death and injury in the workplace, making it essential

(Fond du Lac, Wis.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) will be holding four town hall meetings on May 3 and 4, 2023.  Press is welcome. Please contact Kyle.Amato@mail.house.gov if you plan to attend. Town hall meeting times and locations are as follows: Wednesday, May 3 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Pardeeville Village Hall

MADISON, WI – May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) movement. Woodland Women is working in collaboration with Wisconsin Women’s Council and the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ ) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Taskforce to center families and survivors in this heart work we do

WHITEWATER—May 1st, 2023—The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is proud to announce Crystal Singer is stepping in as the organization’s new Chairman replacing Larry Kachel who is stepping down. The group is excited for Crystal to step up as Chairman and feels she is a perfect fit for this role. “Crystal has

On May Day: A Day without Latinx and Immigrants, Wisconsin lawmakers can lift up every family by restoring driver licenses for all. This would help keep families together, increase economic opportunities for working families, ensure safer roads, and boost state revenue. Immigrant parents and family caregivers without a license currently

State elected officials and senior Wisconsin National Guard leadership will join family and friends at a May 7 sendoff ceremony for the deploying members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD) at the unit’s headquarters in the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Eight

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) welcomes Clean Air Month this May by celebrating the accomplishments of the last 20 years, including the improvement in overall air quality in Wisconsin. Air quality successes over the last twenty years include an 88% decrease in sulfur dioxide concentrations, a 35%

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Carol Demko to serve as Florence County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Laurie J. Boren, effective May 1, 2023. Demko will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends on

MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, (R- Rochester) will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Friday, May 5, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Vos, who is in his 10th term in the Assembly, will take questions from a panel of journalists and from the audience at

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) now offers the new Ice Age Trail license plate on its website (wisconsindmv.gov/specialplates). Through the annual $25 tax-deductible contribution to the Ice Age Trail Alliance, a non-profit organization, this plate supports conservation, maintenance, and promotion of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail

MADISON – To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is once again recognizing rural neighbors through its Heroes of Hope campaign.  Heroes of Hope is focused on shedding light on rural heroes who have helped others through a tough time – i.e., helping harvest crops while

The 54th Annual Municipal Clerks Week is April 30 – May 6, 2023. Municipal clerks play a key role in administering our elections and upholding voting rights. To recognize Municipal Clerks Week, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition (WDVC) has invited voters to submit a nomination recognizing the work their clerk