Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld has announced a new webinar series to help established and aspiring Wisconsin small business owners and organizations to grow their skills and business, learn about contracting with the State of Wisconsin, and other upcoming opportunities. “We know that growing a

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough highlighting first-hand accounts from VA employees who fear the Biden administration’s coercive COVID-19 vaccine mandates will exacerbate VA workforce shortages and potentially limit care for veterans. “On May 27, 2022,

Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced a $400,000 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to build a rail spur in Pleasant Prairie that will help Balcan Innovations, Inc. add 80 manufacturing jobs.   “Balcan is making a major investment in Pleasant Prairie to grow

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Aquatic Plant Management (APM) Program has completed its final edits to the proposed administrative rule chapter NR 107, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to the chemical, mechanical and manual management of aquatic plants. A public hearing was held Feb.

MILWAUKEE (June 14, 2022) – Milwaukee Public Schools announced that it will close schools early on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, due to the weather forecast of extreme heat. All schools will start at their regular times with dismissals as follows: Schools that begin at 7:20 a.m. will be dismissed at

Dane County is under a heat advisory until 8pm tomorrow. This excessive heat comes less than 24 hours after severe thunderstorms rolled through the Dane County area and caused damage. Dane County, in partnership with Madison College and the American Red Cross, has opened two cooling centers: Cooling Center #1:

I’ve often made clear on my show who I support for a political office (like Ron Johnson’s reelection) but I have never actually used the word “endorsement” and made a public formal endorsement of a candidate. Until today. I am endorsing Bob Donovan for state assembly in a contested Republican

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will host two open house style public involvement meetings to provide the opportunity for greater input on the I-94 East-West Corridor project.    “Public involvement in the East-West I-94 freeway project has helped shape and scale this important project. I encourage constituents of District 15

MADISON – The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today it is accepting applications for this year’s Pressure Chamber startup initiative, which returns on Aug. 16 during Forward Festival, Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurship festival. The popular program includes participation and support from active regional investment firms, as well as

MADISON, WI — Barbara Lawton, former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, today endorsed Alexia Sabor, who is running for Wisconsin secretary of state. Lawton was Wisconsin’s 43rd lieutenant governor, serving with Governor Jim Doyle from 2003-2011.   “I was impressed when I met Alexia Sabor nearly 20 years ago; today I

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce is awarding a $2.2 million grant to the Village of Muscoda, Wisconsin, to expand the Muscoda Industrial Park. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan, which Rep. Kind helped pass last year.      This grant will create

The Bay at Suring and The Bay at Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Centers, and The Bay at Garden View Assisted Living Center have been recognized as 2022 recipients of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for those facilities

MILWAUKEE – U.S. News & World Report has ranked Children’s Wisconsin in eight specialties and #1 in Wisconsin as part of the new 2022-23 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings published online today. This ranking is just one of a number of awards that recognizes Children’s Wisconsin as one of the top children’s hospitals in the

BABCOCK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications through July 1 for the 2022 Learn to Hunt Deer program at Sandhill Wildlife Area. Sandhill’s Learn-to-Hunt workshops combine classroom instruction and hands-on field experience with a mentored hunt on thousands of acres of prime deer habitat. Through separate

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today unveiled a new feature for Wisconsin’s 511 travel information system. Accessible online at 511wi.gov or via the 511 Wisconsin smartphone app, motorists can now view live video feeds of travel conditions via traffic cameras throughout Wisconsin. The site upgrade leverages the state’s network of more

The U.S. Army and Old Glory, both proud representatives of the United States, share the same birthday — if not the same birth date. The Continental Congress authorized the American Continental Army — which continues today as the United States Army — on June 14, 1775. Exactly two years later,

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the summer issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online. The cover story puts a spotlight on food waste and provides several ways we can all make a big difference in reducing food waste and its

Madison, Wis. — Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek is sharing tips and reminders for Wisconsinites who may have experienced property damage from the recent storm. “Wind or hail may have caused damage to property during this week’s storm.” said Commissioner Houdek. “If you experienced any damage, it’s important to notify your insurance agent

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), along with six of his colleagues, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland asking him to assist, or pick up the slack, where rogue prosecutors have declined to prosecute crimes with a federal nexus. Specifically, the letter urges Attorney General Garland