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The News: The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), a legislative committee tasked with reviewing regulatory rules and guidance, suspended a Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) rule that effectively banned pools and hot tubs at
MADISON – Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell, known for her data-driven commentaries on politics and policy, is coming to UW–Madison on May 2 as the La Follette School’s 2022 Public Affairs Journalist in Residence. She will meet with faculty and
Today, Vice President Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on rapid and PCR tests. She has exhibited no symptoms, will isolate and continue to work from the Vice President’s residence. She has not been a close contact to the President or
MADISON, Wis. – Two-time failed candidate and career politician Tim Michels launched his campaign today and told WTMJ’s John Mercure that he hopes his parents’ company will continue to bid for billions in state contracts if he becomes governor. John
Menomonie, WI—Today, Eau Claire City Councilmember Joshua Miller endorsed Deb McGrath in her campaign for Wisconsin’s third Congressional District. Deb is a former Army Captain, CIA officer, and working mother of three. Councilmember Joshua Miller is an at-large City Councilmember
An upcoming survey seeks feedback from residents of Lincoln and Marathon Counties on their perceptions and attitudes toward diversity, inclusion and community welcomeness. The Lincoln and Marathon County Diversity, Inclusion and Community Welcomeness Study will be released May 3, 2022,
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) is pleased to announce it is allocating 149 project-based vouchers to housing development projects located within the geographic footprint of Milwaukee’s Near West Side. The vouchers will provide place-based U.S. Department
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has named Dr. Anuradha Ebbe as its 2022 Wisconsin Secondary Principal of the Year.. Dr. Ebbe has served as principal of Cherokee Heights Middle School in the Madison Metropolitan School District for the past
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Tim Michels announced he is entering the Republican primary for governor. #TimTime That now makes two radical politicians named Tim running for governor. Tim Michels and Tim Ramthun share more than just a name — both hold
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – The National Journal released their first House Power Rankings highlighting seats most likely to flip in 2022. Wisconsin’s 3rd District was ranked number one as Derrick Van Orden has proven doubters wrong already, nearly ousting
MADISON… Gov. Evers continued his “stall and blame” strategy for his failure to repair, restore, and preserve the historic 90-year-old Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower, State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) said today. “The Governor could have greenlit an effective and
The transformation is underway for a 21-acre brownfield site along the Chippewa River to become the largest indoor event venue in northwest Wisconsin — the $107 million state-of-the-art County Materials Complex — when it opens in spring 2024. The namesake
MILWAUKEE – In response to a violent weekend that saw over 20 community members shot and three killed, including a 23-year-old father-to-be, a 19-year-old woman, and a 13-year-old girl, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Yet again,
It is with pride that the Maryann Zimmerman for Wisconsin State Assembly announces Maryann’s bid to run for the open assembly seat for the 31st District Assembly Seat. The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s reversing its previous decision to use the Republican
Contact: DOACommunications@wisconsin.gov DOA Secretary-designee met with Tribal leaders last week as part of Clean Energy Plan outreach Keshena, Wis. – On Thursday, April 21, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld visited with the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin, as part of
MADISON, WI — Today, Governor Evers issued Executive Order 161 creating the Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Administration. The Executive Order sites the history of environmental injustices, warming climate, and the connection to health impacts on the
The Special Counsel appointed by the Wisconsin Assembly to investigate the crimes of the 2020 Election did an outstanding job. He discovered many pieces of evidence that indicate foul play. Anyone calling themselves a Republican in Wisconsin should support the
The News: The Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR), a legislative committee tasked with reviewing regulatory rules and guidance, suspended a Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) rule that effectively banned pools and hot tubs at vacation homes. The rule required hot tubs and pools at
MADISON – Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell, known for her data-driven commentaries on politics and policy, is coming to UW–Madison on May 2 as the La Follette School’s 2022 Public Affairs Journalist in Residence. She will meet with faculty and students and appear in a livestreamed conversation with David Haynes
Today, Vice President Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on rapid and PCR tests. She has exhibited no symptoms, will isolate and continue to work from the Vice President’s residence. She has not been a close contact to the President or First Lady due to their respective recent travel schedules. She
MADISON, Wis. – Two-time failed candidate and career politician Tim Michels launched his campaign today and told WTMJ’s John Mercure that he hopes his parents’ company will continue to bid for billions in state contracts if he becomes governor. John Mercure [4:00]: “So if you become governor, will Michels Corporation continue to bid
Menomonie, WI—Today, Eau Claire City Councilmember Joshua Miller endorsed Deb McGrath in her campaign for Wisconsin’s third Congressional District. Deb is a former Army Captain, CIA officer, and working mother of three. Councilmember Joshua Miller is an at-large City Councilmember for the City of Eau Claire. “I am delighted to
An upcoming survey seeks feedback from residents of Lincoln and Marathon Counties on their perceptions and attitudes toward diversity, inclusion and community welcomeness. The Lincoln and Marathon County Diversity, Inclusion and Community Welcomeness Study will be released May 3, 2022, and will accept responses until June 3, 2022. A paper
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) is pleased to announce it is allocating 149 project-based vouchers to housing development projects located within the geographic footprint of Milwaukee’s Near West Side. The vouchers will provide place-based U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development subsidies to help people afford
MADISON — The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators has named Dr. Anuradha Ebbe as its 2022 Wisconsin Secondary Principal of the Year.. Dr. Ebbe has served as principal of Cherokee Heights Middle School in the Madison Metropolitan School District for the past two years. During that time, she has focused on viewing
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, Tim Michels announced he is entering the Republican primary for governor. #TimTime That now makes two radical politicians named Tim running for governor. Tim Michels and Tim Ramthun share more than just a name — both hold extreme views on abortion and gay marriage, both have attacked
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – The National Journal released their first House Power Rankings highlighting seats most likely to flip in 2022. Wisconsin’s 3rd District was ranked number one as Derrick Van Orden has proven doubters wrong already, nearly ousting a 24 year incumbent in 2020 and continuing the strong
MADISON… Gov. Evers continued his “stall and blame” strategy for his failure to repair, restore, and preserve the historic 90-year-old Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower, State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) said today. “The Governor could have greenlit an effective and relatively inexpensive repair today to instantly give peace of mind
The transformation is underway for a 21-acre brownfield site along the Chippewa River to become the largest indoor event venue in northwest Wisconsin — the $107 million state-of-the-art County Materials Complex — when it opens in spring 2024. The namesake donors on Monday helped celebrate the groundbreaking of the complex
MILWAUKEE – In response to a violent weekend that saw over 20 community members shot and three killed, including a 23-year-old father-to-be, a 19-year-old woman, and a 13-year-old girl, State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Yet again, I find my heart breaking over the continued gun violence
It is with pride that the Maryann Zimmerman for Wisconsin State Assembly announces Maryann’s bid to run for the open assembly seat for the 31st District Assembly Seat. The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s reversing its previous decision to use the Republican district map instead of the map submitted by the Governor
Contact: DOACommunications@wisconsin.gov DOA Secretary-designee met with Tribal leaders last week as part of Clean Energy Plan outreach Keshena, Wis. – On Thursday, April 21, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld visited with the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin, as part of a week-long effort to celebrate clean energy initiatives statewide…. Please
MADISON, WI — Today, Governor Evers issued Executive Order 161 creating the Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Administration. The Executive Order sites the history of environmental injustices, warming climate, and the connection to health impacts on the communities impacted by these injustices. In response, Sierra Club Wisconsin
The Special Counsel appointed by the Wisconsin Assembly to investigate the crimes of the 2020 Election did an outstanding job. He discovered many pieces of evidence that indicate foul play. Anyone calling themselves a Republican in Wisconsin should support the continued investigation in Wisconsin without interference. After all of the