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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone hitting the water this weekend to wear a life jacket. Winds and summer-like temperatures are in the forecast for Saturday, making the water more inviting than ever after weeks of
MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels has not yet officially announced that he is running for governor in the Republican primary, but it seems his campaign has already begun. Not only did Tommy Thompson steal Tim Michels’ thunder yesterday by announcing that Michels
Badger Band superfans come in all ages and sizes — including the toddler variety. Thursday evening, 2½-year-old Ila Hellgren from Madison got a sneak peek of this weekend’s UW Varsity Band Spring Concert during a rehearsal at the Kohl Center.
Girls on the Run of South Central Wisconsin’s spring season is officially underway with 75 teams off and running across their 8 county territory. Girls on the Run is a positive youth development program designed to teach critical life skills
[Madison, WI] – Happy Earth Day to everyone in Wisconsin except Lt. Governor and Democrat Senate candidate Mandela Barnes, who claims to be an expert on environmental issues because he chairs a task force on climate change. However, when asked
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice to facilitate collaboration across state agencies to provide strategies to promote environmentally just policies. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in support:
MADISON — The U.S. Department of Education today announced that five Wisconsin schools are among those named 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. The honor recognizes schools, districts, and institutions of
CUSTER – It takes a well-trained workforce to keep communities green and growing. Midwest Renewable Energy Association is taking the lead with a solar workforce training grant funded by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Fast Forward program. “A skilled
MADISON – Today, Gov. Tony Evers announced the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice at the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), a state office that will work with and support communities that have been historically disenfranchised in the fight
On Earth Day, Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes released an op-ed calling for bipartisan action on the state and federal level to protect the environment and address PFAS. Key Points: The global celebration of Earth Day has its roots
Department of Revenue Collections, March Fiscal Year 2022 General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded) Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY21 FY22 % change FY21 FY22 % change Individual Income
FRANKLIN — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated Earth Day at the Indian Community School in Franklin by signing Executive Order #161 to create the Office of Environmental Justice at the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA). The Office of Environmental Justice will work in
On Good Friday, April 15, 2022, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Senate Bill (SB) 365 which I authored to improve the Rural Broadband Expansion Grant program so that it directs state funds to more rural communities that do not have service.
Dane County Raised to CDC’s “Medium” Level of COVID Activity For Immediate Release Increased levels of COVID activity have pushed Dane County into “medium” levels of transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Community Levels. The CDC looks
Starting on Tax Day Monday and throughout this week, Americans in battleground states saw a consistent theme in their local headlines – Republicans have a plan to raise taxes if they win in November. Republicans’ plan could raise taxes on more than
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Elkhorn is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead
MADISON, Wis., — Today, in honor of Earth Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “52 years ago, Wisconsin’s own Democratic Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day — a global celebration of the environmental movement and the need
MADISON, Wis. —Right wing gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch is calling Wisconsin’s progressive state income tax system, that asks the wealthiest to pay what they owe, a “generational wrong.” According to media reports, Kleefisch made her comments and attacked the state income
MADISON – Residents, organizations, businesses, and landmarks across Wisconsin are going purple this next week as part of a statewide recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), which is established annually by the Office for Victims of Crime within the
MADISON, Wis. – To commemorate the 52nd annual Earth Day, UW Health is announcing its participation in the nationwide Better Climate Challenge and sharing its latest innovations in sustainability. Recently, UW Health became one of the first health systems in the country to
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone hitting the water this weekend to wear a life jacket. Winds and summer-like temperatures are in the forecast for Saturday, making the water more inviting than ever after weeks of winter. While Saturday’s temperatures may flirt with summer, the water
MADISON, Wis. – Tim Michels has not yet officially announced that he is running for governor in the Republican primary, but it seems his campaign has already begun. Not only did Tommy Thompson steal Tim Michels’ thunder yesterday by announcing that Michels is running, Michels is fundraising for Senator Ron Johnson, has met with Donald
Badger Band superfans come in all ages and sizes — including the toddler variety. Thursday evening, 2½-year-old Ila Hellgren from Madison got a sneak peek of this weekend’s UW Varsity Band Spring Concert during a rehearsal at the Kohl Center. The special moment was made possible by Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, which
Girls on the Run of South Central Wisconsin’s spring season is officially underway with 75 teams off and running across their 8 county territory. Girls on the Run is a positive youth development program designed to teach critical life skills and inspire 3-8th grade girls to find joy, health, and confidence
[Madison, WI] – Happy Earth Day to everyone in Wisconsin except Lt. Governor and Democrat Senate candidate Mandela Barnes, who claims to be an expert on environmental issues because he chairs a task force on climate change. However, when asked if any of his “55 concrete strategies” for addressing climate
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice to facilitate collaboration across state agencies to provide strategies to promote environmentally just policies. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement in support: “On Earth Day, and every day, it’s vitally important we
MADISON — The U.S. Department of Education today announced that five Wisconsin schools are among those named 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. The honor recognizes schools, districts, and institutions of higher education that reduce environmental impact and costs, improve the
CUSTER – It takes a well-trained workforce to keep communities green and growing. Midwest Renewable Energy Association is taking the lead with a solar workforce training grant funded by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Fast Forward program. “A skilled workforce is key to community sustainability and on this Earth
MADISON – Today, Gov. Tony Evers announced the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice at the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), a state office that will work with and support communities that have been historically disenfranchised in the fight against climate change. Wisconsin Conservation Voters and its members have
On Earth Day, Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes released an op-ed calling for bipartisan action on the state and federal level to protect the environment and address PFAS. Key Points: The global celebration of Earth Day has its roots right here in Wisconsin It’s time to return to Wisconsin’s
Department of Revenue Collections, March Fiscal Year 2022 General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands – rounded) Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY21 FY22 % change FY21 FY22 % change Individual Income 617,770 197,393 -68.0% 6,137,528 6,312,511 2.9% Adjusted 362,808
FRANKLIN — Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated Earth Day at the Indian Community School in Franklin by signing Executive Order #161 to create the Office of Environmental Justice at the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA). The Office of Environmental Justice will work in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy to
On Good Friday, April 15, 2022, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Senate Bill (SB) 365 which I authored to improve the Rural Broadband Expansion Grant program so that it directs state funds to more rural communities that do not have service. Once again, I am extremely disappointed that Governor Tony Evers
Dane County Raised to CDC’s “Medium” Level of COVID Activity For Immediate Release Increased levels of COVID activity have pushed Dane County into “medium” levels of transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Community Levels. The CDC looks at several metrics to determine these levels, including cases per
Starting on Tax Day Monday and throughout this week, Americans in battleground states saw a consistent theme in their local headlines – Republicans have a plan to raise taxes if they win in November. Republicans’ plan could raise taxes on more than half of the country – including seniors, service members, and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Elkhorn is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the city of Elkhorn. Activities related to
MADISON, Wis., — Today, in honor of Earth Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement: “52 years ago, Wisconsin’s own Democratic Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day — a global celebration of the environmental movement and the need for education, reform, and protection. Our state has a long
MADISON, Wis. —Right wing gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Kleefisch is calling Wisconsin’s progressive state income tax system, that asks the wealthiest to pay what they owe, a “generational wrong.” According to media reports, Kleefisch made her comments and attacked the state income tax system that includes progreessive rates across different income levels
MADISON – Residents, organizations, businesses, and landmarks across Wisconsin are going purple this next week as part of a statewide recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), which is established annually by the Office for Victims of Crime within the U.S. Department of Justice. This year’s NCVRW is Sunday-Friday, April
MADISON, Wis. – To commemorate the 52nd annual Earth Day, UW Health is announcing its participation in the nationwide Better Climate Challenge and sharing its latest innovations in sustainability. Recently, UW Health became one of the first health systems in the country to join the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge; committing