Madison, Wis. — Today, Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek joined Department of Health Services Secretary Karen Timberlake and other members of Governor Evers’ cabinet to launch the Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together to thank communities for their COVID-19 response efforts. “When we issued our first COVID-19 bulletin in March 2020, the pandemic

Dane County is experiencing an unprecedented number of fatalities from motor vehicle crashes involving both speeding and alcohol or drug use, according to Sgt. Matt Meyer, Dane County Sheriff’s Office and co-chair for the county’s Traffic Safety Commission (TSC). A summary at a recent TSC quarterly meeting showed that during

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced a confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County. Samples were tested by the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined 48 Republican Senators in a statement to the Biden Administration saying they will not support a new, weaker Iran deal, which, according to public reports, will reduce sanctions and lessen restrictions on Iran’s nuclear

WAUWATOSA, WI — The Wauwatosa School District is accepting registrations for its junior kindergarten (JK) and senior kindergarten (SK) programs for the 2022-23 school year. The district’s half-day JK experience is for students who will be four years old on or by September 1, 2022. Young students work and play

Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement: “I am beaming knowing that the Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal Act is now signed into law! I want to thank Senator Moran and Rep. LaTurner for their leadership and partnership in this effort which was invaluable,” said Congresswoman Moore. “I also want to

MOUNT PLEASANT, WI  MARCH 14, 2022 – This morning, Mount Pleasant residents submitted 1282 petition signatures—hundreds more than the 981 signatures that were required—to force a referendum vote on a charter ordinance designed to extend the terms in office for village officials from two to three years, making them the

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will hold a public hearing and comment period to consider promulgation of administrative rules under a statement of scope on a proposed permanent and emergency rule related to experience for student teachers enrolled in an educator preparation program. The public hearing will take place

Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Service (DHS) kicked off the “Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together” with Gov. Tony Evers to thank communities for their COVID-19 response efforts. DHS is also launching a new webpage that allows Wisconsinites to post online notes of appreciation thanking others for their service

MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) and a number of municipal clerks will be holding a press conference on Thursday to discuss local election integrity. “Since elections are such a hot-button issue right now, I wanted to bring together some experts on the subject so the public can

Madison, Wis. (March 14, 2022) – Edgewood College is now enrolling students in a new Master of Art in Art Therapy program, which will begin in fall 2022. The degree is offered in a fully-online format, and includes in-person and in-clinic residencies. The program will train art therapists who will

Menomonie, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute is offering a new, nationally certified professional education program: the National Training Center for Transformational Rehabilitation Leadership.   The six-month online TRLT program prepares vocational rehabilitation agency leaders to support counseling professionals and improve services that assist people with disabilities

MADISON – In an effort to encourage Wisconsinites and state utility providers to save water and money, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) is participating in “Fix-a-Leak Week,” March 14-20, 2022. WaterSense is a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that provides

Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax would protect consumers from giant oil companies taking advantage of world events to jack up prices WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has cosponsored the introduction of new legislation to curb profiteering by oil companies and provide Americans relief from rising gas prices. “Wisconsin is

[Waukesha, WI] – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, who delivered the Republican response to the State of the Union earlier this month, is endorsing Rebecca Kleefisch for Governor of Wisconsin. Reynolds has led a conservative revolution in Iowa, defying big government mandates, passing a flat tax, and expanding school choice. She knows Rebecca

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Justice has filed a civil environmental enforcement lawsuit against Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) and Tyco Fire Products LP (Tyco) for alleged violations of the state’s hazardous substance spills law related to discharges of per- and

Middleton – Dane County Supervisor Alex Joers today announced his endorsement of State Representative Dianne Hesselbein for the 27th Senate District: “I’ve worked with Dianne for a long time and one thing I know for sure is that she cares deeply for the future of our state. She is a problem

MADISON, WI – The Spring Election is on Apr. 5, 2022. Several offices are up for election on April 5: • Court of Appeals Judge, District 4 • Dane County Circuit Court Judge: Five branch seats • Dane County Board Supervisor: 37 seats elected based on district • Board Member: