Following a decline in the case rate, Public Health Department supports this recommendation City of Racine – Today, City of Racine Mayor Cory Mason announced that he signed an executive order suspending enforcement of the City’s facemask ordinance effective Noon today. A full sunset of the ordinance will be sent to the

WISCONSIN –  On Thursday, February 24, the Working Families Party announced their endorsement of Angelito Tenorio for Wisconsin State Treasurer. Angelito is a West Allis Alderman and a veteran of the Wisconsin National Guard, with a record of combating climate change, supporting affordable housing initiatives, and advocating for racial justice

Water In Diversion Area Will Be Returned To Lake Michigan MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced its approval for the Village of Somers to divert an annual average of 1.2 million gallons of water a day from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River Basin. The

New metrics show coverage by county and demographics The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today updated the COVID-19 vaccines for Wisconsin residents dashboard to include booster and additional dose data. A new button allows users to filter vaccination coverage to view data for those who have received an additional or booster

Department Will Make Available $215 Million for Projects That Will Promote Competition and Increase Resiliency and Create Economic Opportunity in Rural America STEVENS POINT, Wisc., Feb. 24, 2022 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants and

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin early stage companies collectively raised well over $800 million from angel and venture capitalists in 2021, shattering the state’s previous dollar record and continuing a six-year upward trend. What does the surge mean for southeast Wisconsin? Join us Thursday, March 10, for a deeper look at deal

Serve Wisconsin is pleased to open nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Service Awards. The award ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 26, at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison.   The Governor’s Service Awards honor outstanding national service members, volunteers, and programs. Those honored by these awards will have

FARM Act would restrict use of “green energy” subsidies to remove ag land from production WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Tom Tiffany (WI-07) today announced plans to introduce the Future Agriculture Retention and Management Act – or FARM Act for short.  The bill would eliminate energy tax incentives that help finance the siting

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, has called on the Federal Trade Commission to adopt a national rule to target impersonation scams. A comment letter from the attorneys general raises concerns about the plethora of impersonation scams targeting consumers

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Sand Valley Mammoth Subdivision and Tennis Complex Projects. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants

Proposal would provide funding to clean up hazardous electronic waste left behind by 5R Processors MADISON – During Wednesday’s floor session, the State Assembly unanimously approved Assembly Bill (AB) 943 authored by Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) and Senator Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon). This important legislation provides up to $2.5 million in funding for the

Madison – Yesterday, the Assembly passed many bills, as we approach the end of the 2021-2022 Legislative Session. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) released the following statement on the passage of this legislation: “The Assembly passed a number of proposals that do not align with the needs of Wisconsinites. Assembly Bill (AB)

MADISON – While Gov. Tony Evers is trying to take credit for historic tax cuts authored by the Republican Legislature, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – through its affiliate, WMC Issues Mobilization Council – is telling the truth about his history of vetoing tax cuts and proposing over $1 billion in

Menomonie, WI—Today Deb McGrath, a former Army Captain, retired CIA Officer, and candidate for Wisconsin’s third Congressional District, released the following statement on Russia’s attack on Ukraine:   “Last night, I watched unjustified Russian aggression against an independent nation, Ukraine. I served in National Security positions for 25 years, many

Appleton, Wis. – Following is the response of Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson to news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine:   “The invasion of Ukraine is an unlawful act of aggression against a sovereign country and must be opposed. Our prayers are with the people of Ukraine who now

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2022 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grants through April 2, 2022. DATCP will award a total of up to $300,000 in BLBW grant funding in 2022. BLBW is a competitive grant program designed