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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the state will use more than $600,000 in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help local communities that are interested in sampling municipal water supplies for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act, legislation that will make badly-needed operational and financial reforms to the United States Postal Service (USPS). “The USPS is a critical part of our nation’s society and economy. As the only organization
Editor’s Note: A previous news release listed an incorrect location and type of deer. In December, a 3-year-old antlerless deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Lincoln Township in Eagle River in Vilas County. MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Milwaukee, WI – Michael Sampson, entrepreneur and candidate for Mayor, issued the following statement regarding the Feb 8th Milwaukee Area Service & Hospitality Workers Organization forum in the City of Milwaukee: The Milwaukee Area Service & Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against the third Continuing Resolution of FY2022. “Tomorrow, Congress is set to adjourn for two weeks. Rather than cancel an unnecessary – and unearned – vacation,
Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services is now accepting applications for a new grant program to expedite entry into the civilian licensed workforce for current and former military members. Included in the 2021-2023 budget, the grant program
Menomonie, Wis. — The secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recently saw and heard how the University of Wisconsin-Stout is helping the state move forward. Missy Hughes toured four labs with Chancellor Katherine Frank, Menomonie Mayor
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Yesterday, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, sent a letter to Oshkosh Defense calling on them to reverse their decision to award 1,000 jobs to non-union workers in South Carolina, rather than creating jobs for workers here in
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $82 million in grants through the Equitable Recovery Grant Program have been awarded to support community-based organizations working to increase equity and eliminate disparities in communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic statewide. “From Beloit
MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson continues to face fallout across Wisconsin over his comments that he will not fight to bring more than a thousand good-paying, family-supporting jobs to the state. See the coverage below: WQOW WISN
MADISON, Wis. — One week from today, during Wisconsin’s February 15 spring primary election, major decisions will be made about what our local courts, school boards, and municipal offices could look like this year. You can have a say in those
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox Business’ “Varney & Co.” to discuss harmful effects of Democrat policies on American workers and how the mainstream media ignores Biden’s Border Crisis. The interview can be found here, excerpts
Milwaukee (February 8, 2022) — Islands of Brilliance and the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM) have received a $149,487 research grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to study the efficacy of using art and design to prepare those
City of Racine – Today, Racine Mayor Cory Mason announced that the City’s nine electric buses have all arrived and should be fully deployed and transporting riders this spring. Currently, the RYDE Racine transit system is training their operators and technicians on the electric technology and testing the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to give back to nature by donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on your Wisconsin income tax form. The Endangered Resources Fund helps support important conservation efforts for rare
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement after Senator Ron Johnson confirmed he will not urge Oshkosh Corp. to manufacture the next generation of U.S. postal service trucks in Wisconsin. Manufacturing the new postal service vehicles out-of-state is
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today recognized the hard work being done by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, in honor of Safer Internet Day. The Wisconsin ICAC Task Force began
MADISON, Wis. – After President Biden signed his infrastructure legislation into law, the Biden-Harris administration immediately got to work to ensure that the funds will secure a greener, clear future for Wisconsin families. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes the largest
MADISON, WI – Legislative Republicans continued to prioritize advancing harmful abortion bans by holding a public hearing on SB 923 today. The Texas-inspired bill would ban abortions after 6 weeks, before most people even know they are pregnant, and includes
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the state will use more than $600,000 in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help local communities that are interested in sampling municipal water supplies for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). While sampling is voluntary, communities that choose to sample
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind voted for the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act, legislation that will make badly-needed operational and financial reforms to the United States Postal Service (USPS). “The USPS is a critical part of our nation’s society and economy. As the only organization that provides regular, affordable delivery to every residential and business
Editor’s Note: A previous news release listed an incorrect location and type of deer. In December, a 3-year-old antlerless deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Lincoln Township in Eagle River in Vilas County. MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Vilas County Deer Advisory Council will host
Milwaukee, WI – Michael Sampson, entrepreneur and candidate for Mayor, issued the following statement regarding the Feb 8th Milwaukee Area Service & Hospitality Workers Organization forum in the City of Milwaukee: The Milwaukee Area Service & Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) announced a candidate forum for their members and union siblings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after voting against the third Continuing Resolution of FY2022. “Tomorrow, Congress is set to adjourn for two weeks. Rather than cancel an unnecessary – and unearned – vacation, we’re once again punting on our most basic responsibility: funding
Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services is now accepting applications for a new grant program to expedite entry into the civilian licensed workforce for current and former military members. Included in the 2021-2023 budget, the grant program is an initiative to support active-duty military and veterans while
Menomonie, Wis. — The secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recently saw and heard how the University of Wisconsin-Stout is helping the state move forward. Missy Hughes toured four labs with Chancellor Katherine Frank, Menomonie Mayor Randy Knaack and other school and city officials. She learned
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued
Yesterday, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, sent a letter to Oshkosh Defense calling on them to reverse their decision to award 1,000 jobs to non-union workers in South Carolina, rather than creating jobs for workers here in Wisconsin. He also sent letters urging President Biden and Congress
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $82 million in grants through the Equitable Recovery Grant Program have been awarded to support community-based organizations working to increase equity and eliminate disparities in communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic statewide. “From Beloit to Lac du Flambeau, the organizations receiving these grants have
MADISON, Wis. – Ron Johnson continues to face fallout across Wisconsin over his comments that he will not fight to bring more than a thousand good-paying, family-supporting jobs to the state. See the coverage below: WQOW WISN WKOW WBAY WLUK WI Examiner: “Blowback
MADISON, Wis. — One week from today, during Wisconsin’s February 15 spring primary election, major decisions will be made about what our local courts, school boards, and municipal offices could look like this year. You can have a say in those decisions by making sure you cast your ballot. Depending on
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Fox Business’ “Varney & Co.” to discuss harmful effects of Democrat policies on American workers and how the mainstream media ignores Biden’s Border Crisis. The interview can be found here, excerpts are below. On Biden’s Border Crisis: “He [Sec.
Milwaukee (February 8, 2022) — Islands of Brilliance and the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM) have received a $149,487 research grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to study the efficacy of using art and design to prepare those on the autism spectrum for future employment. Nationally, unemployment estimates
City of Racine – Today, Racine Mayor Cory Mason announced that the City’s nine electric buses have all arrived and should be fully deployed and transporting riders this spring. Currently, the RYDE Racine transit system is training their operators and technicians on the electric technology and testing the battery power of the new buses. The City will plan an
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to give back to nature by donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on your Wisconsin income tax form. The Endangered Resources Fund helps support important conservation efforts for rare plant and animal species in Wisconsin, many of which are
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement after Senator Ron Johnson confirmed he will not urge Oshkosh Corp. to manufacture the next generation of U.S. postal service trucks in Wisconsin. Manufacturing the new postal service vehicles out-of-state is expected to cost Wisconsin over 1,000 good union jobs: “Senator
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today recognized the hard work being done by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, in honor of Safer Internet Day. The Wisconsin ICAC Task Force began in 1999 and is a collaborative effort with local law
MADISON, Wis. – After President Biden signed his infrastructure legislation into law, the Biden-Harris administration immediately got to work to ensure that the funds will secure a greener, clear future for Wisconsin families. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes the largest investment in electric vehicle charging in American history and will
MADISON, WI – Legislative Republicans continued to prioritize advancing harmful abortion bans by holding a public hearing on SB 923 today. The Texas-inspired bill would ban abortions after 6 weeks, before most people even know they are pregnant, and includes a $10,000 bounty reward for people to sue anyone who