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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as coroner in Green Lake County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the passing of Daniel “Dan” Krieser, who passed away on Nov. 18, 2021, at the
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced a Motion to Recommit to H.R. 1836, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, to ensure President Biden’s vaccine mandate does not prevent veterans who have served our country from utilizing their hard-earned G.I.
WASHINGTON – Following the 2021 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship victory by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the 2021 NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball Championship victory by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Sens. Johnson and Baldwin congratulated the teams with resolutions
Contact: Rep. Greta Neubauer, (608) 266-0634 MADISON – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) announced that Julie Benkoske will be joining her office as Chief of Staff. Representative Neubauer released the following statement: “I’m very pleased to share that
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Rhinelander area will be formally redesignated to attainment of the most recent federal air quality standard for sulfur dioxide. Analyses of air
More than 50 Democratic Colleagues Sponsor the Masks for All Act in the House and Senate WASHNGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is supporting lifesaving legislation to manufacture and distribute highly-protective N95 masks to every person in America. The Masks
While Wisconsin hospitals reach maximum capacity, GOP leaders hold public hearings on bills that spread misinformation MADISON – Today, the GOP Committee on Health Chair held public hearings on a slate of bills that would limit private business ability to
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced a Motion to Recommit to H.R. 1836, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, to ensure President Biden’s vaccine mandate does not prevent veterans who have served our country from utilizing their
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections issued the following statement regarding Wisconsin Elections Commission’s (WEC) response to part of the December 22nd request for information from the committee: “WEC stated
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced that municipalities across the state received more than $132 million in the first quarterly payments for 2022 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids. For
This morning, Senator Ron Johnson joined The Jay Weber Show, bragging about “getting things inserted into pieces of legislation” – like the $79 million in tax breaks he delivered to his two mega donors – and claiming he’s “gotten good at this job quite
Nicknamed the “The Great Pie Race” Bayfield, Wis. (Jan. 12, 2022) – An abundance of snow in early January and cold temperatures have got local Nordic skiers out on the local trails in droves and excited about the 2022 season. The
MADISON, Wis.—Gov. Tony Evers, Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. David May, Wisconsin’s Deputy Adjutant General for Air, and senior Wisconsin Air National Guard leaders will welcome home the first group of over 300 Airmen, Thursday, Jan.
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, President Biden and Vice President Harris reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the sacred right to vote. Democrats from across Wisconsin have voiced their support for the president’s leadership on this critical issue and joined the rallying
Nominations Open for the Fox Cities Chamber’s Annual Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards APPLETON, Wis. (Jan. 12, 2022) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards. “We’re extremely proud to once
Four Wisconsinites drew tags for a once-in-a-lifetime elk hunt in the state’s fourth managed elk season. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Wisconsin’s fourth state elk hunt closed on Dec.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1/12/22 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Seapower, today addressed the Surface Navy Association’s 34th National Symposium and participated in a panel discussion with Rep.
Green Bay, WI—January 12, 2022—We at Neville Public Museum care deeply about making the history, science, and art we share with you, our community, and visitors, meaningful. But we need your help. To learn more about how visitors like you
MADISON — When astronomers discovered a new kind of star just a few years ago, they were puzzled: The stars were spinning far too quickly given their age. Nicknamed “blue lurkers,” these stars hid for decades within clusters of other
Organizers of Toward One Wisconsin Conference (T1W), an annual conference on equity, diversity and inclusion, have announced the launch of the T1W Network. The T1W Network is intended to be a convenor, network builder, and information resource for DEI work. The Network will provide
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for appointment as coroner in Green Lake County. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the passing of Daniel “Dan” Krieser, who passed away on Nov. 18, 2021, at the age of 54. The new coroner will complete a term
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced a Motion to Recommit to H.R. 1836, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, to ensure President Biden’s vaccine mandate does not prevent veterans who have served our country from utilizing their hard-earned G.I. bill benefits. Click the image below to watch Congressman Fitzgerald’s floor
WASHINGTON – Following the 2021 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship victory by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the 2021 NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball Championship victory by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Sens. Johnson and Baldwin congratulated the teams with resolutions celebrating their championship winning seasons. “Whereas the University of Wisconsin
Contact: Rep. Greta Neubauer, (608) 266-0634 MADISON – Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) announced that Julie Benkoske will be joining her office as Chief of Staff. Representative Neubauer released the following statement: “I’m very pleased to share that Julie Benkoske will be joining my team as Chief of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Rhinelander area will be formally redesignated to attainment of the most recent federal air quality standard for sulfur dioxide. Analyses of air monitoring and modeling data show that air concentrations of sulfur
More than 50 Democratic Colleagues Sponsor the Masks for All Act in the House and Senate WASHNGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is supporting lifesaving legislation to manufacture and distribute highly-protective N95 masks to every person in America. The Masks for All Act, reintroduced by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
While Wisconsin hospitals reach maximum capacity, GOP leaders hold public hearings on bills that spread misinformation MADISON – Today, the GOP Committee on Health Chair held public hearings on a slate of bills that would limit private business ability to stop the spread of COVID-19 within their place of business.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced a Motion to Recommit to H.R. 1836, the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, to ensure President Biden’s vaccine mandate does not prevent veterans who have served our country from utilizing their hard-earned G.I. bill benefits. Click the image below to watch
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections issued the following statement regarding Wisconsin Elections Commission’s (WEC) response to part of the December 22nd request for information from the committee: “WEC stated that the request was ‘insane’ and would cost $100,000 to
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced that municipalities across the state received more than $132 million in the first quarterly payments for 2022 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids. For calendar year 2022, local governments will receive more than $505
This morning, Senator Ron Johnson joined The Jay Weber Show, bragging about “getting things inserted into pieces of legislation” – like the $79 million in tax breaks he delivered to his two mega donors – and claiming he’s “gotten good at this job quite honestly.” We beg to differ. Here’s a taste of what
Nicknamed the “The Great Pie Race” Bayfield, Wis. (Jan. 12, 2022) – An abundance of snow in early January and cold temperatures have got local Nordic skiers out on the local trails in droves and excited about the 2022 season. The 16th annual Ashwabay Summit Ski Race and Tour will be held
MADISON, Wis.—Gov. Tony Evers, Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. David May, Wisconsin’s Deputy Adjutant General for Air, and senior Wisconsin Air National Guard leaders will welcome home the first group of over 300 Airmen, Thursday, Jan. 13 at 9:45 a.m. at Dane County Regional Airport. Gov.
MADISON, Wis. – Yesterday, President Biden and Vice President Harris reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the sacred right to vote. Democrats from across Wisconsin have voiced their support for the president’s leadership on this critical issue and joined the rallying call for the Senate to pass the For the People
Nominations Open for the Fox Cities Chamber’s Annual Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards APPLETON, Wis. (Jan. 12, 2022) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards. “We’re extremely proud to once again honor the region’s exceptional educators,” said Becky Bartoszek, President
Four Wisconsinites drew tags for a once-in-a-lifetime elk hunt in the state’s fourth managed elk season. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Wisconsin’s fourth state elk hunt closed on Dec. 17 with three of the four hunters awarded an elk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1/12/22 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Seapower, today addressed the Surface Navy Association’s 34th National Symposium and participated in a panel discussion with Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA). During his remarks, the congressman highlighted the
Green Bay, WI—January 12, 2022—We at Neville Public Museum care deeply about making the history, science, and art we share with you, our community, and visitors, meaningful. But we need your help. To learn more about how visitors like you engage with us, we are participating for a third year
MADISON — When astronomers discovered a new kind of star just a few years ago, they were puzzled: The stars were spinning far too quickly given their age. Nicknamed “blue lurkers,” these stars hid for decades within clusters of other stars. Now, thanks to new data from the Hubble Space
Organizers of Toward One Wisconsin Conference (T1W), an annual conference on equity, diversity and inclusion, have announced the launch of the T1W Network. The T1W Network is intended to be a convenor, network builder, and information resource for DEI work. The Network will provide pathways to meaningful connections, encourage people and organizations to move