For more information, contact: WisDOT Office of Public Affairs 608-266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Law affects log haulers, transport of road salt/sand in Zone 1 Wisconsin’s frozen road law takes effect Thursday, December 30 at 12:01 a.m. for the region designated by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) as Zone 1 which includes US

OutWiGo To Wisconsin State Parks Jan. 1 MADISON, Wis. – With 2022 just around the corner, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to find their adventure with a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day. Each year Wisconsinites join the thousands of people across the nation to

WEDC investment to allow clinic to treat more underserved patients MADISON, WI. DEC. 28, 2021 – The Access Dodgeville Dental Clinic will be able to take on an additional 1,500 to 2,000 patients annually — many of them low-income individuals — in an expansion made possible through a $250,000 state grant

Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 “The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations(link is external) to shorten isolation and quarantine periods for the general public, given what we know right now about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. Science shows that the majority of SARS-CoV-2 transmission happens early

CONTACT: Capt. Leslie Westmont | leslie.westmont@us.af.mil | 608-245-4485, office; (608) 515-4092, cell MADISON, Wis. — The Air National Guard and the 115th Fighter Wing are hosting an open house event next month, where representatives from the National Guard Bureau (NGB) and EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC (EA), will provide the

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #150 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff tomorrow, Wed., Dec. 29, 2021, in honor of firefighter Stephen M. Smith of the Vandenbroek-Kaukauna Fire Department, who lost his life in the line

Recently, the Eau Claire County District Attorney issued his decision regarding the death of LeKenneth Miller, which occurred on November 3, 2021 in the City of Eau Claire. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement. The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of

Contact: Irene Lin, Nelson for Wisconsin 410-241-7264 irene@nelsonforwi.com Endorsement adds to growing coalition in support of Nelson Appleton, WI – The Nelson for Wisconsin campaign today announced an endorsement from Paul DeMain, a member of the Oneida Nation and CEO of Indian Country Communications. DeMain has also been involved with

Contact: Emily Kumlien (608) 516-9154                                                                                                            ekumlien@uwhealth.org With COVID-19 cases exploding, hospital space and staff are limited         MADISON, Wis. – UW Health facilities are very full, and the latest surge, driven by the Omicron variant of COVID-19, could overwhelm

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor announces another 30 pardons granted, bringing total to 337 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 30 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted to 337 during his first three years in office. Gov. Evers has now granted more pardons during his

Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini OSHKOSH — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the time and location listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with the senator’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or regarding other federal

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Contact: alec@rebeccakleefisch.com [Waukesha, WI] – Rebecca Kleefisch is the tough-on-crime leader Wisconsin needs to clean up our streets. That’s why today she’s pleased to announce the endorsement of the majority of Wisconsin’s Sheriffs, further cementing her position as law enforcement’s choice for Governor of Wisconsin. The campaign released the following statement

Milwaukee, WI – Recently, Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) suspended her campaign for Lt. Governor. Over the weekend, Taylor made the decision to join the race for City of Milwaukee Mayor. In response to her choice, Taylor made the following statement: “I had to follow my heart, plain and simple. I love

Milwaukee, WI – Today, Wisconsin State Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) is suspending her campaign for Lieutenant Governor. In announcing her decision, Taylor released the following statement: “With deliberate thought and prayer, I have decided to suspend my candidacy for Lt. Governor. During the last several months, I have spent a

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message with Wisconsinites detailing the 2021 Executive Residence holiday decorations honoring our nation’s heroes, recognizing the diverse stories of Wisconsin, and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the groundbreaking of the Executive Residence. A virtual tour of the Residence decorations with

Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement after Intel apologized to the Chinese Communist Party for telling its suppliers not to use products made from slave labor in Xinjiang. “Intel’s hostage statement is only the latest example of the company bending over backwards to placate the Chinese

“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorizations for Pfizer’s Paxlovid and Merck’s Molnupiravir, the first oral antiviral medications authorized for use in mild to moderate cases of COVID-19. The federal government will begin allocation of these medications shortly and DHS is preparing for this medication

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Audio file of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today released a video greeting and delivered a radio address wishing Wisconsinites a merry Christmas. Hey, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.  And I’m First Lady Kathy Evers.  We wanted to take a moment today to wish you