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MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and State Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) released the following statement related to the repair work on the Elroy-Sparta State Trail: “The DNR has finally completed the repairs of the Elroy-Sparta State Trail after the
WASHINGTON –Subcommittee on National Security Ranking Member Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) opened today’s hearing on “Examining the Worldwide Threat of Al Qaeda, ISIS, and Other Foreign Terrorist Organizations” by blasting Committee Democrats for refusing to hold a hearing on President Biden’s
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
MADISON, Wis. — With President Biden signing the Infrastructure and Investment Act into law, Wisconsin will see millions of federal dollars dedicated to rebuilding Wisconsin’s roads and bridges, delivering high-speed and reliable broadband across the state, and the creation of
An NEPC Review funded by the Great Lakes Center Key Takeaway: Report uses faulty interpretations and cherry-picked research in its attempt to portray the impact of suspension reforms on students. EAST LANSING, MI (December 7, 2021) – A recent Wisconsin Institute for
Kenosha, WIS. – Governor Evers announced today that the Kenosha Kingfish are one of 17 recipients of a grant made available to minor league sports teams throughout Wisconsin as part of the Minor League Sports Grant that was announced last
LA CROSSE, WIS. – Governor Evers announced today that the La Crosse Loggers are one of 17 recipients of a grant made available to minor league sports teams throughout Wisconsin as part of the Minor League Sports Grant that was announced
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announced today that an anonymous alumni couple has launched a $10 million giving challenge to transform and integrate the university’s student health, wellness and recreation services. The major gift propels Marquette toward
La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that he joined 62 of his colleagues in sending a letter to Chair Brenda Mallory of the Council on Environmental Quality urging U.S. agencies to avoid purchasing products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These harmful forever
On December 6, Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 297 into law at the Amherst Fire District, where it all began with one idea – protecting first responders from reckless drivers. The event was a reminder of the power of
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Kassie A. Wujkowski, 29, of Arbor Vitae, was sentenced to 18 months initial confinement followed by 18.5 years of extended supervision and ordered to pay $302,960.54 in restitution in relation
Milwaukee, Wis. (December 7, 2021) — Skylight Music Theatre held its annual Skylight Night fundraiser on Saturday, November 6, 2021 with entertainment by Broadway star and Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block. The gala evening raised more than $65,000 to support
Baraboo, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Baraboo Chicago & North Western Depot and Division Offices in Baraboo, Sauk County, on the State Register of Historic Places. The Baraboo Chicago & North Western Depot
Recently, the Chippewa County District Attorney issued his decision regarding the death of Lance Stelzer, which occurred on October 8, 2021 in the Township of Goetz. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement.
Largest Ever Domestic LNG Bunkering Barge Delivered STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN – Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding delivered the 340-ft. LNG bunkering barge, Clean Canaveral, to Polaris New Energy last Friday, Dec. 3.The 5,500 cubic meter ATB is the largest ever built in the United States,
MADISON— State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and State Representative Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) released the following statement related to the repair work on the Elroy-Sparta State Trail: “The DNR has finally completed the repairs of the Elroy-Sparta State Trail after the 2018 floods. We have been persistent despite the bureaucratic delays
WASHINGTON –Subcommittee on National Security Ranking Member Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) opened today’s hearing on “Examining the Worldwide Threat of Al Qaeda, ISIS, and Other Foreign Terrorist Organizations” by blasting Committee Democrats for refusing to hold a hearing on President Biden’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. He emphasized the Biden Administration’s failure
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
MADISON, Wis. — With President Biden signing the Infrastructure and Investment Act into law, Wisconsin will see millions of federal dollars dedicated to rebuilding Wisconsin’s roads and bridges, delivering high-speed and reliable broadband across the state, and the creation of good-paying, union jobs. This infrastructure legislation is grounded in equity,
An NEPC Review funded by the Great Lakes Center Key Takeaway: Report uses faulty interpretations and cherry-picked research in its attempt to portray the impact of suspension reforms on students. EAST LANSING, MI (December 7, 2021) – A recent Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) report suggests a relationship between school
Kenosha, WIS. – Governor Evers announced today that the Kenosha Kingfish are one of 17 recipients of a grant made available to minor league sports teams throughout Wisconsin as part of the Minor League Sports Grant that was announced last summer. The grants are funded by the American Rescue Plan
LA CROSSE, WIS. – Governor Evers announced today that the La Crosse Loggers are one of 17 recipients of a grant made available to minor league sports teams throughout Wisconsin as part of the Minor League Sports Grant that was announced last summer. The grants are funded by the American Rescue
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University President Michael R. Lovell announced today that an anonymous alumni couple has launched a $10 million giving challenge to transform and integrate the university’s student health, wellness and recreation services. The major gift propels Marquette toward realizing a vision and long-stated priority to improve campus health
La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that he joined 62 of his colleagues in sending a letter to Chair Brenda Mallory of the Council on Environmental Quality urging U.S. agencies to avoid purchasing products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These harmful forever chemicals have been linked to serious health and environmental risks.
On December 6, Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 297 into law at the Amherst Fire District, where it all began with one idea – protecting first responders from reckless drivers. The event was a reminder of the power of one person’s voice, and how together, we can make a
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Kassie A. Wujkowski, 29, of Arbor Vitae, was sentenced to 18 months initial confinement followed by 18.5 years of extended supervision and ordered to pay $302,960.54 in restitution in relation to the theft of over $400,000 from a 70-year-old individual
Milwaukee, Wis. (December 7, 2021) — Skylight Music Theatre held its annual Skylight Night fundraiser on Saturday, November 6, 2021 with entertainment by Broadway star and Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block. The gala evening raised more than $65,000 to support Skylight Music Theatre, the highest amount since 2009. Founded in
Baraboo, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Baraboo Chicago & North Western Depot and Division Offices in Baraboo, Sauk County, on the State Register of Historic Places. The Baraboo Chicago & North Western Depot and Division Office is the only surviving building representing railroad
Recently, the Chippewa County District Attorney issued his decision regarding the death of Lance Stelzer, which occurred on October 8, 2021 in the Township of Goetz. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement. The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation
Largest Ever Domestic LNG Bunkering Barge Delivered STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN – Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding delivered the 340-ft. LNG bunkering barge, Clean Canaveral, to Polaris New Energy last Friday, Dec. 3.The 5,500 cubic meter ATB is the largest ever built in the United States, and will soon be followed by another barge of similar