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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her colleagues today to introduce a bipartisan bill to award the 13 American servicemembers who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26th with Congressional Gold Medals.
MADISON, Wis.— Comedian Charlie Berens has joined the University of Wisconsin System’s Vax Up! “70 for 70” campaign to encourage students to become vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Berens famously squared off against UW System President Tommy Thompson during the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters to follow best safety practices as they hit the water this upcoming season. Wisconsin has had 20 boating accident deaths so far this year, according to DNR
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Dr.
BRILLION, WI – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) yesterday joined conservation and industry leaders on tours of Woldt Farms and Drumlin Dairy as part of his fifth annual Save the Bay Field Day. During the tours, the group discussed farm waste management and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Clean Boats, Clean Waters’ efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species during the Fourth of the July, one of the busiest boating weekends of the summer. During the
MILWAUKEE – On Monday the Intergovernmental Cooperation Council (ICC), which consists of the Mayor, Village President or Administrator from each of the 19 municipalities inside Milwaukee County, elected Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz as its Chairman. “Congratulations to Mayor Bukiewicz on his
Madison — Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes is the clear frontrunner for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. This week, Barnes was branded a “budding star” by former Attorney General Eric Holder; polling showed that he holds a commanding 29-point lead over his Democratic opponents; and
The town adopted a “transportation utility fee” to circumvent strict levy limits The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit against the Town of Buchanan, in Outagamie County, after the municipality adopted and implemented a “transportation utility
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court–Branch 5. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by Brett R. Blomme’s resignation. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2022.
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Contact: Rep. Lee Snodgrass, 608-266-3070 MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Education held a hearing on 2021 Assembly Bill 562. LGBTQ Legislative Caucus Chair Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) released the following statement highlighting testimony submitted by Democratic members of the
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Assistant Attorney General (AAG) Gwendolyn J. Lindsay Cooley has been selected to chair the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Multistate Antitrust Taskforce. The chair leads a group of
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MILWAUKEE – Today begins the observation of Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have achieved success and inspired others. “As the first Afro-Latina elected Chairwoman of the County Board it is my great pleasure
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her colleagues today to introduce a bipartisan bill to award the 13 American servicemembers who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26th with Congressional Gold Medals. “This legislation will honor the 13 brave servicemembers who died
MADISON, Wis.— Comedian Charlie Berens has joined the University of Wisconsin System’s Vax Up! “70 for 70” campaign to encourage students to become vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Berens famously squared off against UW System President Tommy Thompson during the 2020-21 academic year to smash stuff on video as part
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters to follow best safety practices as they hit the water this upcoming season. Wisconsin has had 20 boating accident deaths so far this year, according to DNR records. More than 74,000 waterfowl hunters are expected on waterways this
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration
BRILLION, WI – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) yesterday joined conservation and industry leaders on tours of Woldt Farms and Drumlin Dairy as part of his fifth annual Save the Bay Field Day. During the tours, the group discussed farm waste management and other issues at the cross section of agriculture and conservation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Clean Boats, Clean Waters’ efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species during the Fourth of the July, one of the busiest boating weekends of the summer. During the annual Landing Blitz, which took place July 1-5, watercraft inspectors across
MILWAUKEE – On Monday the Intergovernmental Cooperation Council (ICC), which consists of the Mayor, Village President or Administrator from each of the 19 municipalities inside Milwaukee County, elected Oak Creek Mayor Dan Bukiewicz as its Chairman. “Congratulations to Mayor Bukiewicz on his election as Intergovernmental Cooperation Council Chairman,” said Supervisor Patti Logsdon.
Madison — Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes is the clear frontrunner for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin. This week, Barnes was branded a “budding star” by former Attorney General Eric Holder; polling showed that he holds a commanding 29-point lead over his Democratic opponents; and he earned what has been called “the biggest endorsement yet”
The town adopted a “transportation utility fee” to circumvent strict levy limits The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit against the Town of Buchanan, in Outagamie County, after the municipality adopted and implemented a “transportation utility fee” that violates state law and circumvents strict levy limits.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Milwaukee County Circuit Court–Branch 5. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by Brett R. Blomme’s resignation. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2022. Blomme’s resignation letter is available here. To apply, please email a
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Contact: Rep. Lee Snodgrass, 608-266-3070 MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Education held a hearing on 2021 Assembly Bill 562. LGBTQ Legislative Caucus Chair Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) released the following statement highlighting testimony submitted by Democratic members of the caucus in opposition to AB 562: “I am proud to
Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that Assistant Attorney General (AAG) Gwendolyn J. Lindsay Cooley has been selected to chair the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Multistate Antitrust Taskforce. The chair leads a group of attorneys across the country who investigate and prosecute antitrust cases.
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MILWAUKEE – Today begins the observation of Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have achieved success and inspired others. “As the first Afro-Latina elected Chairwoman of the County Board it is my great pleasure to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Milwaukee County,” said Chairwoman