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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Milwaukee is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes
KENOSHA – The Republican Party of Kenosha County (RPKC) will be hosting its annual Lincoln Day Dinner The Lincoln Day Dinner will take place at 6:00p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Italian American Club, 2217 52nd Street, Kenosha.
[Madison, WI] – New York trust fund baby Alex Lasry is known for trotting after his daddy, accomplishing nothing and jumping the line for the COVID-19 vaccine before he was eligible. However this week, Urban Milwaukee reported that Alex Lasry is also a liar.
Madison, WI – The following is a statement from Elizabeth Koehler, State Director, The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin The Nature Conservancy thanks the Joint Finance Committee for their decision to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, but we’re disappointed that it
MADISON – Diverse housing developers from around the state will offer their perspectives on shaping Wisconsin’s affordable housing future on June 15 from 10-11:30 a.m. at a free online event organized by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. The event,
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to the acting chief of U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) Yogananda Pittman requesting information regarding unauthorized access to the Capitol through the upper west terrace doors on January 6. Senator
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is assisting with the investigation of a manure spill that occurred at a dairy farm in southern Lincoln County that resulted in a fish kill in Devil Creek. On the evening of
WIS 19 will be closed in both directions for three days next week between the I-39/90/94 northbound off ramp (Exit 131) and Dane County CV in Windsor for replacement of the railroad crossing. WIS 19 will be closed starting 6
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association (DBA) today said a bill aimed at boosting Wisconsin agricultural exports would be crucial for the state’s dairy community, and the association praised senators who unanimously approved the measure. Senate Bill 325, passed
MADISON, Wisc. – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge today announced the awarding of the first tranche of American Rescue Plan funds for Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) for individuals and families who are experiencing
Madison, WI- On Tuesday, the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau projected an unanticipated $4.4 billion surplus in general tax revenue by mid-2023. The estimate does not include the $2.5 billion in federal coronavirus relief money coming to the state for infrastructure
MADISON, Wis. — The Ryan Owens for Attorney General campaign announces Co-Chairs for all eight Wisconsin Congressional districts. The campaign’s Co-Chairs consist of former elected officials, a 12 year Waukesha County Sheriff, longtime grassroots activists, private sector leaders, and many other statewide leaders. “Wisconsin has
MADISON, Wis.— Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement after U.S. Senator Ron Johnson vowed to block any bipartisan bill that invested in Wisconsin’s aging infrastructure, cut taxes for the middle class, boosted new job training programs, and expanded broadband access. Senator Johnson was
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Milwaukee is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines in the City of
KENOSHA – The Republican Party of Kenosha County (RPKC) will be hosting its annual Lincoln Day Dinner The Lincoln Day Dinner will take place at 6:00p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Italian American Club, 2217 52nd Street, Kenosha. Reception will begin at 5:30p.m. All Conservatives and Republicans are
[Madison, WI] – New York trust fund baby Alex Lasry is known for trotting after his daddy, accomplishing nothing and jumping the line for the COVID-19 vaccine before he was eligible. However this week, Urban Milwaukee reported that Alex Lasry is also a liar. While Lasry has bragged about the Milwaukee Bucks’ $15 minimum
Madison, WI – The following is a statement from Elizabeth Koehler, State Director, The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin The Nature Conservancy thanks the Joint Finance Committee for their decision to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, but we’re disappointed that it was only for an additional four years. While four years
MADISON – Diverse housing developers from around the state will offer their perspectives on shaping Wisconsin’s affordable housing future on June 15 from 10-11:30 a.m. at a free online event organized by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. The event, “From the Ground Up: A Dialogue with Emerging Developers,” celebrates
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) sent a letter to the acting chief of U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) Yogananda Pittman requesting information regarding unauthorized access to the Capitol through the upper west terrace doors on January 6. Senator Johnson’s office has reviewed security footage showing a 14-minute period
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is assisting with the investigation of a manure spill that occurred at a dairy farm in southern Lincoln County that resulted in a fish kill in Devil Creek. On the evening of June 9, 2021, the DNR was notified of an unknown
WIS 19 will be closed in both directions for three days next week between the I-39/90/94 northbound off ramp (Exit 131) and Dane County CV in Windsor for replacement of the railroad crossing. WIS 19 will be closed starting 6 a.m. Tuesday (June 15) until late Thursday, June 17. All
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association (DBA) today said a bill aimed at boosting Wisconsin agricultural exports would be crucial for the state’s dairy community, and the association praised senators who unanimously approved the measure. Senate Bill 325, passed Wednesday by a 32-0 vote, commits $5 million over five
MADISON, Wisc. – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge today announced the awarding of the first tranche of American Rescue Plan funds for Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Specifically, HUD is awarding
Madison, WI- On Tuesday, the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau projected an unanticipated $4.4 billion surplus in general tax revenue by mid-2023. The estimate does not include the $2.5 billion in federal coronavirus relief money coming to the state for infrastructure projects and other uses. Following the announcement, Assembly Speaker Robin
MADISON, Wis. — The Ryan Owens for Attorney General campaign announces Co-Chairs for all eight Wisconsin Congressional districts. The campaign’s Co-Chairs consist of former elected officials, a 12 year Waukesha County Sheriff, longtime grassroots activists, private sector leaders, and many other statewide leaders. “Wisconsin has seen a tremendous leadership deficit under Attorney General Josh Kaul.
MADISON, Wis.— Opportunity Wisconsin released the following statement after U.S. Senator Ron Johnson vowed to block any bipartisan bill that invested in Wisconsin’s aging infrastructure, cut taxes for the middle class, boosted new job training programs, and expanded broadband access. Senator Johnson was directly quoted saying, “I’d do what I could to frustrate