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(MADISON) — With the effective distribution of vaccines and the aid in the American Rescue Plan, small businesses in Wisconsin are able to keep their doors open, and Wisconsinites’ lives are beginning to return to normal — no thanks to every
Traditionally, First Ladies have invited guests to join her in her viewing box for presidential speeches to Congress and other events of national importance. This year, because of safety measures related to COVID-19, the First Lady’s guests for the President’s
US 14/Commercial Street in Mazomanie, between Walter Road and Brodhead Street, will be closed to all traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday (May 3). Motorists must use alternate local routes, such as Hudson Street. Through traffic is advised
MADISON, Wis. — Dr. Russell Jeung, a professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University and cofounder of the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center, will provide the Day 1 keynote address at the 2021 UW–Madison Diversity Forum, Interim Deputy Vice
MADISON – For the 2021-22 academic year, University Housing and UW Conference Centers are partnering to use space in the Lowell Center for undergraduate housing at UW-Madison. The move is a temporary initiative to accommodate increased demand for on-campus housing
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the Public Service Commission (PSC), today announced more than $21 million to cover utility bill arrearages for more than 36,000 qualifying utility customers across Wisconsin through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). “This year
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – This morning, news broke regarding money Ron Kind made from renting a building in La Crosse to Asian Sunny Massage, a massage parlor that had a history of posting on websites advertising illicit sex. The social
Madison – Students will now be required to learn about the Holocaust and other genocides in Wisconsin’s schools. On Wednesday, Governor Tony Evers signed a bill authored by State Senator Alberta Darling to require Holocaust education at least once during
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 69, now Wisconsin Act 30, requiring lessons about the Holocaust and other genocides be incorporated into social studies education for Wisconsin students throughout grades five to twelve. “This bill will affect generations of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging bird watching enthusiasts to enjoy the miracle of migration and take some simple steps to help their fine-feathered friends. “Millions of birds will be passing through Wisconsin in May,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is seeking public comment on its proposed Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation Plan Guidance. The DNR created this guide to aid local and county governments and mine operators across the
Milwaukee – U.S. Senate candidate Alex Lasry today named five campaign co-chairs who will advise his campaign for the 2022 election. Lasry’s campaign co-chairs will be: Former State Senator Dave Hansen DNC Representative Martha Love State Representative Shelia Stubbs Former State Representative
[Fond du Lac, WI…] Fond du Lac District Attorney and candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General, Eric Toney announced a new list of endorsements from sheriffs across Wisconsin who are backing the frontline prosecutor in his bid to unseat Attorney General Josh
We’ve all experienced physical pain in our lives. Even worse than feeling pain yourself is having to watch a loved one suffer. More than fifty million Americans experience chronic pain. Beyond the obvious physical toll it takes on the person
Contact: Alexa Henning, Vanessa Ambrosini WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement after President Biden delivered his Joint Address to Congress on Wednesday night. “Unfortunately, President Biden’s agenda is massive spending, massive tax increases, open borders, and
(MADISON) — With the effective distribution of vaccines and the aid in the American Rescue Plan, small businesses in Wisconsin are able to keep their doors open, and Wisconsinites’ lives are beginning to return to normal — no thanks to every single congressional Republican, all of whom voted against the American
Traditionally, First Ladies have invited guests to join her in her viewing box for presidential speeches to Congress and other events of national importance. This year, because of safety measures related to COVID-19, the First Lady’s guests for the President’s Address to the Joint Session of Congress will be watching
US 14/Commercial Street in Mazomanie, between Walter Road and Brodhead Street, will be closed to all traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday (May 3). Motorists must use alternate local routes, such as Hudson Street. Through traffic is advised to follow WIS 78 to Sauk City, US 12 then
MADISON, Wis. — Dr. Russell Jeung, a professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University and cofounder of the Stop AAPI Hate reporting center, will provide the Day 1 keynote address at the 2021 UW–Madison Diversity Forum, Interim Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion Dr. Cheryl B. Gittens announced
MADISON – For the 2021-22 academic year, University Housing and UW Conference Centers are partnering to use space in the Lowell Center for undergraduate housing at UW-Madison. The move is a temporary initiative to accommodate increased demand for on-campus housing in the upcoming school year. University Housing anticipates an increase
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the Public Service Commission (PSC), today announced more than $21 million to cover utility bill arrearages for more than 36,000 qualifying utility customers across Wisconsin through the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). “This year has been tough for folks and families, and we know
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – This morning, news broke regarding money Ron Kind made from renting a building in La Crosse to Asian Sunny Massage, a massage parlor that had a history of posting on websites advertising illicit sex. The social media pages for Asian Sunny Massage, according to the report, also
Madison – Students will now be required to learn about the Holocaust and other genocides in Wisconsin’s schools. On Wednesday, Governor Tony Evers signed a bill authored by State Senator Alberta Darling to require Holocaust education at least once during middle school and once during high school. “It’s my hope
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 69, now Wisconsin Act 30, requiring lessons about the Holocaust and other genocides be incorporated into social studies education for Wisconsin students throughout grades five to twelve. “This bill will affect generations of kids in our state and bring increased awareness, and recognition
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging bird watching enthusiasts to enjoy the miracle of migration and take some simple steps to help their fine-feathered friends. “Millions of birds will be passing through Wisconsin in May, coming from as far away as Argentina and going as
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is seeking public comment on its proposed Non-Metallic Mine Reclamation Plan Guidance. The DNR created this guide to aid local and county governments and mine operators across the state in developing mine reclamation plans. A reclamation plan is the
Milwaukee – U.S. Senate candidate Alex Lasry today named five campaign co-chairs who will advise his campaign for the 2022 election. Lasry’s campaign co-chairs will be: Former State Senator Dave Hansen DNC Representative Martha Love State Representative Shelia Stubbs Former State Representative Dana Wachs Milwaukee Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa Also, as previously announced,
[Fond du Lac, WI…] Fond du Lac District Attorney and candidate for Wisconsin Attorney General, Eric Toney announced a new list of endorsements from sheriffs across Wisconsin who are backing the frontline prosecutor in his bid to unseat Attorney General Josh Kaul. 26 district attorneys – one third of Wisconsin’s top
We’ve all experienced physical pain in our lives. Even worse than feeling pain yourself is having to watch a loved one suffer. More than fifty million Americans experience chronic pain. Beyond the obvious physical toll it takes on the person suffering, chronic pain takes a mental and emotional toll on
Contact: Alexa Henning, Vanessa Ambrosini WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) issued the following statement after President Biden delivered his Joint Address to Congress on Wednesday night. “Unfortunately, President Biden’s agenda is massive spending, massive tax increases, open borders, and attacks on energy that will harm our economy and threaten