Green Bay, Wis.—University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Music’s 6:30 Concert Series wraps up Spring 2021 with its annual presentation of a very small consortium: An Evening of Miniatures on Thursday, May 6, 2021. This virtual concert is a prerecorded collection of compositions performed in Fort Howard Hall in the Weidner Center for

Contact: Kevin Doyle, DNR Rare Plant Monitoring Program Coordinator KevinF.Doyle@wisconsin.gov or 608-416-3377 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that new populations of some of Wisconsin’s rarest plants, including orchids and milkweeds, are among the discoveries made by trained volunteers for the department’s Rare Plant Monitoring Program. Their

The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association was honored to have two members of our leadership team serve as members and participate in the ongoing dialogue with the Speaker’s Task Force on RacialDisparities. Our organization applauds co-chairs Representative Steineke and Representative Stubbs who helped lead a helpful discussion with a wide

CONTACT: Julie.benkoske2@wisconsin.gov or (608) 577-8991     State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and 16 State Treasurers from Maine to California say federal paid family & medical leave is critical to rebuilding the economy post-COVID, responding to a “chronic care crisis that has been simmering for generations.”  MADISON, Wis. —Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and 16

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Extreme weather costs the federal government billions of dollars each year and poses a significant risk to infrastructure, including transportation systems, water and wastewater systems, government buildings and power lines that provide essential services to families and communities. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the estimated

Contact: Kevin Olson, DNR Community Financial Assistance Specialist Kevin.Olson@wisconsin.gov  or 608-234-2238 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Oakfield is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project primarily

Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), alongside Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Todd Young (R-IN), today reintroduced the bipartisan Endless Frontier Act. The bill is a bold initiative to solidify the United States’ leadership in scientific and technological innovation through increased investments

Contact: Morgan Finke, communications@publichealthmdc.com For months, Public Health Madison & Dane County and other Dane County vaccinators have been planning for and providing mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics to help eliminate barriers to being vaccinated for members of the community. “We recognize there can be complex factors, such as transportation, language barriers, work

Milwaukee, Wis. – If you own a home, you may have received offers or seen advertisements promising to buy it quickly and for cash. Selling a home is a time-consuming process, and the promise of a quick close is tempting. However, it’s important to understand the difference between selling your home to

 (report 21-7). In FY 2019-20, WEDC administered 31 economic development programs under which it allocated an estimated $56.5 million in tax credits; awarded $27.5 million in grants and $2.2 million in loans; and authorized local governments to issue $170.2 million in bonds. We found that WEDC largely complied with statutes and

Contact: DNR Office of Communications DNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters heading out for turkey season beginning on April 17 to use the free Hunt Wild Wisconsin mobile app. The DNR’s Hunt Wild app provides hunters with the essential information they need afield, all in one

Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, 202-224-6225 “Wisconsin’s self-employed farmers will now have an opportunity to receive an increased benefit with more generous loans.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, introduced bipartisan legislation to extend more relief to Wisconsin farmers and small businesses through changes to the

CONTACT:  Emily Kumlien, (608) 516-9154, ekumlien@uwhealth.org MADISON — The UW Health Transplant Center performed 64 paired kidney exchanges in 2020, more than any other transplant center in the country. This is the first time UW Health has led the nation in this type of lifesaving transplant option since the first paired