After a month of stable and improving COVID-19 data, specifically a dramatic increase in vaccination numbers, Public Health Madison & Dane County has issued Emergency Order #15. The order goes into effect April 7 and will be in effect until May 5, 2021. “We’re happy to take a step forward today,

The Democratic National Committee today launched a new daylong digital advertising campaign taking over the homepage of the Wisconsin State Journal to thank Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin for delivering needed relief to Americans by passing the American Rescue Plan. The American Rescue Plan, which a bipartisan majority of Americans support,

MADISON, Wis. – The I-43 Silver Spring Drive to WIS 60 project may result in the incidental taking of a rare plant under an authorization the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue for the project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals

MADISON, Wis. – Final Four weekend is the highlight of the season for college basketball fans. Due to COVID-19, last year’s tournament was cancelled, and this year’s tournament looks very different. Both the women’s and men’s NCAA basketball tournaments have been played in “bubbles” to limit exposure and prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.

Audio file of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his plan to invest the $3.2 billion in federal funding Wisconsin received from the American Rescue Plan Funds into small businesses, families, and communities. Hello, Governor Tony Evers here. I was excited to

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 17 pardons. The Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board heard from applicants virtually and applicants whom the Board recommended for pardon were forwarded to Gov. Evers for final consideration. To date, the Governor has granted 174 pardons. “Pardoning an

Madison, WI – Today, Senate Bill 216, relating to the deregulation of natural hair braiding was heard in the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing, and Forestry. Senate Bill 216 is the Senate companion to Assembly Bill 121. Both bills specify that a person does not need to obtain a barbering or

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet virtually for the April board meeting to consider several proposed emergency rules and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, originating from Public Meeting Room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster

Madison – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) announced today the next round of recipients for the Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP). The PSC awarded $7 million for 32 projects that reduce energy consumption, increase the use of renewable energy and transportation technologies, bolster preparedness and resiliency in the energy

“This is great news for the hundreds of Caddy Vista neighborhood residents who contacted me and others about the damage this placement would cause to the neighborhood and surrounding area. I am glad the court is reconsidering the placement of these sex offenders, and am hopeful they will find a

MADISON, Wis.— As Wisconsinites start to feel the benefits of the American Rescue Plan, today Opportunity Wisconsin and SEIU Wisconsin State Council spoke with Representative Mark Pocan and Badger State residents on Facebook LIVE, discussing how this historic law is helping Wisconsinites recover from the COVID pandemic. Last month, Opportunity

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) heralded the important impact of the Federal Emergency Broadband Benefit Program for Wisconsin households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. The benefit offered through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will provide a temporary

Madison, Wis—The Wisconsin Medical Journal (WMJ) has published a special issue on the impact of race and racism on health in Wisconsin. The issue, which features original research, editorial content and artwork from more than 60 Wisconsin health professionals, researchers, students and community members, was developed in response to last

MADISON, Wis. – Spring in Wisconsin means warmer weather, melting ice and the start of the 2021 Ojibwe spring harvest season. With the Ojibwe spring harvest season officially underway, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the