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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced the details of how much funding Wisconsin is estimated to receive through the passage of the American Rescue Plan. In total, Wisconsin is estimated to receive over $5.7 billion in relief funding—$3.2 billion for state governments, $1.1
Each year, National Ag Day presents an opportunity for all of us to recognize the impacts and contributions of agriculture throughout Wisconsin. We are fortunate to have an agricultural industry that produces an abundance of diverse products that are recognized
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining an international working group, initiated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to update the national and international approach to analyzing the effects of
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the grant opportunity application period is now open for nonprofit organizations that may be at risk of a terrorist attack due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. The Nonprofit Security Grant
HOLLANDALE, Wis. — Pecatonica Area School District Superintendent and candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly has released her first television ad, running statewide on broadcast and cable television beginning today. The 30-second advertisement highlights Jill Underly’s record of high student
Investments in agriculture and transportation infrastructure work together to improve Wisconsin’s economy. In the latest episode of “Transportation Connects Us,” the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) podcast, agency leaders discuss the history and future of policies to strengthen Wisconsin’s agriculture
Key Takeaway: Despite its urgent calls to improve teacher quality in the midst of educational struggles suffered because of COVID-19, a new NCTQ report fails to provide useful information that might help teacher prep programs do so. EAST LANSING, MI (March
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission has received a 2020 Clearinghouse Award from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission for improving accessibility for voters with disabilities, Administrator Meagan Wolfe announced. “This is a great honor, in many ways because we
MADISON – In an effort to ensure Wisconsinites and state utility providers save water and money, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Program are participating in “Fix-a-Leak Week,” March 15-21, 2021. As Wisconsin
Madison, WI – Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) will be hosting a series of listening sessions around the district in the coming weeks to gather feedback on the proposed 2021-23 State Budget. 4 of the 12 planned listening sessions will take place
Construction will resume Monday (March 22) on US 14 between Oregon and Madison in Dane County. US 14 will remain open to at least one lane of traffic in each direction using crossovers. Motorists are urged to anticipate construction activities
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services is concluding the first phase of a multi-year, agency-wide platform conversion for customer-facing operations. This is another major milestone for the agency’s construction division, which was in the middle of
The Democratic National Committee launched a major ad campaign across battleground states to promote President Biden’s American Rescue Plan and to hold Republicans accountable for standing in the way of needed relief efforts. The campaign includes a 60-second TV ad
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced the details of how much funding Wisconsin is estimated to receive through the passage of the American Rescue Plan. In total, Wisconsin is estimated to receive over $5.7 billion in relief funding—$3.2 billion for state governments, $1.1 billion for counties, over $780 million for cities, and almost
Each year, National Ag Day presents an opportunity for all of us to recognize the impacts and contributions of agriculture throughout Wisconsin. We are fortunate to have an agricultural industry that produces an abundance of diverse products that are recognized around the world for their high quality. Our state is
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is joining an international working group, initiated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to update the national and international approach to analyzing the effects of pharmaceutical mergers. “We must use the tools at our disposal
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is announcing the grant opportunity application period is now open for nonprofit organizations that may be at risk of a terrorist attack due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a federal grant administrated by WEM that
HOLLANDALE, Wis. — Pecatonica Area School District Superintendent and candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly has released her first television ad, running statewide on broadcast and cable television beginning today. The 30-second advertisement highlights Jill Underly’s record of high student achievement, expansion of preschool and daycare in her district, and
Investments in agriculture and transportation infrastructure work together to improve Wisconsin’s economy. In the latest episode of “Transportation Connects Us,” the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) podcast, agency leaders discuss the history and future of policies to strengthen Wisconsin’s agriculture industry and move products to market. “In Wisconsin, we
Key Takeaway: Despite its urgent calls to improve teacher quality in the midst of educational struggles suffered because of COVID-19, a new NCTQ report fails to provide useful information that might help teacher prep programs do so. EAST LANSING, MI (March 16, 2021) – Professors Jamy Stillman and Katherine Schultz of the
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission has received a 2020 Clearinghouse Award from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission for improving accessibility for voters with disabilities, Administrator Meagan Wolfe announced. “This is a great honor, in many ways because we were nominated by Barbra Beckert and the Disability Vote Coalition,
MADISON – In an effort to ensure Wisconsinites and state utility providers save water and money, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Program are participating in “Fix-a-Leak Week,” March 15-21, 2021. As Wisconsin infrastructure ages, there will be a growing need to replace,
Madison, WI – Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) will be hosting a series of listening sessions around the district in the coming weeks to gather feedback on the proposed 2021-23 State Budget. 4 of the 12 planned listening sessions will take place this coming Friday, March 19th. The Senator, a member of
Construction will resume Monday (March 22) on US 14 between Oregon and Madison in Dane County. US 14 will remain open to at least one lane of traffic in each direction using crossovers. Motorists are urged to anticipate construction activities in the area and reduced speeds in the work zone.
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services is concluding the first phase of a multi-year, agency-wide platform conversion for customer-facing operations. This is another major milestone for the agency’s construction division, which was in the middle of the major technology infrastructure update when it also redesigned its
The Democratic National Committee launched a major ad campaign across battleground states to promote President Biden’s American Rescue Plan and to hold Republicans accountable for standing in the way of needed relief efforts. The campaign includes a 60-second TV ad called “Help is Here” and billboards calling out Republicans in