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MADISON, Wis. – The City of Kaukauna 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 includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the
Note: This appeared as a guest-editorial in the Wisconsin State Journal on Sunday, January 24, 2021. ———————– Impartial experts have described the Nov. 3 election as one of the most secure and accurate in recent history. No election has ever been monitored
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced that he will take executive action to strengthen Buy American policies to support manufacturers, businesses and workers to ensure that our future is
(Waukesha, WI)- Waukesha County Public Health and its healthcare system partners Advocate Aurora Health, Ascension Wisconsin, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, and ProHealth Care are coordinating vaccination of adults 65 and older. This scalable, community-based strategy leverages existing healthcare,
APPLETON, WI – Judge Greg Gill Jr., candidate for Court of Appeals District III, announced that he earned the endorsement of Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-8). This is the latest in a string of key endorsements that Judge Gill has received
Dane County is now accepting applications for its Continuous Cover Program, County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. The program began in 2019 and provides landowners with an incentive to convert existing cropland acres into permanent, perennial grass. Community interest in
(Sun Prairie) – Representative Gary Hebl released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ announcement that Wisconsin will pursue legal action against contaminators: The Wisconsin Legislature has unfortunately done little to combat PFAS contamination in Wisconsin. The Republican-led Senate and Assembly sent just one
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has signed Waukesha County COVID-19 Executive Order #4, which allows the County to use existing budget appropriations up to $2.3 million to fund the operation of the community vaccination program until the Board
The City of Madison’s secure ballot drop boxes will be opened tomorrow, Jan. 26, for the Feb. 16 Spring Primary. The boxes provide a secure way for City of Madison absentee voters to return their ballots to the City Clerk’s
State will prepare to take legal action against companies responsible for contaminating Wisconsin’s water resources. MADISON, WI — Gov. Evers announced his administration will take legal action against companies responsible for PFAS contamination in Wisconsin. This is following recommendations in the
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement today regarding the scheduling of Senate Joint Resolution 3 (SJR 3) for a vote next week in the Legislature. Senator Nass is the lead author of the joint resolution that would legally
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that his administration is preparing to take legal action against companies responsible for PFAS contamination in Wisconsin. Gov. Evers, in consultation with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, asked the Department of the Administration (DOA) to
From all members of the Common Council — Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J.
MADISON — Gov. Jim Doyle today released the following statement on the passing of Hank Aaron: “As a Milwaukee Braves fan, Hank Aaron was my boyhood hero. Whoever said you should never meet your childhood heroes never met Hank Aaron.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is calling on President Joe Biden to take action to help more Americans gain access to quality, affordable health insurance they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to the President, Baldwin urges President
La Crosse, WI— Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement on the passing of baseball legend Hank Aaron: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Hank Aaron. He was a legendary figure and a hero to so many, especially here
GREENDALE, Wis. — The state’s first mobile vaccination teams began operations this week to assist local health department efforts to administer COVID-19 vaccines across Wisconsin. The teams, which represent a joint effort of state resources and are made up of
FRANKSVILLE, WISCONSIN—Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06), and Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) met with workers from Wisconsin’s First Congressional District in Racine County to highlight the impacts of President Biden’s decision to revoke the permit for the
Today’s Midday podcast covers more than two dozen GOP lawmakers signing on to a joint resolution that would overturn the latest public health emergency Gov. Tony Evers issued.
MADISON, Wis. – The City of Kaukauna 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 includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Kaukauna. Activities related to this project are minor
Note: This appeared as a guest-editorial in the Wisconsin State Journal on Sunday, January 24, 2021. ———————– Impartial experts have described the Nov. 3 election as one of the most secure and accurate in recent history. No election has ever been monitored more closely because of fears of foreign and domestic disruptions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced that he will take executive action to strengthen Buy American policies to support manufacturers, businesses and workers to ensure that our future is made in America by all of America’s workers. “I strongly
(Waukesha, WI)- Waukesha County Public Health and its healthcare system partners Advocate Aurora Health, Ascension Wisconsin, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, and ProHealth Care are coordinating vaccination of adults 65 and older. This scalable, community-based strategy leverages existing healthcare, emergency service provider, educational and business partnerships to vaccinate the
APPLETON, WI – Judge Greg Gill Jr., candidate for Court of Appeals District III, announced that he earned the endorsement of Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-8). This is the latest in a string of key endorsements that Judge Gill has received from state and local leaders across Wisconsin. “The people of
Dane County is now accepting applications for its Continuous Cover Program, County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. The program began in 2019 and provides landowners with an incentive to convert existing cropland acres into permanent, perennial grass. Community interest in the county’s effort continued in 2020. As a result, County
(Sun Prairie) – Representative Gary Hebl released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ announcement that Wisconsin will pursue legal action against contaminators: The Wisconsin Legislature has unfortunately done little to combat PFAS contamination in Wisconsin. The Republican-led Senate and Assembly sent just one bill to Governor Evers’ desk last session, which is simply not
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has signed Waukesha County COVID-19 Executive Order #4, which allows the County to use existing budget appropriations up to $2.3 million to fund the operation of the community vaccination program until the Board of Supervisors can consider an ordinance approving the use of
The City of Madison’s secure ballot drop boxes will be opened tomorrow, Jan. 26, for the Feb. 16 Spring Primary. The boxes provide a secure way for City of Madison absentee voters to return their ballots to the City Clerk’s Office. If you requested an absentee ballot for the Feb.
State will prepare to take legal action against companies responsible for contaminating Wisconsin’s water resources. MADISON, WI — Gov. Evers announced his administration will take legal action against companies responsible for PFAS contamination in Wisconsin. This is following recommendations in the state’s PFAS Action Plan developed after a nearly year- long
Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement today regarding the scheduling of Senate Joint Resolution 3 (SJR 3) for a vote next week in the Legislature. Senator Nass is the lead author of the joint resolution that would legally end the current emergency declaration issued by Governor Evers: “Senate
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that his administration is preparing to take legal action against companies responsible for PFAS contamination in Wisconsin. Gov. Evers, in consultation with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, asked the Department of the Administration (DOA) to begin the selection process for an outside law firm to
From all members of the Common Council — Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman
MADISON — Gov. Jim Doyle today released the following statement on the passing of Hank Aaron: “As a Milwaukee Braves fan, Hank Aaron was my boyhood hero. Whoever said you should never meet your childhood heroes never met Hank Aaron. Later in life, I was fortunate to get to know
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is calling on President Joe Biden to take action to help more Americans gain access to quality, affordable health insurance they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to the President, Baldwin urges President Biden to immediately open a special enrollment period (SEP) for
La Crosse, WI— Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement on the passing of baseball legend Hank Aaron: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Hank Aaron. He was a legendary figure and a hero to so many, especially here in Wisconsin. Hank played for the Eau Claire Bears where today there is
GREENDALE, Wis. — The state’s first mobile vaccination teams began operations this week to assist local health department efforts to administer COVID-19 vaccines across Wisconsin. The teams, which represent a joint effort of state resources and are made up of Citizen Soldiers and Airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard and
FRANKSVILLE, WISCONSIN—Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06), and Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) met with workers from Wisconsin’s First Congressional District in Racine County to highlight the impacts of President Biden’s decision to revoke the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline. Wisconsin-based companies Michels Corporation and Precision Pipeline
Today’s Midday podcast covers more than two dozen GOP lawmakers signing on to a joint resolution that would overturn the latest public health emergency Gov. Tony Evers issued.