U.S. Reps. Grothman, Dingell: Reintroduce bipartisan Dillon’s Law

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have reintroduced Dillon’s Law, a bipartisan bill that incentivizes states to empower “good Samaritans” to save lives in critical moments. The legislation encourages trained individuals to administer epinephrine

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Snapshot Wisconsin celebrates 10-year anniversary and the collection of 100 million photos

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Snapshot Wisconsin is celebrating two major milestones: the project’s 10-year anniversary and the collection of 100 million photos. Snapshot Wisconsin is a community-based science program that utilizes a statewide network of volunteer-managed trail cameras to monitor Wisconsin wildlife.

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UW-Milwaukee: School of Continuing Education launches new Cybersecurity Certificate to meet growing demand

MILWAUKEE, WI, July 22, 2025 – At a time when digital threats are escalating and data breaches dominate headlines, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education is offering a new, fully online Cybersecurity Certificate designed to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills to protect critical information.  This flexible,

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U.S. Reps. Grothman, Dingell: Reintroduce bipartisan Dillon’s Law

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have reintroduced Dillon’s Law, a bipartisan bill that incentivizes states to empower “good Samaritans” to save lives in critical moments. The legislation encourages trained individuals to administer epinephrine in schools during emergencies. Currently, the administration of this medication

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League of Women Voters: Honoring the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act: A Milwaukee coalition gathers to celebrate historic legislation & a call to protect voting rights

Milwaukee — On Wednesday, August 6, a coalition of 11 Milwaukee organizations, facilitated by the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County (LWVMC), will gather between 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Ezekiel Gillespie Park, located at 2478 N. 14th St., to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) with its theme entitled,

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Reps. Rivera-Wagner, Larson: Introduce accountability bill to rein in unlimited legal spending

Madison — Today, Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D–Green Bay) and Sen. Chris Larson (D–Milwaukee) introduced legislation to bring common-sense accountability to how the Wisconsin State Legislature hires private attorneys and spends taxpayer dollars. The bill, LRB-3546, would require a vote of approval by the full Assembly, Senate, or Legislature before entering into contracts

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White campaign: Launches campaign for Wisconsin’s 17th state senate district

PLATTEVILLE, WISCONSIN — July 17, 2025As local hospitals close their doors and school funding remains uncertain, Lisa White knows western Wisconsin deserves better representation in Madison. The accomplished businesswoman and lifelong Grant County resident officially announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 17th State Senate District back in February. She is bringing

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Dept. Natural Resources: Now accepting nominations for Recycling Excellence Awards

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Recycling Excellence Awards. The nomination period is open until Sept. 15. The Recycling Excellence Award showcases and celebrates outstanding recycling efforts, innovation and performance for communities, tribes, nonprofits, schools and businesses throughout Wisconsin. Food

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Snapshot Wisconsin celebrates 10-year anniversary and the collection of 100 million photos

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’s Snapshot Wisconsin is celebrating two major milestones: the project’s 10-year anniversary and the collection of 100 million photos. Snapshot Wisconsin is a community-based science program that utilizes a statewide network of volunteer-managed trail cameras to monitor Wisconsin wildlife. An… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin, U.S. Rep. Wied: Introduce bill to honor veterans of Operation End Sweep with the Vietnam Service Medal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI-08) introduced a bipartisan bill to honor veterans who participated in Operation End Sweep with the Vietnam Service Medal. Currently, participants in Operation End Sweep, a mission to clear dangerous mines from Haiphong harbor and surrounding waters in

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UW-Green Bay: New software engineering major to drive emerging tech transformation

GREEN BAY, Wis.—Artificial intelligence (AI) and a radical shift towards software-driven technologies are driving the need for a new breed of software professionals. Businesses need talent that bridges the skills gap between traditional software engineering and modern generative AI applications. To meet this regional workforce need, the University of Wisconsin-Green

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Gov. Evers: Urges Trump Administration to reverse course on cuts to staff, programs affecting Wisconsin’s forestry industry

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration urging immediate action to reverse the administration’s misguided cuts to key investments and staff at the USDA that will negatively impact Wisconsin’s forestry industry. The letter is the

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Co-Led legislation to address mail delays passes house

Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives voted to passH.R. 3095,a bill co-led by Congressman Steil, which updates and modernizes ZIP codes to reflect current municipal boundaries and address USPS mail delays.  Communities in Wisconsin and across the country currently face challenges due to outdated ZIP codes.  These challenges include misdirected mail,

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