Milwaukee County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell: Approve legislation upholding Milwaukee County’s climate commitments amid federal rollbacks

Resolution reaffirms the County’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and supports scientific conclusions of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding MILWAUKEE – Today at the Urban Ecology Center’s Washington Park location, County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell kicked off

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City of Milwaukee: Year of housing: Milwaukee Department of City Development proposes $4.7 million to support affordable housing developments 

Mayor administration’s proposed TIDs to support high-impact projects in City of Milwaukee neighborhoods MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s Department of City Development (DCD) is proposing two new Tax Incremental Finance Districts (TID) to advance critical affordable housing developments in neighborhoods

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WisDems: Whine Wednesday: Van Orden’s Twitter use wrapped

Welcome to Whine Wednesday with Derrick Van Orden, America’s fiercest keyboard warrior. We comb through the hundreds of tweets DVO posts during a week so you don’t have to. Grab a glass and join us for Whine Wednesday! MADISON, Wis. — It was a slower week for Van Orden on Twitter,

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Milwaukee County Executive Crowley, Chairwoman Nicholson-Bovell: Approve legislation upholding Milwaukee County’s climate commitments amid federal rollbacks

Resolution reaffirms the County’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and supports scientific conclusions of the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding MILWAUKEE – Today at the Urban Ecology Center’s Washington Park location, County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell kicked off Earth Month by signing legislation to reaffirm the County’… Please log in to

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Reps. Neubauer, Cruz: ICYMI: Democratic legislators, education leaders hold roundtable on school funding & property taxes

Highlight Assembly Democrats’ Bill to Fund General School Aids and Special Education Racine, Wis. — On Wednesday, March 25th, State Representatives Angelina Cruz (D-Racine) and Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) hosted a roundtable focused on education funding with officials from Racine and Kenosha Unified School Districts. Reps. Cruz and Neubauer highlighted AB 1176, Assembly

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State Senate Democratic Committee: Hold press conference on referendums throughout Green Bay and the Fox Valley

MADISON, WI – Today, Sen. Kris Dassler-Alfheim, Sen. Jamie Wall, WEAC President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen, and community member Amy Nasr held a press conference highlighting the consequences of Republican education funding policies. They warned that those decisions have trapped taxpayers and students in a costly, unsustainable cycle of recurring school referendums. This

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Nomination period open for Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for two seats on the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Producers who grow and sell soybeans in the following districts are eligible to nominate producers or be nominated to the board: District 1 – Ashland, Barron, Bayfield,

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Farmers for Sustainable Food: Farmers in the upper Midwest showcase sustainable farming commitment

Annual survey highlights 2025 conservation progress  GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers in the Upper Midwest are expanding their sustainable farming efforts, according to Farmers for Sustainable Food’s recent member conservation survey. The survey results, released today, showcase the conservation practices utilized by farmers across Wisconsin and Minnesota, demonstrating continued advancement

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin NRB meeting April 15

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the April meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15 in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison,

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Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Praises nearly $50 million investment in roads critical to Wisconsin dairy

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded the award of $49.9 million through the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP), a program within the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, supporting 29 critical infrastructure projects across the state. This third round of funding includes 20 projects that directly benefit Wisconsin’s dairy industry,

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Dept. of Justice: Joint statement on Trump v. Barbara oral argument

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in issuing the following statement as the U.S. Supreme Court holds oral arguments on President Trump’s unlawful executive order attempting to terminate birthright citizenship: “The President’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship violates our Constitution, federal statutes,

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Varnam campaign: Lieutenant governor candidate David Varnam meets viability requirements to seek the Republican Party of Wisconsin endorsement

Lancaster, WI (April 1, 2026) – Today, Former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam announces he has met the financial viability requirements to seek the Republican Party of Wisconsin endorsement for Lieutenant Governor.   “I am overwhelmed by the support of the people of Wisconsin. They heard my vision and agree that Wisconsin

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City of Milwaukee: Year of housing: Milwaukee Department of City Development proposes $4.7 million to support affordable housing developments 

Mayor administration’s proposed TIDs to support high-impact projects in City of Milwaukee neighborhoods MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s Department of City Development (DCD) is proposing two new Tax Incremental Finance Districts (TID) to advance critical affordable housing developments in neighborhoods across the City of Milwaukee.  “These are exactly the kinds

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Dane County Exec Agard: Proclaims April as Earth Month in Dane County

DANE COUNTY – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today proclaimed April as Earth Month in Dane County, recognizing the County’s ongoing commitment to protecting natural resources, expanding outdoor recreation, and advancing sustainability efforts for future generations. “Earth Month is a time to get outside, enjoy the natural beauty of Dane

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