On Wednesday, President Biden kicked off his “Investing in Rural America” tour with a stop at a family farm in Northfield, Minnesota, where he announced new investments for rural communities across the country. In Minnesota: KEYC: President Biden visits Minnesota for
MADISON – Utility regulators voted Friday to reduce the size of Madison Gas & Electric’s rate increase for customers and take a small but important step to trim the utility’s high profits. CUB’s regulatory team put a spotlight on affordability,
With temperatures falling, muskies are looking for an easy meal to help them increase their winter energy reserves. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR We’re not just dreaming of that 30-point buck, we’ve also got muskies on the brain! Fall is
Wisconsin’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are ramping up for the 2024 tax season and they need volunteers. Whether you are a student, retiree or anyone looking to serve your community, the
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WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today released the statement below on Kurt Campbell’s nomination to Deputy Secretary of State. “I welcome President Biden’s nomination of Kurt Campbell to
Middleton, Wisconsin – November 2nd 2023 – Phil Anderson, Libertarian candidate for the United States Senate in Wisconsin, is repeating his call for a ceasefire in the Middle East, advocating for peace and humanity as he has done throughout his career.
The Racine Police Department is excited to announce the appointment of Chief Alexander Ramirez. On November 2, 2023, the Board of Police and Fire Commission met to discuss the appointment of Interim Police Chief Alexander Ramirez to the Chief of
Speaker Vos: Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe was removed from office by a supermajority vote in the Wisconsin State Senate on September 14, 2023, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 15.61(1)(b)(1). Despite her removal, Ms. Wolfe refuses to leave her
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to broadband in rural areas and ease the burden of regulatory costs for smaller broadband providers that rural communities rely on. The legislation
Milwaukee – The City of Milwaukee continues to experience increasing incidents of domestic violence (DV), intimate partner violence (IPV), and homicides related to DV/IPV. A new study from The Asha Project, an initiative with the state coalition End Domestic Abuse
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Bruce E. Schroeder’s retirement, effective Nov. 27, 2023. The new
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of appropriations for the Interior and Environment (H.R. 4821), and the Legislative Branch (H.R. 4364). “It was great to close out another productive week in the House with two
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), who chairs the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, introduced the Trash Reduction and Suppressing Harm from Environmental Degradation (TRASHED) at the Border Act to limit the environmental damage on federal lands from illegal aliens. “Having seen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped deliver $9.3 million in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds to expand Port Milwaukee’s newly opened Agriculture Maritime Export Facility (AMEF). The funding will support Phase 2 of the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) applauded the inclusion of two of his community project funding provisions in the FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which passed the House today. The FY24 Interior Appropriations Bill will include
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of a study conducted to understand the extent of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in shallow groundwater throughout Wisconsin. PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used for decades in numerous
What do these states have in common? Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming and yes – sadly – Wisconsin. For nearly a decade, Wisconsin legislative Republicans have, along with these few largely former Confederate states, held
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dan Hereth learned Wednesday he had earned a prestigious award and recorded a first for Wisconsin. The Council of State Governments (CSG) announced the 2023 recipients of its 20 Under 40
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
On Wednesday, President Biden kicked off his “Investing in Rural America” tour with a stop at a family farm in Northfield, Minnesota, where he announced new investments for rural communities across the country. In Minnesota: KEYC: President Biden visits Minnesota for ag tour In Minnesota: FOX 9: President Biden launches rural investment plan
MADISON – Utility regulators voted Friday to reduce the size of Madison Gas & Electric’s rate increase for customers and take a small but important step to trim the utility’s high profits. CUB’s regulatory team put a spotlight on affordability, energy burden, and fairness in this case. Throughout the proceeding,
With temperatures falling, muskies are looking for an easy meal to help them increase their winter energy reserves. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR We’re not just dreaming of that 30-point buck, we’ve also got muskies on the brain! Fall is a great time to have your line in the water,
Wisconsin’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are ramping up for the 2024 tax season and they need volunteers. Whether you are a student, retiree or anyone looking to serve your community, the VITA and TCE programs offer a unique opportunity to engage
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WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today released the statement below on Kurt Campbell’s nomination to Deputy Secretary of State. “I welcome President Biden’s nomination of Kurt Campbell to replace Wendy Sherman as Deputy Secretary of State and encourage
Middleton, Wisconsin – November 2nd 2023 – Phil Anderson, Libertarian candidate for the United States Senate in Wisconsin, is repeating his call for a ceasefire in the Middle East, advocating for peace and humanity as he has done throughout his career. “Wars are started by lies- lies that dehumanize people, lies
The Racine Police Department is excited to announce the appointment of Chief Alexander Ramirez. On November 2, 2023, the Board of Police and Fire Commission met to discuss the appointment of Interim Police Chief Alexander Ramirez to the Chief of Police of the Racine Police Department. With a majority vote,
Speaker Vos: Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe was removed from office by a supermajority vote in the Wisconsin State Senate on September 14, 2023, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 15.61(1)(b)(1). Despite her removal, Ms. Wolfe refuses to leave her office. As such, further action is necessary. Article VII, section
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to broadband in rural areas and ease the burden of regulatory costs for smaller broadband providers that rural communities rely on. The legislation is also co-sponsored by Senators Krysten Sinema (I-AZ), Kevin Cramer
Milwaukee – The City of Milwaukee continues to experience increasing incidents of domestic violence (DV), intimate partner violence (IPV), and homicides related to DV/IPV. A new study from The Asha Project, an initiative with the state coalition End Domestic Abuse WI, recently found that trauma and systemic inequities, such as
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Kenosha County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Bruce E. Schroeder’s retirement, effective Nov. 27, 2023. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2024. Applications
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement following passage of appropriations for the Interior and Environment (H.R. 4821), and the Legislative Branch (H.R. 4364). “It was great to close out another productive week in the House with two additional appropriations bills passed for the Legislative Branch and the
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07), who chairs the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, introduced the Trash Reduction and Suppressing Harm from Environmental Degradation (TRASHED) at the Border Act to limit the environmental damage on federal lands from illegal aliens. “Having seen the litter of trash, clothes, and human waste on our
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced she helped deliver $9.3 million in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds to expand Port Milwaukee’s newly opened Agriculture Maritime Export Facility (AMEF). The funding will support Phase 2 of the AMEF project, constructing two grain storage silos, purchasing additional grain
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) applauded the inclusion of two of his community project funding provisions in the FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which passed the House today. The FY24 Interior Appropriations Bill will include $2 million for equipment to filter PFAS from drinking water
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of a study conducted to understand the extent of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in shallow groundwater throughout Wisconsin. PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used for decades in numerous products, including non-stick cookware, f… Please log in to access
What do these states have in common? Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming and yes – sadly – Wisconsin. For nearly a decade, Wisconsin legislative Republicans have, along with these few largely former Confederate states, held out in denying their own citizens access to their own
Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary-designee Dan Hereth learned Wednesday he had earned a prestigious award and recorded a first for Wisconsin. The Council of State Governments (CSG) announced the 2023 recipients of its 20 Under 40 Award late yesterday, which included Hereth. Each year, CSG recognizes 20
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued