Madison, Wis. —Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed February 4-10, 2024, Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize our state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage. “Now is the time to prepare for spring flooding and
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a total of $1.5 million has been awarded to nine organizations for the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) Community Partners Grants. These grants
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff members on Feb. 7 at the DNR’s Green Bay Service Center for the second meeting of a six-part series focused on northeast Wisconsin fisheries
MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyelden last night to discuss the U.S. leverage in Israel, the Senate security supplemental deal, and UNRWA allegations. Click here to watch the full interview, and find excerpts of
Madison, Wis. – Secretary Blumenfeld today announced that the Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program (WHH), funded by the Homeowners Assistance Fund established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, will close applications on March 8, 2024. Since launching in March 2022,
Racine, Wi. — Today Lorenzo Santos is announcing a major endorsement by Madison Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford in his effort to win Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. “As someone who has had to choose between healthcare and paying my rent, I
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in this month’s primary (February 20, 2024). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has awarded brownfield assessment services to Portage County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the former Spiritland Store Service Center in the town of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024. The 2023-25 budget signed by Gov. Evers
In compliance with s. 19.84, Wisconsin statutes, notice is hereby given that the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Review Board and its committees will meet on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison. Board
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) sent a letter to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers urging him to utilize state and federal resources to provide medical care alternatives in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. This letter follows the announcement of
MICAH Religious leaders joined members of the Countyy Board and the Common Council on Friday to announce and celebrate Resolutions in support of MICAH’s We All Belong Campaign. Rev. Dr. Richard Shaw, Pastor of St. Matthew CME Church and MICAH
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to accept jurisdiction in the case Evers v. Marklein. “The separation of powers is foundational to our system of government. That principle, which guards
MADISON – The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus will host a Black History Month Press Conference on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 11am. The press conference will be held at the State Capitol in the Assembly Parlor. “Black History is Wisconsin
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a roundtable in Madison to hear from Wisconsin patients and providers and discuss her efforts to bring down the price of inhalers and hold big drug companies accountable. At Access Community Health
In today’s ruling on League of Women Voters v. WEC, the Court denied the Legislature’s latest attempt to impede the fair and consistent administration of elections. Consequently, WEC will proceed with providing clear guidance to clerks in early February, ensuring that
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in the first month of 2024: “After Donald Trump’s failures left the U.S. economy in shambles, President
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to prepare for the sturgeon spearing season that will open Feb. 10, 2024 on the Winnebago System. Under the current rule, the sturgeon spearing season opens on the second Saturday
Madison, Wis. — Today is a new day in Wisconsin. Since 2011, Wisconsinites have suffered under some of the most gerrymandered voting district maps in the country. The result: voters have not been fairly represented in the Wisconsin State Legislature.
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), joined Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Ranking Member Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.), along with three of their HSGAC GOP colleagues, in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck
Madison, Wis. —Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed February 4-10, 2024, Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize our state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage. “Now is the time to prepare for spring flooding and consider getting flood insurance coverage,” said Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a total of $1.5 million has been awarded to nine organizations for the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (WI LFPA) Community Partners Grants. These grants were awarded through a competitive review process and range from
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff members on Feb. 7 at the DNR’s Green Bay Service Center for the second meeting of a six-part series focused on northeast Wisconsin fisheries management. The spotlight series will highlight various fisheries in
MADISON, WI – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) joined MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyelden last night to discuss the U.S. leverage in Israel, the Senate security supplemental deal, and UNRWA allegations. Click here to watch the full interview, and find excerpts of Rep. Pocan’s remarks below. On the U.S. Leverage on Israel
Madison, Wis. – Secretary Blumenfeld today announced that the Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program (WHH), funded by the Homeowners Assistance Fund established under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, will close applications on March 8, 2024. Since launching in March 2022, WHH has provided close to $70 million in assistance statewide
Racine, Wi. — Today Lorenzo Santos is announcing a major endorsement by Madison Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford in his effort to win Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. “As someone who has had to choose between healthcare and paying my rent, I know intimately how flawed our healthcare systems are. No American
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in this month’s primary (February 20, 2024). Wisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most common form of identification used for voting purposes. A federally
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department has awarded brownfield assessment services to Portage County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the former Spiritland Store Service Center in the town of Almond. The award is from the DNR’s Wisconsin Assessment Monies program,
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024. The 2023-25 budget signed by Gov. Evers provided a one-time increase of $1.6 million for the Meat
In compliance with s. 19.84, Wisconsin statutes, notice is hereby given that the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Review Board and its committees will meet on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison. Board committees will meet according to the following schedule: Architecture Committee,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) sent a letter to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers urging him to utilize state and federal resources to provide medical care alternatives in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. This letter follows the announcement of the closure of the Hospital Sisters Health System’s (HSHS) Sacred
MICAH Religious leaders joined members of the Countyy Board and the Common Council on Friday to announce and celebrate Resolutions in support of MICAH’s We All Belong Campaign. Rev. Dr. Richard Shaw, Pastor of St. Matthew CME Church and MICAH President, outlined the Campaign: “MICAH’s We All Belong Campaign has as its
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to accept jurisdiction in the case Evers v. Marklein. “The separation of powers is foundational to our system of government. That principle, which guards against the concentration of governmental power, is inconsistent with permitting
MADISON – The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus will host a Black History Month Press Conference on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 11am. The press conference will be held at the State Capitol in the Assembly Parlor. “Black History is Wisconsin History, full stop. This month is an opportunity to honor
MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a roundtable in Madison to hear from Wisconsin patients and providers and discuss her efforts to bring down the price of inhalers and hold big drug companies accountable. At Access Community Health Centers, Senator Baldwin heard stories about the reality patients, families,
In today’s ruling on League of Women Voters v. WEC, the Court denied the Legislature’s latest attempt to impede the fair and consistent administration of elections. Consequently, WEC will proceed with providing clear guidance to clerks in early February, ensuring that ballots aren’t unlawfully rejected. Dan Lenz, Staff Attorney for Law
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in the first month of 2024: “After Donald Trump’s failures left the U.S. economy in shambles, President Biden’s leadership has delivered for working Wisconsin families month after
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to prepare for the sturgeon spearing season that will open Feb. 10, 2024 on the Winnebago System. Under the current rule, the sturgeon spearing season opens on the second Saturday in February, regardless of weather conditions. It continues for 16
Madison, Wis. — Today is a new day in Wisconsin. Since 2011, Wisconsinites have suffered under some of the most gerrymandered voting district maps in the country. The result: voters have not been fairly represented in the Wisconsin State Legislature. The issues they care about and the needs their communities
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), joined Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Ranking Member Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.), along with three of their HSGAC GOP colleagues, in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) urging