District Board changes part of bipartisan deal to keep Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball in Wisconsin through 2050 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced new appointments to the newly reformed Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District board, the majority
Washington, D.C. (January 8, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today responded to Whitewater Police Chief Daniel Meyer’s letter to President Biden requesting help with an increase of migrants in the city. In Chief Meyer’s letter, he outlined how law
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the Communications of Workers of America District 4 announced their endorsement of Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. The labor organization includes over 200 local unions that represent workers in telecommunications, information technology, publishing, print and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and three of her colleagues launched an investigation into the extremely high prices four large pharmaceutical companies charge for inhalers that
MADISON, Wis – Today, Assembly Republicans announced a highly restrictive plan to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes in Wisconsin. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement: “I have long supported marijuana for recreational and medicinal use in
Madison, WI – On Monday morning, Assembly Republicans introduced a proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin. Throughout the past four legislative sessions, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R- Tomahawk) has worked on crafting legislation to establish a medical marijuana program in Wisconsin.
DELAFIELD, WI – IRG Action applauds Rep. Will Penterman for introducing LRB 4274, which would lay the groundwork for teacher apprenticeships in Wisconsin. 28 states, red and blue, are using them to solve the teacher shortage crisis. LRB 4274 would
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and Chinese Communist Party wrote to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and United States Trade Representative
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MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans released their restrictive, medical marijuana bill that would create only five state-run medical cannabis dispensaries and confine the requirements for qualification to receive a medical card in the state of Wisconsin. State Senator Melissa Agard
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a master plan variance that would add access to alternative snowmobile parking facilities connecting to the Military Ridge State Trail around the Verona area in Dane
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced that Chairman Brian Schimming was appointed by the Republican Mayors Association to serve as an inaugural member of the RMA National Board. “Chairman Schimming brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the
MADISON, Wis. – With the first major winter storm of the season expected for much of southern and eastern parts the state this week, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to review their winter weather plans and make sure they are prepared. The
GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement regarding the introduction of legislation to legalize Medical Marijuana in Wisconsin. “This bill will give Wisconsinites greater access to medical treatment options, while ensuring that marijuana remains strictly regulated,”
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing black bear reproduction study. While reporting all den locations is critical to the success of this study,
Lake Nebagamon, WI – Representative Angie Sapik (R Lake Nebagamon) is pleased to announce her support for the introduction of the Wisconsin Assembly Republicans Medical Marijuana Legislation. The new legislation aims to provide a common-sense and clear solution for many
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the Village of Oregon is receiving $1 million to help offset construction costs for the recently opened public library. The funding, secured by Senator Baldwin in the 2023 government funding bill, helped the Village
Learn the secrets of what lurks under the ice and how to catch it. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR Who: People interested in harvesting sustainable, local foods or learning how to ice fish. What: This five-session workshop will teach you the basic skills
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from an Interceptor System Rehabilitation project in Outagamie County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) new interactive map and dashboard shows where federal discretionary grants were awarded to communities, municipalities and Tribes across the state. With more than $888 million coming into Wisconsin for transportation infrastructure projects, the impact of federal investments
District Board changes part of bipartisan deal to keep Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball in Wisconsin through 2050 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced new appointments to the newly reformed Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District board, the majority owner of American Family Field, currently the designated home of
Washington, D.C. (January 8, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today responded to Whitewater Police Chief Daniel Meyer’s letter to President Biden requesting help with an increase of migrants in the city. In Chief Meyer’s letter, he outlined how law enforcement is struggling to meet public safety demands due to
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the Communications of Workers of America District 4 announced their endorsement of Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third District. The labor organization includes over 200 local unions that represent workers in telecommunications, information technology, publishing, print and electronic media, manufacturing, higher education, local government, an… Please log
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and three of her colleagues launched an investigation into the extremely high prices four large pharmaceutical companies charge for inhalers that 25 million Americans with asthma and 16 million Americans with
MADISON, Wis – Today, Assembly Republicans announced a highly restrictive plan to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes in Wisconsin. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement: “I have long supported marijuana for recreational and medicinal use in Wisconsin, and I am glad that my Republican colleagues are
Madison, WI – On Monday morning, Assembly Republicans introduced a proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin. Throughout the past four legislative sessions, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R- Tomahawk) has worked on crafting legislation to establish a medical marijuana program in Wisconsin. This is her reaction to the Assembly’s announcement: “I commend
DELAFIELD, WI – IRG Action applauds Rep. Will Penterman for introducing LRB 4274, which would lay the groundwork for teacher apprenticeships in Wisconsin. 28 states, red and blue, are using them to solve the teacher shortage crisis. LRB 4274 would allow future teachers to take up to 4 semesters of
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and Chinese Communist Party wrote to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai with concern that the People’s Republic of China
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MADISON – Today, Legislative Republicans released their restrictive, medical marijuana bill that would create only five state-run medical cannabis dispensaries and confine the requirements for qualification to receive a medical card in the state of Wisconsin. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “This is a serious matter
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a master plan variance that would add access to alternative snowmobile parking facilities connecting to the Military Ridge State Trail around the Verona area in Dane County. As described in Chapter NR 44 of the Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Republican Party of Wisconsin announced that Chairman Brian Schimming was appointed by the Republican Mayors Association to serve as an inaugural member of the RMA National Board. “Chairman Schimming brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the RMA National Board. But more importantly, he brings a love
MADISON, Wis. – With the first major winter storm of the season expected for much of southern and eastern parts the state this week, ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to review their winter weather plans and make sure they are prepared. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a winter storm will move
GREEN BAY, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement regarding the introduction of legislation to legalize Medical Marijuana in Wisconsin. “This bill will give Wisconsinites greater access to medical treatment options, while ensuring that marijuana remains strictly regulated,” said Rep. Macco. “I’m proud to support expanding Wisconsin patients’
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing black bear reproduction study. While reporting all den locations is critical to the success of this study, there is a particular need for reports in Clark, Taylor,
Lake Nebagamon, WI – Representative Angie Sapik (R Lake Nebagamon) is pleased to announce her support for the introduction of the Wisconsin Assembly Republicans Medical Marijuana Legislation. The new legislation aims to provide a common-sense and clear solution for many elderly and chronic condition sufferers, offering safe guards and clear
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the Village of Oregon is receiving $1 million to help offset construction costs for the recently opened public library. The funding, secured by Senator Baldwin in the 2023 government funding bill, helped the Village of Oregon build a new library that better serves the
Learn the secrets of what lurks under the ice and how to catch it. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR Who: People interested in harvesting sustainable, local foods or learning how to ice fish. What: This five-session workshop will teach you the basic skills to find and catch fish through the ice and prepare
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from an Interceptor System Rehabilitation project in Outagamie County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) new interactive map and dashboard shows where federal discretionary grants were awarded to communities, municipalities and Tribes across the state. With more than $888 million coming into Wisconsin for transportation infrastructure projects, the impact of federal investments can be seen in all corners of the state. “WisDOT i…