A commentary by Secretary Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) MADISON, Wis. – Back to school is an exciting time for students, families, teachers, and communities across the state. As we share first day
Green Bay, WI—September 7, 2023— As part of the Neville Public Museum’s internally created Spectacular Science exhibition Candy Chemistry opens to the public Saturday, September 9, 2023. Dive into the sugary world of candy and explore the complex science behind making tasty treats. Candy
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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Balsam Lake is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project
MADISON, Wis. — This week, far-right Proud Boys leader, convicted seditionist, and David Clarke ally Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the conspiracy to overthrow our democracy at the deadly Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021. Just
Today, Paula Tran, state health officer and administrator for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Division of Public Health, has been selected by the de Beaumont Foundation as one of its Class of 2023 40 Under 40 in Public Health leaders.
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for dairy processor grants through October 13, 2023. These grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability
MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Children and Families held a public hearing on several bills relating to child care in Wisconsin. The Committee heard testimony on Assembly Bills 388, 389, 390, 391, and 392. “As Federal funding dries
Madison, WI – A freshman southeast Wisconsin lawmaker had one of his public safety bills, Senate Bill 86, pass through the Senate Judiciary & Public Safety Committee yesterday. State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) testified before the committee that the bill
Madison, WI – Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement today after being appointed to the Childhood Obesity task force: “I am excited to serve on the Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity. Childhood
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, a student-centered university that serves approximately 4,300 students and offers 51 undergraduate majors, 87 minors and certificates, and
KENOSHA, Wis. – Now open in Lentz Hall, the Engineering Center at Carthage College welcomes its first students in fall 2023. “The Engineering Center represents an exciting new engineering pathway for Carthage and brings a local engineering education presence to
Madison journalistBill Lueders, formerly of Isthmus, Wisconsin Watch and The Progressive, has filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court seeking to compel the Madison Police Department to cease its illegal delays in responding to record requests. The Department regularly tells
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Lisa Thiemann, clinical associate professor and director of the Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program in Marquette University’s College of Nursing, was named the 2023 Program Director of the Year, and Dr. Jay Tumulak, clinical assistant professor and associate director of
MADISON, Wis. — In response to the threats made by Speaker Vos and legislative Republicans to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz, the Assembly Democratic Caucus and the Senate Democratic Caucus released the following statement: “Earlier this year, Justice Janet Protasiewicz was
As the federal government moves toward an increase of the minimum wage to $15 per hour, Wisconsin remains at a paltry $7.25. Tipped workers, on the other hand, must make do with $2.13 or $2.33 per hour, depending on age
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today, amid a nationwide rise in deaths by suicide, are recognizing Suicide Prevention Month by raising awareness of available resources and important actions all Wisconsinites can take to promote hope,
I-39/90 northbound and southbound ramps to eastbound US 12/18 in Madison will be closed Thursday, September 7 through late October for construction work in the area. The posted detour route will utilize exit 142A to westbound US 12/18 (Beltline), exit
