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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is continuing to raise awareness about prevention, treatment, and recovery from stroke by launching an expanded statewide public awareness campaign to teach people how they can reduce their stroke risk, how to know
MADISON – As Wisconsin enters the summer months, it is important for people to pay close attention to their health and well-being with increased temperatures. To encourage everyone to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses or deaths, Gov. Tony Evers
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s office filed criminal complaints yesterday against two adults previously arrested for sex trafficking and child sex-abuse charges. “As Chair of
Menomonie, Wis. — Design professionals from around Wisconsin representing some of the state’s biggest and best-known brands gathered May 18 in Milwaukee for University of Wisconsin-Stout’s third annual Design Wisconsin. The event was hosted by Milwaukee Tool at its headquarters
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, announced today that he has received the endorsement of conservative Green Bay City Council Members Bill Morgan (District 3) and Chris Wery (District 8). “I have known
As Donald Trump and his MAGA allies rip away access to reproductive health care across the country, two women who directly faced the cruel consequences of Trump’s anti-abortion agenda are shining a light on the impact of Trump overturning Roe v.
Brady Coulthard is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of Run For Something because
MADISON — Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed the most sensitive method yet for detecting and profiling a single molecule — unlocking a new tool that holds potential for better understanding how the building blocks of matter interact
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 the Interstate 535 Blatnik Bridge project in Douglas County. Incidental take refers to
Hello, I’m State Senator Rob Cowles, representing the 2nd Senate District in Northeast Wisconsin. Wisconsin is home to some of the most scenic state parks anywhere in the United States. From Devil’s Lake to Copper Falls and Wyalusing to Peninsula
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating the kickoff of June Dairy Month and highlighting his administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s dairy farmers and uplift the state’s dairy industry. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here,
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that 24 school districts across Wisconsin will receive funding to replace existing school buses, which have been linked to asthma and other harmful health conditions, with zero- and low-emission buses. The investment,
Madison, WI – Today, City of Madison Alder MGR Govindarajan announced his endorsement of Renuka Mayadev to represent the 77th Assembly District. “I’m beyond excited to endorse Renuka Mayadev for Assembly. Renuka has a vision that I believe in, one necessary to propel our
Keshena, Wis., May 30, 2024 — The Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation (WIEDC) is preparing an unprecedented Economic Impact Study, dedicated to assessing the vast economic contributions of both tribal enterprises and Indigenous-led small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin. This groundbreaking initiative, the
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La Crosse, May 30, 2024 — For the 12th year, the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) is teaming up with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Boots on the Ground conservation program to host Annual Take Kids Fishing Day from 9 to noon
MADISON — Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in response to the assault of a Brookfield police officer at Brookfield Square Mall on Tuesday night: “This incident is yet another reminder of the life and death risks our law enforcement
DE PERE, WI… State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement today in support of two UW-Madison Class of 2024 graduates who submitted a formal 47-page complaint calling on administrators to revoke the registration of the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as the keynote speaker at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Gov. Pritzker will address delegates during the convention’s main
MILWAUKEE, WI – On Friday, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors (Board) received a letter (attached) from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). We are aware of the matter and are working closely with DPI and multiple stakeholders to
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is continuing to raise awareness about prevention, treatment, and recovery from stroke by launching an expanded statewide public awareness campaign to teach people how they can reduce their stroke risk, how to know if someone is having a stroke, and to act quickly
MADISON – As Wisconsin enters the summer months, it is important for people to pay close attention to their health and well-being with increased temperatures. To encourage everyone to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses or deaths, Gov. Tony Evers declared June 5 as Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin. “While
MADISON – Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after the Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s office filed criminal complaints yesterday against two adults previously arrested for sex trafficking and child sex-abuse charges. “As Chair of the Speaker’s Task Force on Human/Sex Trafficking this particular case
Menomonie, Wis. — Design professionals from around Wisconsin representing some of the state’s biggest and best-known brands gathered May 18 in Milwaukee for University of Wisconsin-Stout’s third annual Design Wisconsin. The event was hosted by Milwaukee Tool at its headquarters and supported by the Milwaukee chapter of the Industrial Designers
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, Republican candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, announced today that he has received the endorsement of conservative Green Bay City Council Members Bill Morgan (District 3) and Chris Wery (District 8). “I have known André for decades and followed his service to the citizens
As Donald Trump and his MAGA allies rip away access to reproductive health care across the country, two women who directly faced the cruel consequences of Trump’s anti-abortion agenda are shining a light on the impact of Trump overturning Roe v. Wade. Amanda Zurawski, who nearly died because of Texas’s abortion
Brady Coulthard is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of Run For Something because we both are dedicated to fostering young leadership capable of
MADISON — Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed the most sensitive method yet for detecting and profiling a single molecule — unlocking a new tool that holds potential for better understanding how the building blocks of matter interact with each other. The new method could have implications for
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 the Interstate 535 Blatnik Bridge project in Douglas County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or
Hello, I’m State Senator Rob Cowles, representing the 2nd Senate District in Northeast Wisconsin. Wisconsin is home to some of the most scenic state parks anywhere in the United States. From Devil’s Lake to Copper Falls and Wyalusing to Peninsula State Park, there’s a state park out there waiting for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating the kickoff of June Dairy Month and highlighting his administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s dairy farmers and uplift the state’s dairy industry. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here, celebrating the kickoff of June Dairy Month! Sliced, cubed, shredded, curds—you name it—here
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that 24 school districts across Wisconsin will receive funding to replace existing school buses, which have been linked to asthma and other harmful health conditions, with zero- and low-emission buses. The investment, from the 2023 Clean School Bus Program, is funded through
Madison, WI – Today, City of Madison Alder MGR Govindarajan announced his endorsement of Renuka Mayadev to represent the 77th Assembly District. “I’m beyond excited to endorse Renuka Mayadev for Assembly. Renuka has a vision that I believe in, one necessary to propel our community and state forward. Her ability to truly listen and
Keshena, Wis., May 30, 2024 — The Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation (WIEDC) is preparing an unprecedented Economic Impact Study, dedicated to assessing the vast economic contributions of both tribal enterprises and Indigenous-led small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin. This groundbreaking initiative, the first non-gaming industry study of … Please log in to
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La Crosse, May 30, 2024 — For the 12th year, the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) is teaming up with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Boots on the Ground conservation program to host Annual Take Kids Fishing Day from 9 to noon on Saturday, June 1st at Chad Erickson Memorial Park, 3601
MADISON — Sen. Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in response to the assault of a Brookfield police officer at Brookfield Square Mall on Tuesday night: “This incident is yet another reminder of the life and death risks our law enforcement officers take every time they go to work. I commend
DE PERE, WI… State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) released the following statement today in support of two UW-Madison Class of 2024 graduates who submitted a formal 47-page complaint calling on administrators to revoke the registration of the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) as a Registered Student Organization on campus: “A few weeks
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as the keynote speaker at its 2024 State Convention in Milwaukee, to be held June 8th and 9th. Gov. Pritzker will address delegates during the convention’s main session the evening of June 8th. “Wisconsinites have had a
MILWAUKEE, WI – On Friday, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors (Board) received a letter (attached) from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). We are aware of the matter and are working closely with DPI and multiple stakeholders to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. We are committed