Starting this month, Public Health Madison & Dane County is providing free PFAS water testing for eligible homeowners with private wells in Dane County. PFAS chemicals are common in our environment. Also known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS do not change or break down easily. Exposure can happen through the air, soil, and

Wausau, WI – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce the Marathon County Historical Society (MCHS) has received the Reuben Gold Thwaites Trophy in the 2023 Board of Curators Awards. The annual awards program recognizes exceptional work from across the state aligned with the Society’s mission and the Thwaites Trophy

GLAAD: “It is unconscionable, during this time of sharply increased anti-LGBTQ violence and threats—propelled by rhetoric from extremist politicians, Fox News, and many of these candidates—that the debate moderators offered up only one clumsy question about our community, and zero questions about the real issues facing the LGBTQ community.” Fair

Contact: Scott Tillman, U.S. Term LimitsPhone: (321) 345-7455stillman@termlimits.com Madison, WI – U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Whiting is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes maintenance of a drinking water treatment plant off Elm Street

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction recently launched the external focus of its strategic planning process with a goal of engaging Wisconsin residents in providing feedback on the department’s mission, vision, values, and priorities. The strategic plan will assist the DPI in its efforts to uphold the responsibilities of the

MADISON – Today, Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) was appointed as the Vice Chair of the Assembly Speaker’s Taskforce on Human Trafficking. This task force will explore innovative solutions to combat human trafficking through prevention, supporting and empowering survivors, and prosecuting traffickers. Representative  Emerson issued the following statement in response:

Madison – Rep. Amy Binsfeld (R-Sheboygan) was appointed by Speaker Robin Vos to serve chair of the  Speaker’s Task force on Truancy:  “I want to thank Speaker Vos for putting his faith in me by appointing me to chair of the truancy task force committee.” Said Representative Binsfeld. “The state has

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Slinger High School sophomore Samantha Williams is the winner of the 2024 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest. Williams’ winning design illustrates the tenderness between a loon and chick afloat a calm body of

Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) has been named the Chair of the pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force in Wisconsin. With a background in cybersecurity and information systems, Rep. Gustafson brings a wealth of expertise to his leadership role. The task force is set to conduct an in-depth exploration

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is proud to announce the hire of Nathalie Burmeister who is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School. WILL’s growing team is essential to defend constitutional rights, advance the rule of law, promote education choice, advocate for limited government,

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) is announcing the formation of four bipartisan task forces:  the Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence; the Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity; the Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy in K-12 Education; and the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. “These are important issues to our

WSAW: Senate Democratic Committee calls on Republican Sen. Cory Tomczyk to resign following lawsuit appealAugust 17, 2023 | Emily Davies WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – The Senate Democratic Committee calls for Dist. 29 Sen. Cory Tomczyk to resign after he filed an appeal Thursday of a judge’s dismissal ruling in his lawsuit against

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers passionate about promoting safe, responsible and ethical hunting practices to serve as certified hunter education instructors. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.  Since the program’s creation in 1967, more than 20,000 volunteer instructors have

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on his 2023-25 biennial budget investments to support Wisconsin’s agricultural industries. More information on the governor’s agricultural budget investments is available here. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Wisconsin’s agricultural industry is core to our culture, heritage, and economy—it’s

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the city of Watertown, Wisconsin for receiving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 Brownfields Success Award. The DNR nominated the city of Watertown in April 2023, and the award was presented to the city on Aug. 8, 2023,

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement today  after testifying in the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue yesterday on three bills  aimed at benefitting Wisconsin seniors and students:  “The first bill I author (Senate Bill 229) focuses on senior property tax relief. I continue to hear from

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) received an application from the Wisconsin chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention requesting a new specialty license plate. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a non-profit organization that works to eliminate the loss of life from suicide by delivering

MADISON, Wis. – Salmon’s Meat Products in Luxemburg is issuing a voluntary Class I recall for a variety of ready-to-eat meat products sold at retail stores throughout northeastern Wisconsin. The following products being recalled carry a Wisconsin mark of inspection for establishment No. 742 with “Best if used by” dates