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Spring is here, and people and animals alike are out and about, sometimes crossing paths. If you encounter a fawn while outdoors, the DNR urges you not to touch it or intervene in any way – there’s a good chance

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) today announced the opening of the application period for the Flexible Facility Program (FFP). Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the U.S. Department of Treasury awarded Wisconsin $107 million through the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to construct or improve buildings and purchase digital connectivity equipment.   Through the FFP, local

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in correspondence with Financial Literacy Month, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, and Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) announced the introduction of the Enhancing the Transitioning Servicemember’s Experience (ETS)

MADISON, WI – After attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Centro Hispano building in South Madison, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Today is a great day the City of Madison! I was so honored to be

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed a case of measles in an individual living in Dane County, with travel and employment in Rock County. DHS, in coordination with Public Health Madison & Dane County and Rock County Public Health,

This week, eight of the biggest drug companies announced raking in $98.2 billion in revenue in the first quarter of this year. Also during the first few months of 2024, these companies distributed $15.1 billion to shareholders through stock buybacks

Ahead of Workers Memorial Day on April 28, the AFL-CIO released its 33rd annual report, Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect. This annual report serves as a national and state-by-state profile of worker safety and health, offering direction to policymakers

MADISON – Digital privacy and security engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have found that the artificial intelligence-based systems that TikTok and Instagram use to extract personal and demographic data from user images can misclassify aspects of the images. This

(MADISON)—Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding the announcement made by Representative Daniel Riemer that he plans to not seek re-election. “I’d like to wish Representative Daniel Riemer and his family the absolute best as he begins

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today announced two Milwaukee schools, an early learning center in Madison, and a school district in Eagle River have been named 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. The honor was presented to

MADISON, Wis. – Today marks the one year anniversary of Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden’s vote in favor of the Default on America Act, a devastating proposal which included cuts to programs that support families across Wisconsin while giving even more

MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Workers’ Memorial Day on April 28, A Better Wisconsin Together is standing in solidarity with Wisconsin workers, and continuing the fight to strengthen workers’ rights and safe workplaces for all, by encouraging Wisconsin lawmakers to support legislation that

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — In case you missed it, the Committee on Arrangements (COA) and the 2024 Milwaukee Host Committee for the 2024 Republican National Convention unveiled key details about the 2024 Convention Fest.   Convention Fest will be the primary daytime experience

Madison, WI—Today, Representative Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) announced his decision to not seek reelection for a 6th term in the Wisconsin State Assembly.  His departure signifies the conclusion of a distinguished period of public service to the State of Wisconsin.  “It

(De Pere, Wisc.) De Pere’s newest restaurant is now open! Savour on Broadway, the upscale-casual restaurant located in the Mulva Cultural Center, is open and ready for guests to enjoy its menu of cultural cuisine. Executive Chef Bernard Beronio’s menu is a

COLUMBUS- This week, Representative William Penterman became the first candidate in Wisconsin to turn in his declaration of candidacy and enough nomination signatures to guarantee his appearance on the ballot. Penterman is running in the new 38th Assembly District which

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 26, by planting a tree and learning about their value. Arbor Day, an annual observance promoting tree planting and care, has

Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI) supports the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) Draft Election Observer, Rule EL 4, which establishes much needed clear rules and standards for election observers. Founded in 1970, CC/WI is the state’s largest non-partisan citizens political reform advocacy