Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate National Trails Day June 3
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 3. Whether by foot, bike, ATV or horse, Wisconsin has thousands of miles of trails to enjoy. Wisconsin is home to
Rep. Vining: Re-introduces the Pregnancy Protection Act
MADISON–Today, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), State Representative Dora Drake (D-Madison), State Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison), and State Senator LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) introduced the Pregnancy Protection Act, a bill that would put into state law that maternity and newborn care
City of Racine: Mayor Cory Mason advocates for healthy school meals in Wisconsin state budget
RACINE—Mayor Cory Mason joins a coalition of mayors nationwide including Wisconsin Mayors Cavalier Johnson (Milwaukee), Ryan Sorenson (Sheboygan), and Satya Rhodes-Conway (Madison) as members of the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger. The coalition issued a statement urging the Wisconsin
Dept. of Natural Resources: Highlights importance of maintaining safe dams
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of maintaining safe dams in the wake of National Dam Safety Awareness Day May 31. Dams are an essential part of the infrastructure in the United States,
Rep. Brandtjen: Meagan Wolfe’s reappointment
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) has issued the following statement regarding Meagan Wolfe’s reappointment as Administrator to the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) on July 1st of this year: “I hope Wolfe will not survive the Senate confirmation
Marsy’s Law: La Crosse County DA, Wis. DOJ “map” victims’ journeys
LA CROSSE, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the La Crosse County District Attorney’s Office and the Wisconsin Department of Justice to conduct a “mapping exercise” in La Crosse this week with the goal of helping victims better
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Barron County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Barron County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge J. M. Bitney’s retirement, effective Sept., 15, 2023. The new
A Better Wisconsin Together: State Republicans circulate dangerous anti-abortion bills
MADISON, Wis. — Legislative Republicans today circulated a purposely misleading bill package that would keep politicians in charge of Wisconsinites’ reproductive healthcare decisions, keep a nearly centuries old criminal abortion ban in place, and would require the state of Wisconsin to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Urges Federal Highway Administration to prioritize American workers and products
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Baldwin (D-WI) sent a letter to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator Bhatt strongly urging the agency to end its 40-year waiver that allows them to skirt Buy America rules when constructing highways. “Discontinuing this blanket waiver
AFL-CIO: 11th annual Take Kids Fishing Day – June 3rd
La Crosse, May 30, 2023 -The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO (WWAFLCIO) has teamed up with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) Boots on the Ground conservation program to host the 11th Annual Take Kids Fishing Day from 9 to noon on Saturday,
Tomorrow River Schools: Breaks ground on $25.7 million “Falcon STEAM” referendum project
(Appleton, Wis) – Tomorrow River School District has broken ground on the facility projects approved by voters in the District’s April 2022 $25.7 million referendum. District officials, staff, students, and representatives from Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. celebrated the beginning of construction, which
Wisconsin Family Action: Supports “Embrace Them Both” bill package
MADISON – Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) fully and proudly supports the “Embrace Them Both’ bill package being offered by Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) and four State Representatives, Rep. Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser), Rep. Pat Snyder (R-Schofield, Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie), and
Wisconsin Catholic Conference: Urges legislators to embrace them both
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference encourages all legislators to support the Embrace Them Both package circulated today, legislation that will support and protect the life and health of Wisconsin’s women and children. The package of bills strengthens Wisconsin’s public commitment to
Sen. Quinn, Reps. Magnafici, Snyder, Nedweski, Rozar: Introduce “Embrace them Both” bill package
Madison, Wis. – Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (R-Cameron) and four State Representatives sent the Embrace Them Both package of bills to their colleagues in the Assembly and Senate asking for their co-sponsorship and support. These four bills reaffirm what has always been
WisDems: ICYMI: FACT CHECK: Gallagher lies about never voting for a debt ceiling increase
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from Heartland Signal fact checked Congressman Mike Gallagher for his recent lie that he has never voted to increase the debt ceiling. Gallagher voted to increase the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion in 2018. Heartland Signal: FACT CHECK:
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Rep. Burgess in podcast conversation on fifth anniversary of the signing of Right to Try
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas) on the latest episode of Doctor in the House. The two engaged in a conversation about the significance of the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Right
Dept. of Natural Resources: Door County State Park Friends groups receive $250K from room tax
DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce that the Friends groups at Newport, Peninsula, Potawatomi, Whitefish Dunes, and Rock Island state parks will receive a substantial contribution from Destination Door County (DDC). This comes
UW–Stevens Point: Athletic mindset propelled vocal performance major
What do football and Figaro have in common? At UW-Stevens Point, the answer is Chandler Benn. Music has been important in his life. His mom, Becky, sings, and his dad, Tim, has played in bands. Both were strong influences on
Dept. of Natural Resources: Warns of elevated fire danger this week
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks media partners to increase their fire danger awareness coverage during weather segments this week. Current fire danger is High across most of the state after an extended period of
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Supports Embrace Them Both bill package
Madison – Today, Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) and Representatives Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser), Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie), Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield), and Patrick Snyder (R-Schofield) circulated for cosponsorship a comprehensive bill package, entitled Embrace Them Both, that protects and supports pregnant mothers and