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MADISON – In an effort to serve more children and families in their communities, the Division Milwaukee County Child Protective Services (DMCPS) launched the Milwaukee Family Intervention Service (MFIS) program at the end of 2023. This program offers families with youth, ages

Madison, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced that applications are now being accepted for the Transit Capital Assistance Grant Program to fund the replacement of eligible public transit buses under the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. “Public

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a series of informational meetings across the state’s northeast region to educate anglers on various fisheries management topics. This is your chance to learn how the

STEVENS POINT, Wis—Today, Katrina Shankland announced she’s earned the support of State Representative Steve Doyle in her campaign for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Doyle represents the La Crosse area, including Holmen, Onalaska, and West Salem.  “As Katrina’s legislative colleague and

BELOIT, Wis. — The Wisconsin National Guard’s 54th Civil Support Team (CST) — a specialized unit of full-time Army and Air National Guard members trained to respond to chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear emergencies — responded to a call for

MILWAUKEE, WI — Rep Evan Goyke today announced that he had raised $41k in the last six months and now has $91,000 headed into the last three months of the election. This impressive amount for a challenger candidate showcases the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds owners and managers of Other-Than-Municipal Community and non-profit, Non-Transient Non-Community public water systems that the Emerging Contaminants for Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program will begin accepting applications on Jan. 16, 2024. 

MADISON, Wis. — A new report from Spectrum News showed that Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) was caught on camera in Orange County, California at a party for his $2.8 billion California bank on the day that NRSC Chairman Steve Daines confirmed that Hovde is going

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MADISON – Today former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk announced her support and endorsement of Senator Melissa Agard to be the next Dane County Executive. Falk, elected Dane County Executive to a historic four terms, is the first woman and

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Madison, Wis. —Today, the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) announced the appointment of Rebecca Easland to serve as Deputy Commissioner.  Deputy Commissioner Easland most recently served as Senior Policy Advisor with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS).

We, faith leaders in Milwaukee, as signed, have joined together to bring a unified moral voice to the growing catastrophe in Gaza and increasing violence throughout Israel and Palestine. We are religious and lay leaders of the three Abrahamic Religions of

PRAIRIE DU CHEIN, Wisc. – On Sunday, January 14, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement offering his full endorsement of President Donald J. Trump as he seeks a second term of office in 2024, after participating in a campaign rally

Dane County Treasurer Adam Gallagher has long appreciated Senator Agard’s personal attention to those she represents and formally endorsed Melissa Agard for Dane County Executive. During her community meet-and-greets and professional office visits, Melissa Agard listens and responds to her

(WAUKESHA, WI)- Today, Saturday, January 13, 2024, County Executive Paul Farrow has extended a State of Emergency Declaration due to severe winter weather that hit the area. The declaration remains in effect through Monday, January 15, 2024, at 11:59 pm. The

(Madison) – Today, the Assembly Committee on Family Law passed AB 510, legislation which mirrors extremist policy from states such as Florida which seeks to dictate the curriculum in our schools and eliminate even the mention of race or gender. The

Milwaukee State Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-12) is seeking undergraduate student interns to be at  the State Capitol for a minimum of 8 hours per week during the spring semester. These high energy  internships are unpaid but will provide valuable skills

MADISON, Wis. – In December, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the maps the State Legislature currently governs under are unconstitutional. With the Supreme Court requiring new maps be adopted before the 2024 elections, the Court set a January 12

Following the Dane County Court’s decision today affirming Meagan Wolfe’s position as Wisconsin’s top election official, Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy released the following statement: “Ms. Wolfe’s unwavering leadership at the Wisconsin Elections Commission guarantees stability and transparency in the electoral process,