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To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.5 million contract to repair the pavement on US 51 between East Washington Avenue and Pierstorff Road in the city of Madison, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg’s (R-Markesan) first bill of the 2023-2024 legislative session was signed into law today. 2023 Wisconsin Act 7 was signed by Governor Evers and allows the Department of Tourism to update their practices by repealing out-of-date statutes. Senator Ballweg

MADISON – Today, during the national “A Day Without Child Care,” Madison-area Democrats called on their Republican colleagues to join them in support of continued state funding for the Child Care Counts program. ”A Day Without Child Care” is a

Washington, D.C. — It’s official. MAGA House Republicans are willing to crash our economy to kill our clean energy boon—an economic goldmine that primarily helps their own communities. As we approach June 1st, when the Treasury has said the U.S.

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that consumers who were tricked by TurboTax’s owner Intuit into paying for free tax services will begin receiving checks from a $141 million multistate settlement announced in May 2022. Approximately 4.4

Madison, Wis. – Earlier today, Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee), the Assistant Democratic Leader held a press conference at the YMCA Early Childcare Education Center alongside Senator LaTonya Johnson, Representative Robyn Vining, and childcare professionals Blake Compton & Noreen Collins of

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Grant, Oneida, and Vernon County district attorneys, respectively. The appointment for Grant County will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Lisa A. Riniker’s election to

MADISON, Wis. — After railing against earmarks on the campaign trail as a practice which would “open the door for corruption,” Derrick Van Orden backpedaled in recent weeks, requesting nearly $73 million in federal spending for his district—more than the rest of

GREEN BAY — On May 20, the Milo C. Huempfner VA Outpatient Clinic, part of the Milwaukee VA Health Care System, will host a PACT Act awareness symposium to inform Veterans, community leaders and Veteran advocates, their families, caregivers and

MADISON, Wis. – In a letter today to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 16 states sounding the alarm over pervasive plastic microfiber pollution, urging EPA

When a disaster or emergency strikes, timely communication is crucial in response efforts. Earlier this month, representatives from all levels of government and amateur radio operators worked together to test the ability to communicate across different platforms during Wisconsin’s State

Grafton – Small businessman and current member of the Ozaukee County Board and Grafton Town Board Paul Melotik today announced his candidacy for the 24th State Assembly District, vacated following the election of Dan Knodl to the State Senate.  Paul’s strong record

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed four bills, including a bipartisan bill to support farmers and producers in protecting watersheds across the state by expanding eligibility for producer-led watershed protection grants.  “Farmers and producers are leading the way on

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today reminds the public of the upcoming fourth public meeting of the Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group to present information and gather public feedback on the Lake Michigan lake

MENOMONIE — An innovative approach to making Dunn County’s criminal justice system as effective as possible celebrates its 15-year anniversary in May.  “The approach we took is evidenced-based decision making,” said Sara Benedict, Dunn County criminal justice director, about the

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) debuts a new license plate for qualified fleet operators that is stylish, embossed with “FLEET” and does not need annual registration stickers. To qualify for the new plate, customers with

[MILWAUKEE, WI] – On Monday, May 8th at 12:00 PM the Justice for Brieon Green Coalition will be holding a press conference at the Milwaukee County Safety Building (821 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53233) in response to the Milwaukee

Austin, TX — Today, NextGen America announced its Gen10 list, featuring young diverse leaders, community organizers, activists, and creatives who are helping shape young peoples’ power around the country and transforming the way our voices are represented nationwide. The list features figures

May 8, 2023 — Zwelivelile “Mandla” Mandela, an elected member of the South African National Assembly, tribal chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council, and grandson of the late Nelson Mandela, will tour the United States from May 15 to May

TOWNSHIP OF GLENWOOD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the township of Glenwood, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, May 6, 2023. At