U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Congress should terminate Biden’s Iran waiver
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) released the following statement on the Biden administration’s decision to issue a sanction waiver to Iran that gives the regime access to nearly $10 billion. “Since early October, Iran’s proxies brutally invaded Israel and launched
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Oconto and Marinette Counties
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare butterfly, which may result from the Pioneer to Crivitz Retirement project in parts of Oconto and Marinette counties.
Dept. of Health Services: Reminds Wisconsinites to protect themselves as cases of RSV and respiratory viruses increase
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The Center for Black Excellence and Culture: First ever Black Art Expo to be held on Saturday, December 2
Madison, Wis. – On Saturday, December 2, the first ever Black Art Expo will be presented by The Center for Black Excellence and Culture. The event will offer a unique opportunity to everyone in South Central Wisconsin and beyond to see,
Baldwin Campaign: Professional firefighters of Wisconsin endorses Tammy Baldwin for U.S. Senate
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin announced their endorsement of Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. The Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin represent 4,000 fire fighters and EMS personnel in over 100 local communities across the
Dept. of Workforce Development: Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence sets subcommittee meetings for Nov. 20
MADISON – The Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence will take its next step forward when its subcommittees focusing on Industries, Occupations, and Skills, and Equity and Economic Opportunity hold virtual public meetings on Nov. 20. Interested members
Dept. of Natural Resources: Grants from Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund will help support habitat projects in Jefferson, Portage and Sauk Counties
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters purchasing their licenses to consider making a donation to the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund. Established to protect, restore and improve habitat for Wisconsin’s plants and animals, the fund provides an
Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin underage tobacco, vape sales rise in 2023
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reports that underage tobacco and vape sales increased to 13.6% in 2023 from 11.9% in 2022. These are the results of the Synar Survey, an annual statewide assessment of the retailer violation rate
Marquette Law School: New national survey finds Biden trailing three GOP opponents, Trump dominating GOP primary
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey of registered voters finds President Joe Biden trailing against each of the top three potential Republican candidates, with former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley leading Biden 55% to 45% among
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to keep government open, avoid devastating impacts for Wisconsin families and economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement after voting to avoid a government shutdown: “Today, we passed a bipartisan package to fund the government into next year, avoiding an unnecessary shutdown which would have threatened our
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins House of Representatives Panel on injuries caused by COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), and seven of her House GOP colleagues, in a hearing titled Injuries Caused by COVID-19 Vaccines which explored potential links between COVID-19 vaccination and adverse events including
La Follette School of Public Affairs: Two new UW–Madison-led studies inform outlook on scaling of carbon removal technologies
MADISON, Wis., – The rate of development for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies that could be critical tools to combat climate change is in line with similar technologies over the last century but outpaced by policy targets and industry projections, according
Gov. Evers: Takes action on three bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on three bills, including two bills providing wage increases for certain public employees such as State Patrol troopers and inspectors and employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit. Not among the state employee wage increases that the governor signed into law
U.S. Dept. of Transportation: Biden-Harris Administration announces $110 million grant to improve transportation options in Madison
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $110.6 million construction grant award to Madison, Wisconsin, for the new East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The grant, funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will be
Rep. Clancy: Responds to Gov. Evers’ statement on conditions of confinement
MADISON, Wis. – Governor Evers announced measures yesterday to start to address the unacceptable conditions of confinement in our State institutions. Democratic lawmakers introduced a package of legislation earlier this month to work to address these concerns. The package included 17 bills to address
Rep. Hurd: Votes to support mental health initiatives
Madison – State Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) authored Assembly Bill 259 and Assembly 616 to support the rest of the mental health legislation yesterday. “This is the year of mental health and our goal is to expand care and
WisGOP: Biden-Baldwin bankroll Iran and terror affiliates
MADISON, Wis. – How short is the memory of Democrats when it comes to terrorism? The answer is 39 days. Hardly a month has passed since Hamas terrorists began their barbaric attacks against Israel — in the worst massacre of Jews since the
Rep. Steffen: Responds to Governor Evers’ plan for Wisconsin’s prisons
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) released the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ proposed solution for Wisconsin’s prison crisis: “Governor Evers’ decision to relocate dangerous felons to other facilities that are also understaffed, overcapacity, or both, simply
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Ashland County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the “incidental taking” of a rare turtle in Ashland County, which may result from the Bad River Meander Stabilization Project. Incidental take refers to the
Fox Cities Chamber: Governor reappoints Fox Cities Chamber executive to Council on Workforce Investment
Fox Cities, Wis. (November 15, 2023) – Governor Tony Evers has reappointed Fox Cities Chamber president/CEO Becky Bartoszek to the Council on Workforce Investment (CWI). This council is the federally-mandated entity under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that assists the