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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Sand Valley Trail and Overlook Hill Road project in Adams County.   Incidental

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today launched the new Non-State Grant Program to support local infrastructure improvement and community development projects in communities across the state. This program was established as part of the 2023-25 biennial budget, 2023 Wisconsin Act 19, with a $50 million

MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today unveiled a $32 million proposal to develop more engineers, nurses, data scientists, and business and finance leaders. The effort would continue the Universities’ ongoing emphasis on meeting workforce needs. The proposal comes in response

The Dane County Youth Environmental Committee, in partnership with the Dane County Office of Energy and Climate, United Nations Association of Dane County, and 10001ways.com, will host the third annual youth climate conference, titled “Find Your Voice: Take Back Your Future”

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) released the following statement regarding Speaker Vos’ latest attempt at protecting Meagan Wolfe: “Last week, Speaker Vos continued his support for WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe by asserting the need to adhere to

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer through the DNR’s Deer Donation Program. The program helps stock food pantries for the upcoming holiday season and supports residents in need throughout the state.

MADISON, Wis. — Election Hero Day is an important moment to recognize every person who makes our elections possible, and all they do to protect our freedom to vote. “These election heroes are our friends, our family, and our neighbors,” said

MADISON, WI—Hundreds of neighbors from four West Side neighborhoods plan to bring signs and petitions to a sold-out meeting Nov. 6 (Monday) called by the City Engineering Division about reconstruction of the mile-long Sauk Creek that could remove the majority of the 26-acre area’s

Milwaukee, WI — With a growing list of endorsements, Rep. Marisabel Cabrera’s campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 43 has been working to visit all 19 area municipalities to speak one-on-one with voters. Today the campaign released the following

–November 6, 2023 Madison, WI.  Peace and justice groups from Milwaukee and Madison are rallying today at 3:30pm in Madison at the intersection of South Butler Street and King Street to demand that Senator Tammy Baldwin call for an immediate ceasefire

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined over a dozen of her colleagues in releasing the following statement: “The tragic war in Gaza, initiated by Hamas terrorist attacks on innocent civilians on October 7, is causing heartbreaking suffering among

MADISON, Wis. — As the Democratic Party of Wisconsin and Senator Tammy Baldwin launch their historic, statewide ‘One Year To Win’ tour ahead of the 2024 election, the Republicans’ top recruit in the Senate race next year, Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach), spent the week

Madison, WI – Today the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to deny Madison Gas and Electric’s (MGE) net metering proposal. It also approved a smaller rate increase than the utility’s original request. Commissioners highlighted substantial public input, which called

On Wednesday, President Biden kicked off his “Investing in Rural America” tour with a stop at a family farm in Northfield, Minnesota, where he announced new investments for rural communities across the country. In Minnesota: KEYC: President Biden visits Minnesota for

MADISON – Utility regulators voted Friday to reduce the size of Madison Gas & Electric’s rate increase for customers and take a small but important step to trim the utility’s high profits. CUB’s regulatory team put a spotlight on affordability,

With temperatures falling, muskies are looking for an easy meal to help them increase their winter energy reserves. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR We’re not just dreaming of that 30-point buck, we’ve also got muskies on the brain! Fall is

Wisconsin’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are ramping up for the 2024 tax season and they need volunteers. Whether you are a student, retiree or anyone looking to serve your community, the

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WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, today released the statement below on Kurt Campbell’s nomination to Deputy Secretary of State. “I welcome President Biden’s nomination of Kurt Campbell to