Sen. Testin: Introduces bill to honor Ho-Chunk (Hoocąk) code talkers
Madison, WI – Legislation introduced by Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point) and Representative Nancy VanderMeer (Tomah) would honor Ho-Chunk (Hoocąk) Code Talkers – servicemen who used their language to confuse enemy codebreakers and help the Allies win World War II. If passed,
Dept. of Health Services: Encourages Wisconsinites to help end childhood lead poisoning
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Dept. of Natural Resources: Purchase your sturgeon spearing license by Oct. 31
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all spearers interested in harvesting a lake sturgeon from Lake Winnebago during the 2024 sturgeon spearing season to purchase their license before Oct. 31, 2023. While there are unlimited licenses
SEIU: Members, Latino leaders to rally at State Capitol in opposition of anti-democratic SB488
MADISON — SEIU Wisconsin members, Latino leaders with Voces de la Frontera Action and local allies will rally at the State Capitol on Tuesday to support Wisconsin’s independent judiciary and to demand that lawmakers fervently oppose the passage of SB488, which
Dept. of Commerce: Biden-Harris Administration designates 31 Tech Hubs across America
WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), today announced the designation of 31 Tech Hubs in regions across the country. This is the first phase of the new Tech Hubs program, which is
Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin, WEDC: Celebrate U.S. Regional Tech Hub designation
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) celebrated President Joe Biden today recognizing Wisconsin’s leadership in the field of personalized medicine and biohealth technology by designating the state as a Regional
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Sauk County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the WIS 23 (US 14 to County GG) project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional
Dept. of Justice: Drug Take Back Day is October 28
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that this upcoming Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day. More than 140 events are planned across Wisconsin on Saturday, October 28, 2023, with more than 270 participating law
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Announces Wisconsin selected as a Tech Hub
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin has been designated by the Biden Administration as a Regional Technology Hub (Tech Hub), an initiative created by the Baldwin-supported CHIPS and Science Act. Additionally, Wisconsin is receiving a $350,000 planning
Cabrera Campaign: Brings experience and dedication to Circuit Court campaign
MILWAUKEE, WI – Honored by a lengthy list of endorsements, Attorney Marisabel Cabrera today announced her candidacy for Branch 43, Milwaukee County Circuit Court. Cabrera’s passion for community building started at UW-Madison and continued in law school, where she honed
Keyeski Campaign: Announces WI District 42 Assembly candidacy
LODI, WI – Sarah Keyeski, Democratic Wisconsin Assembly Candidate for District 42, will be hosting her campaign kickoff party at the Willow Tree Wellness building, 109 Lodi Street, Lodi, WI, on Saturday, November 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Keyeski
WI Coalition for Justice in Palestine: To host rally and march in solidarity with the people of Gaza
Milwaukee, WI – On October 22nd at 11am, the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine, a broad coalition composed of 28 organizations, will be rallying and marching in solidarity with the people of Gaza. The world is witnessing an escalation
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins GOP colleagues in demanding aid package to Israel be kept separate from Ukraine funding
WASHINGTON –On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and seven of their Senate GOP colleagues in a letter to Senate Leadership requesting any federal assistance to Israel not be leveraged for more Ukraine funding. It
Dept. of Natural Resources: To hold public hearing on modification of Wastewater Discharge Permit for We Energies Generating Station in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public informational hearing to share information and take public comments on a proposed modification to the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the We Energies
Rep. Jacobson: Honors Lakeside Fire Chief for First Responder of the Year
MADISON – Today, Assembly Representative Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) issued the following statement regarding the Assembly’s recognition of Chief Randy Pickering as Assembly District 43’s First Responder of the Year nominee. “I am pleased to recognize Chief Pickering with this Legislative
Dept. of Justice: UPDATE: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Menasha, Wis.
MENASHA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident that occurred in the City of Menasha, Wis. on the afternoon of Saturday, October 7, 2023. At approximately 3:08
Dept. of Natural Resources: Avoid ash trees when placing deer stands
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer hunting season as they start scouting properties. Most ash trees in the southern half of Wisconsin, Door County and
USDA NASS: Wisconsin chickens and eggs
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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Racine County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 3. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Judge Maureen M. Martinez’s retirement, effective Nov. 17, 2023. The new
DNC: IN THE STATES: While GOP devolves further into chaos, President Biden continues to deliver
President Biden visited Philadelphia to highlight new funding for hydrogen hub projects made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will create thousands of good-paying union jobs in the Keystone State. In Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Biden touts ‘transformational’ hydrogen hub economy