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(Madison, WI). State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement regarding his appointment to the Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators. “I am thankful to have been appointed to the Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators,” said

The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) has released a report from a 2022 survey designed to gauge attitudes and perceptions toward diversity, inclusion, and community welcomeness in Lincoln and Marathon Counties. The “Lincoln and Marathon County Diversity,

Madison, WI — State Representative Alex Dallman has been appointed to serve on the State of Wisconsin Claims Board by the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) Co-Chair, Representative Mark Born. “I am looking forward to serving on this board and further diving

MADISON, Wis. – A survey of registered Wisconsin voters conducted in December 2022 shows a plurality of voters – across partisan lines – support eliminating the income tax AND that nearly 6 in 10 think that state taxes are too high. The State

MILWAUKEE — A new era for Marquette University’s College of Business Administration is underway as Dr. E. J. and Margaret O’Brien Hall opened its doors to students, faculty, staff and visitors with the start of the spring 2023 semester on

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced a new PFAS-based consumption advisory for several fish species in Lake Wausau in Marathon County and the Stevens Point Flowage in Portage

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced changes to the existing PFAS consumption advisory for portions of the Yahara Chain of Lakes in Dane County. Following the initial advisory issued for parts

MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-New Brunswick) joined his Democratic colleagues in the State Senate today calling for the resignation or dismissal of Wisconsin Elections Commissioner Bob Spindell following comments Spindell made bragging about voter suppression targeting Black and Brown

MADISON, Wis. – During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Attorney General Josh Kaul is pleased to announce a new statewide multidisciplinary task force comprised of federal, state, and tribal law enforcement and victim service providers dedicated to supporting survivors of

MADISON – Today, Senate Democrats and community leaders called for the resignation of Wisconsin Election Commissioner Bob Spindell after he celebrated successful voter suppression efforts in the 2022 election. Last week, it came to light that Senate Republican appointment to

Madison… Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) is offering scholarships to qualifying high school seniors in her district. Up to twelve $500 scholarships will be made available. Applications are being accepted now through Friday, March 31, 2023.  Scholarship eligibility is open to all

Madison – Senate Democrats are united in calling for the resignation of Wisconsin Elections Commissioner Bob Spindell, who recently wrote a letter to GOP activists touting lower voting rates among Black and Hispanic people as a political victory. Wisconsin has a

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking data on the water quality of lakes, streams and rivers in our state. Every two years, the DNR asks Wisconsinites and interested groups submit their biological, chemical and physical

Amid a brisk pace of development activity in metro Milwaukee, the region’s construction labor market is as tight as it has been in at least 20 years, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report. The outlook is not all

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) introduced Senate Joint Resolution 4 which was debated on the Senate floor today before passing with a bipartisan, 22 to 10 vote. The Resolution will place on

(Milwaukee, Wis.) – Today, the campaign for Judge Bill Brash’s re-election to District 1 of the Court of Appeals announced dozens of impressive judicial endorsements. From a former Supreme Court Justice to current and former members of the Wisconsin Court

[Milwaukee, WI] – Reproductive Justice Action – Milwaukee (RJA-M) is demanding that Milwaukee District Attorney, John Chisholm, sign a pledge stating he and his office will not prosecute any abortion cases in Milwaukee County. When the 1849 law banning all

MILWAUKEE – (January 18, 2022) – Here in Wisconsin more than 465,000 adults and 72,000 children live with asthma. To help primary care clinics and healthcare providers better care for their patients with asthma, the American Lung Association is partnering with the Wisconsin Department

I am pleased that the Common Council this evening approved a Transit-Oriented Development Overlay Zoning Ordinance, boosting the housing and employment opportunities that can be constructed close to Madison’s high-capacity transit routes. As we continue to grow our housing options

Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate convened to vote on a constitutional amendment regarding bail reform, which will allow judges to consider public safety and the totality of the circumstances when setting bail conditions. Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) voted