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MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation has released its 2023 farm bill priorities. Dairy, crop insurance and conservation funding remain top priorities for farmers across the state. WFBF’s farm bill working group has been meeting since November and produced over

Warmer temperatures forecast throughout Wisconsin could create conditions for pavement buckling. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is advising motorists to be alert and take extra caution. Pavement can buckle when the weather quickly goes from cool to very hot.

LA CROSSE, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin is partnering with the La Crosse County District Attorney’s Office and the Wisconsin Department of Justice to conduct a “mapping exercise” in La Crosse this week with the goal of helping victims better

Madison, Wis. (May 26, 2023) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court today appointed District One Court of Appeals Judge Maxine A. White as chief judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, effective Aug. 1, 2023. White will replace current Chief Judge William

At a gathering of union leaders from various sectors at Ingeteam, Inc. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale announced the labor federation’s endorsement of Senator Tammy Baldwin for re-election in 2024. President Bloomingdale observed, “Tammy knows that the true strength

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the media to help spread the word about the current spongy moth outbreak and how the public can protect their trees. Invasive spongy moth caterpillars, formerly known as gypsy moth, strip trees

It’s a cold, wet day in 2015 and Anne Pringle is scouring the understory of a Northern California forest for the unassuming organism that has consumed her research for the last several years: the death cap mushroom, or Amanita phalloides.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31 to apply for a chance at a 2023 elk hunting license. This year’s elk hunting season will run from Saturday, Oct. 14

Take a break from the dog days of summer and enjoy free screenings of great movies every Wednesday,  Thursday, and Friday evening from June 28 to August 4. UW Cinematheque’s summer season begins  with Charlotte Le Bon’s evocative Falcon Lake

VERONA, WI (May 26, 2023) – To celebrate the third annual National Beef Burger Day on May 28th, the iconic Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. brand is sharing tips for cooking burgers all summer, no matter where you are. The

GREEN BAY, Wis. — On Broadway, Inc. is announcing a robust lineup of diverse artists that will perform at the Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series this season. An open house will be held Tuesday, May 30 from 4 to

MILWAUKEE — As a member of the Wisconsin Technology Council, Marquette University will sponsor the 21st annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. Themed “Celebrating Wisconsin’s Crossroads of Innovation,” the event will be held Wednesday and Thursday, May 31-June 1, at the Italian

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) and members of the subcommittee are launching an investigation after reports indicated that the Biden Administration will end familial DNA testing used by U.S. Customs and Border

May 26, 2023 – Yesterday, spelling a huge victory for farmers and ranchers across the country, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a unanimous decision reining in the EPA’s overly burdensome 2023 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, seriously

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced today it has started working with eligible organizations interested in providing meals and snacks during the summer months to children through the Summer Food Service Program. Each summer, as part of

OSHKOSH (May 26, 2023) — Forty-three students graduated on May 25 th from the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. The ceremony was held at The Waters. During the program, participants served as adjunct members on 31 different boards and

WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo issued the following statement reiterating her and the Department of Commerce’s strong support for Ian Saunders as the U.S. candidate for Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO): “I unequivocally support

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #203 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Mon., May 29, 2023, as the state and nation recognize Memorial Day to honor

The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) met on Tuesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 25, 2023. Between the two days, we took action on workforce development, veterans’ issues, right-sizing government and increasing transparency. We completed our work on the following