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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), announced more than $6 million in federal grants will be distributed to eight Wisconsin counties and municipalities to help develop comprehensive plans to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries.

MILWAUKEE, WI – This week, the United States Department of Transportation announced awarding Milwaukee County $800,000 in Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant funds. Milwaukee County will use the funds to create an SS4Aaction plan in collaboration with the

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Mayville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Family Friendly Wisconsin released the following statement, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and calling for a more permanent, paid and job-protected paid leave policy.   Brita Olsen, Family Friendly Wisconsin State

Last month, Common Cause in Wisconsin (CC/WI), the state’s largest non-partisan citizens reform advocacy organization with more than 8,000 member and activists, called on State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) to rescind his appointment of Robert Spindell of Milwaukee as a

Green Bay, WI — The Institute for Women’s Leadership at UW-Green Bay is offering a new online-only day of learning for anyone ready to hone their skills and increase their impact as a leader but find themselves short on time. This session

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Vernon County deer farm that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in September 2022 has been depopulated. Of the 32 animals depopulated, four

MADISON – Today, the United States House of Representatives voted to “condemn the horrors of socialism.” The resolution passed 328-86 with unanimous Republican support and a split Democratic caucus. Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement: “Republicans in the US

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/230202DemAddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his priorities in the upcoming 2023-25 biennial budget to expand access to mental health services across the state, as announced during his 2023 State of the State address delivered last week. Hey there, Governor Tony

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/230202GOPAddress.mp3 MADISON – Representative Robert Wittke (R – Racine) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans. Good afternoon this is Robert Wittke, 62nd Assembly District. We’re here this afternoon to talk about the just-released report by

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Select Committee on the CCP Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today released the following statement regarding the suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the United States. “The Chinese Communist Party should not have on-demand

MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has ordered all flags at the County Courthouse to fly at half-staff for February 3rdthrough 5th in honor and remembrance of the life of John Manka, a Milwaukee County snowplow operator who died in

“In light of the ongoing police brutality crisis in our country that just claimed the life of Tyre Nichols, I am inviting an individual who had the unfortunate experience of encountering this epidemic firsthand in Milwaukee. His crime was he

MADISON, Wis – Today, UW-Parkside Chancellor Debbie Ford announced today that she will be leaving the university to assume the leadership of Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Indiana. Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the announcement: 

MADISON, Wis. — Dan Kelly continues to add to the chaos unraveling between the two GOP-backed candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court, this time by refusing to commit to endorsing Jennifer Dorow should Dorow make it through the February primary. Kelly’s rationale? He can’t

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) announced today that it received 135 applications requesting $42.35 million for its Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP). The Commission is expected to award up to $10 million for energy-related

Chilton, Elroy, and Wausau, Wis. – Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez and Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Assistant Deputy Secretary Danielle Williams, as well as local officials and representatives from local businesses, healthcare and nonprofit organizations, and communities highlighted local economic development investments

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) announced that in the 118th Congress, he will continue to serve on the House Committee on the Budget, the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, where

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and all 47 of their Republican colleagues in introducing a formal challenge to the Biden administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule through a