Sen. Bradley: Bill to boost Wisconsin’s film industry gains traction
Madison– A bill aimed at injecting new life into Wisconsin’s film industry received a hearing today in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee. The proposal, authored by Sen. Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) and Rep. David Armstrong (R-Rice Lake), would establish
Dept. of Transportation: Deer crashes rise during late spring, drivers take caution
The Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers to keep an eye out for deer on roadways this spring to avoid potentially dangerous crashes. Deer crash numbers typically increase in May and June in Wisconsin when does look for places to give
Dept. of Natural Resources: Two hunters receive ethical hunting award
BARNEVELD, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently named two individuals the 2024 Ethical Hunter Award recipients for outstanding individual acts that aided other hunters during the archery and firearm deer hunts. Eliot Babino of Platteville and Cody
Sen. Jacque: Applauds President Trump’s executive order cracking down on dangerous gain-of-function research
MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken) today hailed President Trump’s executive order this week, “Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research,” which halts federally funded gain-of-function (GoF) research on potential pandemic pathogens and begins to implement sweeping oversight, enforcement, and
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Barron County Sheriff
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Barron County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald’s resignation, effective June 1, 2025. The new sheriff will serve for the
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul obtains preliminary injunction protecting libraries, museums
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that he and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general secured a preliminary injunction that halts the dismantling of three federal agencies that fund and support public libraries and museums, workers, and minority-owned
WisDems: ICYMI: “Ron Johnson says Republican budget doesn’t cut enough spending, wants Medicaid on the table”
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today highlighted Ron Johnson’s support for decimating Medicaid funding and stripping at least 52,000 Wisconsinites of the health care coverage they desperately need. This comes after Wisconsin House Republicans, including Derrick Van Orden and
Wisconsin Nurses Association: Thanks Senator Testin and Representative Kurtz for their sponsorship of the APRN Modernization Act!
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Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Florence County district attorney
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Florence County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by the passing of District Attorney Michael J. Scholke. The new district attorney will serve for
Marquette University: Engineering professor receives $1 million HUD grant to support construction and engineering workforce development, education
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Yong Bai, McShane Chair and Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University, has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for research
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: And Marquette celebrate second group of Dental Diploma Privilege graduates
Madison, Wis. – Marquette School of Dentistry and its Dean, Dr. Elsbeth Kalenderian,welcomed Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary DanHereth, Wisconsin Dental Association President Tom Reid and other guests on Friday for acelebration of this year’s School of
A Better Wisconsin Together: Wisconsin Republicans plot to remove hundreds of popular items from state budget consideration
MADISON, Wis. — Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee announced today their plan to remove hundreds of widely popular provisions in Governor Evers’ proposed budget. The provisions Republicans are poised to strip would help working families in Wisconsin deal with rising costs, make
Wisconsin Legislature: Bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroducing APRN bill
MADISON, Wis. – A bipartisan group of state lawmakers – led by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) – is coming together to reintroduce a modified version of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act. The
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin experiencing elevated fire danger this entire week
Burn Permits Suspended In 30 Counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire conditions before conducting outdoor burning activities. If you are in an area of High or Very High fire danger, stay vigilant and
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to give tax break to small businesses and entrepreneurs
Bill increases startup tax deduction to $50,000 to give more small businesses the opportunity to grow and combat increasing cost of starting a company WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Jeanne Shaheen
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Gov. Evers appoints two members to Board
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers announced the reappointment of Cindy Brown and the appointment of Andy Hatch to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, effective May 2, 2025. Cindy Brown has dedicated her career
DCCC: Derrick Van Orden admits: GOP budget he greenlit would slash Medicaid and food access
Today, Derrick Van Orden, who sits on the House Agriculture Committee, signed on to a phony legislative maneuver that says the quiet part out loud: the budget blueprint he voted for — TWICE — would slash Medicaid and take food off the table for
Dept. of Justice: Hosts annual ICAC conference on missing and exploited children
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) is hosting its annual Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Conference on Missing and Exploited Children this week, providing a nationwide training that expands the efforts, knowledge-base and skills of law enforcement
Sen. Johnson, Sen. Roys, Rep. McGuire, Rep. Andraca: Wisconsin GOP strips hundreds of provisions and billions in funding from state budget
MADISON — Today, Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) slammed their Republican counterparts as they unveiled their plans to strip Governor Evers’ state budget to the bone by slashing hundreds of provisions and billions of dollars of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Monroe County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and terrestrial invertebrates, which may result from the Oakdale Electric Co-op Fort McCoy Project in Monroe County. Incidental