Gov. Evers: Appoints Gregory Jerabek to the Wood County Circuit Court
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Gregory Jerabek to the Wood County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge Gregory J. Potter’s retirement. Jerabek will complete a term ending
Weekly GOP radio address: Voter ID: A common-sense idea
Hello, State Senator Van Wanggaard here, proudly representing Wisconsin’s 21st District. Last week the State Senate passed a proposed constitutional amendment requiring a valid photo ID to vote. Earlier this week, the Assembly approved the same measure. This means that
Rep. Roe: Supports the creation of the Office of Violence Prevention
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) attended Governor Tony Evers’ press conference regarding the creation of the Office of Violence Prevention. The Office of Violence Prevention will invest in programs and communities to prevent gun violence across the
Rep. Roe: Voted against voter ID amendment for April ballot
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly held its first session of 2025 on a bill that would place voter ID requirements into the Wisconsin Constitution. Wisconsin already has a state statute requiring photo identification when voting. The bill
Rep. Palmeri: Defends voting rights, votes for protecting Wisconsin’s Constitution
MADISON, Wis. – Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) issued a statement following the Wisconsin State Assembly vote on Assembly Joint Resolution 1, a proposal to duplicate the state’s existing voter ID law in the state constitution. The proposal, which passed the
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Transportation: Approve over $10 million in grants to strengthen Wisconsin’s ports, bolster state’s waterborne commerce
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced Harbor Assistance Program grants totaling more than $10 million for five harbor maintenance and construction projects in La Crosse, La Pointe, Marinette, Green Bay, and
Gov. Evers: ICYMI: Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin, WisDOT, Amtrak celebrate $38.6 million federal investment in Wisconsin passenger rail service
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today joined U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), and Amtrak in celebrating the recent announcement of a $38.6 million federal grant to fund operating costs during the first six years
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces former Rep. Sean Duffy at Transportation Secretary Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced former U.S. Representative Sean Duffy, nominee for Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT), in the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As a member of the committee, Senator Baldwin also pressed former
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Producer-led watershed protection grants continue to increase conservation practices on Wisconsin farms
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has released the 2022-2023 impact report for the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program (PLWPG), which shows that conservation practices among producer-led groups in the program rose by 43%
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Reeseville Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Reeseville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes replacing the watermain
Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Task Force: Veterans, families invited to ‘Frost Fest’ Jan. 25
MILWAUKEE — Veterans and their families looking to beat the winter doldrums — and gather valuable information on benefits and services — are invited to the third annual “Frost Fest” Jan. 25. The event, noon to 3 p.m. at the
Educational Credential Evaluators: Esteemed global affairs expert Gisèle Yasmeen joins Milwaukee-based ECE’s Board of Directors
Milwaukee — Jan. 15, 2025 —Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. welcomed its newest board member, Gisèle Yasmeen, on January 1. Yasmeen is a global fellow at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., providing nonpartisan research and analysis to policymakers. In her previous roles as associate
Dept. of Natural Resources: Give To Wisconsin’s Endangered Resources Fund this tax season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages nature lovers to give to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. The fund has helped the DNR conserve hundreds of species in Wisconsin. Reasons To Give The Best
One City Schools: Providing roadmap for academic excellence
Wisconsin has the worst achievement gap between white and Black students in the country, but a local school is working to make its mark and bridge those disparities. Statewide, only 10.5% of Black Wisconsin students are proficient in reading. At
Hupy and Abraham: Attorney John Piero Joyce identified as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer
MILWAUKEE – Hupy and Abraham, S.C. proudly announces that Attorney JohnPiero Joyce has been identified as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin. Attorney Joyce has been with the firm for almost three years and started off as a
Dept. of Health Services: Launches campaign highlighting health risks of menthol tobacco products
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched a digital education and outreach campaign highlighting the dangers of menthol in commercial tobacco products and focused on the impact that targeted marketing of these products has on certain communities. “Over
Democratic Party of Milwaukee County: Condemns ICE detention facility expansion
Contact: Christine Sinicki, info@mkedems.org Calls for the Protection of Hard Working Families and Just Immigration Reform Not Mass Deportations of our Neighbors The Democratic Party of Milwaukee County (DPMC) thanks Ald. Larresa Taylor for finally informing the public of ICE’s expansion plans.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Take action to protect our waters from aquatic invasive species this winter
Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species while fishing this winter. Even in harsh winter conditions, anglers can transport aquatic invasive species and fish
Dept. of Transportation: Frozen road law expands to entire state
For more information, contact:WisDOT Office of Public Affairs608-266-3581, opa.exec@dot.wi.gov Law increases weight limits for log haulers, transport of road salt/sand Effective Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) declares highways are officially frozen statewide and
Wisconsin Policy Forum: Wisconsin’s state and local tax burden hit another record low in 2024
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