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Dept. of Natural Resources: Become a community scientist by surveying wildlife for the Wisconsin DNR

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that state residents can become community scientists by participating in Operation Deer Watch and the Game Bird Brood Survey, which start statewide on Aug. 1.  These surveys are designed to measure the

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Washington County Republican Party: Save America Rally planned featuring PragerU’s Wil Witt

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

SLINGER, Wis. (August 1, 2024) — The Washington County Republican Party is pleased to announce the Save America Rally is planned from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 17 at Sterling Chalet, 1271 Hwy. 175, Hubertus. Organizers say the event’s

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bill to support and grow Wisconsin’s livestock farming and meat processing industry 

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

Legislation modeled off of Baldwin’s successful Dairy Business Innovation Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Meat Business Innovation Act (MBIA) of 2024 to support farmers, ranchers and small- and medium-sized processors through technical assistance and grants to

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Gov. Evers: Attends Wisconsin State Fair opening ceremonies, proclaims “Cream Puff Day” to celebrate 100th anniversary of the original cream puff

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today attended the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair, where the governor announced he is proclaiming Aug. 10, 2024, as “Cream Puff Day” across the state of Wisconsin

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WisDems: NEW: Eric Hovde’s hedge fund stashed almost $1 billion in Cayman Islands tax haven 

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, the American Journal News broke the news that Eric Hovde managed almost $1 billion in the Cayman Islands, an infamous tax haven. Offshore tax havens like the Cayman Islands allow hedge fund investors and managers to avoid paying their fair

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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative Actions July 2024

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions

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Milwaukee Press Club: Announces 2024 Media Hall of Fame Honorees

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to announce the outstanding journalists who will be inducted into the club’s Media Hall of Fame for 2024. “Our Hall of Fame keeps getting better and better,” said Maryann Lazarski, press club

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Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians: Recognizes State Representative Donna Rozar as a “Friend of Family Medicine”

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

(Thiensville, WI) – August 1 – The Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP) today recognizes state Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) as a “Friend of Family Medicine” for the 2023-2024 legislative session. Representative Rozar was recognized as a 2024 Friend of

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Common Ground, Tenants United: Open letter to Mayor Johnson: Why are you protecting Willie Hines?

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

Mayor Johnson, why do you continue to protect Willie Hines, the Executive Director of HACM? For over a year we have been publicly asking for help with bed bugs, rats, black mold, abusive managers, rent mismanagement, and crime in our

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Gov. Evers: Announces award of over $20 million in grants to 22 Wisconsin municipalities for public improvement projects

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the award of $20.7 million in grants to 22 municipalities for public improvement projects across Wisconsin. The Community Development Block Grant Public Facility (CDBG–PF) grants are administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) for

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Wisconsin Policy Forum: Municipal spending up but still lags inflation; federal aid buoys municipal finances

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

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Wisconsin Chiropractic Association: Health care liaisons joint response to rate reduction

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

WHA Health Care Liaisons Response to Rate Reduction (1)Download… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber

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DCCC: Bryan Steil and Trump’s Project 2025 will raise health care costs for working families and seniors

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

By backing Project 2025 supporters, Steil is embracing their far-right agenda Bryan Steil’s Project 2025 is an extreme manifesto that would have far-reaching consequences if House Republicans were to win in November.  Steil’s Project 2025 would raise health care costs

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Wisconsin Grocers Association: Rep. Mark Born & Rep. Samba Baldeh receive Friend of Grocers Award

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

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Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 13

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for 2025 Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants through September 13, 2024. These grants are awarded to producer-led groups to help support and advance producer-led conservation

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Dept. of Natural Resources: ATV And UTV operators: Be aware of increased law enforcement Aug. 2-4

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

Law enforcement will be focused on curbing intoxicated operation as well as helmet and seatbelt enforcement. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises ATV and UTV operators that more DNR conservation wardens

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Cooke campaign: New poll: Double digit lead in August 13th Democratic Primary

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – A recent survey of 335 primary election voters in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District shows a clear and commanding lead for Rebecca Cooke ahead of the August 13th Democratic Primary. Cooke begins the race with a 13-point lead

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Gov. Evers: Directs more than $250 million to support long-term care services and the caregiving workforce in Wisconsin

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

Increased funding will bolster workforce delivering care to older adults and people with disabilities MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is directing the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to invest $258 million in funding already designated for

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Protect Our Care: Attorney General Kaul, health advocates highlight how Project 2025 would result in healthcare chaos 

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

*Watch the event here* WISCONSIN – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin along with health advocates from across the state to highlight the chaos that Project 2025 would wreak across the entire healthcare landscape. From the

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Harris campaign: Douglas County leaders highlight VP Harris’ strong support for reproductive freedom, slam Trump’s plan to ban abortion

Thursday, Aug 1, 2024

Today, Douglas County leaders reminded local voters of Vice President Kamala Harris’ strong commitment to protecting reproductive freedom and slammed Trump and Vance’s extreme Project 2025 plan to ban abortion across all 50 states. Vice President Kamala Harris is leading the

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