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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is now accepting applications for Wisconsin Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants. This round of grant funding became available through Executive Order #232, signed by Gov. Tony Evers on June

24 AGs Argue that Ghost Gun Rule Closes Dangerous Loophole & Protects Public Safety MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a group of 24 attorneys general urging the US Supreme Court to uphold a federal rule that regulates

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Travis Maze as Jefferson County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Paul Milbrath’s retirement, effective August 8, 2024. Maze will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January

Evers Administration seeking experienced, qualified auditors with expertise auditing classroom and school settings to conduct independent review of district’s instructional policies, methodologies MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his administration is seeking submissions from experienced, qualified auditors with expertise

At every level of government, abortion is once again on the ballot this year. Republican candidate Stacey Klein, running in the 32nd Senate District – a district she does not even reside in – previously posted “abortion is murder” and

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MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Representative Jill Billings joined La Crosse small business owner Penny Fassler and ARPA funding recipient Andrew Rasmussen at a press conference in La Crosse urging Wisconsinites to vote ‘NO’ on two misleading and risky constitutional amendment ballot

WEST BEND, WI – County Executive Josh Schoemann issued the following statement following the announcement that Chancellor Mark Mone will end his tenure as chancellor at UW-Milwaukee next July: I’ve come to know UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and his team well over

On Sunday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore wrapped up his tour across southeast Wisconsin engaging Black voters to reelect President Biden, Vice President Harris and Democrats up and down the ballot. Governor Moore’s two-day tour included a Black men’s health roundtable

Tech Hub projected to bring more than 30,000 jobs and $9 billion of economic development in first 10 years to Wisconsin WISCONSIN – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin’s Biohealth Tech Hub is set to receive $49 million to grow

Dane County law enforcement agencies issued 209 citations and 65 warnings to Dane County drivers for speeding as part of a county-wide education and enforcement effort May 24-31. The week-long increased surveillance by 19 county law enforcement agencies was coordinated by the Law Enforcement

Justice Butler joins the majority of current justices and more than 100 judges and court commissioners in supporting Crawford MADISON, Wis. – Judge Susan Crawford has received the endorsement of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler. Former Justice Butler joins

Byron Ellison possessed a “ghost gun” converted to machinegun MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Byron Ellison, 28, Windsor, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley

STEVENS POINT, WI – This week, Rep. Katrina Shankland rolled out her next three ads across broadcast and digital platforms in advance of the August 13 Democratic primary election for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The ads highlight her endorsement from Eau

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the White House has nominated one of her and Senator Ron Johnson’s (R-WI) recommended candidates for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Byron Conway. Conway was recommended

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Baldwin announced that Wisconsin businesses, colleges and economic development agencies have been awarded $49 million in federal funding through the CHIPS and Science Act to develop a biohealth tech hub in the Badger State.  This critical funding—which every Wisconsin

Two highly partisan and potentially harmful measures have been rammed through the Wisconsin Legislature over the past several years. They are in the form of amendments to the state constitution. They will appear as questions on the August primary election

After successfully stopping Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, Dr. Lyerly’s lawsuit is heading to the Wisconsin Supreme Court (De Pere, WI) ― Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Candidate for Congress in WI-08 and a practicing OB-GYN physician, praised the Wisconsin Supreme Court for

MADISON, Wis.— Tomorrow, Tammy Baldwin will launch her “Fired Up for Tammy” tour. From Thursday, July 4th to Sunday, July 7th, Tammy will embark on a four day tour to fire up voters and talk about what’s at stake this Election

Nicholas Kelly, president of School Choice Wisconsin (SCW) announced that he has appointed Susan Mitchell to serve as Director of Policy and Government Affairs. Mitchell succeeds Amy Loudenbeck, who resigned. Mitchell will serve on an interim basis until the position