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MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today was named the recipient of the 2024 Diversity Award for its strong commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Diversity Award was established in 2000 by the State Council on

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Kerry Kirn as Clark County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy being created by Sheriff Scott Haines’ resignation. Kirn will complete the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. “Kerry Kirn

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Dec. 7, 2024, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “On National Pearl Harbor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, participated in a House Veterans’ Affairs full committee hearing on the Veterans Administration’s $6.6 billion budget shortfall request. During the hearing, Congressman Van Orden questioned the

KENOSHA – Rep. Tip McGuire made the following statement on Eli Lilly’s $3 billion investment in Kenosha County: “Today I joined Gov. Tony Evers and local leaders at the announcement of Eli Lilly’s historic $3 billion investment in Kenosha County.

KENOSHA — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Eli Lilly and Company officials to announce a $3 billion expansion of the Kenosha County manufacturing facility that the company acquired earlier this year. According to Lilly, this investment will extend the company’s global parenteral

TOMAH, Wis. – More than 60 Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers with the 732nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company were mobilized to active duty November 30, during a deployment sendoff ceremony at Tomah High School. Following pre-mobilization training

Hello, this is State Senator Dan Feyen, representing the 20th Senate District. With Thanksgiving behind us, the Christmas season is officially underway here at the State Capitol! Recently, we had the privilege of hosting the annual lighting of the State

MADISON – Dane County Executive Melissa Agard today announced that she is encouraging all Dane County departments to open official Bluesky accounts as part of her ongoing efforts to foster a more open, transparent, and innovative approach to communication with

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley’s right-wing partisan activism has earned her an award from the Federalist Society, an extreme group that seeks to exert dangerous right-wing influence on courts and judicial systems both nationwide and right here

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified three nominees eligible for election to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board. Corn producers in affected districts will have until January

WISCONSIN – More than 30 groups signed onto a letter calling on the State Legislature to protect public health by taking action on safe drinking water. Fifty years ago on Dec. 16, Republican Pres. Gerald Ford signed the Safe Drinking Water Act

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering tips to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe during upcoming holidays. “We know recycling can be confusing,” said Jennifer Semrau, DNR waste

Hey there, folks! Governor Evers here!   Our small, locally owned businesses are the hearts of our communities.   From retail to restaurants, art galleries to coffee shops, small businesses support Wisconsin families, create community spaces, and bring unique products

The Welch Group (TWG) is excited to announce the addition of Stamena Mesec to our government affairs team. Mesec comes to TWG from 8 years in the State Capitol, having served as an aide and policy advisor in both the

[Madison, WI] – As of December 1st, 2024, Nicholas Jacobs of UW-River Falls ascended to the chairman position of the Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans, upon the resignation of former Chairman William Blathras. Additionally, due to the resignation of Vice

Does happiness fuel success? Or does being successful make us happier? Paul Billmeyer, a lecturer in psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County, will tackle those questions and others during his Thursdays at the Upresentation, “Seven Principles That

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released its “2024 Wisconsin Freedom Audit”, an extensive review of where the state ranks in various measurements of freedom, including fiscal freedoms, regulatory freedoms, and individual freedoms. The audit found

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced that their bipartisan Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports (ACCESS) Rural America Act, unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The legislation expands access to broadband in rural