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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages property owners to examine their trees for spongy moth egg masses and determine whether control measures are needed this spring. Spongy moths thrive in warm and dry weather, but even

MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, which enrolls 10,300 students and offers 102 undergraduate programs in 30 disciplines, 30 graduate programs, and two doctoral

The Daybreak Fund has announced its second annual request for proposals (RFP) for its 2024 round of funding. Through this competitive process, the Fund will invest approximately $1.7 million in grants to local nonprofits and community groups to help fight

From Minnesota to Rhode Island, Maryland to Wisconsin, our Lieutenant Governors have been leading efforts to ensure Americans can afford the health care they need, take care of their families, and are safe in their communities.  See more highlights from

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reinforced its commitment to safety this month by joining 160 organizations in the national Allies in Action campaign. The effort is part of the USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy to eliminate crash injuries and fatalities. “Too many people

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 29, 2024 for two seats on the Wisconsin Cherry Board. DATCP will mail nomination forms to eligible growers. Growers must sign, notarize, and

MADISON, Wis. — In honor of National Women’s History Month, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Second Vice-Chair Tricia Zunker and Chair Ben Wikler released the following statements: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Second Vice-Chair Tricia Zunker: “Today marks the start of National Women’s History

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a fee increase for nonresident archer and crossbow hunting licenses. This change is the result of Governor Tony Evers signing Senate Bill 780, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 99. New

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers throughout the Upper Midwest will have an opportunity to participate in a multi-year climate-smart sustainability program that uses data to inform new farming practices and potentially generate added value for the food the farms produce.

The Wisconsin National Guard has entered into a public-private partnership with Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin that offers an expedited path to a Master’s Degree in education for a significant discount in price. Edgewood College’s Accelerated Teacher Education Partnership connects

WASHINGTON —  This week, The DLCC rounded out February with two game-changing, powerhouse announcements – unveiling our multi-cycle strategy memo and our first 2024 announcement of battleground state investments. Our multi-cycle strategy memo outlines our plan to push into red territory and earn a majority of

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led nine of his Senate GOP colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Republican Conference Chair John Barrasso, M.D. (R-Wyo.) requesting a meeting of the Conference the week of March 18, 2024,

Grafton – State Representative Paul Melotik (R – Grafton) announced plans today to run for re-election to the State Assembly this fall in the new 22 nd State Assembly District. The redrawn 22 nd District will include the Town and

MADISON – Today, State Representatives Samba Baldeh (D-Madison), Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), and Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) and State Senators Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released comprehensive legislation to regulate and address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Wisconsin.

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MADISON, Wis. — Today, California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) mistook a lake for the Pacific Ocean, insisting that everyone stop talking about his California ties.  “If California bank owner Eric Hovde thinks sitting in a lake is going to stop us

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud his bill that improves an existing investment program related to startup companies has been signed into law. Established in 2015, the Badger Fund of Funds is a public/private partnership that functions

MADISON, WI – Today, the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) approved three requests under Wis. Stat. 13.10 which provides $32M for UW System to focus on workforce initiatives; releases $5M for Marquette School of Dentistry to establish a dentistry residence program;

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. –More than 150 Airmen assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing completed the Weapons System Evaluation Program’s Combat Archer exercise Feb. 23, 2024, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The exercise was