UW-Stout: Menomonie, Dunn County, UW-Stout collaborating on new economic development position
Menomonie, Wis. — Six entities in Dunn County have come together to boost economic development in the region. The City of Menomonie, Dunn County, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Dunn County Economic Development Corporation, Greater Menomonie Development Corporation and the Stout Technology
Milwaukee Water Works: IRS rules that homeowners won’t have to pay additional taxes for subsidized replacement of lead pipes
Milwaukee, WI – The Internal Revenue Service issued a formal ruling this week that property owners will not be asked to count the subsidies they receive for replacing lead pipes as income when filing federal income taxes, or need to
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on Biden to fund Wisconsin Tech Hub, applauds state’s new application
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin called on the Biden Administration to support the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub’s application for funding potentially unlocking between $40 million and $75 million to help grow the state’s personalized medicine and biohealth sector – spurring innovation,
Sen. Wimberger: Statement on Peshtigo resolution supporting Legislature’s sweeping PFAS bill
MADISON, WI — The Town of Peshtigo board adopted a resolution in support of Senate Bill 312, a sweeping PFAS relief bill that would unlock new funding for PFAS-affected communities and extend legal protections to pollution victims. The resolution passed with unanimous support,
Alfheim campaign: Appleton alderperson launches campaign for State Senate
APPLETON, WI – Today with the support of a broad coalition of local and state elected, civic, and business leaders, Appleton Alderperson Kristin Alfheim launched her campaign for the open 18th Senate District. “It’s a new day for the state
Rep. Palmeri: Legislative Dems release comprehensive PFAS legislation
MADISON, Wis. – Today, legislative Democrats released LRB-5352- comprehensive PFAS legislation to address standards for drinking water, soil cleanup, well testing, and much more. LRB-5761 was also released which creates a ban on products containing intentionally added PFAS. Rep. Palmeri
Wisconsin Conservation Voters: Announces endorsements for 2024 Spring Election
MADISON – Wisconsin Conservation Voters is proud to announce its endorsements for the 2024 Spring Election. “These candidates are conservation champions and leaders in their communities. They are running strong campaigns that share our values – clean water, clean air,
Gov. Evers: Takes action on three bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on three bills, including Assembly Bill (AB) 890, Senate Bill (SB) 971, and SB 780. Badger Fund of Funds Gov. Evers today signed AB 890, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 98, which makes several modifications to the current Badger Fund of Funds investment program at the Wisconsin Department of Administration
Dept. of Natural Resources: Now is the time to enroll in a hunter education course
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anyone considering hunting for the first time in 2024 to enroll in a hunter education course now now before courses fill up in spring. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1973,
Sen. Agard: Joins Democratic colleagues in introducing PFAS remediation legislation
MADISON – Today, Senator Agard joined her Democratic colleagues in the Legislature in introducing comprehensive legislation to combat PFAS contamination across Wisconsin. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “I am proud to join my Democratic colleagues in
Sen. Pfaff: Introduces comprehensive PFAS legislation
La Crosse, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and legislative colleagues introduced comprehensive legislation to help Wisconsin communities address toxic PFAS contamination. Key provisions of this legislation include: · PFAS standards for groundwater and drinking water · New grant programs to
JFC Dems: GOP continues to delay important funding
MADISON — Today, the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) voted to release $32 million to the Universities of Wisconsin after Republicans cut the funds from the Universities of Wisconsin budget last year in an attempt to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion
WisGOP: Biden visits his border mess
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, President Biden is visiting the southern border today. This marks the latest effort by the White House to project a false image of stability and control all the while Joe Biden’s crisis spirals out of
Dept. of Revenue: Collections January FY2024 general purpose revenue ($ in thousands – rounded)
Collections for Month Collections to Date Revenue Source FY23 FY24 % change FY23 FY24 % change Individual Income 1,458,687 1,476,964 1.3% 5,434,356 5,492,623 1.1% Adjusted 1,190,666 1,149,960 -3.4%
Rep. Dallman: Visits with local agriculture leaders
Madison, WI – This month, constituents who represent the agriculture community visited the Wisconsin State Capitol. Constituents advocated for various issues affecting the agriculture industry during Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual “Ag Day at the Capitol” and Wisconsin Future Farmers of America
St. Norbert College: OSMS Executive Sandy Fragale to present CEO Breakfast Series lecture
De Pere, Wis.: Sandy Fragale, CEO of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS), will present “Leading From the Head to the Heart” in the next installment of the 25th season of the CEO Breakfast Series at St. Norbert College. The
Knodl campaign: Announces run for 24th Assembly District
Germantown – Senator Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) announced plans today to run for the State Assembly this fall in the 24th Assembly District. Knodl won a recent special election in the State Senate and is now paired with Senator Duey Stroebel
Dept. of Natural Resources: Learn about Green Bay and Fox River Fisheries Area Of Concern habitat restoration projects on March 4
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff members on Monday, March 4, at the DNR Service Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, for the final meeting of a six-part series focused on
Cooke campaign: Rep. Mike Thompson endorses Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third District
EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced his support for small business and nonprofit leader Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. A combat veteran, avid outdoorsman, and small agricultural producer, Thompson serves as Co-Chair of the bipartisan Military
Lawrence University, Trout Museum of Art: Plan groundbreaking in downtown Appleton
APPLETON, Wisconsin – Lawrence University and the Trout Museum of Art (TMA) will break ground at 11 a.m. March 7 on a joint building project at 325 E. College Avenue in downtown Appleton. Media are welcome to join officials from