UW-Stout: Ambassadors supporting Student Emergency Fund with special project
U.S. Sen. Johnson, colleagues: Congress should oppose Pelosi-Schumer spending spree, support short-term CR
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) sent a letter to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell expressing opposition to a Pelosi-Schumer omnibus spending
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment For environmental review of city Of Madison Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Madison is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. This project includes the
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the final conferenced National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023: “The final agreement on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 strengthens our national security, invests in Wisconsin’s
TEMPO Madison: Announces 2022-23 Scholarship Opportunities
TEMPO Madison—the city’s premiere networking organization of executive women—is accepting scholarship applications from young women who are graduating seniors enrolled in a Dane County high school. TEMPO Madison scholarships are based on financial need and recipients are selected because of
Public Service Commission: Gov. Evers, PSC opening next state broadband expansion grant round
Governor Tony Evers and Rebecca Cameron Valcq, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced the next round of funding opportunities through the Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The application period runs from December 7, 2022 and will
Dept. of Agriculture: USDA invests $6 million to expand market opportunities for rural businesses and entrepreneurs in Wisconsin
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing $6 million to help create new and better market opportunities and expand essential services for rural people, businesses, and entrepreneurs in
Dept. of Natural Resources: Offering tips on reducing, reusing and recycling waste this holiday season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to recycle and reduce waste during the holiday season. What Should Go In Your Recycling Bin Many items can be recycled anywhere in Wisconsin. These items, which the state bans
Dept. of Health Services: Reminding Wisconsinites how to stay healthy this holiday season as the cold weather brings an uptick in COVID-19 cases
In both 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 cases surged during the colder months. As colder weather returns, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds Wisconsinites of the available programs for accessing COVID-19 self-tests and treatment. All Wisconsinites are encouraged to
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Workforce Development: Recognize exemplary veterans employers
Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek, last week attended an event in Milwaukee honoring Rockwell Automation and We Energies as part of DWD’s Vets Ready Employer Initiative. “By supporting veterans and their families,
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Libertarians Get Ballot Access
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) has earned ballot access status for the 2024 presidential elections. With the state’s November election results now certified, the Libertarian candidate for Wisconsin’s Secretary of State, Neil Harmon, gathered 2.1% of the popular vote,
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Opinion on State v. Charles Richey
The following opinion is scheduled for release on Friday, December 9, 2022 and will be available on the Court System’s website, www.wicourts.gov on the morning of the release date. The attached synopsis is not a complete analysis of the issues presented. Shortly after hearing
World Dairy Expo: Friends of Expo honored at annual event
On Wednesday, November 30, World Dairy Expo hosted its annual Friends of Expo celebration, honoring the hundreds of volunteers, paid workers, and partners who make World Dairy Expo possible. Highlighting the evening was the presentation of the 2022 Friends of
Rep. McGuire: Appointed to Joint Committee on Finance
Today, Rep. Tip McGuire was appointed to the Joint Committee on Finance by Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer. The Joint Committee on Finance is tasked with the review of the state’s appropriations and revenues, including the state budget. “It is
Gov. Evers: Kickstarts new $2 million Veteran Rental Assistance Program
Gov. Tony Evers today announced the application period is now open for the new $2 million Veterans Rental Assistance Program, as announced as part of the governor’s $10 million investment to support Wisconsin veterans. The program aims to address housing insecurity and
Wisconsin Historical Society: Mason Manor Listed on the State Register of Historic Places
The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of Mason Manor at 1424 Admiral Court in Green Bay, Brown County, on the State Register of Historic Places. The Mason Manor apartment building is significant for its contribution to Green Bay’s social
Wisconsin Historical Society: Heart Prairie Norwegian Methodist Episcopal Church listed on the State Register of Historic Places
The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Heart Prairie Norwegian Methodist Episcopal Church in the Town of Richmond, Walworth County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presents a certificate to Georgia
UW-Green Bay: New Toft Point book celebrates UW-Green Bay’s “Eco-U” roots
he Teaching Press at UW-Green Bay will launch its newest book, an interactive nature journal inspired by Door County’s Toft Point Natural Area, at 4 p.m. on December 12 at the STEM Innovation Center. The event is free and open to the public,
Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Statement on the unanimous passage of Metro Network Redesign
Tonight the Madison Common Council unanimously approved two actions that improve transportation equity and choice in Madison: the Metro Network Redesign, and a Transportation Demand Management ordinance. In response, Mayor Rhodes-Conway made the following statement. “With the final approval for
Dept. of Corrections: Launches behavioral motivation system at juvenile facilities
Madison, Wis. – The latest Monitor’s Report for Lincoln Hills School/Copper Lake School discusses the new behavioral motivation system the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) has implemented at the schools to reinforce prosocial behavior among youth, just the latest example of