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MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced that Robert Stafslien is the new leader of the Single Family Lending team. In this role, Stafslien will utilize his lengthy mortgage lending experience to carry out WHEDA’s mission and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement on the Senate vote, 62-37, to advance the Respect for Marriage Act. “Today, we took a step forward in our fight to give millions of loving couples the

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin spoke on the Senate floor in support of her Respect for Marriage Act and the need to provide millions of loving couples in same-sex and interracial marriages the certainty that they will continue to enjoy

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement after voting against the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the Respect for Marriage Act. “The Respect for Marriage Act is unnecessary as the Obergefell decision

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Jessica Hedinger to serve as Washburn County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Renee M. Bell, effective Oct. 1, 2022. Hedinger will serve for

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen responds to the Assembly GOP’s letter removing her from caucus. “A short, three-sentence letter from Republican Caucus Chair Rep Summerfield was delivered to my office, stating that due to ‘continual issues from the past,’

MADISON, Wis. – The UW Health Transplant Center is one of the few transplant centers in the country that has transplanted more than 12,000 kidneys. This milestone shows the center’s incredible expertise and leadership in kidney transplantation according to Dr.

MADISON – Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement thanking outgoing members, Senator Janet Bewley (D-Mason), Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point), and Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) for their years of service to Wisconsin: “It has been an honor serving

A group of concerned citizens has initiated efforts to promote the inclusion of Political groups and Politicians in Wisconsin’s Do-Not-Call Registry. We are hoping that in the 2023 Spring session the State Legislature will pick up where they left off

MADISON, Wis. – As the annual gun deer hunting season begins and hunters travel to deer camps, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds hunters to use local or certified firewood to prevent the spread of

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators has named Monona Grove School District Superintendent Dr. Daniel W. Olson the Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year. After more than 30 years in education and over a decade in school

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced a resolution recognizing the one-year anniversary of the Waukesha Christmas Parade massacre. The resolution recognizes the resiliency and strength of the community of Waukesha, Wisconsin,

Marinette, Wis. — In early December Theatre on the Bay (TOB) returns with its seasonal favorite “Christmas by the Bay,” a collaboration with Children’s Theatre, featuring amazing local talent. “The company and community look forward to this holiday showcase each year,”

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is awarding $4 million in cooperative agreements to 17 organizations under the Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC). Placemaking is a collaborative planning and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) introduced a bipartisan resolution to remember the anniversary of the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy on November 21, 2021. The Senate resolution honors the 6 individuals who lost their lives

MILWAUKEE – As violent crime continues to rise in Milwaukee, journalists are spending more and more time at the scenes of carjackings, armed robberies and murders. The experience can be overwhelming at times — how do you get your job

Today, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi signed the 2023 County Budget: Opportunity Out of Adversity. The $853 million dollar spending plan works to prioritize life’s basic needs, housing, mental health supports, restorative justice, conservation initiatives, and more. “The past few

With respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, influenza, and RSV circulating at high levels nationwide, the 2022-2023 respiratory season has the potential to be severe, especially for young children and older adults. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has issued

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Kaukauna 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