Gov. Evers: Announces more than $20 million in grants to 21 Wisconsin municipalities for public improvement projects
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the award of more than $20 million in grants to 21 municipalities across Wisconsin to fund public improvement projects. The Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities (CDBG–PF) grants are administered by the Wisconsin Department of
Marquette University: New Marquette Law School national survey finds four-point increase in overall public approval of U.S. Supreme Court’s performance and plurality support of five recent major decisions
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds that 45% of adults approve of the job the U.S. Supreme Court is doing and 55% disapprove. While approval remains below disapproval, this is a 4-percentage point increase in
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Cyberspace Solarium co-chairs welcome Coker’s nomination for National Cyber Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), Co-chairs of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), today released the following statement regarding the Biden administration’s announcement of a new permanent National Cyber Director, a position filled by Acting National
Gov. Evers: Announces more than $20 million in grants to 21 Wisconsin municipalities for public improvement projects
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the award of more than $20 million in grants to 21 municipalities across Wisconsin to fund public improvement projects. The Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities (CDBG–PF) grants are administered by the Wisconsin Department of
Public Health Madison & Dane County: Stay cool, hydrated, connected during hot stretch in Dane County
Temperatures are predicted to climb this week with heat indices approaching 100°. The National Weather Service has not yet issued a Heat Advisory; however, it is still important to remember ways to stay safe in the heat. Extremely high temperatures coupled with high humidity
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Introduces the Workplace Choice and Flexibility for Individuals with Disabilities Act
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced the Workplace Choice and Flexibility for Individuals with Disabilities Act to increase career opportunities and informed choice in employment for individuals with disabilities. The bill clarifies that jobs like those under the AbilityOne or
Gov. Evers: Extends application deadline for Barron County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on May 31, 2023 that he is seeking applicants for the Barron County Circuit Court – Branch 2. The governor announced today he is extending the application deadline. Application materials must now be received no later than 5 p.m. on Fri., August
UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health: Tamara Scerpella to become chair of orthopedics and rehabilitation
MADISON, Wis. – Dr. Tamara Scerpella, a nationally renowned orthopedic surgeon, academic leader, mentor and researcher, will become the next chair of the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Scerpella
NEW BOOST™: Initiative website offers access to basic computer skills
NEW NORTH, July 25, 2023 – A new website – www.newboost.org – has been launched as part of the NEW BOOST™ for Hidden Talent project, and now is available for quick access to free computer skills information and training for anyone interested in
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin law enforcement agencies to conduct special speed enforcement Wednesday
About 100 law enforcement agencies, including the Wisconsin State Patrol, will join officers from 11 states across the Midwest to step up patrols for Speed Enforcement Day on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. The campaign is a 24-hour, high-visibility enforcement effort
Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces almost $1.3 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced almost $1.3 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants. The worker training grants will help support 12 employers and serve up to 714 trainees in the high-demand sectors of manufacturing and
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Guard unit returns to state after completing Horn of Africa mission
MADISON, Wis. — Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s adjutant general, and senior state and Wisconsin National Guard officials will welcome home approximately 260 Soldiers of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade at Dane County Regional Airport Saturday,
Rep. Vining and Sen. Agard: Re-introduce universal changing stations bill
MADISON–Today, State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), State Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg), State Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), and State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) re-introduced the Universal Changing Stations bill that would install adult-sized changing stations in
Gov. Evers: Joins Chippewa County, WisDOT to open Cobban Bridge over the Chippewa River
JIM FALLS — Gov. Tony Evers today joined Chippewa Economic Development Corporation, Chippewa County, and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) officials to open the new Cobban Bridge over the Chippewa River between Cornell and Jim Falls. “Folks rely on safe roads and
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Helps expand access to rural health care through investing in America agenda
RHINELANDER, Wis., July 25, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Farah Ahmad today announced that USDA is expanding access to health care for more than 11,000 people living in Wisconsin as part of President
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Responds to Israel’s new judicial law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), released the following statement after the Israeli Knesset passed a law that desecrates judicial independence: “I’m deeply disappointed in the Israeli government’s vote to take powers away from its independent judiciary
Baldwin Campaign: Tammy Tuesdays: July 25, 2023
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides us. She understands that Wisconsin’s working
Dept. of Justice: Former Burnett County Assistant District Attorney sentenced for three felony counts of representations depicting nudity
BALSAM LAKE, Wis. –Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that a St. Croix County judge sentenced former Burnett County Assistant District Attorney Daniel Steffen to one and a half years initial confinement, followed by two years of extended supervision and
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Rep. Sapik: Western Caucus/Cenovus
The Western Caucus visited Northern Wisconsin on Friday 07-21. Part of the tour was visiting the Cenovus Energy Marine Fueling Dock. Quote from Tiffany: The Western Caucus visit to Cenovus and the Twin Ports was to highlight the vast natural resources