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In compliance with s. 19.84, Wisconsin statutes, notice is hereby given that the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Review Board and its committees will meet on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison. Board

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) sent a letter to Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers urging him to utilize state and federal resources to provide medical care alternatives in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. This letter follows the announcement of

MICAH Religious leaders joined members of the Countyy Board and the Common Council on Friday to announce and celebrate Resolutions in support of MICAH’s We All Belong Campaign. Rev. Dr. Richard Shaw, Pastor of St. Matthew CME Church and MICAH

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to accept jurisdiction in the case Evers v. Marklein. “The separation of powers is foundational to our system of government. That principle, which guards

MADISON – The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus will host a Black History Month Press Conference on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 11am. The press conference will be held at the State Capitol in the Assembly Parlor. “Black History is Wisconsin

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a roundtable in Madison to hear from Wisconsin patients and providers and discuss her efforts to bring down the price of inhalers and hold big drug companies accountable. At Access Community Health

In today’s ruling on League of Women Voters v. WEC, the Court denied the Legislature’s latest attempt to impede the fair and consistent administration of elections. Consequently, WEC will proceed with providing clear guidance to clerks in early February, ensuring that

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in the first month of 2024:  “After Donald Trump’s failures left the U.S. economy in shambles, President

OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to prepare for the sturgeon spearing season that will open Feb. 10, 2024 on the Winnebago System. Under the current rule, the sturgeon spearing season opens on the second Saturday

Madison, Wis. — Today is a new day in Wisconsin. Since 2011, Wisconsinites have suffered under some of the most gerrymandered voting district maps in the country. The result: voters have not been fairly represented in the Wisconsin State Legislature.

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), joined Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Ranking Member Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.), along with three of their HSGAC GOP colleagues, in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck

Merck announced it raked in $60.1 billion in 2023 – an $800 million increase over 2022 – during their earnings report today. While they make billions, Americans pay exorbitantly high prices for prescription drugs. Merck opposed the Biden administration reforms

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is aware of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) proposal, announced today, to focus on a national wolf recovery plan. This announcement will result in no change to the listing status

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) is reminding agricultural producers and private landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). Enrollment opened January 12 and applications will be accepted on a first

WASHINGTON – As Black History Month begins, state legislatures are on the frontlines of protecting and determining the future of hard-fought civil rights. Our country’s dark history of systemic racism continues to permeate today, especially as Republican legislatures continue to deny

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss intersection improvements at US 12/18 and County W/Oak Park Road near the Village of Deerfield in Dane County. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 15,

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) today proudly announced new appointments within the Commissioners’ Office and the Division of Energy Regulation and Analysis. The appointments are in effect starting February 5, 2024. Commissioner Kristy Nieto announced the

Madison, WI: Rep. Sapik and Legislative Republicans have introduced a package of bills to support working-class families in Wisconsin. The package includes a tax cut plan to reduce the tax burden on middle-class earners, retirees, and married filers. This package of

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 2, 2024 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 846 and Senate Bill 847, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 92 and 2023 Wisconsin Act 93, respectively, providing four percent wage increases for employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining units at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Madison and the UW System. While&n…

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