Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of the village of Randolph Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Village of Randolph is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes reconstruction associated
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims 529 College Savings Plan Day
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed May 29, 2023, as 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation aligns with National 529 Day and encourages students and families to learn more about how saving with a
Dept. of Natural Resources: Northern musky season begins May 27
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2023 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 27, 2023 and runs through Dec. 31. During the open season, anglers can catch musky on open waters within the northern muskellunge
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Joined MSNBC to discuss the upcoming debt limit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member on the House Appropriations Committee, joined MSNBC’s Charles Blow last evening to discuss the urgent need to raise the debt ceiling and for House Republicans to stop playing politics
Dept. of Justice: Kenosha County OID records – December 19, 2022
Recently, Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley issued his decision regarding the death of Matthew Lopez, which occurred on December 19, 2022 in the City of Kenosha, Wis. The district attorney determined there will be no criminal charges for involved law enforcement. The
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Hosts veterans roundtable in Sparta
SPARTA, WI – In case you missed it, on Saturday, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) held a roundtable with Western Wisconsin veterans. He highlighted the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MILCON/VA) Appropriations Bill, which fully funds the Department of
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Army Guard medic earns Expert Field Medical Badge
FORT MCCOY, Wis. — After two intense weeks, a Wisconsin Army National Guard combat medic has a coveted badge, and some bragging rights. Sgt. 1st Class Talon Dumke of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, a member of the Wisconsin National Guard’s 54th
Dept. of Natural Resources: Help protect turtles during Wild Turtle Week
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsin citizens to give turtle mothers and the next generation of turtles a helping hand during Wild Turtle Week, May 23-27, and throughout nesting season. This time of year, turtles begin
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public input on Great Lakes beach listings
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update Wisconsin’s beach list to keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer. Each year, the DNR’s beach program reaches out to the public, local beach managers
Dept. of Transportation: Click It or Ticket seat belt safety campaign begins
As Memorial Day weekend and summer travel season approach, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin, including the Wisconsin State Patrol, are stepping up patrols for the annual Click It or Ticket campaign. The increased enforcement of seat belt violations runs through
Dept. of Justice: Officer involved critical incident investigation in Racine, Wis.
RACINE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Racine, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Monday, May 22, 2023. In the late evening hours of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Launches “Delivering for Our Veterans Tour”
WISCONSIN – On Monday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is launching her “Delivering for Our Veterans Tour” to highlight her work to support Wisconsin veterans, including expanding health care services, protecting earned benefits, and fighting to expand veterans’ services. Senator Baldwin will
Sen. Pfaff: Opposes cutting food security grant program
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Joint Finance Committee chose to exclude $30 million over the biennium from the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection budget, which would have provided grants to nonprofit food assistance organizations to support the purchase of
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Backs new legislation to respond to immediate needs at southern border
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in backing the Border Management, Security, and Assistance Act of 2023 to respond to the immediate needs on our southern border. The Senators’ proposal provides immediate assistance to help secure the border
DCCC: Launches digital ad targeting Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden for protecting serial liar George Santos
Today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee launched a four-figure digital campaign targeting vulnerable House Republicans, including Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden, who voted to shield George Santos in Congress. This campaign will be live through Memorial Day when Steil
Dairy Business Association: Budget committee action demonstrates commitment to dairy
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, was pleased to see a number of actions taken Thursday night by the state’s budget-writing committee that will help the dairy community thrive economically while protecting natural resources.
Rep. Subeck: Stands in solidarity striking CUNA Mutual workers
MADISON – Workers at CUNA Mutual Group began an unfair labor practice strike today, with picket lines taking shape outside the company’s offices on Mineral Point Road in Madison early in the morning. Representative Subeck released the following statement in
Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces work permits for minors now online
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) continues to build on modernization efforts with the launch of a new online work permit application for younger workers. This change allows work permit transactions to be conducted online, eliminating the need