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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is now accepting applications for ReConnect Program loans and grants to expand access to high-speed internet for millions of people in rural America nationwide. The Department

WAUKESHA, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) presented Wisconsin’s First District Health Care Hero Award to Sherry Berg, BSN at Waukesha Memorial Hospital for her dedication to caring for others in the community.  “Sherry’s dedication and commitment to serving others is incredibly

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident (OICI) in the City of Eau Claire, Wis. that occurred on the night of Sunday, September 4, 2022.

MADISON –Seven of Wisconsin’s federal lawmakers have been recognized with WisconsinFarm Bureau’s ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ Award. Every two years, lawmakers who have advocated for agriculture during the previous congressional session are recognized with the award. This year’s criteria is

Portage, WI – The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin, celebrates its 4th Annual Celebration of Freedom, honoring all who served and continue to serve, at the Veterans Memorial Field (Columbia County Fairgrounds) in Portage, September 9 & 10, 2022. This year’s

[Appleton, WI] – In response to a complaint RPW filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission showing that Mandela Barnes and Brad Pfaff accepted illegal campaign donations, the Barnes campaign tried to say that federal law allows them. Instead of just

MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, September 8, the American Rescue Plan Act Task Force unanimously recommended rejection of a resolution, authored by Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez which would have appropriated $19 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds to finance the Mitchell Domes rehabilitation.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and 20 of their Republican colleagues in introducing Congressional Review Act (CRA) legislation to nullify new rules proposed by the Biden administration which would add burdensome requirements to

MILWAUKEE – Near West Side Partners—a nonprofit working to make the Near West Side a great place to live, work, play and stay—will hold its second annual Near West Side Week from September 11-17.  “The near west side is one of Milwaukee County’s great up-and-coming success stories, and much of the

Hi, this is Senator LaTonya Johnson with this week’s Democratic radio address. I bet if you stopped people on the street and asked them what the most important thing in their lives was, the overwhelming majority would say their family,

Hi, I’m State Senator Mary Felzkowski of Wisconsin’s 12th Senate District. This September I’m excited tocelebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Throughout the school year, librarians and library staff across Wisconsin help parents and caregiverssave hundreds of dollars on educational

Windsor, WI – In response to Dan Kelly entering the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court today, Judge Mitchell for Justice Campaign Manager Sean Elliott released the following statement: “Dan Kelly is a reckless and failed Trump-Walker politician who would use

MADISON – From adding new agricultural career pathways to preparing students through agricultural education programs, the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council (WAEWDC) highlights the importance of agri-business in Wisconsin in its 2022 annual report. The report showcases agriculture

LA CROSSE — Today, State Senator and nominee for Congress Brad Pfaff traveled to a local farm in Stoddard as the second stop in his district farm tour to meet with Wisconsin farmers and discuss the challenges that they are

Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld met with Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Shane Blaser and leaders from the Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to tour downtown businesses as part of a visit to highlight

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has signed Executive Order #174 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff beginning on Fri., Sept. 9, 2022, through sunset on Sun., Sept. 11, 2022, out of respect for

Madison, WI – Recently, after significant delays and alterations by the committee’s Republican members, the JointCommittee on Finance approved the Wisconsin Department of Health’s (DHS) plan to disburse opioid settlement funds. Rep. Beth Meyers (D-Bayfield) released the following statement: “While

Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections, held an informational hearing Thursday morning regarding Wisconsin’s voter database that is currently maintained by an outside non-partisan entity. Erick Kaardal, a

MILWAUKEE, Wis – A group of local citizens, small businesses, labor leaders and tribal members gathered at the Steamfitters Local 601 Training Center in Milwaukee on Thursday to show their support for the $450 million proposed Line 5 relocation project in Ashland,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 8, 2022 Contact: Morgan Brandenburg, Market Orders Specialist, (608) 807-7106, morgan.brandenburg@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through November 1, 2022 for three seats on the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board.