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First, I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the entire community in Highland Park who are mourning those killed and trying to heal from this horrific event.  Today’s news that the suspected

State Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) has been honored by the Wisconsin Counties  Association with a WCA Outstanding Legislator Award for her work on behalf of county government during the 2021-2022 Legislative Session.   “Representative Stubbs deeply understands and is dedicated to

Today, County Executive Joe Parisi joined Land and Water Resource Department staff at Babcock County Park to showcase the second phase of its Yahara Chain of Lakes Sediment Removal Project. The County hopes to remove approximately 152,000 cubic yards (or

Inflation and rising costs are the most universal concerns I am hearing from residents of the 17th Senate District as I attend dairy breakfasts, picnics and community events this summer. Everyone is worried about the rising costs of gas and

WISCONSIN – Today, faith leaders and clergy from across the state held a press conference outside the Planned Parenthood Health Center (located at 435 S. Water Street, Milwaukee) in support of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and condemning the Supreme Court’s

Madison, Wis. (July 7, 2022) – The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation recently recognized partner Cedar Crest Ice Cream as a top 4-H donor. Acknowledged as a Platinum Clover supporter, Cedar Crest Ice Cream contributed $10,000 to support Wisconsin 4-H programs through

Milwaukee, Wis. (July 6, 2022) — Skylight Music Theatre is accepting video submissions for non-union youth performers between the ages of 9-13 for A Jolly Holiday: Celebrating Disney’s Broadway Hits to be presented November 18 – December 31, 2022. Skylight is seeking singers

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will host a Global Dairy Symposium at World Dairy Expo® on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The symposium is funded by the Wisconsin

Madison, WI – On Monday, July 4, a shooter attacked an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois. The alleged shooter killed seven people and injured more than 30 in the attack. The alleged shooter then came to Madison after

Green Bay, Wis. – UW-Green Bay’s Institute for Women’s Leadership is sponsoring an ongoing monthly “Caffeinated Conversations” discussion series. The topics highlight gender and leadership equity and are intended to amplify and inspire women. The morning sessions take place virtually and

The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling today in Friends of Frame Park vs. City of Waukesha is a body blow to the state’s traditions of open government. It undermines the provision in the open records law that allows litigants to recover

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Dr. Denita Ball, announced today that she has earned the endorsement of State Rep. Christine Sinicki, who represents portions of Milwaukee, St. Francis, and Cudahy. “Dr. Denita Ball is

Appleton, Wis. –  Last week Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek, Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Secretary Dawn Crim, and Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary-designee Cheryll Olson-Collins toured Poplar Hall, an Appleton event space built with mass timber. The

Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley cast the deciding vote and actually wrote the decision that favored a golf course developer, even though that developer had contributed $2,500 to her campaign. Late last week, the high court’s conservative majority ruled that

Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court abandoned 40 years of precedent allowing record requesters to recover attorney fees when they sue and force record custodian to release records. Previously, if a custodian changed their mind and “voluntarily” turned over records after

Menomonie, Wis. – When it comes to helping precollege students decide on a university or degree program that best fits their interests, career goals and learning styles, the first-year admissions counselors at University of Wisconsin-Stout have students’ interests at heart.

Chippewa Valley area youth and their families can receive a reduced-cost YMCA membership, thanks to a charitable contribution Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., and Marshfield Clinic Health System made to the YMCA Strong Kids Annual Campaign. Membership to the

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (July 6, 2022) — During the month of July, Hy-Vee dietitians will host a series of programs and workshops focused on providing simple summer meal solutions to help families save time and money while following a healthy

The Madison Common Council and Mayor Rhodes-Conway are excited to announce the  development of a hybrid format for Common Council meetings to help further the City’s equity,  accessibility and resident engagement goals. Members of the public may choose to view