Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Army Guard recruiter up to the challenge
Sgt. 1st Class Johnny Ferreira has had many jobs since he was 17 years old — infantryman, military policeman, unit supply specialist, plumber and recruiter — but it may be accurate to say that the Wisconsin Army National Guard has
Dept. of Natural Resources: Hunter education program announces 2022 volunteer Instructor and Group of the Year
MADISON, Wis. –The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the hunter education program 2022 Instructor of the Year and Group of the Year. Award winners are nominated by their peers, community members or DNR staff and selected based on
Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals: Milwaukee, WI Common Council to pass resolution to restore labor and delivery at St. Francis & preserve healthcare services in Milwaukee
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 18, the Common Council will vote on a resolution calling on Ascension to: 1) restore L&D at St. Francis, 2) stop further closures of services, and 3) work with the community to preserve and improve healthcare in the
U.S. Rep. Steil: Seeks veteran for Green & Gold Aide Program in Wisconsin Office
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he is seeking a veteran for a two-year paid position in one of his Wisconsin offices. The person chosen for this position will work with military service members and veterans to handle
Dept. of Natural Resources: Confirms CWD in wild deer in Winnebago County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Winnebago County in the town of Nepeuskun. This positive is also within 10 miles of the Waushara County, Green
School Choice Wisconsin: Unveils innovative approach to address teacher shortage with Concordia University
West Allis — School Choice Wisconsin and Concordia University today announced a new initiative to help address the educator shortage in Wisconsin private choice schools and provide an affordable and accessible pathway for professionals from a variety of backgrounds to
NextGen America: Young people celebrate 4/20 and Earth Day with week of action
Austin, TX — This week NextGen American is celebrating Green Week, a campaign encompassing the holidays of 4/20 and Earth Day. The campaign includes a week of advocacy actions focused on addressing the climate crisis, legalizing marijuana and expunging federal cannabis
Wisconsin Women in Government: Save the date! Wisconsin Women in Government Annual Scholarship & Recognition Gala
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization, will host the Annual Scholarship & Recognition Gala at Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center on Wednesday, May 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event features a keynote speaker,
Dept. of Transportation: WIS 113 in Dane County closed starting April 17
WIS 113 will be closed to through traffic from River Road to WIS 19 starting April 17 through September 2023 for construction in the area. The posted detour route will utilize US 151, I-39/90/94 and WIS 19. Side roads along
Milwaukee Press Club: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to headline Newsmaker Luncheon
MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, (R- Rochester) will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Friday, May 5, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Vos, who is in his 10th term in the Assembly, will take questions
Dept. of Justice: Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with 4th degree sexual assault following report to Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Walworth County District Attorney Zeke Wiedenfeld today announced that defrocked former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, age 92, has been charged with one count of Fourth-Degree Sexual Assault for an incident that occurred in
Fond Du Lac County Republican Party: BirthPlace of the Republican Party
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin — The Republican Party of Fond du Lac County is deeply disappointed to announce that despite a recent decision by the National Historic Landmark Program and the National Register of Historic Places Program, the Ripon Chamber
Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Celebrate site number 200 serving Wisconsin youth
Portage, WI — Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin celebrated the opening of its 200th Club location in the state, making the City of Portage the 75th community served by the organization. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the new
Dept. of Natural Resources: Containment increases to 99% for Arcadia wildfire
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies have made good progress towards containing the 3,092-acre wildfire in Monroe County. The wildfire, which began in the afternoon of April 12, is now 99%
Planned Parenthood: Responds to SCOTUS delaying dangerous orders in mifepristone case
MILWAUKEE, WI – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin issued the following statement today, in response to the Supreme Court of the United States administrative stay of Judge Kascymaryk’s ruling in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration for five days
Rep. Penterman: Announces in-district listening sessions
Madison – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) announced that he will be holding in-district listening sessions on Saturday, April 22rd. Listening sessions will be held in Deforest, Columbus, and Watertown. “My title is Representative,” said Penterman. “It is
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: SCOTUS temporarily issues stay on mifepristone case
Washington, DC — Today, Justice Samuel Alito issued an administrative stay of Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s ruling invalidating the FDA’s approval of mifepristone. This will allow the plaintiffs time to respond to the Justice Department’s request for a full stay of
Rep. Stubbs: State to honor President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs Michael Johnson as Hometown Hero
MADISON – State Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) announced today that Michael Johnson, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, will be honored by the State Assembly as a Hometown Hero on Tuesday, April 18. “I nominated
Rep. Johnson: Thanks Tommy Thompson and congratulates UW Madison on investiture of Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin
Madison—Friday, Representative Scott Johnson of the 33rd Assembly District thanked former Governor Tommy Thompson for his service to the university and congratulated the University of Wisconsin Madison on the investiture of its new chancellor, Jennifer L. Mnookin. Rep. Johnson gave the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Containment increases and evacuations lifted for Arcadia wildfire
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of a 3,186-acre wildfire in Monroe County, which is now 77% contained. Roughly 150 personnel are involved in the firefighting