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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to make safety their number one target as they head out into the field this gun deer season, Nov. 18-26. DNR conservation wardens investigated eight hunting incidents, including one

STURGEON BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has published a summary of public comments it received on a proposed master plan variance to allow an expansion of equestrian trails in Newport State Park. In addition to the

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) urges drivers to put safety first when you see flashing lights on the side of the road. Governor Tony Evers proclaimed November 13-17, 2023 as Crash Responder Safety Week to remind Wisconsinites to help

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MADISON, Wis. — In honor of Veterans Day, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following statement: “We owe an enormous debt to all those who have answered the call and served our nation. From the GI Bill to investing in the

LA CROSSE, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin honored veterans and current servicemembers at Viterbo University’s Annual Veterans Day Program. After the program, she had lunch with Abby Siakpere, a local veteran who was one of the many Wisconsin veterans

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the villages of Granton, La Farge and New Auburn and the city of Blair are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to make improvements

MADISON – Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine) released the following statement after the Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Racine County Economic Development Corporation, and Milwaukee 7 announced plans for Microsoft to expand its investment in

MOUNT PLEASANT, WIS. – The Village of Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC), and Milwaukee 7 (M7) today announced plans for Microsoft to significantly expand its investment in Mount Pleasant.   PLANNED DATACENTERS If approved by the Village

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Microsoft will invest billions of dollars to expand its data center footprint in Mount Pleasant. This move will bring significant benefits to both the local community and the entire state. “We are thrilled to

Rep. Christine Sinicki released this statement about the package of patient safety bills she is coauthoring with Sen. Johnson and Sen. Taylor:  “We are reintroducing a trio of bills that propose to increase transparency around surgical  procedures and to ease

Former Town of Grant Supervisor Heather Grys-Luecht, with representation from Wisconsin Transparency Project, has filed a lawsuit against the Town and four current officials alleging 22 counts of violating the Open Records Law.  Most of the violations occurred while Grys-Luecht was

Madison — Yesterday, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) joined her Assembly colleagues in passing a series of bills to strengthen election integrity in Wisconsin. “I always say voting should be easy, but it should be difficult to cheat. After passing these bills

Madison – Wisconsin utility regulators on Thursday approved a sizable increase in electric rates for customers of Alliant Energy but sent a strong message that they want to see more savings in the years ahead on coal plants that are

MILWAUKEE — Today, a groundbreaking was held for the Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility that will serve as a new state-of-the-art home for the state of Wisconsin’s Milwaukee Crime Lab, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory located in the Milwaukee area. This new crime lab replaces an outdated, small laboratory that has not met the needs of current

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release over two days the results of its national survey of public opinion, Nov. 15-16, via written releases. On Wednesday, Nov. 15, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results pertaining to public

MADISON–The Assembly was in session twice this week, but spent much of the People’s time engaging in fighting culture wars, and amplifying false narratives. Rep. Robyn Vining [D-Wauwatosa] released the following statement: “Wisconsinites are experiencing a mental health crisis that has

MADISON – Customers of Xcel Energy will see a much smaller increase on electric bills come January after state regulators sided with CUB Thursday and voted to block the company’s request to hike its profits. The Public Service Commission could

MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement in response to reports that Madison and UW Police are investigating an incident involving a group of students who reported having a rock thrown at them from a building on State