Dept. of Transportation: Community celebrate completion of Zoo Interchange project in Milwaukee County
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Craig Thompson today joined federal, state and local leaders in the city of Wauwatosa to celebrate finishing the North Leg of the Zoo Interchange. Reaching this major milestone also signifies the overall completion of
Rep. Allen: Votes for fair elections
Madison, WI – Today, Rep Allen applauds the passing of several constitutional amendment resolutions related to ensuring free and fair elections in Wisconsin. SJR 71 passed for the 2nd time and would clarify that the Wisconsin constitution reserves the right to
Rep. Steffen, Sen. Cabral-Guevara: Absentee ballot tracking bill clears the Assembly
Madison, WI – Today, Assembly Bill 38, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R Howard) and State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) was passed by the State Assembly. This bill will allow absentee voters to receive text message updates on the
Wisconsin Muslims Leaders, Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine: Message to Bide: No ceasefire, no vote
On November 9, 2023, Wisconsin Muslim leaders and the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine (a coalition made up of about 40 organizations) are calling for a press conference at 4:00 pm on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Milwaukee City
Rep. Nedweski: Assembly votes to protect free speech on college campuses
Madison – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill (AB) 553 in response to results of the UW system-wide student free speech survey, conducted in 2022. The bill also addresses issues raised throughout the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities
Rep. Anderson: Bipartisan bill would create Psilocybin pilot program for veterans with PTSD
Madison, WI – Today Representatives Nate Gustafson and Clinton Anderson along with Senators Jesse James and Dianne Hesselbein introduced LRB-4215, which creates a psilocybin pilot program for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Active members of law enforcement would not be
USDA: Invests more than $1.2 billion in rural cooperatives to increase economic opportunity and advance equity in rural America
DENVER, Co. Nov. 9, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing more than $1.2 billion in loans and grants to spur economic development, catalyze rural prosperity and advance equity through rural cooperatives
Molson Coors: Collaborates with The Commons for Destination Innovation career development experience
MILWAUKEE – Nov. 6, 2023 – Molson Coors has partnered with The Commons for the fourth iteration of its Destination Innovation program; an all-expenses-paid early career development experience for 15 students from various universities across Southeastern Wisconsin. The annual program
USDA NASS: Wisconsin crop production
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Holiday Folk Fair International: Features varied food options
MILWAUKEE, WI — Traditional foods from 20 ethnicities will again be a major part of the festival experience at the 80th annual Holiday Folk Fair International, America’s premiere multi-cultural festival, to be held Fri., Nov. 17 – Sun., Nov. 19, 2023, Exposition
Dept. of Justice: Wisconsin ranks number one during fall Drug Take Back Day
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the fall 2023 Drug Take Back. Wisconsin collected 53,122 lbs. of unwanted medications this
Clean Wisconsin: Nancy Retana to chair Community Advisory Committee for the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern
Clean Wisconsin Resilient Communities Director Nancy Retana will become chair of the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern Community Advisory Committee (CAC) in January. Committee members unanimously chose Retana for the role at their meeting on Tuesday. “I’m honored to help lead this
Rep. Allen: Visits Waukesha West
Madison, WI – Today, Rep Allen visited Waukesha West High School to experience a day in the life of a Waukesha student. Rep Allen shadowed senior Jenna Lawrence who worked as an intern in his office during the summer of
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Biden must restore deterrence in Middle East
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Intelligence Committee, today released the following statement on the Biden administration’s response to Iranian proxies striking U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria, and an American
SEIU Wisconsin: UW Health Nurses to report multiple, serious patient safety concerns to Dept. of Health Services
Madison, Wisc. — Nurses will report multiple, serious patient safety concerns to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on today, stepping up their call for action from the UW Health administration. Nurses have resorted to filing forms with DHS
Dept. of Children and Families: To reopen applications for Child Care Counts Stabilization Payment Program
MADISON – The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is reopening applications for the Child Care Counts Stabilization Payment Program thanks to an additional $170 million in relief funding from Governor Tony Evers. Child care providers who are not currently enrolled
WILL: Secures major 2nd Amendment victory for millions of firearm owners nationwide
The News: Today, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) announced a significant legal victory in Britto v. ATF—a nationwide injunction protecting millions of firearm owners across America. This victory follows several preliminary injunctions on the ATF’s Pistol Brace Rule, but this is the first injunction
National Guard Release: Gov. Evers and First Lady invite military families to share ornaments for 2023 ‘Tribute to Our Troops’ Tree at Executive Residence
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers invite the public to contribute ornaments for this year’s “Tribute to our Troops” holiday tree at the Executive Residence. “Kathy and I are glad to continue this important tradition
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for updated natural resources administrative rules
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will hold a public hearing on proposed permanent rules to revise chapters NR 1, 11, 45, 51, 115 and 116 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, relating to a
Citizens Against Gambling: City and County of Kenosha collude to jam through a casino proposal cloaked in secrecy
Kenosha, WI – On Tuesday, the City of Kenosha announced a last minute public hearing had been scheduled for today on a secretly negotiated deal for a Kenosha Casino. Shortly thereafter, the Kenosha County Board was notified that the County’s IGA,