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MADISON, Wis. – Organizations throughout Wisconsin that provide emergency shelter, transitional residences, and extremely low-income housing are encouraged to apply for grants from the WHEDA Foundation. Administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, the WHEDA Foundation grants aim to improve

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that three lucky Wisconsin residents won a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hunt elk during the 2022 elk season, which opens Saturday, Oct. 15. The DNR randomly selected the three hunters

Temperatures are predicted to be dangerously hot with heat indices approaching 105°. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 12pm through 8pm Tuesday. Extremely high temperatures coupled with high humidity can have some serious effects on your health such

Menomonie, WI—Today, former Wisconsin State Senator Kathleen Vinehout endorsed Deb Baldus McGrath in her campaign for Wisconsin’s third Congressional District. Deb is a former Army Captain, CIA officer, and working mom of three. Kathleen Vinehout represented Wisconsin’s 31st State Senate

MADISON, Wis. — Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski announced that the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) has provided almost $150 million in financing for over 230 infrastructure projects since Godlewski became chair in January 2019. From roadwork to bridge

MADISON — Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) announced his endorsement of Mandela Barnes in the Democratic Senate primary. “It’s an honor to have earned the endorsement of Rep. Gallego, who has dedicated his entire life to serving his community and his

Milwaukee – This week, a new poll from the Alex Lasry campaign showed a majority of Democratic Primary voters believe that Alex Lasry is the best Democrat to beat Ron Johnson in December, and that the race is still in a

On June 30, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) identified the first confirmed case of orthopoxvirus, presumed to be monkeypox, in a resident of Dane County. The patient is currently isolating and the risk remains low for the

GREEN BAY– Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement on the effective date of 2021 Wisconsin Act 116, which was authored by Senator Cowles to create timelines and protocols for the testing and handling of sexual assault kits. Senator

MADISON, Wis. – In Wisconsin, Republicans running for governor have proven that they would rather pander to the ultra-MAGA base than protect democracy and the right to vote. Whether it is election integrity or January 6, all four have staked out extreme

The Fourth of July is a commemoration of American independence from England and embarking upon a path of self-determination for our country. This holiday is a time to gather and celebrate as one. The United States has come a long

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Cass Cousins to serve as Portage County District Attorney. Gov. Evers’ appointment fills a vacancy created by former District Attorney Louis Molepske’s election to the Portage County Circuit Court. Cousins will serve

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today, as required by state law, released an estimate of the general school aids each public school district will receive for the 2022-23 school year. The estimate is based on budgeted dollars submitted by

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Technical College System thanks Governor Evers, Secretary Hughes and Secretary Pechacek for the $3.5 million investment in workforce innovation at Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) through a partnership with Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin. WTCS

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) sent a letter to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) inquiring when the agency will release final data for suicide rates among children in 2021. Ahead of the National Launch of