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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Cedarburg is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement

Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Pewaukee) today announced her bid for re-election to the State Assembly. Duchow is seeking her fourth term, having represented the 99th Assembly District since 2015. “Serving the constituents of the 99th Assembly District is an honor,” said

This Earth Month, Dane County is launching a new grant that seeks to provide funding for community composting projects that help reduce the amount of organics (food scraps, yard waste) being sent to landfills, County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. All

MADISON, Wis. – In an op-ed for the Milwaukee Courier, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley outlines how Governor Evers is doing the right thing on public safety for Wisconsinites. In 2022 alone, Gov. Evers has invested more than $50 million to help

The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) today announced a new fact sheet “Healthy Screen Time in a Digital World” to help parents and guardians learn about the impact of excessive screen time use, especially social media, and to provide tips

Spring Green, WI – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) today announced his intent to run for re-election to represent the 17th Senate District in the Wisconsin State Senate.  Marklein has begun circulating nomination papers and is prepared to run.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that they have several opportunities to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through acts of service and outdoor recreation at Wisconsin state parks throughout the month. Earth Day was

[Balsam Lake, Wis.] – Today, Adam Jarchow introduced four policy proposals that will revamp the Department of Justice, help restore law and order in our communities, and Make Wisconsin Safe Again. The announcement builds on Jarchow’s plans to Back the Badge and

[Fox Crossing, WI] – Andrew Thomsen, a Republican, announced his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 19th State Senate District today. A small business owner and fourth generation Wisconsinite with strong roots in the Fox Valley, Thomsen has the experience and understanding to

Madison, WI – Today, the Senate Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 1034 relating to medical marijuana. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) will testify against the bill and released the following statement:

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announces that as part of the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ) continued effort to improve the criminal justice response to sexual assault, DOJ is offering regional sexual assault training courses for prosecutors across

MADISON, Wis. – About 4% of cancers diagnosed in the U.S. each year, roughly 66,000 cases, are classified as head and neck cancer. Most are very treatable, especially when found in early stages. However, according to Dr. Tiffany Glazer, head

Kevin Schanning, of Delta is running as a Democrat for the open 74th Assembly District seat.  “The people of Northern Wisconsin deserve a clean environment, access to quality and affordable health care, and fully supported public education. It is also

MADISON— Yesterday, the Wisconsin Policy Forum released a report which showed that Wisconsin provided more support for small business than any other state in the country to help recover from the pandemic. From the report:  “The state has also set aside $1.33 billion for

Wednesday, April 20, 2022: Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) recently published its Spring 2022 Advocacy Update which makes it clear that advocating for CAFO crushing regulations are top of mind. The update highlights a recently released report regarding the availability of land and manure

Tonight the next phase of the bus rapid transit (BRT) development passed with strong Common Council  support. The following statement can be attributed to Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway:   “I am excited to be moving forward into the 60% Project Design phase

MILWAUKEE (April 19, 2022) – Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has announced that masks will be mandatory for students and staff in all district buildings. The policy will take effect Wednesday, April 20, 2022. The decision was made after determining a significant transmission of the

I would like to thank my colleagues for today’s vote of confidence in selecting me as the next President of the Common Council. That I am the first Latino to hold this title is not lost on me, and I

One of my roles in the legislature is that I chair the Assembly Committee on Public Benefit Reform. In that role I work on ideas to make our public benefit programs more effective at their main function, which is to

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will continue to require riders to wear masks on County buses. The decision comes out of an abundance of caution as COVID-19cases have increased locally over the past three weeks. “After careful consideration