Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Application period for crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops to open December 2
MADISON, Wis. – In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will open the application period for crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Statement on former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy selected for Trump administration Secretary of Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement after former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy was nominated by President-elect Donald J. Trump to serve as the Secretary of Transportation: “President Trump made a fantastic selection with his nomination
School Choice Wisconsin: State report cards show positive results for choice schools
Madison, Wis. – New report cards from the Department of Public Instruction show positive results for private schools in Wisconsin’s school choice programs in terms of both student growth and achievement when compared to public schools. School Choice Wisconsin released
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: The cycle remains the same
Two weeks ago today, we all participated in one of the most expensive, divisive, inflammatory, exhausting, and downright toxic elections in recent memory. Despite all of the mud slinging, name calling, and unruly behavior, nothing really changed. One half of
Dept. of Public Instruction: Schools and district accountability report cards for the 2023-24 school year now available
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published school and district accountability report cards for the 2023-24 school year. The DPI publishes school and district report cards annually, as required by Wis. Stat. 115.385. Report cards include data for multiple school
WILL: Wisconsin DPI re-defines mediocre student achievement to “meets expectations”
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released the following statement, after the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released new report card data. WILL believes the legislature should rein in DPI’s ability to change accountability standards in education.
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2024 bear season results show rebound in harvest and hunter success
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary results for the 2024 bear season. This fall, bear hunters harvested 4,285 bears during the five-week season, a rebound from the below-average harvest of 2,922 bears taken during
IRG: No regulation without representation
IRG finds the current process to approve Wisconsin environmental regulations gives unelected bureaucrats complete control with essentially no opportunity for proper oversight DELAFIELD, WI: Today IRG’s Center for Investigative Oversight (CIO) released a report analyzing the Wisconsin Legislature’s ability to exercise oversight over
Offers of Children’s Mental Health: Early childhood feelings thermometer for parents
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) recently offered child care providers the Early Childhood Feelings Thermometer, a tool to help young children manage big feelings and begin to name emotions. Now there is a version of this tool specifically
UW–Eau Claire: Seven to be honored with Alumni Association awards
Seven alumni and friends of the university will be honored with awards from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Alumni Association on Friday, Dec. 20. Honorary Alumnus Award The Honorary Alumnus Award is presented to non-alumni or non-degreed alumni who have
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces settlement with Roundy’s for product weight and labeling violations
MADISON, Wis. – Today the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a settlement with Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. (Roundy’s) resolving 1,202 alleged short weight package violations and 90 alleged package labeling violations. Under the settlement, Roundy’s does
Democratic Party of Wisconsin: Announces Sarah Abel as executive director
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler announced Sarah Abel as Executive Director. During the 2024 cycle, Abel served as the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s Deputy Executive Director. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued the following
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Speaks in support of landmark veterans’ legislation on the House floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 8371 – the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. This bill ensures that veterans have access to modern, quality
Wisconsin Elections Commission: All county canvass statements have been filed
MADISON – The Wisconsin Elections Commission has received verified canvass statements from all 72 counties after accepting the final verified county canvass statement Monday afternoon. A spreadsheet of the unofficial results from all state-level and federal contests based on the
UW–Green Bay: Universities of Wisconsin award Camera Corner Connecting Point the Regents Business Partnership Award
Green Bay, Wis. – In a ceremony Friday afternoon, Universities of Wisconsin Regent Angela Adams and President Jay Rothman, along with UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander presented Camera Corner Connecting Point (CCCP) with the Regents Business Partnership Award. The award
President-elect Trump: Statement re: Sean Duffy
I am pleased to announce that former Congressman Sean Duffy, from the Great State of Wisconsin, is nominated to serve as the Secretary of Transportation. Sean has been a tremendous and well-liked public servant, starting his career as a District
USDA NASS: Wisconsin ag news – Crop progress & condition
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UW-Eau Claire: Among top study abroad schools again
For the second consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s participation in study abroad programs is the highest among master’s-level colleges and universities in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and ranks among the best in the nation, according to the 2024 Open
Rep. Sapik: Statement on Enbridge Line 5
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Elections Commission: Background info on WEC v. LeMahieu
Contact: Riley Vetterkind, riley.vetterkind@wi.gov MADISON – On Monday, Nov. 18, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will meet to hear oral arguments on Wisconsin Elections Commission v. Devin LeMahieu, Case Number 24AP351. This case is before the Supreme Court to review an order