Rep. Andraca: Statement on “Safe Summer” gun safety package
Introduces measures to prevent gun violence, keep communities safe MADISON, Wis. – Today, Rep. Deb Andraca (D – Whitefish Bay) joined her colleagues to introduce a package of gun safety legislation in the State Capitol. This package includes gun violence prevention
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking tips on illegal elk shooting
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) still needs the public’s help to gather information on the illegal killing of a bull elk in Jackson County. Reward For Information On Illegal Elk Shooting The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is
Rep. Allen: DOC Appreciation Week
Madison, WI – Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), along with Rep. Tittl, have created an Assembly Resolution honoring Probation and Parole Agents across the State. July 21st-July 27th will mark the Department of Corrections Probation and Parole Agents Appreciation Week. The Department
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Reflecting on Wisconsin’s dairy industry this June
MADISON, Wis. – June is a special month in Wisconsin for many reasons, including the beautiful weather, the end of the school year, and on top of it all, it’s June Dairy Month! Wisconsin’s economy, history, and culture are steeped
Dept. of Natural Resources: Anglers play a key role in aquatic invasive species prevention
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by draining water from their boats and equipment this fishing season. The first full weekend of June is all about fishing in Wisconsin,
Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health: Investing in school-based mental health will improve youth mental health
The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) is urging sustainable investments in school-based mental health services as proposed by Gov. Tony Evers in his 2025-2027 budget be prioritized this budget season. Children spend the majority of their days in
Dept. of Transportation: Wisconsin DMV warns consumers of latest phishing scam
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers of another phishing scam where scammers are texting and pretending to be from WisDOT DMV to get individuals to click on fraudulent links or reveal personal
Opportunity Wisconsin: Rep. Mark Pocan holds Eau Claire town hall to highlight Republican cuts to Medicaid and SNAP to pay for billionaire tax breaks backed by Rep. Van Orden
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – While Congressman Derrick Van Orden once again refused to show up and face his constituents in person, Congressman Mark Pocan was joined Saturday by more than 100 people at a town hall meeting to discuss the
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Announces new presidential appointee to serve rural Wisconsin
STEVENS POINT, Wis., June 3, 2025 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Andrew Iverson is appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for the state of Wisconsin. Director Iverson will
UW-Milwaukee: Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents to present Regents Business Partnership Award to Northwestern Mutual
MILWAUKEE_ The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will honor Northwestern Mutual with the Regents Business Partnership Award on Thursday, June 5, at the UWM Student Union. The award recognizes Northwestern Mutual’s visionary, collaborative leadership
Dept. of Natural Resources: Recommends Wisconsinites limit time outside due to Canadian wildfire smoke
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recommending Wisconsinites reduce their time outdoors Tuesday, June 3 and into Wednesday, June 4 due to ongoing air quality advisories resulting from Canadian wildfire smoke. Smoke will be moving from
UW Health: Dementia care for Latinos is the focus of new elective course for medical students
MADISON, Wis. – To help train the next generation of doctors in dementia care for the Latino community, researchers in Madison are partnering with a Milwaukee-based Latino community center to create a new, culturally competent, elective course for medical students at the
Dept. of Administration: Makes state chief information security officer announcement
Madison, Wis. – Today, the Department of Administration (DOA) has announced William (Bill) Brinkley as the incoming Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Wisconsin effective June 2, 2025. Brinkley most recently served as the director of information technology operations with the National
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Wisconsin crop progress and condition
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Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Administrative actions May 2025
Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions
Students for a Democratic Society UW-Milwaukee: Students and community members protest outside the UW Board of Regents Meeting
[Milwaukee, WI] – The Students for a Democratic Society chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), alongside community allies, will hold a protest outside the upcoming University of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, June 5, condemning the UW
Associated Builders and Contractors: Brandi Davis promoted to apprenticeship director at ABC of Wisconsin
MADISON, Wisconsin – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin has promoted Brandi Davis to Director of Apprenticeship. Davis joined ABC as Director of Education in 2022. Her role includes leading the association’s education programming, including the ConstructionU series and
Rep. Anderson: Introduces bipartisan bill to help staff small police agencies
Madison, WI – Today Representatives Bob Donovan and Clinton Anderson, along with Senators Jesse James and Brad Pfaff, introduced LRB-2712. The bill creates a pilot program providing grants to small law enforcement agencies that would cover labor costs and unreimbursed
Dept. of Administration: Makes state chief information security officer announcement
Madison, Wis. – Today, the Department of Administration (DOA) has announced William (Bill) Brinkley as the incoming Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Wisconsin effective June 2, 2025. Brinkley most recently served as the director of information technology operations with the National
Wisconsin Family Action: Responds to slate of radical anti-family legislative proposals
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) strongly opposes a series of legislative proposals currently circulating in the Capitol that represent a sweeping assault on Wisconsin’s constitutional values, parental rights, free speech, and the very foundations of family and biological reality.