Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Waterford Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Waterford is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction of
Dept. of Transportation: DMV debuts new ‘B’ series of license plates
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will soon debut a new series of license plates that begin with the letter ‘B’. After nearly eight years and 4.7 million letter and number combinations on license plates
UW-Eau Claire: To host 41st Annual Mathematics Meet for high school students Feb. 15
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire mathematics department will host the 41st Annual Mathematics Meet for high school students on Saturday, Feb. 15. Since the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, participation in the event has continued to trend up. This
International Crane Foundation: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers proposes $3.75 million in funding for Wisconsin’s farmers to prevent crop damage by cranes
This morning, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced proposed budget investments of more than $80 million to support Wisconsin’s farmers, producers, and agricultural industries. As part of this 2025-27 Executive Budget proposal, the Governor included more than $3.7 million to reimburse
Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Voces De La Frontera, Freedom Road Socialist Organization: Safe havens in Milwaukee schools now
[Milwaukee, WI] – In late January, second-grade teacher Alondra Garcia shared immigration resources with her students. Garcia is a teacher at Allen-Field Elementary School, a bilingual school serving many immigrant communities. As threats to the safety of both undocumented and
Rep. Brent Jacobson: Republicans introduce bill to address noncitizen felons
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, Wisconsin Republican legislators introduced a bill requiring county sheriffs to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in identifying and deporting illegal aliens arrested for felonies. Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released the following statement:
Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association: Members applaud Gov. Evers’ budget investments in dairy industry and rural communities
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members today praised Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ efforts to invest in dairy innovation, agricultural exports, food security, and rural infrastructure; and to ensure transparency in food labeling. “Wisconsin’s dairy industry is a $52.8 billion
Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association: Applauds $77.8 million dairy industry impact of new Wisconsin Agricultural Road Improvement Program
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded investments of $77.8 million in rural road improvement projects benefiting Wisconsin dairy processors and farmers. The amount, which is part of the second round distributed through the Wisconsin Agricultural Roads Improvement
U.S. Rep Steil: With Johnson introduces resolution to support digital assets
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and House Committee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Chairman Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), introduced a House Resolution expressing support for blockchain technology and digital assets. Following
Crawford campaign: Files ethics complaint, urges thorough investigation over manipulated image used by Brad Schimel
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Judge Susan Crawford’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court filed an ethics complaint over Brad Schimel’s campaign using a potentially AI-manipulated image of Judge Crawford in a new ad. The complaint, filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Fourth round of DSPS youth firefighter training grants opens in February
Madison – Wisconsin Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dan Hereth recently announced his department has opened applications for more Youth Firefighter Training Grants. This is the fourth round of funding distributed through the DSPS grant program, whichhelps address recruitment concerns of Wisconsin
Marquette University: Law School Poll to release results of national surveys on Trump administration, U.S. Supreme Court, Feb. 12-13
MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Law School Poll will release the results of its national survey of public opinion, over two days, Feb. 12-13, via written releases. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Marquette Law School Poll will release results of a
Rep. Goeben: Immigration reform needed now
Madison – Rep. Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) shared her support for legislation that would create a uniform, statewide policy for law enforcement to ensure dangerous criminals are kept off our streets. “Currently, law enforcement across our state face ambiguity in the application of
Waukesha County Board: Welcomes two new members
Waukesha, WI – The Waukesha County Board welcomed two new members to its ranks. Timothy Dondlinger will represent District 5, encompassing portions of the Village of Menomonee Falls and the Village of Lannon. This seat became vacant following Jennifer Grant’s successful
Rep. Roe: Applauds Governor Tony Evers’s budget investment announcements
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Governor Tony Evers with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced their plans to invest more than $80 million in the 2025-27 Budget to support Wisconsin farmers and farm families, producers, and
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins Sen. Cramer in reintroducing Fair Access to Banking Act to protect legal industries from debanking
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) in reintroducing the Fair Access to Banking Act, which protects fair access to financial services and ensures banks operate in a safe and sound manner. The legislation requires that lending
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: With Carbajal introduces Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Agriculture Committee Members Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA) introduced the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Act. This bill will authorize an additional $16 million per year for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Dairy
Rep. Krug: Making Wisconsin safer by removing illegal immigrant criminals
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Dept. of Natural Resources: 2025 sturgeon spearing season opens Feb. 8
OSHKOSH, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing for the sturgeon spearing season that will open Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, on the Winnebago System. With one of the largest lake sturgeon populations in North America, the Winnebago
Reps. O’Connor, Tusler, Murphy, Brent Jacobson, Donovan, Franklin and Sens. Wimberger, Feyen: Legislators introduce bill to ban funding the Department of Justice with private money
MADISON – Today, State Representatives Jerry L. O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac), Ron Tusler (R- Harrison), Dave Murphy (R- Greenville), Brent Jacobson (R- Mosinee), Bob Donovan (R- Greenfield), Ben Franklin (R-De Pere), and State Senators Eric Wimberger (R- Oconto) and Dan