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MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will award more than 1,700 degrees at its 131st commencement on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. The university will present 1,092 bachelor’s degrees, 492 master’s degrees,

MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, Dec. 19, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) will consider amendments to Tax Incremental Finance Districts (TIDs) 56 and 84. Together, these amendments will provide $33 million to fund transformative projects in the

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 8753, to direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities. This legislation would mandate that the U.S. Postal Service

At 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, Milwaukee Area Technical College will host its 2024 Winter Commencement at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. More than 1,000 students are eligible to receive their associate degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeship diplomas and adult high school diplomas. In addition,

From additional sales taxes to “special assessments” to property assessments, a notable share of your tax burden begins at the local level. Mayors, city/town/village councils, county boards, school boards and more all have a direct impact on your life, yet

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #247 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Dec. 14, 2024, in honor of Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser, who

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Urban Forestry (UF) Grant Program recipients for the 2025 grant year. In addition to helping fund projects consistent with state and national goals for

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Wood County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by Judge Gregory J. Potter’s retirement. The new judge will complete a term ending

[Portage County, WI] – Today, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) announced the approval of Doral’s Vista Sands Solar project, located near the towns of Plover and Grant in Portage County, Wisconsin. The proposed solar project is the largest of

MILWAUKEE – Today, MTEA leaders sent a letter to Governor Tony Evers imploring him to prioritize robust investments in Wisconsin public schools in his 2025-27 state budget.  Read the letter below. Download a pdf HERE. Dear Governor Evers, We are writing to

MADISON, Wis. – Bad news for anyone tired of sticker shock at the grocery store: President-elect Donald Trump is already backing down from his promise to lower food prices. But if you’re a large, successful corporation, you can expect to

MADISON – Today, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard celebrated Wisconsin’s groundbreaking initiative to address housing insecurity through Medicaid, starting February 1, 2025. This new Medicaid Housing Benefit will provide housing support services to Medicaid members experiencing housing instability and affected

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) released the following statement in response to the release of the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on the use of non-disclosure orders (NDOs) against Members of Congress, congressional staff, and members of the

Madison, WI – Today, Sen. Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) and Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) announced plans to introduce a bill in January requiring more information be provided to taxpayers when they vote on referendums to increase their taxes. Currently, referendums must report

Contact: State Senator-Elect Dora Drake, (608) 237-9111 MADISON – Today, Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Chair State Senator-Elect. Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “Today, we honored outgoing caucus members, welcomed new members, and held leadership elections. I am excited

Summary:  Michael Best Strategies (Strategies) is proud to announce that Federal Government Relations partners Tami Jackson Buckner and Sarah Helton, along with principal Lucia Alonzo, have been recognized on The Hill’s prestigious Top Lobbyists 2024 list. This honor underscores the trio’s exceptional contributions to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement today after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of Transportation, former U.S. Representative Sean Duffy: “I look at all of the President’s nominees through

As we approach the holiday season, many of us are busy shopping for Christmas gifts, planning parties, and celebrating with loved ones. This year, let’s remember that one of the greatest gifts we can give is our support for local

MADISON, Wis. – If you are covering the 2024 Wisconsin Presidential Electors Meeting, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming. The 2024 Wisconsin Presidential Electors Meeting will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2024. “The electors selected by the Republican Party

Madison, WI – The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in northern Wisconsin has filed two legal challenges to protect water resources in the Bad River and coastal wetlands, required because Wisconsin officials approved blasting, horizontal drilling, or trenching through