Rep. Donovan: Two mass shootings in Milwaukee. Where is the plan?
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following news of another violent weekend in Milwaukee. The nonstop violence resulted in four people losing their lives and another 23 injured. Rep. Donovan said: “Two mass shootings over the weekend left a
Dept. of Transportation: Risk of pavement buckling rises with temperatures
Extreme heat is forecast throughout Wisconsin this week, which could create conditions for pavement buckling. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is advising motorists to be alert and take extra caution. When very hot conditions occur, it causes the pavement slabs
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Announces Steve Ingham as interim administrator
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski announced that Steve Ingham will begin serving as Interim Administrator for DATCP’s Division of Food and Recreational Safety on August 28, 2023. Ingham served as
Community Shares of Wisconsin: Community Change-Maker awards
Madison, WI – On September 28, Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) will honor local leaders and organizations who are advancing social and environmental justice in our community. The annual Community Change-Maker Awards event will take place at Union South and
Sen. Stroebel: Milwaukee’s I-794 corridor in jeopardy
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) is in the process of completing a study on the I-794 Lake Interchange corridor in Milwaukee. The study is comprised of several project design concepts, ranging from replacement-in-kind to full removal
Sen. Roys: Condemns Republican priorities which result in more cuts
MADISON — Today, UW-Parkside and UW-Platteville announced layoffs and furloughs on their campuses due to Republicans cutting $32 million from the state budget for the UW System. In response, Sen. Roys issued the following statement: “This announcement follows a similar
SEIU: Service, Care workers to unite, rally in Milwaukee ahead of RNC primary debate, raise demands for candidates to prioritize working people
MILWAUKEE – Workers across industries with the Service Employees International Union and the Fight for $15 and a Union are set to rally and march in Milwaukee near the Fiserv Forum ahead of the RNC Primary Debate on Wednesday, August 23,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review for the city of Madison Safe Drinking Water Loan Program projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of Madison is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The first project
Rep. Neubauer: Statement on UW-Parkside announcement
MADISON, Wis. — Rep. Neubauer released the following statement: “Today, UW-Parkside announced their need to address a $4 million budget deficit. “My thoughts are with every student, faculty and staff member that this difficult situation will directly affect. This is
Sen. Wirch, Reps. Ohnstad, McGuire: React to Parkside budget shortfall
Kenosha – Today, the University of Wisconsin – Parkside announced it is considering furloughs of all staff and other measures to address a $5.3 million structural deficit. Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Somers) and Reps. Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) and Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) issued
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Delivers $28 million for internet expansion in five Wisconsin counties
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that the Reedsburg Utility Commission will receive a $28 million loan to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers, and business owners in Richland, Dane, Iowa, Juneau, and Sauk Counties to reliable, affordable
Dept. of Military Affairs: Head back to school safely with tips from ReadyWisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Students across the state will be heading back to class in the coming weeks, and ReadyWisconsin is encouraging parents to make sure safety is part of their back-to-school planning. “Kids spend a lot of time away from
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Announces $28 million to connect people in Southwest Wisconsin to high-speed internet
STEVENS POINT, Wis., Aug. 21, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced a $28 million ReConnect Loan to Reedsburg Utility Commission to provide reliable, affordable high-speed internet to nearly 10,000 people in Southwest Wisconsin.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village of Cascade Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Cascade in Sheboygan County is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project
Gov. Evers, Minnesota Gov. Walz: Apply for federal grant to rebuild critical Duluth-Superior bridge
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, today announced their departments of transportation have requested federal funding to help rebuild the John A. Blatnik Bridge between Superior and Duluth, Minnesota. More than $1 billion is available through the federal Multimodal Project Discretionary
Dept. of Health Services: First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Public Health Madison & Dane County have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in a Wisconsin resident this year. The individual is a resident of Dane County. Cases of West Nile virus
Biden-Harris Campaign: Statement on Donald Trump avoiding Wisconsin…again
In response to reporting Donald Trump will dodge Wisconsin next week, BFP spokesperson Kevin Munoz released the following statement: “Of course Donald Trump wants to avoid appearing in Wisconsin because he knows Wisconsin is a state that illustrates his failed leadership.
Biden campaign: Ahead of RNC debate, Biden-Harris 2024 announces historic $25 million ad buy
Ad buy includes largest, earliest investment in Hispanic and African American media for a reelection in history Ads will run across battleground states on television and digital platforms Today, Biden-Harris 2024 announced its third major ad buy of the 2024
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Hosts “Ramiah Project” roundtable exploring commonsense ideas to remove barriers from incarceration to work
OSHKOSH – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) will host a roundtable at the Urban League of Greater Madison on Friday, August 25 to explore commonsense ideas to remove barriers from incarceration to work. The roundtable will be held in partnership with