Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumr Protection: AEA Snapshot: Apple Lake AEA helps lead conservation efforts in northwestern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – Situated in Wisconsin’s Northwoods just east of the Mississippi River, the Apple Lake Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA) is surrounded by small lakes in the Lower Apple River Watershed. This AEA covers almost 10,000 acres in the towns
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrates air quality success during Clean Air Month
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Clean Air Month this May, an important time to remember our collective responsibility to protect the air we all breathe. Air quality successes over the last 20 years include an
Rep. Brandtjen: Raises concerns over Speaker Robin Vos’ apparent compromise with CCP interests
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen has issued the following statement in response to Speaker Vos’ compromise with CCP interests: “Today, I wish to draw attention to the concerning ties between Speaker Robin Vos and organizations linked to the Chinese
Rubrich campaign: Announces candidacy for 48th Assembly District
Sun Prairie – Lisa Rubrich announced her bid to represent the newly drawn 48th Assembly District today. Rubrich is a local healthcare professional, mother, and wife who has called the Town of Burke home for the last 21 years. She
USDA: Announces next slate of economic development investments in rural partners network communities
STEVENS POINT, Wisc., May 1, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that USDA is funding 18 projects related to infrastructure upgrades and clean energy projects in rural and Tribal communities participating in the Rural
U.S. Rep. Tiffany: Bipartisan bill to delist the gray wolf passes the House
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s (CO-03) bipartisan legislation to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) passed the U.S. House by a vote of 209-205. H.R. 764, the Trust the Science Act, would
USDA NASS: Wisconsin ag prices
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U.S. Rep. Van Orden: VETT Act passes House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s (WI-03) Veterans Education Transparency and Training (VETT) Act passed the House. The VETT Act simplifies the process for veterans enrolling in higher education by modifying educational form requirements and establishing an online portal through the Secretary of
RNC: President Trump will make Wisconsin and Michigan great again
Contact: Matthew Middleton Trump Will Rescue The Great People Of Wisconsin And Michigan From Biden’s Failures RESIDENT TRUMP WILL REVITALIZE WISCONSIN AND MICHIGAN Tomorrow, President Trump will be visiting Waukesha, Wisconsin and Freeland, Michigan where he will share his vision to
WFBF: Statement on the Trust in Science Act
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson released the following statement today regarding the passage of the Trust in Science Act (AB 764), which removes the Great Lakes wolf from the endangered species list: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau applauds
WisDems: JFC Republicans did this, new pause on labor and delivery in Rice Lake
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake announced a pause in labor and delivery services, citing ongoing staffing issues as a result of hospital closures in western Wisconsin by HSHS and Prevea Health. In February, Gov. Evers approved Act 97, securing
Protect Our Care: Moore, Vining join Protect Our Care Wisconsin to call on State Republicans to finally expand Medicaid
WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Representative Gwen Moore, Wisconsin State Representative Robyn Vining, and Wisconsin resident Peggy McDowell joined Protect Our Care Wisconsin to mark the seventh annual Medicaid Awareness Month and call on Republicans to expand Medicaid and provide coverage
Forward Together Wisconsin: President Mandela Barnes applauds the announcement of solar for all funding in Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI – Forward Together Wisconsin President Mandela Barnes applauds the announcement that Wisconsin is a recipient of $62,450,000 through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All program. This funding will connect Wisconsin residents across the state with affordable, resilient
Gov. Evers: Seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Lafayette County Circuit Court. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by the passing of Judge Duane M. Jorgenson on April 21, 2024. The new judge will
UW-Madison: An electrifying discovery may help doctors deliver more effective gene therapies
MADISON — In an effort to improve delivery of costly medical treatments, a team of researchers in electrical engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has developed a stimulating method that could make the human body more receptive to certain gene
Steffen campaign: Steffen announces reelection candidacy
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Clean Lakes Alliance: To launch 2024 Greater Madison Lake Guide featuring the 2023 State of the Lakes Report
MADISON, Wis., May 1, 2024 – Clean Lakes Alliance is excited to announce the release of the 2024 Greater Madison Lake Guide, a comprehensive publication showcasing the beauty and vitality of Greater Madison’s lakes, to be mailed on Wednesday May 1st
The Nature Conservancy: Hillary Vedvig joins The Nature Conservancy as new Director of Government Relations
MADISON, Wis – The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Hillary Vedvig as the Wisconsin chapter’s Director of Government Relations. Vedvig will focus on working with partners, local leaders, and elected officials to advance TNC’s policy objectives
Kirsch campaign: Karen Kirsch announces campaign for 7th Assembly District
April 30, 2024-GREENFIELD–Healthcare advocate and community leader Karen Kirsch announced today that she will be a candidate for the State Assembly in the 7th District, representing portions of West Allis and Greenfield, as well as neighborhoods in the western part
Public Service Commission: With Federal Affordable Connectivity Program Set to Expire, PSC reminds residents about existing internet assistance options
MADISON – The Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding Wisconsin residents that, due to congressional inaction, the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is currently winding down, and no further ACP payments will be provided after the month of