U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Helps deliver over $23.5M for infrastructure upgrades at Wisconsin airports
WISCONSIN – Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced three Wisconsin airports will receive over $23.5 million in funding for infrastructure upgrades – including updates to terminal buildings, taxiways, and runways that will increase safety, expand capacity, and create jobs across the
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: The next PACT Act deadline: Healthcare enrollment for Wisconsin Veterans who deployed to combat zones
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Wisconsin Technology Council: The state of early stage investing in Wisconsin: How’s 2023 so far? Learn more Sept. 26 in Madison
MADISON, Wis. – The last two years saw more than $1.5 billion in angel and venture capital invested in Wisconsin, including no small amount from out-of-state and international investors. However, the falloff that began in mid-2022 has so far continued
Sen. Pfaff: Introduces bill to support small businesses
Madison, WI – Today, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) re-introduced a bill to create an online portal for Wisconsinites to access information related to starting, maintaining, and growing a small business. Among others, the
Rep. Vining: Wisconsin Democrats go big for small business
MADISON–Today, State Representatives Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Francesca Hong (D-Madison) and Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee), with State Senators Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced a bill to create an online portal for Wisconsinites to access information related to starting, maintaining, and
Dept. of Agriculture: Back to school a reason to recognize agricultural education
A commentary by Secretary Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) MADISON, Wis. – Back to school is an exciting time for students, families, teachers, and communities across the state. As we share first day
Neville Public Museum: Spectacular Science: Candy Chemistry opens Saturday!
Green Bay, WI—September 7, 2023— As part of the Neville Public Museum’s internally created Spectacular Science exhibition Candy Chemistry opens to the public Saturday, September 9, 2023. Dive into the sugary world of candy and explore the complex science behind making tasty treats. Candy
UW–Eau Claire: Dementia prevention, support to be focus of Thursdays at the U
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Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of the village of Balsam Lake Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Balsam Lake is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project
WisDems: With Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison for sedition, will David Clarke finally denounce him?
MADISON, Wis. — This week, far-right Proud Boys leader, convicted seditionist, and David Clarke ally Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the conspiracy to overthrow our democracy at the deadly Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021. Just
Dept. of Health Services: Wisconsin State Health Officer earns national recognition
Today, Paula Tran, state health officer and administrator for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Division of Public Health, has been selected by the de Beaumont Foundation as one of its Class of 2023 40 Under 40 in Public Health leaders.
Dept. of Agriculture: Accepting applications for dairy processor grants through October 13
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for dairy processor grants through October 13, 2023. These grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability
Assembly Democratic Children and Families Committee Members: Deregulation won’t fix child care crisis in Wisconsin
MADISON – Today, the Assembly Committee on Children and Families held a public hearing on several bills relating to child care in Wisconsin. The Committee heard testimony on Assembly Bills 388, 389, 390, 391, and 392. “As Federal funding dries
Rep. Rettinger: Public safety measure clears Senate sommittee
Madison, WI – A freshman southeast Wisconsin lawmaker had one of his public safety bills, Senate Bill 86, pass through the Senate Judiciary & Public Safety Committee yesterday. State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) testified before the committee that the bill
Rep. Penterman: Appointed to Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity
Madison, WI – Madison, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) released the following statement today after being appointed to the Childhood Obesity task force: “I am excited to serve on the Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity. Childhood
UW System: UW-Parkside chancellor finalists named
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside, a student-centered university that serves approximately 4,300 students and offers 51 undergraduate majors, 87 minors and certificates, and
Carthage College: Engineering Center opens at Carthage
KENOSHA, Wis. – Now open in Lentz Hall, the Engineering Center at Carthage College welcomes its first students in fall 2023. “The Engineering Center represents an exciting new engineering pathway for Carthage and brings a local engineering education presence to
Bill Lueders: Sues the Madison Police Department over record delays
Madison journalistBill Lueders, formerly of Isthmus, Wisconsin Watch and The Progressive, has filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court seeking to compel the Madison Police Department to cease its illegal delays in responding to record requests. The Department regularly tells
Marquette University: Nursing faculty members honored by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology at annual conference
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Lisa Thiemann, clinical associate professor and director of the Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program in Marquette University’s College of Nursing, was named the 2023 Program Director of the Year, and Dr. Jay Tumulak, clinical assistant professor and associate director of