WIN Technology: Announces the second annual Imagine Summit to introduce young women to STEM careers
Eau Claire, Wis. – April 10,2023 – WIN Technology, the Eau Claire, Wisconsin based fiber-optic network and managed information technology services provider, is pleased to announce the second annual Imagine Summit, an event designed to introduce female students in the
Dept. of Justice: UPDATE – officer involved critical incident investigation in Barron County, Wis.
VILLAGE OF CAMERON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the village of Cameron, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, April 8, 2023. At
Mayor Rhodes-Conway: Visits city-supported child care center to celebrate National Community Development Week
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway will be visiting Reach Dane’s new child care center on April 11 to celebrate National Community Development Week. The new center on Latham Drive opened last spring, allowing preschool children to receive a full day of programming
Rep. Allen: Releases bill addressing school safety
Today, State Representative Scott Allen (R – Waukesha) and State Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) released LRB-0471, a proposed bill that would allow each school board to voluntarily choose to create their own concealed carry policy to protect their students. This
Dept. of Natural Resources: Recruitment now open for 2024 class of state conservation wardens
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the application period is now open the for 2024 class of state conservation wardens. DNR conservation wardens are credentialed law enforcement officers who serve rural and urban communities statewide.
Reps Vining and Goyke: To hold joint state budget listening session
MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) and Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) will be holding a joint state budget listening session on Saturday, April 15. “Rep. Robyn Vining and Rep. Evan Goyke will be hosting a budget presentation and listening session on Saturday, April
Gov. Evers: Highlights budget investments to bolster the healthcare workforce and address shortages
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today highlighted initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget targeted atbolstering the healthcare workforce and addressing shortages of nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNA), and other healthcare professionals that are impacting Wisconsinites’ access to healthcare. The governor highlighted these initiatives during his visit to the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Eau Claire campus
Keep Our Republic: Former Wisconsin State Senator Kathy Bernier to join Keep Our Republic as Wisconsin State Director
Chippewa Falls, Wis. – Keep Our Republic has announced former State Senate Chairwoman, Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa), has been named Wisconsin State Director. In this role, Bernier will lead the organization’s innovative bipartisan hyper-localized civic education efforts. “We are thrilled to
Create Wisconsin: Coalition of leaders advocate for creative sector investment to fuel state’s economy
[Eau Claire, Wis.] – A coalition of arts organizations and creative businesses from across Wisconsin are collaborating to highlight the vital role of the creative sector in propelling economic growth in rural communities throughout the state. The group, composed of
Dept. of Natural Resources: Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings now open virtually through April 13
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to get involved during the annual spring hearing public input opportunity. The WCC/DNR Spring Hearings focus on natural resource-related questions and proposed rule changes. They
Sen. Agard: Denounces Texas’ court abortion pill ruling
MADISON – Late last week, a federal court in Texas ruled to restrict the distribution of mifepristone, one of the two drugs used in a medication abortion. The decision is in response to a lawsuit filed by anti-abortion groups to
Rep. Subeck: Statement on competing federal court decisions on mifepristone
MADISON – On Friday, a Federal District Court Judge suspended the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, a medication commonly used for medication abortions and managing miscarriages. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the Northern District of Texas, who worked as an attorney for
Secretary of State Godlewski: Elected Chair for the Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands
Madison, WI– Today, the State of Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL) announced the election of Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski as board chair for Wisconsin’s oldest state agency. With the retirement of former Secretary of State Doug
Gov. Evers: Highlights initiatives to support working families, strengthen State’s workforce, maintain economy’s momentum
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week will travel across the state highlighting initiatives included in his 2023-25 biennial budget to support working families, strengthen the state’s workforce, and maintain the economy’s momentum, such as creating a 12-week paid family
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: Medicaid works for women & children
April marks the 5th annual Medicaid Awareness Month. Medicaid is an essential pillar of coverage for women and children. Adult women comprise an estimated 40 percent of those enrolled in Medicaid, and over half (54 percent) of children are enrolled
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: Reacts to continued politically motivated attacks on abortion care
MILWAUKEE, WI – On the evening of Friday, April 7, 2023, in the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration case, a federal court in Texas ruled to revoke the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, one of the
Milwaukee Press Club: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson headlines Newsmaker Luncheon
MILWAUKEE – U.S. Sen Ron Johnson will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Monday, April 24, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Johnson, who was elected to his third term in November, will take questions from a
Wisconsin Technology Council: Local talent, global reputation: video gaming growth topic at April 25 Tech Council luncheon
MADISON, Wis. – Video game enthusiasts often cite U.S. creation hubs such as Seattle, Orlando and Austin, but a city that pops up on chat screens these days is Madison. Learn more about local gaming companies and what they’re producing
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Air Guard announces Outstanding Airmen
Airmen from Johnson Creek, Portage, Mukwonago, Milwaukee and Minnesota have been recognized as the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Senior Airman Jacob Muchenberger, a command and control battle management operations specialist with the 128th Air Control
Farmers for Sustainable Food: Farmer proves it’s never too late to learn new practices
SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. ― Many farmers may feel it is too late in the game for them to change the way they have been farming, but a Sheboygan Falls farmer Chuck Born takes a different view: “You’re never too old