Wisconsin Hospital Association: Rep. Mark Born receives 2023 Advocate of the Year Award from WHA
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) has recognized State Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) with the Association’s 2023 Health Care Advocate of the Year Award. Born was honored at WHA’s annual Advocacy Day event on April 19 in Madison for
Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO: To host Annual Workers’ Memorial Day Event April 28 at Chad Erickson Memorial Park
La Crosse, Wisconsin – Families and friends of Western Wisconsin workers will gather at Chad Erickson Memorial Park in La Crosse on Friday, April 28, 2023 to honor workers who perished while at work and to call for action on
Climate Power: Biden clean energy plan projected to bring thousands of clean energy jobs to Wisconsin
Washington, D.C. — Clean energy investments and incentives – passed thanks to President Biden and Congressional Democrats – have turbocharged our clean energy economy in Wisconsin. Since becoming law on August 16th, clean energy companies have announced new energy projects
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Slams EPA administrator over E-15 slow-walk
WASHINGTON, DC – In case you missed it, this week Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) grilled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan on his agency’s slow-walk on summer E-15 waivers for the eight states, including Wisconsin, that applied. Watch on YouTube
Dept. of Natural Resources: Celebrate Earth Day with the Wisconsin DNR
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites Wisconsinites to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22 by getting outside and finding an adventure in Wisconsin’s great outdoors. With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails,
Dairy Business Association: Dairy farmers voice priorities during Dairy Day at the Capitol
MADISON, Wis. – Dairy Business Association held its fifth annual Dairy Day at the Capitol event Wednesday. Twenty-three members, both farmers and other dairy professionals, had the opportunity to hear from various legislators and advocate for issues impacting producers and
Dept. of Transportation: Gov. Evers approves WIS 73 improvements, Dane and Columbia counties
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.9 million contract to reconstruct WIS 73 between North Village of Marshall limits and Deansville Road in Columbus, Dane and Columbia counties. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin April
Connolly campaign: Announces campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals – District I
MILWAUKEE – Judge Gwendolyn G. Connolly announced today she will be a candidate to be Milwaukee County’s next Appellate Court Judge in the April 2, 2024 election. The incumbent is Judge Timothy Dugan, who has announced to colleagues he intends
Gov. Evers: Trillion Tree Pledge: Gov. Evers announces Wisconsin planted more than 12.9 million trees in 2022
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continued Earth Week celebrations today, releasing an annual report regarding Wisconsin’s progress on the Trillion Tree Pledge. On Earth Day 2021, Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #112, joining
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Votes to support local fire departments, keep Wisconsinites safe
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her Democratic and Republican colleagues in supporting the Fire Grants and Safety Act, which passed the Senate 95-2. The bipartisan legislation extends federal programs that provide resources to local fire departments across Wisconsin
U.S. Dept. of Commerce: Biden-Harris administration recommends $562 million investment to make communities resilient to climate impacts as part of investing in America agenda
WASHINGTON – Today, Vice President Harris announced that the Department of Commerce has recommended $562 million in funding for nearly 150 projects across 30 coastal states and territories to make communities and the economy more resilient to climate change, as
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin 2023 statewide tornado drills planned for Friday
MADISON, Wis. – Following their postponement on Thursday due to the threat of severe weather in the state, Wisconsin’s annual tornado drills will proceed as planned today. Everyone is encouraged to take time today to review and practice their tornado
Wisconsin Health Association: Rep. Born receives 2023 Advocate of the Year Award from WHA
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) has recognized State Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) with the Association’s 2023 Health Care Advocate of the Year Award. Born was honored at WHA’s annual Advocacy Day event on April 19 in Madison for
Wisconsin Sea Grant: Bipartisan infrastructure law funding expands marine debris prevention efforts in Milwaukee and Cleveland
Wisconsin Sea Grant (WISG) today announced it is expanding a successful marine-debris-prevention project in Milwaukee and will build on that success to spark similar awareness and action in a fellow Great Lakes city, Cleveland. Marine debris is an increasing global
Fox Cities Chamber: Next Public Policy Forum to focus on state budget
FOX CITIES, Wis. (April 21, 2023) – The Fox Cities Chamber will hold its next Public Policy Forum on Tuesday, May 9, focusing on the 2023 Wisconsin State Budget. Come hear about the current state of Wisconsin’s finances, the debate between
Sen. Smith: Decries lack of student voices at free speech hearing
EAU CLAIRE – The Wisconsin State Assembly Committee on Colleges & Universities held an invitation-only informational hearing this morning at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire today on the UW System’s recent free speech survey. According to the meeting announcement, the discussion
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: Leads effort to go purple for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
MADISON – Residents, organizations, businesses, and landmarks across Wisconsin are going purple next week as part of a statewide recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), which is established annually by the Office for Victims of Crime within the U.S.
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Libertarians to voters: “Let’s go! Follow us!”
Ubet, WI—“We’ll be ready to give voters the best options in 2024,” said the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) Press Office, following the state party convention in Milwaukee on Saturday, April 15th. “Voters absolutely want a change from the bipartisan
Weekly Democratic radio address: Gov. Evers emphasizes how his budget plan will manage Wisconsin’s environmental concerns
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget proposal to address the climate crisis, protect our natural resources, and bolster Wisconsin’s workforce in high-demand fields like clean energy, conservation, forestry, and sustainability. Hey there,