Wisconsin Women in Government: Save the date! Wisconsin Women in Government Annual Scholarship & Recognition Gala
MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG), a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization, will host the Annual Scholarship & Recognition Gala at Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center on Wednesday, May 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event features a keynote speaker,
Dept. of Transportation: WIS 113 in Dane County closed starting April 17
WIS 113 will be closed to through traffic from River Road to WIS 19 starting April 17 through September 2023 for construction in the area. The posted detour route will utilize US 151, I-39/90/94 and WIS 19. Side roads along
Milwaukee Press Club: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to headline Newsmaker Luncheon
MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, (R- Rochester) will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker Luncheon set for Friday, May 5, hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Vos, who is in his 10th term in the Assembly, will take questions
Dept. of Justice: Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with 4th degree sexual assault following report to Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul and Walworth County District Attorney Zeke Wiedenfeld today announced that defrocked former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, age 92, has been charged with one count of Fourth-Degree Sexual Assault for an incident that occurred in
Fond Du Lac County Republican Party: BirthPlace of the Republican Party
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin — The Republican Party of Fond du Lac County is deeply disappointed to announce that despite a recent decision by the National Historic Landmark Program and the National Register of Historic Places Program, the Ripon Chamber
Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Celebrate site number 200 serving Wisconsin youth
Portage, WI — Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin celebrated the opening of its 200th Club location in the state, making the City of Portage the 75th community served by the organization. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the new
Dept. of Natural Resources: Containment increases to 99% for Arcadia wildfire
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies have made good progress towards containing the 3,092-acre wildfire in Monroe County. The wildfire, which began in the afternoon of April 12, is now 99%
Planned Parenthood: Responds to SCOTUS delaying dangerous orders in mifepristone case
MILWAUKEE, WI – Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin issued the following statement today, in response to the Supreme Court of the United States administrative stay of Judge Kascymaryk’s ruling in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration for five days
Rep. Penterman: Announces in-district listening sessions
Madison – State Representative William Penterman (R – Columbus) announced that he will be holding in-district listening sessions on Saturday, April 22rd. Listening sessions will be held in Deforest, Columbus, and Watertown. “My title is Representative,” said Penterman. “It is
Protect Our Care Wisconsin: SCOTUS temporarily issues stay on mifepristone case
Washington, DC — Today, Justice Samuel Alito issued an administrative stay of Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s ruling invalidating the FDA’s approval of mifepristone. This will allow the plaintiffs time to respond to the Justice Department’s request for a full stay of
Rep. Stubbs: State to honor President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs Michael Johnson as Hometown Hero
MADISON – State Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) announced today that Michael Johnson, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, will be honored by the State Assembly as a Hometown Hero on Tuesday, April 18. “I nominated
Rep. Johnson: Thanks Tommy Thompson and congratulates UW Madison on investiture of Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin
Madison—Friday, Representative Scott Johnson of the 33rd Assembly District thanked former Governor Tommy Thompson for his service to the university and congratulated the University of Wisconsin Madison on the investiture of its new chancellor, Jennifer L. Mnookin. Rep. Johnson gave the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Containment increases and evacuations lifted for Arcadia wildfire
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of a 3,186-acre wildfire in Monroe County, which is now 77% contained. Roughly 150 personnel are involved in the firefighting
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Wraps First Week of ‘Delivering for Wisconsin Tour’
WISCONSIN– This week, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) kicked off her Delivering for Wisconsin Tour in Green Bay, Wausau, Eau Claire, Durand and La Crosse to highlight direct support she’s brought home for communities across Wisconsin to invest in Wisconsinites
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims Money Smart Wisconsin Week
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April 15 – 21, 2023, as Money Smart Wisconsin Week to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy education and financial wellness. “Financial education gives folks the
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Reflects on first 100 days
EAU CLAIRE, WI – In case you missed it, yesterday Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) celebrated his first 100 days in office. During that time, Van Orden’s constituent services-first office has sent over 40,000 letters, closed over 200 cases, and given
Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul joins coalition calling on EPA to ensure that grant funding under the Inflation Reduction Act furthers environmental justice
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of eight attorneys general calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure that the benefits of EPA’s Environmental and Climate Justice (ECJ) Block Grant Program reach underserved communities
Dept. of Natural Resources: UPDATE: DNR responding to 3,168-acre Arcadia wildfire In Monroe County
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of a 3,168-acre wildfire in Monroe County, with 109 acres outside of Fort McCoy boundaries. The fire is 60% contained.
Anderson campaign: Announces U.S. Senate campaign
MIDDLETON – Phil Anderson – longtime liberty advocate and torchbearer of restrained government, peace and freedom – announced his candidacy for United States Senate on April 15th, at the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin state convention. “The goal of my campaign
Dept. of Transportation: Annual Work Zone Awareness Week highlights importance of highway safety
Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed next week (April 17-21) as National Work Zone Awareness Week in Wisconsin. For more than 20 years, National Work Zone Awareness Week has marked the start of construction season across our country, promoting road worker safety