(Sun Prairie) – Today is Juneteenth, the anniversary of the emancipation of the last remaining slaves in Texas and the former Confederacy on June 19th 1865. Rep. Gary Hebl (D-Sun Prairie) released the following statement: Given the events currently taking place across America, it is especially important to educate ourselves on

In the spirit of community collaboration and learning, the Wisconsin Recovery Advocacy Project in partnership with Wisconsin Voices for Recovery will be hosting a virtual town hall for the recovery community, families, allies, and policymakers on Tuesday, June 23rd from 6:00-7:30pm CST. The purpose of the town hall will be

“When I endorse, it’s because I believe in the person, regardless of political party affiliation. Jessi is the candidate I believe has the knowledge, skills and principles to best serve Wisconsin Rapids in Congress. She understands the challenges economies in central Wisconsin are facing because she has seen and experienced

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will receive a $6.75 million federal grant to complete the last phase of the Merrimac Bridge rehabilitation. The grant was made under the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program. It will cover about half the cost of the remaining work to upgrade much of the

[Madison, WI] — This morning, the University of Wisconsin System announced that former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson would be appointed as the system’s interim president. Following the announcement, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement: “I could not be happier with the Board of Regents’ pick. Governor Thompson has always been one

Dear Elected Officials: As we commemorate Juneteenth Day today, a day commemorating this day in 1865 when General Gordon Granger led thousands of federal troops to Galveston, Texas to announce that the Civil War had ended and slaves had been freed. Three weeks ago, we watched in dismay as the

MADISON, Wis. — This coming Sunday, Father’s Day may be observed differently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. June 21 is also significant for the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), which will mark its 100th day of activation for coronavirus response — now the longest continuous SEOC activation in

MADISON, Wis. – The appointment of former governor and federal health secretary Tommy G. Thompson as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System will put a strong advocate for research and higher education at the helm of the system, leaders of the Wisconsin Technology Council said Friday. Thompson, who

MADISON, June 19, 2020 – With the application deadline just days away, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) today announced that more than 16,000 businesses have already applied for the $75 million We’re All In Small Business Grant (WSBG) Program. The online application will be open until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23.

Public Health Madison & Dane County Laboratory staff have begun to monitor conditions and test water at twenty local beaches for bacteria and blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) to determine if they are safe for recreation and swimming, and to reduce the risk of illness. “We test water weekly at the beaches

“In the past, I have co-sponsored some of the bills supported by the Governor today. Those bills enhance public confidence in the police and codify existing practice, while preserving public safety and the safety of officers. For the same reason, I have adamantly opposed some of these bills because they

“What a great choice! I am so excited that Governor Tommy Thompson will serve as President of the University of Wisconsin, even if only on an interim basis. Tommy’s experience in uniting the state around a common goal is well documented throughout his career in public service, and he is

(WISCONSIN) — Today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin spokesperson Philip Shulman released a statement on the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics unemployment numbers that showed a staggering 12% of Wisconsinites are unemployed because of Trump’s disastrous response to the COVID-19 pandemic: “12% of Wisconsinites are struggling to pay their rent, afford their

[Madison, WI] – In celebration of Juneteenth, The Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Chairman Andrew Hitt: “Today, Americans join in celebrating the 155th anniversary of the day when the news President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation finally made it to Americans enslaved in Galveston, Tx, marking the

Madison Common Council President Sheri Carter (14th District), Council Vice-President Syed Abbas (12th District) and Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway today issued the following proclamation on the celebration of Juneteenth on June 19, 2020 in the City of Madison. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of slavery in the

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents announced on Friday that former Governor Tommy Thompson has been appointed Interim President of the UW System Interim effective July 1. “We commend the Board of Regents for the selection of Governor Thompson as Interim President,” said Dave Minor, President and CEO

MADISON – Today, Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) and the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus held a ceremony to honor the inaugural raising of the Juneteenth Flag. Rep. Stubbs stated, “Today marks a historic day in the state of Wisconsin with the raising of the Juneteenth flag. We recognize the date that