WISCONSIN – Wisconsin Conservation Voices is kicking off an $80,000 digital advertising campaign through their Wisconsin Native Vote program, encouraging Indigenous people across the state to vote. The campaign launched Tuesday, October 12th through social media, radio sponsorship, written articles, and other channels. The vibrant creative content was made by Native

MADISON – Today Governor Tony Evers, in partnership with the Public Service Commission and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, announced the six communities that were selected for the new Broadband Connectors Pilot program cohort. According to Governor Evers’ office, the Broadband Connectors Pilot program “will help provide technical assistance to help

MADISON-A new online MS in Educational Psychology, Learning Analytics option, offered through the renowned UW-Madison Department of Educational Psychology, will help graduates improve teaching, learning and educational policy by harnessing the power of ‘big data’ to tackle a broad range of challenges. Graduates of the program will be equipped to

MILWAUKEE – On Friday October 16 2020, the City of Milwaukee Health Department advised the Keenan Sexual and Reproductive Health Center, located at 3200 N. 36th St., would be closed on October 30th for staff development. It will reopen on November 2nd at 11am.

MADISON—The Department of Administration is now accepting applications for the COVID-19 Community and Economic Stabilization Grant Programs. Announced by Governor Evers last week, the over $50  million of grant investments support the lodging and tourism industry, live music and performance venues, and privately owned movie theaters. These efforts are funded through the Federal Coronavirus

MILWAUKEE — Over 90% of people in Wisconsin are complying with state-issued mask mandates, an increase from 41.5% when masks were encouraged but not mandatory, according to an observational study conducted by researchers in Marquette University’s College of Health Science. Results also show that the odds of mask wearing prior

[Madison, Wisconsin] – Recognizing the power everyday contributions made by engaged citizens Governor Tony Evers recognized 10 individual and three programs at the 2020 Governor’s Service Awards ceremony for their significant service to Wisconsin citizens and communities on October 15, 2020. The Governor’s Service Awards honors outstanding volunteers, AmeriCorps and

MADISON – The University of Wisconsin-Madison will purchase half of the energy produced by the largest solar generation facility in Dane County – a 20-megawatt solar array that Madison Gas and Electric will build in Fitchburg in partnership with EDF Renewables. MGE received approval for the project from the Public

(MADISON, Wis) – The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has announced its 2020 Community Impact Grant awards for initiatives that aim to advance health equity and improve health and well-being throughout Wisconsin. Initiatives that address the health of Black men

Beginning October 24, 2020, Medicaid members that are incarcerated will have their health care benefits suspended and then re-evaluated before they are released from jail or prison. Previously, Medicaid members who became incarcerated had their coverage terminated, which then often delayed their access to medical and behavioral health care following

La Crosse – Today, Rep. Ron Kind introduced the bipartisan Savings for All Vocations Enhancement (SAVE) Act. This bill will increase access to retirement savings for employees of nonprofit organizations that utilize 403(b) employer-provided retirement plans, incentivize S-Corporation businesses to convert to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) structure, and correct overly harsh individual retirement account (IRA) penalties

Tiffany’s Record of Leadership Unmatched in Race [Minocqua, WI] – Congressman Tom Tiffany delivered a strong message and clear win earlier tonight in the first debate for the 7th Congressional District. Throughout the one hour debate hosted by WJFW-Channel 12, Tiffany repeatedly demonstrated his knowledge of the district and a

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following request prior to President Trump’s visit to neighboring Rock County tomorrow: “Wisconsin now sits atop nearly every national worst list for Covid-19. Seven of the top ten cities in the country for Covid-19 cases per capita are right here in the Badger

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed the third week in October (Oct. 18-24, 2020) as Forest Products Week. The week recognizes the people who work in and care for our forests, the businesses that create forest products and the many ways forest products contribute to our lives. “Forest products contribute $24.3

WAUSAU, Wis. — Attorney and community leader Rick Cveykus announced today he is running for Wisconsin Court of Appeals in District III, which covers the northern half of the state. Rick is currently managing partner at Cveykus Law in Wausau, where he has built a broad practice in criminal law, family law, and