Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek, Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski, and Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake are celebrating the implementation of the federal No Surprises Act and encouraging consumers to learn about this new consumer protection measure. “The No Surprises

MADISON, Wis. – Extremely cold air expected in the state this week will lead to dangerous conditions that can affect people and pets in a matter of minutes. ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to plan ahead to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe. The National Weather Service is forecasting

MADISON, Wis. – A recent finalist, a veteran contest judge and contest organizers will provide tips on how to win the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest during a 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 webinar hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council. The 19th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2022

SOMERS, Wis. – UW-Parkside is accepting nominations for its 2022-23 Distinguished Alumni Awards. Deadline for nominations is February 4, 2022.  The nomination form is available on the UW-Parkside website.  The university will honor alumni in the categories of Achievement and Service awards, recognizing alumni who excel in their chosen field and/or perform exemplary service to

WASHINGTON — Congressional Leadership Fund announced the first slate of candidates to earn the endorsement of its Trailblazers Fund. Trailblazers, the recently formed hard dollar arm of Congressional Leadership Fund, endorses and provides direct financial support to key Republican candidates with the strength to win back the House Majority. Campaigns that

MILWAUKEE (January 5, 2022) — The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced today that it will temporarily suspend Freeway Flyer Routes 40, 43, 44, 46, 48, 49, 79, and 143 through March 6, 2022, due to a shortage of bus drivers. Freeway Flyers are buses that operate primarily between Park &

The Issue: Wisconsin local governments obtain their power from the state. But, a series of mandates and other legislative actions have continuously shifted powers from the local to the state level. More recently, the concept of local control has been weaponized as a rhetorical device during political debates. The goal of

GREEN BAY, WI – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after the Chicago Teachers Union voted to return to remote learning and cancel in-person classes in Chicago. “The Chicago Teachers Union should be ashamed of itself. The simple fact is remote learning is a joke and does more harm than

MADISON – Wisconsin Women in Government has released the agenda for its premier professional development program, the Leadership Seminar. WWIG has also extended the deadline for applications to the two-day knowledge-building opportunity offered in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs. Twenty-five participants will convene on the UW-Madison

(January 1, 2022, Madison, WI) The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $15,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin 4-H members and alumni pursuing higher education in 2022.  To be considered for financial support, applications must be received by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation via email between December 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022. Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth through 4-H, development and leadership in 4-H, academic performance and future educational goals. To be eligible for Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships students must have been a Wisconsin 4-H member for at least three years; have a grade

MILWAUKEE – Attorneys Ralph Weber and Craig Johnson will be the featured speakers at a luncheon set for Tuesday, January 18 hosted jointly by the Milwaukee Press Club and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. In the wake of the Waukesha Parade attack in November, Wisconsin bail practices came under a national spotlight. Weber and Johnson

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced they are hosting free online student loan debt relief workshops on Jan. 20 and Jan. 21. These workshops will help student loan borrowers prepare for the end of the federal student loan

Milwaukee – Single-digit temperatures are in the forecast this week. We Energies is sharing simple steps for customers to keep safe and warm. Space heater safety: Only use newer models with safety features like automatic shut-off. Keep it at least 6 feet away from flammable materials like drapes or blankets. Plug heaters directly