MADISON, Wis.– The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Underhill in Oconto County. The deer was a one-year-old hunter-harvested buck taken during the 2021 gun
(Madison)… Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) introduced an amendment to the Roadmap to Reading Success, a bipartisan bill vetoed by the Governor that addresses Wisconsin’s alarming K-12 reading crisis through proven, evidence-based
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following reports that China has locked down a third city — and nearly 20 million Chinese citizens — due to COVID-19 concerns ahead of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) called for the U.S. and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Orders #152 and #153 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on, Wed., Jan. 12, 2022, and Fri., Jan. 14, 2022, in honor of firefighter James “Jim”
MADISON – Today, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) spent her first full day as Assembly Democratic Leader. Her first duties as leader included a meeting with Governor Tony Evers regarding their shared priorities for the months ahead, a call with Department
Madison, WI – Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced on Tuesday that it would allocate up to $2.63 million for a Meat Talent Development Program. WTCS President Foy released the following statement: “We
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that Wisconsin received a historic $246.3 million to help families struggling with the costs of home heating this winter through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This investment is more than double Wisconsin’s
MADISON, Wis. – In response to Senator Ron Johnson breaking his pledge to only serve two terms by announcing his re-election campaign, leading labor groups from across Wisconsin to blast Johnson for betraying their workers. See what leaders from the
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County is providing information about the proposed rehabilitation of the northbound County Trunk Highway F bridge over Green Road in the City of Pewaukee for public review and comment. The objective of this information is to familiarize the
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today slammed the more than 100 members of Congress who voted by proxy to say that they were “present” during last night’s quorum vote. In a video, Gallagher said, “By definition, if you are voting
Madison, Wis. (January 11, 2022) – Henry J. Predolin Foundation is pleased to announce a grant of $925,000 to Edgewood College. This grant will provide scholarships at Edgewood College for approximately 135 students—incoming first year students, upper classmen, and transfer
Wisconsinites view climate change, health care, race relations, income and wealth distribution and excessive government regulations as the biggest problems facing the state. Meanwhile, the state’s residents see climate change, the federal budget deficit, income and wealth distribution, race relations
January 11, 2022 – The country’s leading small business organizations united today to express their opposition to the attack on voting rights and support the United States Senate passing voting rights legislation using filibuster reform to protect the fundamentals of American democracy. While
Wisconsin Bankers Association Opposes Senate Bill 451, Which Would Expand Authorized Activities and Powers of Credit Unions At today’s hearing of the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Revenue, the Wisconsin Bankers Association and member bankers from around the state expressed
MILWAUKEE — Rana Altenburg, associate vice president of public affairs at Marquette University, has joined the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation Board of Directors, the organization announced Jan. 7. The Foley Foundation was created in 2014 to honor the legacy
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association celebrates the Assembly Health Committee’s action to hold a hearing on Assembly Bill 402, authorizing practice by Expanded Function Dental Auxiliaries (EFDAs) in Wisconsin. Since 2008, Community Health Centers have tripled their dental capacity
Annual event challenges veteran and amateur game developers to create games in 48 hours Green Bay, Wis.—After a two-year hiatus, Green Bay will once again host a site for the Global Game Jam (GGJ) over the weekend of Jan.20-22, 2022.
Lucas submits maximum 3,000 signatures of Milwaukee residents MILWAUKEE – Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee County Sheriff and candidate for mayor of Milwaukee, today issued the following statement regarding submitting his nomination papers to have his name placed on the ballot
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker’s Special Interest Shakedown Heads to Key West, Florida MADISON, Wis. — Amid a nation-wide surge in COVID-19 cases, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is showing more concern for his campaign warchest than the health and safety of
MADISON, Wis.– The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Underhill in Oconto County. The deer was a one-year-old hunter-harvested buck taken during the 2021 gun deer season. This is the first confirmed wild positive case
(Madison)… Senator Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls) and Representative Joel Kitchens (R – Sturgeon Bay) introduced an amendment to the Roadmap to Reading Success, a bipartisan bill vetoed by the Governor that addresses Wisconsin’s alarming K-12 reading crisis through proven, evidence-based literacy screening. The authors sent the following letter to Governor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following reports that China has locked down a third city — and nearly 20 million Chinese citizens — due to COVID-19 concerns ahead of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) called for the U.S. and other countries participating in the Olympics to demand complete transparency
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Orders #152 and #153 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on, Wed., Jan. 12, 2022, and Fri., Jan. 14, 2022, in honor of firefighter James “Jim” Ludlum and Captain Brian Busch of the Mineral Point Fire
MADISON – Today, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) spent her first full day as Assembly Democratic Leader. Her first duties as leader included a meeting with Governor Tony Evers regarding their shared priorities for the months ahead, a call with Department of Health Services Secretary-Designee Karen Timberlake on the state of
Madison, WI – Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced on Tuesday that it would allocate up to $2.63 million for a Meat Talent Development Program. WTCS President Foy released the following statement: “We are pleased the Governor’s office and the Wisconsin Department of
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that Wisconsin received a historic $246.3 million to help families struggling with the costs of home heating this winter through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This investment is more than double Wisconsin’s typical annual funding and was provided through annual appropriations and
MADISON, Wis. – In response to Senator Ron Johnson breaking his pledge to only serve two terms by announcing his re-election campaign, leading labor groups from across Wisconsin to blast Johnson for betraying their workers. See what leaders from the agriculture, health care, and labor sector had to say: Darin
(WAUKESHA, WI) – Waukesha County is providing information about the proposed rehabilitation of the northbound County Trunk Highway F bridge over Green Road in the City of Pewaukee for public review and comment. The objective of this information is to familiarize the public with the purpose and need for the project, and
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today slammed the more than 100 members of Congress who voted by proxy to say that they were “present” during last night’s quorum vote. In a video, Gallagher said, “By definition, if you are voting by proxy, you are not present. This may be the
Madison, Wis. (January 11, 2022) – Henry J. Predolin Foundation is pleased to announce a grant of $925,000 to Edgewood College. This grant will provide scholarships at Edgewood College for approximately 135 students—incoming first year students, upper classmen, and transfer students. “For the past 14 years Edgewood College has benefitted
Wisconsinites view climate change, health care, race relations, income and wealth distribution and excessive government regulations as the biggest problems facing the state. Meanwhile, the state’s residents see climate change, the federal budget deficit, income and wealth distribution, race relations and health care as the biggest problems for the nation
January 11, 2022 – The country’s leading small business organizations united today to express their opposition to the attack on voting rights and support the United States Senate passing voting rights legislation using filibuster reform to protect the fundamentals of American democracy. While the Senate continues to debate voting rights legislation, it is
Wisconsin Bankers Association Opposes Senate Bill 451, Which Would Expand Authorized Activities and Powers of Credit Unions At today’s hearing of the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Revenue, the Wisconsin Bankers Association and member bankers from around the state expressed opposition to Senate Bill 451, which would provide credit unions with
MILWAUKEE — Rana Altenburg, associate vice president of public affairs at Marquette University, has joined the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation Board of Directors, the organization announced Jan. 7. The Foley Foundation was created in 2014 to honor the legacy of James Foley, a graduate of Marquette and a freelance
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association celebrates the Assembly Health Committee’s action to hold a hearing on Assembly Bill 402, authorizing practice by Expanded Function Dental Auxiliaries (EFDAs) in Wisconsin. Since 2008, Community Health Centers have tripled their dental capacity to answer the call of Wisconsinites who are living without
Annual event challenges veteran and amateur game developers to create games in 48 hours Green Bay, Wis.—After a two-year hiatus, Green Bay will once again host a site for the Global Game Jam (GGJ) over the weekend of Jan.20-22, 2022. Since 2008, this annual, international event challenges new and experienced
Lucas submits maximum 3,000 signatures of Milwaukee residents MILWAUKEE – Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee County Sheriff and candidate for mayor of Milwaukee, today issued the following statement regarding submitting his nomination papers to have his name placed on the ballot this spring: “Today marks an important milestone for our
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker’s Special Interest Shakedown Heads to Key West, Florida MADISON, Wis. — Amid a nation-wide surge in COVID-19 cases, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is showing more concern for his campaign warchest than the health and safety of Wisconsinites as he encourages donors to travel to Key West,