DATCP: Waukesha County deer farm tests positive for CWD

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed that two white-tailed deer at a Waukesha County farm have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The samples were confirmed by the National Veterinary

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Natural Resources Board

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. Feb. 16 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the February board meeting to consider several proposed rules and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum: Plans to collaborate with Smithsonian and International Coalition of Sites of Conscience on year-long community engagement initiative

MADISON — This Smithsonian Institution has selected the Wisconsin Veterans Museum to participate in the Fostering Critical Conversations with Our Communities program. The museum is one of nine organizations selected as part of a cohort to join in a year-long, Smithsonian Institution community engagement

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IRG Action Fund: Supports taxpayer refund for closed schools

Madison, Wis. — Today IRG Action Fund’s Executive Vice President Chris Reader testified in front of the Assembly Committee on Education in support of Assembly Bill 964 – legislation that requires school districts to refund taxpayers if it closes its doors to in-person learning for an extended amount of time. Support for the

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Marcus & Millichap: Arranges the sale of a 500,000-square foot industrial building

WAUSAU, WI, February 10, 2022 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a Footlocker/ Eastbay distribution center located at 500 N 72nd Ave. The building is a 500,000-square foot distribution property located in Wausau, WI, according

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U.S. Rep. Steil: Leads 116 Republicans on a letter demanding Biden take action on fentanyl

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led 116 Republicans on a letter to President Biden urging the Administration to take immediate action to stem the fentanyl scourge coming from China and across the southern border, and support making fentanyl related substances Schedule 1 classification permanent. Drug overdoses have claimed more Americans lives each

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Milwaukee Public Schools: Releases update regarding South Division High School transition to virtual learning

MILWAUKEE (February 10, 2022) — Early Wednesday morning, South Division High School staff received a call about a potential threat at the school building. School leaders contacted the Milwaukee Police Department and then alerted MPS leaders. Our school quickly implemented lockdown procedures to ensure our students remained safe. The Police Department assisted

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DATCP: Waukesha County deer farm tests positive for CWD

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed that two white-tailed deer at a Waukesha County farm have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The samples were confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. Both affected animals were 3-year-old

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Dept. of Public Instruction: Says our kids need real solutions

MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly issued the following statement regarding the bills before the Assembly Committee on Education today. “Our schools – and our kids – need so much right now. They need real solutions to real problems. These bills are decidedly not that, and the fact that

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Says any attempt to alter DoD database without preserving records will undermine Congressional oversight

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding confirmation that the Department of Defense (DoD) complied with the senator’s January 24, 2022 request to preserve all records contained on the Defense Medical Epidemiology Database

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Plans to join Hudson Institute in virtual event on foreign money in mergers & acquisitions

WASHINGTON, DC – This Friday, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Congressman Greg Stanton (AZ-09) will join the Hudson Institute in a virtual event titled “Should Companies Subsidized by China Be Permitted to Buy US Tech Firms?” The event will include a discussion on the Foreign Merger Subsidy Disclosure Act (FMSDA), a bill co-introduced by the two congressmen to

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Wisconsin Farmers Union: Board elects Adamski as new president

Von Ruden Shifts to Vice President; Bouressa a New Face on Board of Directors CHIPPEWA FALLS – Rick Adamski of Seymour was elected as the new president of Wisconsin Farmers Union during the family farm organization’s annual board of directors reorganization meeting February 9th. Westby dairy farmer Darin Von Ruden, who had served

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Natural Resources Board

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. Feb. 16 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the February board meeting to consider several proposed rules and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, originating from Public Meeting Room G09,

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces Wisconsin NRB meeting Feb. 23

Deadline For Remote Appearance Requests And Written Comments 11 a.m. Feb. 16 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the February board meeting to consider several proposed rules and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, originating from Public Meeting Room G09,

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum: Plans to collaborate with Smithsonian and International Coalition of Sites of Conscience on year-long community engagement initiative

MADISON — This Smithsonian Institution has selected the Wisconsin Veterans Museum to participate in the Fostering Critical Conversations with Our Communities program. The museum is one of nine organizations selected as part of a cohort to join in a year-long, Smithsonian Institution community engagement initiative in collaboration with the International Coalition of Sites of

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Barnes campaign: Ron Johnson puts corporate donors over working Wisconsinites

The American Independent: “With at least $66,652 in total contributions, Oshkosh Corp. ranks seventh among Johnson’s top career contributors. MADISON — New reporting reveals that Ron Johnson has taken $66,652 in contributions from Oshkosh Corporation, making Oshkosh Corporation one of Johnson’s top career contributors. Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate,

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Supports Parent Bill of Rights

Legislation ensures parents receive access to material, rights to notifications The News: Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) Director of Education Policy, Libby Sobic, is testifying in favor of a Parent Bill of Rights under consideration in the Assembly Committee on Education. AB 963, introduced by Representative Gundrum and Senator Darling, establishes

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