Rep. Plumer: Releases statement on 2021 Act 181

MADISON, WI – Rep. Jon Plumer (R – Lodi) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 49 into law this morning. This legislation establishes and maintains a statewide opioid and methamphetamine database system. “After introducing this legislation last

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Extends public comment period for Draft Environmental Impact Statement on proposed Enbridge pipeline relocation

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is extending the public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement that it has prepared for the proposed relocation of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline. The comment period is extended by one month and will now close on April 15,

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UW-Green Bay: Theatre on the Bay performs Company, April 7-10

UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus Green Bay, Wis.—April 7-10, 2022, Theatre on the Bay (TOB) performs Company, a game-changing musical, delivering a sophisticated and honest look at adult relationships. The main character is Robert, a confirmed bachelor, who on the night of his 35th birthday, contemplates his unmarried state during a hilarious

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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson: Announces support of service workers

MILWAUKEE—Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s campaign announced today he has earned the support of Services Employees International Union (SEIU) Wisconsin State Council and the Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality (MASH) Workers Union.   “Cavalier Johnson is the Mayor we need as we organize to build a Milwaukee for all of us through

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Announces bonus harvest authorizations for spring turkey season will be available starting March 21

Bonus turkey harvest authorizations go on sale March 21, 2022. / Photo Credit: iStock/SteveOehlenschlager MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin selling 2022 bonus turkey harvest authorizations on Monday, March 21, with a designated sale date for each zone. Previously known as leftover permits, bonus harvest

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DATCP: Reminds farmers to check runoff risk prior to spreading manure

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. The tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending on weather conditions and soil temperature. The runoff risk

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Dept. of Workforce Development: Releases January local employment and unemployment data

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for Wisconsin metropolitan areas, major cities and counties in Wisconsin for January 2022. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary January 2022

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Rep. Plumer: Releases statement on 2021 Act 181

MADISON, WI – Rep. Jon Plumer (R – Lodi) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 49 into law this morning. This legislation establishes and maintains a statewide opioid and methamphetamine database system. “After introducing this legislation last session, it crossed the finish line this morning,” said Rep.

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Primerica: Promotes local representative to Regional Vice President

Primerica, Inc., a leading provider of financial services to middle income families in North America, today announced the promotion of Paul Miller to Regional Vice President. Primerica representatives educate their clients about how to better prepare for a more secure financial future by assessing their needs and providing appropriate solutions

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Clean Wisconsin Action Fund: Announces endorsements for Dane County Board

Madison, Wis. — Today, Clean Wisconsin Action Fund proudly endorses the following candidates for  the Dane County Board of Supervisors:  District 14: Anthony Gray  District 20: Scott Michalak  District 24: Sarah Smith  District 25: Tim Kiefer   District 28: Michele Doolan  District 30: Pat Downing  District 31: Jerry Bollig  District 34:

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Wisconsin Medical Society: Praises fentanyl test strips decriminalization

The following statement regarding today’s action by Governor Tony Evers to sign Senate Bill 600 into  law is attributed to Wisconsin Society of Addiction Medicine (WISAM) President and Wisconsin  Medical Society member Ritu Bhatnagar, MD:  “During the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic has continued, and Wisconsin has seen an  increase

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Sen. Wanggaard: Two Wanggaard bills addressing fentanyl become law

MADISON – Two bills to combat the growing fentanyl epidemic authored by Senator Van Wanggaard  (R-Racine) became law today. These bills increase the penalties for manufacturing, distributing, or  delivering fentanyl and fentanyl analogs, and help first responders test substances for fentanyl.  “These two laws will save lives, period,” said Wanggaard.

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