MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the next cycle of funding from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) will provide more than $235 million for more than 150 local road and bridge projects in 66
West Bend, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld toured the West Bend Riverwalk project and downtown businesses as part of a visit to highlight state investments. Governor Tony Evers made a combined $5.1 million investment in small
BARABOO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces that the City of Baraboo has applied for a 50% matching grant as part of the Urban Green Space subprogram of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with
Eagle, WI – Take a moonlight stroll around Old World Wisconsin and experience eerie tales as they come to life at Legends & Lore this fall. The family-friendly experience will return to Old World Wisconsin for four nights this year:
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) applauds a ruling from the Waukesha County Circuit Court stating that guidance must come from the Wisconsin Elections Commission by a 4 -2 vote, and any guidance from Meagan Wolfe or
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – celebrates each October as Manufacturing Month and the first Friday of the month as Manufacturing Day. Throughout October, WMC, its members and partners, and communities throughout
We at the City of Madison are saddened to learn of Mike May’s passing. Mike May had a great impact on the Madison community as a lawyer and during his long tenure as City Attorney. Mike was appointed City Attorney
MADISON – Ten days after Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) demanded that the Department of Corrections hand over records that were initially sought in May, Governor Evers’ Administration has provided one of the four documents requested. The latest stonewalling is obvious
Everyone is a pedestrian, whether commuting to the bus stop, entering or exiting a building, or just out for a walk. There are many benefits of walking, but pedestrians can be vulnerable on the roads. An average of 53 pedestrians
Austin, TX — Today, NextGen PAC launched a new digital ad campaign to motivate young progressives to vote in the November midterm elections. The ads include a video series and static ad titled “Thanks to You” and “Our Choice.” The ads
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Budget proposal will include an eight percent increase for shared revenue over the biennium, additional $10 million for EMS, police, and fire Governor directs federal funds to support Wisconsin State Patrol and campus police departments, commits to additional positions
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Amy Loudenbeck with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Loudenbeck was honored for her work during the most recent legislative session. The
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Madison, Wis. – Mary Murphy Edwards has been named the Wisconsin Commissioner of Unarmed Combat Sports. Murphy Edwards had been the deputy commissioner since 2018. She was named commissioner on Sept. 14, 2022, by Department of Safety and Professional Services
MADISON – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) recognized all survivors of domestic violence at a rally on Sunday alongside representatives from Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) and UNIDOS. Senator Agard released the following statement: “Domestic
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Well Compensation and Well Abandonment Grant Programs. The DNR will accept applications until funding runs out. The new programs
As Hurricane Ian approached-hit Florida, Wisconsin GOP Senator Ron Johnson voted twice for a federal government shutdown.
MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin welcomes the world to America’s Dairyland for the World Dairy Expo, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is again accepting applications for export expansion grants. Applications may be submitted through November
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the next cycle of funding from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) will provide more than $235 million for more than 150 local road and bridge projects in 66 counties across the state. “We’ve been working hard to improve
West Bend, Wis. – Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld toured the West Bend Riverwalk project and downtown businesses as part of a visit to highlight state investments. Governor Tony Evers made a combined $5.1 million investment in small businesses in the City of West Bend as part of
BARABOO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces that the City of Baraboo has applied for a 50% matching grant as part of the Urban Green Space subprogram of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 0.28 acres of land in the City of Baraboo
Eagle, WI – Take a moonlight stroll around Old World Wisconsin and experience eerie tales as they come to life at Legends & Lore this fall. The family-friendly experience will return to Old World Wisconsin for four nights this year: October 14-15 and 21-22. Legends & Lore takes place from
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) applauds a ruling from the Waukesha County Circuit Court stating that guidance must come from the Wisconsin Elections Commission by a 4 -2 vote, and any guidance from Meagan Wolfe or staff violates state law. The language is clear: “Plaintiffs challenge
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – celebrates each October as Manufacturing Month and the first Friday of the month as Manufacturing Day. Throughout October, WMC, its members and partners, and communities throughout the state will recognize the importance of manufacturing to Wisconsin’s
We at the City of Madison are saddened to learn of Mike May’s passing. Mike May had a great impact on the Madison community as a lawyer and during his long tenure as City Attorney. Mike was appointed City Attorney by Mayor Cieslewicz in 2004, was reappointed by Mayors Soglin
MADISON – Ten days after Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) demanded that the Department of Corrections hand over records that were initially sought in May, Governor Evers’ Administration has provided one of the four documents requested. The latest stonewalling is obvious as some of the documents have been provided to other
Everyone is a pedestrian, whether commuting to the bus stop, entering or exiting a building, or just out for a walk. There are many benefits of walking, but pedestrians can be vulnerable on the roads. An average of 53 pedestrians are killed and about 1,300 are hurt in crashes every
Austin, TX — Today, NextGen PAC launched a new digital ad campaign to motivate young progressives to vote in the November midterm elections. The ads include a video series and static ad titled “Thanks to You” and “Our Choice.” The ads will target young people across Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, and Wisconsin,
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Budget proposal will include an eight percent increase for shared revenue over the biennium, additional $10 million for EMS, police, and fire Governor directs federal funds to support Wisconsin State Patrol and campus police departments, commits to additional positions for State Patrol in next biennial budget MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers’ association – presented Rep. Amy Loudenbeck with a Working for Wisconsin Award. Rep. Loudenbeck was honored for her work during the most recent legislative session. The Working for Wisconsin Award recognizes legislators who supported specific pro-growth
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Madison, Wis. – Mary Murphy Edwards has been named the Wisconsin Commissioner of Unarmed Combat Sports. Murphy Edwards had been the deputy commissioner since 2018. She was named commissioner on Sept. 14, 2022, by Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary-designee Dan Hereth. Murphy Edwards, a Wisconsin native, has been
MADISON – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) recognized all survivors of domestic violence at a rally on Sunday alongside representatives from Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) and UNIDOS. Senator Agard released the following statement: “Domestic violence does not know zip codes, or socioeconomic status, or
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Well Compensation and Well Abandonment Grant Programs. The DNR will accept applications until funding runs out. The new programs will provide $10 million in financial assistance to well owners
As Hurricane Ian approached-hit Florida, Wisconsin GOP Senator Ron Johnson voted twice for a federal government shutdown.
MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin welcomes the world to America’s Dairyland for the World Dairy Expo, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is again accepting applications for export expansion grants. Applications may be submitted through November 16, 2022. These grants are funded through the Wisconsin Initiative