Madison, Wis. – Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the appointment of Danielle Williams as Assistant Deputy Secretary. Williams previously served in this role at the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) since 2019. During her tenure at DWD, Ms. Williams guided a major IT modernization effort, developed key stakeholder relationships to

New Richmond, St. Croix County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the New Richmond Commercial Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 2022. The district encompasses approximately four blocks of South Knowles Avenue. The New Richmond Commercial Historic District represents the

Town of Marshfield, Fond du Lac County WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Palm Tree Road Bridge in the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 2022. The bridge spans the Sheboygan River in the Town of Marshfield in Fond du Lac County. The

MILWAUKEE — The 102nd Wisconsin State Education Convention, held Jan. 18-20 in Milwaukee, convenes education leaders from across the state to learn from each other. The convention — the largest gathering of education officials in the state, with more than 2,500 attendees — brings together the members of three associations

 MADISON, Wis. – In Jan. 2022, the George A. Fait Family Charitable Trust provided $2.6 million in continued support for American Family Children’s Hospital, the UW Carbone Cancer Center and the George Fait Cardiomyopathy Research Fund.             The $2.6 million follows a $3 million gift

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County’s Retzer Nature Center is thrilled to be a recipient of Kohl’s Hometown Giving Program grant that was awarded to the Friends of Retzer Nature Center to support the current Discovery Trail project. The Friends of Retzer Nature Center has transferred the $25,000 donation to the project

MADISON — Platform Communications, a Midwest-based strategic communications firm, announced today a series of promotions and a staff addition made by the company, including the launch of a new Public Affairs Division to be headed by Rusty Schultz. The changes reflect the wide variety of client services Platform provides its diverse

MADISON, WI. – In 2022, IRG embarked on an ambitious community engagement campaign, driving over 5,200 miles across Wisconsin and holding over 40 listening sessions with community leaders in over 20 cities and towns. As IRG continues carrying out these efforts statewide in 2023, we also know that a stronger, more

MADISON, WI. – Today, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced a new School Finder Tool designed to help parents find a school that fits the needs of their children.By entering your address, the free School Finder Tool – powered by Schoolahoop and designed by Lincoln Network’s Studio Department – gives parents quick access to information about

As women across the country endure the unimaginable, brutal consequences of Republican’s war on women, Derrick Van Orden and House Republicans are doubling down on their anti-choice agenda in the early days of serving in the majority. Earlier this week, in one of his very first votes in Congress, Van

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the January board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, fish and wildlife matters, and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2022, originating from public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF2), 101