Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Testin on getting the job done

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230901gopaddress.mp3 Wisconsin is in a competition for workers with forty-nine other states; that’s a competition we can’t afford to lose. Hi, I’m State Senator Patrick Testin from Stevens Point. Labor Day celebrates the dignity in all work; it also reminds

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Dept. of Administration: Celebrates Black Business Month with supplier diversity roundtable

Milwaukee – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld on Thursday celebrated Black Business Month and the 40th anniversary of the Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program with a roundtable to help entrepreneurs do business with the State of Wisconsin and expand the State’s diverse suppliers. Blumenfeld joined Nikki Purvis, President and CEO of the

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FRI News Summary: LAB finds WEDC performance slipping; First Lady Biden promotes cancer screening, public education in Madison

STORY TOPICS- White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Education – Environment – Law and order – Management – Michigan – Non-profits – Public health and safety – Technology – Telecommunications – Tourism – Editorials – Columns TOP STORIESSubscribers:

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Dept. of Agriculture: Something Special from Wisconsin™ companies excel at State Fair Eats and Treats competition

MADISON, Wis. – Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program won 22 of 37 awards at the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair Grand Champion Eats and Treats competition last month. “We are extremely pleased with the Something Special from Wisconsin™ member companies’ success at

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Dept. of Financial Institutions: Gov. Evers proclaims College Savings Month in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced that Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed September as College Savings Month in Wisconsin. The proclamation encourages Wisconsinites to save for higher education using the Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program and its college savings plans. “We’re working to make higher education a reality for folks across

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Early goose hunting season now open

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2023 early goose season opened today, Sept. 1. This early opportunity is available to hunters in every part of the state and will remain open through Sept. 15. The early goose hunting season has an increased daily

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A Better Wisconsin Together: First lady visits Wisconsin to highlight life saving healthcare investments

MADISON, Wis. — First Lady Jill Biden visited the Badger State today to showcase the Biden Administration’s efforts to prevent and conquer cancer, by delivering practical solutions and closing gaps in healthcare access and affordability.  This afternoon, the First Lady highlighted the newly improved Cancer Moonshot Program, a Biden Administration effort

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Wisconsin Early Childhood Association: New child care legislation does nothing to address long-term challenges of the field, jeopardizes child care safety and quality

MADISON, WIS. – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association says the package of child care bills released into circulation this week completely fails to address the needs and challenges of providers, our youngest children, families and communities in terms of access, quality and affordability. “These new bills offer no real solutions,” said

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Rep. Jacobson: Assigned to Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy

MADISON – Today, Assembly Representative Jacobson (D-Oregon) was assigned to the Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy. Representative Jacobson issued the following statement: “I am honored to serve on the Speaker’s Task Force on Truancy. As a mother of school-aged children, I will ensure that children and their caregivers across the

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Rep. Conley: Named to Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking

MADISON –Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) was named to serve on Speaker Robin Vos’ Task Force on Human Trafficking. The Task Force consists of fifteen Assembly members appointed by Speaker Robin Vos. The Task Force will meet in the coming months to explore legislative solutions to address human trafficking. “It is

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Weekly GOP radio address: Sen. Testin on getting the job done

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230901gopaddress.mp3 Wisconsin is in a competition for workers with forty-nine other states; that’s a competition we can’t afford to lose. Hi, I’m State Senator Patrick Testin from Stevens Point. Labor Day celebrates the dignity in all work; it also reminds us that there’s a lot of work that needs to

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Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers on welcoming Wisconsin students back to school

https://www.wispolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/230901demaddress.mp3 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address welcoming students, parents, families, educators, and school staff across Wisconsin back to school for the 2023-2024 school year.  Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Across our state, kids, parents, and families are gearing up for the new school year. Educators, staff,

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