Public Service Commission: Urges customers to seek assistance before moratorium on utility disconnections ends
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) encourages electric, natural gas, and water utility customers with outstanding bills to make payment arrangements with their provider or apply for financial assistance before the annual winter heating moratorium
Dept. of Public Instruction: Building worlds at your local public library
A joint editorial by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly and State Librarian Tessa Michaelson Schmidt When we were children, we both loved going to our local public libraries. If our parents wondered where we were, chances were pretty good that
UW-Milwaukee: Jeb Bush to speak at UWM at Waukesha April 7
CONTACT: Jessica Slocum, jslocum@uwm.edu Former Florida governor and presidential candidate Jeb Bush will offer his thoughts on world affairs in a speech and Q&A session April 7 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Waukesha. The speech will be at 7 p.m.
Lasry Campaign: Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin endorse Alex Lasry for U.S. Senate
NEW BERLIN – The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin released their endorsement of Alex Lasry for United States Senate today. “The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of Wisconsin are proud to endorse Alex Lasry to be the next U.S. Senator
Pepin County: Announces its 2022 “Get Outside! Outdoors in Pepin County” campaign!
Pepin County, WI (April 2022): Visit Pepin County is set to release “Get Outside! Outdoors in Pepin County”. A summer-focused campaign highlighting not only its outdoor recreation activities of Pepin County but encouraging visitors to get out of their houses, pack
Organic Eye: Veteran policy experts move organic industry watchdog agency
LA FARGE, Wis. — OrganicEye, a public interest group best known as one of the country’s preeminent organic industry watchdogs, has announced its move from the “sausage making capital of the world,” Washington, DC, to one of the epicenters of organic
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Rock County backyard flock
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced a confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Rock County. This is Wisconsin’s second confirmed case of HPAI in
Dept. of Transportation: It’s not too late to obtain an ID to vote in the Spring Election
Wisconsin’s Spring Election is Tuesday (April 5, 2022) and voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of ID needed to vote may still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division
Dept. of Natural Resources: Ice Age National Scenic Trail’s Eastern Terminus to be relocated
CROSS PLAINS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Ice Age National Scenic Trail’s Eastern Terminus in Potawatomi State Park will be relocated this spring. The large erratic (glacial boulder) and historical marker, which serves
City of Madison Clerk’s Office: Prepare for Election Day tomorrow
A list of the top five questions the City of Madison Clerk’s Office answers before Election Day. The City of Madison Clerk’s Office put together a top five list of things to know for tomorrow’s Spring Election. Many polling places
U.S. Rep. Gallagher, Colleagues: Announce formation of the new bipartisan AUKUS Working Group
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), along with a bipartisan coalition of members, announced the formation of the AUKUS Working Group to highlight Congressional interest in ensuring success of the trilateral AUKUS agreement. The Working Group will be co-chaired
Opportunity Wisconsin: NEW TV AD: Air Force veteran calls out Sen. Johnson for “Dereliction of duty”
MADISON, Wis. —Opportunity Wisconsin today launched a new, nearly 7-figure TV ad as part of their multimillion dollar TV and digital advertising campaign calling out Senator Ron Johnson for putting his own personal profits above hardworking Wisconsinites. The new ad, “Duty,” features
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Hears concerns from Wisconsin parents
OSHKOSH – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) hosted a listening session with Wisconsin parents to hear their concerns about COVID-19 masking practices, critical race theory, gender identity curriculum and school board elections. Watch the full listening session here. Excerpts can
Wisconsin Elections Commission: Implements Legislative Audit Bureau recommendations
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Elections Commission is pleased to report to the Legislature this week that it has fully implemented many of the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau’s recommendations to improve election administration and that the six-member, bi-partisan Commission has
Opportunity Wisconsin: Air Force veteran calls out U.S. Sen. Johnson for “dereliction of duty”
MADISON, Wis. —Opportunity Wisconsin today launched a new, nearly 7-figure TV ad as part of their multimillion dollar TV and digital advertising campaign calling out Senator Ron Johnson for putting his own personal profits above hardworking Wisconsinites. The new ad, “Duty,” features
City of Madison: Low-carbon concrete success, City Engineering hosts event, allows future process
The City of Madison Engineering Division will allow use of low-carbon concrete in the construction of public sidewalks and curb and gutter thanks to the work and initial passion of a couple local Girl Scout troops. The City is taking
WisDems: Part 5, Rebecca Kleefisch brings Republicans’ extreme rhetoric to school board races
MADISON, Wis. – In an attempt to further divide families, teachers, and use kids as political pawns, Rebecca Kleefisch has endorsed candidates in April 5’s Wisconsin school board elections who will pursue her extreme agenda and have worked hard to pit
Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission: Publishes its 2021 annual report
The Fire and Police Commission (FPC) has published its 2021 Annual Report and looks forward to the community exploring its content. As described in the report, 2021 was a transformative year for the FPC. During that time, the FPC welcomed
Rep. Kind: Helps secure $800,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to serve small businesses in Southwestern Wisconsin
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $800,000 grant to the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, Platteville, Wisconsin, to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund. This grant is funded
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Ending Title 42 will make border crisis worse
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement after President Biden announced he was terminating Title 42. “It’s hard to believe, but President Biden has somehow found a way to make his border crisis worse. By revoking Title