Dept. of Health Services: Gov. Evers and DHS recognize state workers and interagency cooperation for PPE distribution in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today recognized the dedication, resilience, and ingenuity of the state agencies and workers involved in building a program to acquire, maintain, and distribute the state’s personal protective equipment (PPE)
WILL: Small business owners sue cable giant Comcast for illegal race discrimination
WILL represents business owners in challenge to grant program that violates federal prohibition on racial qualifications The News: Four small business owners filed a federal lawsuit against Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC for developing and implementing a small business program
Roth campaign: Announces first month fundraising haul
Contact: Matt Henkel (608) 387-9519 Appleton, WI – The Roger Roth for Lieutenant Governor campaign announced today that it raised $150,000 in the first month of the campaign, bringing total cash on hand to over $500,000. “Since announcing my run for
Marquette University: Receives STARS Bronze rating for comprehensive sustainability achievements
MILWAUKEE — Marquette has received a STARS Bronze rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System measures and encourages sustainability in
Schroeder Campaign: Fire the Wisconsin Elections Commission and the Administrator should resign
I travel Wisconsin and hear the voices of the residents of the state, the message is clear wherever I go. The Wisconsin Elections Commission needs to be FIRED and the Administrator should resign. As the only candidate for Secretary of
Sen. Ballweg: Session series: Wins for agriculture
In the 2021-22 legislative session, I not only chaired the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism, I also had the opportunity to lead investments in this industry during the budget process as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance
Dept. of Natural Resources: Adds new property in Washington County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department is resuming management of Lizard Mound County Park in Washington County. The property has been publicly managed for over 72 years, first by the DNR from 1950
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul, DATCP announce enforcement action against extended vehicle warranty telemarketer
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), acting on a referral from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), has filed a civil enforcement action against New Jersey-based firm N.C.W.C., Inc., for violations of Wisconsin
Rep. Brandtjen: Tone deaf Gov. Evers vetoes bill to keep our cities safe
Madison – State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s veto of the bill requiring at least one retired police officer or firefighter to be included on the Madison and Milwaukee Police & Fire
Dept. of Transportation: ‘Every second matters’: Driving distractions on the rise
April Law of the Month emphasizes dangers of distracted driving When a driver takes their attention off their most important task, they put themselves and others at risk. Distracted driving is a growing problem on Wisconsin roads. More than 10,000
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Consumer advisory: Cyclospora found in Ocean Mist Farms brand romaine hearts
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is alerting consumers to avoid eating a specific lot of Ocean Mist Farms brand romaine hearts sold at several stores throughout Wisconsin. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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