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Gov. Evers Sends Letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy Urging Immediate Action to Prevent Uncertainty, Delays for Critical Blatnik Bridge Reconstruction Project
Gov. Evers, DMA Announce $2 Million in Grant Awards to Improve Flood Resilience In Communities Across Wisconsin
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Gov. Evers, DMA Announce $2 Million in Grant Awards to Improve Flood Resilience In Communities Across Wisconsin

As homeowners, businesses, and communities have experienced significant flooding events in recent years, annual funding secured by the governor will help prevent and prepare for future flooding disasters

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $205.7 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin
Protests Across Wisconsin Decry ICE Shooting of Alex Pretti

Protests Across Wisconsin Decry ICE Shooting of Alex Pretti

In Madison, Oshkosh, Appleton, Superior, citizens protest ICE actions in Minneapolis.

Former Pastor Convicted of Child Sexual Assault in Douglas County
Why Milwaukee Elections Are Always Viewed With Suspicion

Why Milwaukee Elections Are Always Viewed With Suspicion

A 'punching bag' for outstate Republican legislators?

New Year, New Adventures With Wisconsin State Park System First Day Hikes
Packers Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Annual Grants
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Packers Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Annual Grants

More than $3.5 million awarded through Packers Foundation grants in 2025

DNR Awards Brownfield Grants To Douglas County, City Of Evansville And Kenosha County
DWD Awards Nearly $1 Million in Equipment Grants to 19 School Districts
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DWD Awards Nearly $1 Million in Equipment Grants to 19 School Districts

More than 4,000 students to benefit from training in high-demand industries

Gov. Evers Successfully Secures Federal Hubzone Designation to Support Small Businesses, Boost Local Economies Across Rural Wisconsin
DNR To Host Family Fun Day At Brule State Fish Hatchery Aug. 16
Gov. Evers Seeks Trump Administration Approval for HUBZone Designations to Support Small Businesses, Boost Rural Wisconsin Economies 
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Gov. Evers Seeks Trump Administration Approval for HUBZone Designations to Support Small Businesses, Boost Rural Wisconsin Economies 

Governor petitions for federal designation to help local small businesses in eligible counties compete for federal contracts

DWD Awards Over $2 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants
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DWD Awards Over $2 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 18 employers to train over 1,000 workers in critical sectors

Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in four counties this week
Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in three counties this weekend
Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Announces Invasive Species Action Awards Winners
Gov. Evers Urges HUBZone Designation Eligibility for Douglas County to Support Local Economy, Jobs, and Communities
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Gov. Evers Urges HUBZone Designation Eligibility for Douglas County to Support Local Economy, Jobs, and Communities

Designation would ensure local businesses can compete for certain federal contracts to support local economies in Superior and communities across Douglas County

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Gov. Evers Approves Nearly $320,600 in County Forest Road Aid to Help Improve Over 900 Miles of County Forest Roads Across 24 Counties Maintain Vital Local Roads, Support Rural Economies
Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Small Wisconsin Libraries

Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Small Wisconsin Libraries

Trump order is 'going to disproportionately impact rural communities.'

Evers Urges U.S. Transportation Secretary, A Former Wisconsin Congressman, To Address Funding Uncertainty

Evers Urges U.S. Transportation Secretary, A Former Wisconsin Congressman, To Address Funding Uncertainty

Governor and state transportation officials express concerns over funding or permitting delays.

Read: Gov. Evers Sends Letter to Former Wisconsin Congressman Now U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy Urging Immediate Action to Prevent Uncertainty, Delays for Wisconsin Infrastructure Projects
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Read: Gov. Evers Sends Letter to Former Wisconsin Congressman Now U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy Urging Immediate Action to Prevent Uncertainty, Delays for Wisconsin Infrastructure Projects

Governor urges Transportation Secretary Duffy to support Wisconsin infrastructure, address delays and threats to funding for projects across Wisconsin

‘Dial Back The Rhetoric,’ Republican Assembly Elections Chair Urges

‘Dial Back The Rhetoric,’ Republican Assembly Elections Chair Urges

Rep. Scott Krug chides US Rep. Tom Tiffany, RNC for calling foul on absentee ballots.

DNR To Host Family Fun Day At Brule State Fish Hatchery Aug. 17
Gov. Evers, DWD Announce More Than $408,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve About 4,600 Students
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Gov. Evers, DWD Announce More Than $408,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve About 4,600 Students

Students at 17 school districts across the state will benefit from new advanced manufacturing training for high-demand jobs

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Op Ed: Sarah Godlewski’s Struggle for Democracy
Op Ed

Sarah Godlewski’s Struggle for Democracy

Seeking student workers to help understaffed election clerks, despite Republican opposition.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against Unemployment Tax Exemption For Catholic Organization

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against Unemployment Tax Exemption For Catholic Organization

Religious groups said they will appeal the ruling to U.S. Supreme Court

DNR Approves Master Plan Variance To Expand Barrens Habitat At Brule River State Forest
219 Conservation Projects to Watch in Wisconsin
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219 Conservation Projects to Watch in Wisconsin

The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin announces all the conservation and environmental education projects funded by $948,000 in grants this year

President Joe Biden Touts Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin

President Joe Biden Touts Infrastructure Investments in Wisconsin

President joined by governors, senators from Wisconsin and Minnesota in visit to Superior.

Wisconsin Leaders Applaud $1 Billion Investment for Blatnik Bridge
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Wisconsin Leaders Applaud $1 Billion Investment for Blatnik Bridge

Baldwin fought for two years to secure Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for critical project for regional economy

DNR Offers To Test Municipal Sewage Sludge For PFAS

DNR Offers To Test Municipal Sewage Sludge For PFAS

60% of 580 wastewater facilities in state spread treated biosolids on land and farms.

State Awards For $8 Million Opioid Addiction

State Awards For $8 Million Opioid Addiction

Milwaukee County could potentially double previous record for overdose deaths.

Douglas County Added to Wisconsin Spongy Moth Quarantine
Wisconsin NRB Meeting April 12
DWD Announces Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve More Than 2,200 Students
Senator Baldwin Secures Over $255 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Legislation
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Senator Baldwin Secures Over $255 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Legislation

Projects championed by Senator Baldwin were included in Fiscal Year 2023 bipartisan bill

Group Calls On Kaul To Escalate Clergy Sex Abuse Probe

Group Calls On Kaul To Escalate Clergy Sex Abuse Probe

Madison religious freedom group pushes attorney general to add resources to effort.

Republicans Hope to Flip Three Legislative Seats in Northern Wisconsin

Republicans Hope to Flip Three Legislative Seats in Northern Wisconsin

Gerrymandering could help them gain supermajority and veto-proof Legislature.

Work on safer driving during Labor Day weekend
State School Safety Hotline Has Gotten 1,000 Tips This Year

State School Safety Hotline Has Gotten 1,000 Tips This Year

Kaul touts hotline as a way to prevent possible tragedies.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $17.2 Million in Community Development Block Grant Housing Awards
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Gov. Evers Announces More Than $17.2 Million in Community Development Block Grant Housing Awards

Regional housing awards will help low- and moderate-income families purchase or repair homes

Baldwin Delivers for Wisconsin in Waterway Infrastructure Funding
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Baldwin Delivers for Wisconsin in Waterway Infrastructure Funding

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Invest $14 Billion from Infrastructure Law and Other Appropriations to Strengthen Port and Waterway Supply Chains and Bolster Climate Resilience

Nelson for Wisconsin Announces 3rd and 4th Day of “Full Nelson 72 Counties Tour”
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Nelson for Wisconsin Announces 3rd and 4th Day of “Full Nelson 72 Counties Tour”

Nelson pledges to wrestle Wall Street and corporate interests to the ground

DHS Community-Based Vaccination Clinics to Begin Ramping Down Operations
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DHS Community-Based Vaccination Clinics to Begin Ramping Down Operations

Multiple COVID-19 vaccination options continue to be available

Very High Fire Danger Across Wisconsin
Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany Rejects Millions for Covid Relief and Recovery for Superior and Wausau
Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state
Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday
October Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released
Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday
Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week
WI Supreme Court Could Delay Absentee Ballots

WI Supreme Court Could Delay Absentee Ballots

The court paused mailing to hear a suit to get the Green Party on the ballot.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Pattison State Park Trails Reopen
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Pattison State Park Trails Reopen

2018 Storms Required $750,000 In Repairs

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week
Over $300K in Emergency Relief awarded to 49 nonprofits by Wisconsin Humanities Council
Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing
Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state
Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state
State’s Spring Wildfire Season Upon Us

State’s Spring Wildfire Season Upon Us

“99% of wildfires are caused by humans,” says DNR expert.

Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state
14 DNR Wardens Honored For Lifesaving, Valor And Meritorious Service Acts
Governor Evers welcomes 16 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers
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Governor Evers welcomes 16 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers

New troopers and inspectors recently completed 26 weeks of comprehensive training