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Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Over $1.5 Million in Fast Forward Grants to Help Train Over 700 Wisconsinites for in-Demand Jobs
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Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Over $1.5 Million in Fast Forward Grants to Help Train Over 700 Wisconsinites for in-Demand Jobs

Grants will go to 19 employers across the state to support job training in construction, child care healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and more

School Funding Lawsuit Highlights Legislature’s Ongoing Failures
Gov. Evers, DWD Award $250,000 in Commercial Driver Training Grants, Bolstering Statewide Driver Workforce
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Gov. Evers, DWD Award $250,000 in Commercial Driver Training Grants, Bolstering Statewide Driver Workforce

Grants support businesses and organizations in eight counties across the state that offer training for in-demand driving occupations

Ride Across Wisconsin Returns to Eau Claire for 11th Anniversary on July 11, 2026
Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $282 Million to Improve Drinking Water Quality for Wisconsinites in 74 Municipalities
One Year Out: WisDems See Surge of Energy as Over 1,000 Volunteers Knock Doors One Year From 2026 Elections
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One Year Out: WisDems See Surge of Energy as Over 1,000 Volunteers Knock Doors One Year From 2026 Elections

"We found it makes a tremendous difference when neighbors understand their community, know people, and understand their way of life. They can connect on a more individual basis. It is much more effective than just another campaign ad or someone flown in from out of state and paid to do it, when it's someone who actually has the same stakes and benefits as you. That's why we focus on neighbors talking to neighbors." – WisDems Chair Devin Remiker

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

Put Safety First During Labor Day Weekend Travel
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Put Safety First During Labor Day Weekend Travel

Expect company on Wisconsin roads and “know before you go” with 511wi.gov

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

Drive safely, celebrate responsibly during Fourth of July weekend
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Drive safely, celebrate responsibly during Fourth of July weekend

Check 511wi.gov for the latest traffic information on Wisconsin roads

Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in four counties this week
WisDOT encourages focus on safety with construction, summer travel underway
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WisDOT encourages focus on safety with construction, summer travel underway

‘Know before you go’ with 511 Wisconsin

Wisconsin Bike Fed’s 2025 Ride Across Wisconsin Event Provides Fresh Views and Experiences for Bicyclists
New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Clark County Effective March 1
Wisconsin Bike Fed’s 2025 Ride Across Wisconsin Event Provides Fresh Views and Experiences for Bicyclists
WisDOT construction forecast for Labor Day weekend travelers
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WisDOT construction forecast for Labor Day weekend travelers

Don’t fall into bad driving habits – buckle up, be patient, and put your phone down

Gov. Evers Appoints Douglas Hoffer to the Eau Claire County Circuit Court
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

DWD Announces Almost $4 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants
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DWD Announces Almost $4 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 22 employers and new or increased wages for 2,133 trainees

Baldwin Brings Home Over $211 Million for Dozens of Wisconsin Projects
Wisconsin Dental Association swears in Manitowoc dentist Dr. Chris Hansen as president
DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Trempealeau County
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DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Trempealeau County

Baiting And Feeding Bans Renewed

DHS Awards Funding to Law Enforcement Agencies Working to Address the Opioid Epidemic
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DHS Awards Funding to Law Enforcement Agencies Working to Address the Opioid Epidemic

Application period still open for additional grant dollars

DHS Launches Independent Living Supports Pilot Program
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DHS Launches Independent Living Supports Pilot Program

New effort explores ways to support Wisconsinites living at home longer, for better health outcomes

WisDOT announces 2022 Excellence in Construction awards
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WisDOT announces 2022 Excellence in Construction awards

Contractors honored for projects in Brown, Dane, Eau Claire, Lincoln, Racine and Washburn counties

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dental Association swears in Eau Claire dentist Dr. Christopher Johnson as president
Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve More Than 1,400 Students
Gov. Evers Appoints Peter Rindal as Eau Claire County District Attorney
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Gov. Evers Appoints Peter Rindal as Eau Claire County District Attorney

Gov. Evers’ appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of former District Attorney Gary King.

42 Wisconsin State Patrol cadets become officers at graduation ceremony
Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Pilot Program to Test SpaceX Internet Service in Eau Claire County
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Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Pilot Program to Test SpaceX Internet Service in Eau Claire County

Rural residents, businesses will test Starlink service

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
Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday
Elected Officials Across the State Join Call for Peaceful and Fair Vote Count
Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week
Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week
First Human Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in Wisconsin in 2020
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First Human Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in Wisconsin in 2020

State and local public health officials remind everyone to protect themselves against mosquito bites

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
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
Governor Evers congratulates 42 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers
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Governor Evers congratulates 42 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers

New troopers recently completed 26 weeks of training at State Patrol Academy

Judge Jill Karofsky announces additional support from judges, elected officials, and Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Gov. Evers Appoints Tina Pommier as Eau Claire County Register of Deeds
Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Register of Deeds of Eau Claire County
AG Kaul Urges Assembly Health Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Legislation to Prevent Future Backlog of Untested Sexual Assault Kits
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AG Kaul Urges Assembly Health Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Legislation to Prevent Future Backlog of Untested Sexual Assault Kits

"This legislation will help prevent another backlog of untested sexual assault kits."

Dozens more Wisconsin elected officials endorse Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Dozens more Wisconsin elected officials endorse Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Karofsky earns support from Democrats, Republicans, and Independents from across Wisconsin

DNR to Implement Mandatory CWD Sampling and In-Person Registration for Six Townships in West Central Wisconsin During Nine-Day Gun Deer Season
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DNR to Implement Mandatory CWD Sampling and In-Person Registration for Six Townships in West Central Wisconsin During Nine-Day Gun Deer Season

CWD is a contagious neurological disease of deer, elk and moose that is caused by an abnormal protein called a prion.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #41 Recreating the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Pocan Releases Response from Immigration and Customs Enforcement Regarding FOIA Request on Wisconsin Raids
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Pocan Releases Response from Immigration and Customs Enforcement Regarding FOIA Request on Wisconsin Raids

Request went unanswered for 138 days as ICE asked for numerous extensions and stonewalled, leading Pocan to make two unannounced visits to the agency

Sheriffs Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court
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Sheriffs Endorse Hagedorn for Supreme Court

"The strong support our campaign is receiving from law enforcement professionals is a reflection of my commitment to protecting the public and upholding the rule of law."

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council
Roys Endorsed by Elected Officials from Northern and Northwestern Wisconsin
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Roys Endorsed by Elected Officials from Northern and Northwestern Wisconsin

“I’m honored to have earned the support of so many well-respected elected officials, from Superior to Beloit.”

Governor Walker Discusses Wisconsin’s Booming Economy at Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
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Governor Walker Discusses Wisconsin’s Booming Economy at Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce

“Wisconsin is ready to win the 21st century.”

Governor Walker Appoints Barron County District Attorney
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Governor Walker Appoints Barron County District Attorney

Wright brings over 24 years of legal experience in civil, criminal, and administrative law to the position.

22 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants
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22 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants

Governor Scott Walker, WEDC Secretary Mark Hogan, UW System President Ray Cross and other key leaders to award grants during statewide tour on “Fab Lab Day”

Governor Walker Announces $7.68 million in Preliminary Broadband Expansion Grants to Connect 46 Rural Communities
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Governor Walker Announces $7.68 million in Preliminary Broadband Expansion Grants to Connect 46 Rural Communities

Governor Walker also announces application process for next round of grants

HUD, VA Team up to Help 54 Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Homes in Wisconsin
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HUD, VA Team up to Help 54 Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Homes in Wisconsin

The supportive housing assistance announced today is provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program.

Matt Flynn Attacks Election Year Walker’s Property Tax Stunt
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Matt Flynn Attacks Election Year Walker’s Property Tax Stunt

Democratic Challenger proposes real, long-term property tax relief for Wisconsin

WisDOT announces 2017 Excellence in Construction Awards
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WisDOT announces 2017 Excellence in Construction Awards

Contractors honored for transportation improvement projects completed in Oneida, Shawano, Manitowoc, Eau Claire, Dane, Milwaukee, and Walworth counties

Governor Walker Takes Additional Action to Fight Opioid Crisis
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Governor Walker Takes Additional Action to Fight Opioid Crisis

Wisconsin continues to lead the way forward

Governor Walker Appoints Shaughnessy Murphy to Serve on the Eau Claire County Circuit Court
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Governor Walker Appoints Shaughnessy Murphy to Serve on the Eau Claire County Circuit Court

Shaughnessy Murphy was an attorney at Ruder Ware L.L.S.C. where he advised clients on a wide variety of business and transactional matters.

Momentum Throughout Wisconsin Building for End to Rigged Election Maps
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Momentum Throughout Wisconsin Building for End to Rigged Election Maps

Milwaukee becomes 19th county in Wisconsin to pass fair maps resolution.

State Awards $2 Million to Communities to Help Redevelop Idle Sites
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State Awards $2 Million to Communities to Help Redevelop Idle Sites

La Crosse, Eau Claire County, Manitowoc, Waunakee receive WEDC grants to help spur new development on vacant, abandoned parcels

21 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants
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21 Wisconsin School Districts Awarded Fab Lab Grants

Governor Scott Walker, Lieutenant Governor Kleefisch, other key leaders to award WEDC grants during statewide tour on "Fab Lab Day" in Wisconsin

Trump’s Health Care Sabotage Threat Would Have Devastating Impact in Wisconsin
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Trump’s Health Care Sabotage Threat Would Have Devastating Impact in Wisconsin

Trump threatened to stop paying insurers cost-sharing-reduction payments that reduce deductibles, co-pays, and out-of-pocket maximums for moderate income enrollees.

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 41 officers to its ranks
Wisconsin State Patrol presents awards for heroism and commendable service
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Wisconsin State Patrol presents awards for heroism and commendable service

Recipients are from Strum, Ripon, Chippewa Falls, Whitewater, Madison

Governor Walker Recognizes State and County Fraud Prevention Efforts
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Governor Walker Recognizes State and County Fraud Prevention Efforts

Nearly 11,000 Medicaid and FoodShare investigations result cost avoidance and overpayments of more than $26 million in 2015

Leaders Propose Granting Federal Medicaid Funds to WI Counties, Cite Ohio Model
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Leaders Propose Granting Federal Medicaid Funds to WI Counties, Cite Ohio Model

On 48th anniversary of the start of Medicaid, county leaders point to alternative means of covering citizens