Friday October 29, 2021 - Updated 3:31pm
Elections Commission
- 3:30pm
- Sen. Bewley. A new low.
- 3:24pm
- Rep. Vorpagel. Statement on elections investigations.
- 3:23pm
- Sen. Bernier. Reacts to Racine County Investigation
- 12:52pm
- Wisconsin BPDD. Reaffirms voting rights for WI people with intellectual/cognitive disabilities.
- 10:43am
- Rep. Knodl. Calls for resignation and prosecution of Meagan Wolfe.
- 10:01am
- Rep. Hintz. Condemns GOP attacks on democracy.
- 9:57am
- Disability Rights Wisconsin. Protect the right to vote.
- 9:57am
- Rep. Armstrong. Calls for investigation into nursing home allegations.
- 9:26am
- Rep. Gundrum. Calls on Meagan Wolfe to resign.
- 9:15am
- Racine County Sheriff's Office. Election Integrity Presentation. Timeline.
- 9:04am
- Wisconsin Elections Commission. Statement from WEC Commissioners regarding Racine County Sheriff’s Department Press Conference
- 8:59am
- Sen. Kapenga. Calls for WEC resignations.
Legislative
- 3:28pm
- Rep. Subeck, Sen. Ringhand. Legislation to Ensure Patient Access to Metastatic Cancer Treatments Introduced During Breast Cancer Awareness Month LRB-4266
- 3:22pm
- Sen. Bernier. DPI Word Salad Shows Ed. Agency Completely Out-
of-Touch with Parents, Unwilling to Acknowledge
Reading Crisis
- 12:49pm
- Rep. Swearingen. Honors Chief Eric Johnson with First Responder of the Year Award
- 10:44am
- A Better Wisconsin Together. Citizens Speak Up in Favor of Freedom to Choose Their Representatives, Denounce Latest Republican Gerrymandering Scheme
- 10:41am
- Sen. Marklein. Capitol Update: Session Day Summary.
- 9:03am
- Rep. Considine. Advocates for fair maps.
- 9:01am
- Sen. Darling. Senate Education Chair Urges Governor to Sign Reading Bill DPI Head Sides with Delay and Status Quo over Kids
- 9:00am
- Sen. Smith. Republicans Leaders Openly Admit to Gerrymandering in the Basement of the Capitol, Out-of-Sight from the Public
State Agencies
- 11:34am
- DNR. Confirms CWD Detected In Fond Du Lac County
- 11:32am
- Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. To meet in Muscoda
- 8:59am
- DOA Virginia Hart Special Recognition and Diversity Award Winners Announced
- 8:59am
- ETF Latest Investment Performance
Statewide
- 9:15am
- Discover Wisconsin. Wisconsin pork producers highlighted on Discover Wisconsin Oct. 30.
Courts
- 9:18am
- Association of WI Snowmobile Clubs. Statement regarding Iowa County judge's decision to delay construction of the snowmobile trail through Blue Mound State Park.
Education
- 3:30pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Continuing Education announces November program offerings
- 9:24am
- Decoding Dyslexia WI. Responding to WI DPI's "The Riches of Reading."
Local
- 3:25pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Haas. Budget Amendment Bolstering Park System Recommended by Finance Committee
- 11:33am
- Milwaukee County Sup. Clancy. Finance Committee Recommends Removal of $2.4 Million from Sheriff’s Budget
Congress
- 3:31pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Introduces NDAA Amendment with Duckworth to Support U.S. Manufacturing Workers and Strengthen Supply Chain by Enhancing Buy America Provisions
- 3:20pm
- Family Friendly Wisconsin, For Our Future Action Fund. Organizations urge Sen. Johnson to deliver for sandwich generation.
- 9:02am
- A Better Wisconsin Together. Wisconsin Families Win With Build Back Better Plan
- 8:59am
- Wisconsin Conservation Voters Applauds President Biden’s announcement of the Build Back Better Framework
- 8:59am
- U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald Slams President Biden’s Plan to Payout $1 Billion to Illegal Immigrants
Thursday October 28, 2021
Legislative
- 4:50pm
- Rep. Allen. Statement on Racine County Sheriff's investigation into election law violations.
- 4:47pm
- Sen. Stroebel. The time has come for Meagan Wolfe to resign.
- 4:35pm
- Rep. August. Statement on Racine investigation of 2020 election.
- 4:31pm
- Sen. Wirch, Rep. McGuire. Politics stalls progress on sexual assault kit legislation.
- 4:30pm
- Rep. Krug. To introduce a second "Mill Bill" for area paper mills. Leg. Council Memo.
- 3:42pm
- Rep. Neubauer. Statement on Republican redistricting maps hearing.
- 3:00pm
- Speaker Vos. Responds to Racine County Sheriff's Office announcement.
- 2:56pm
- Rep. Emerson. Statement on GOP election maps.
- 2:47pm
- Rep. Murphy. Officials that facilitated election fraud must be held accountable.
- 2:41pm
- National Association of Social Workers. Testimony in opposition to AB-624 and AB-625 and SB-621, SB-622.
- 2:33pm
- Sen. Wanggaard. Statement on Racine County voter fraud Sheriff investigation.
- 2:25pm
- Rep. Ramthun. Calls for decertification.
- 2:21pm
- Rep. Sanfelippo. Facts are stubborn things.
- 2:20pm
- Rep. Wichgers. Suoports the efforts of Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling.
- 1:51pm
- Rep. Vining. Condemns gerrymandered maps.
- 1:50pm
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Reject Gerrymandered Maps
- 11:53am
- Rep. Hintz. Statement on proposed Republican maps.
- 10:19am
- Rep. Duchow. Reinforces commitment to pro-life values.
- 10:17am
- Fair Maps Coalition. Statement on joint hearing SB-621
- 9:05am
- Common Cause in Wisconsin. Republicans Release Their Partisan Gerrymandered State Legislative & Congressional Voting Maps
State Agencies
- 2:12pm
- Wisconsin Center District. Breaks ground on $420 million convention center expansion.
- 2:05pm
- DHS. Every Child in Wisconsin Deserves a Healthy Start in Life That is Free from Exposure to Lead
- 1:48pm
- DNR. Know Your Target: Don’t Accidentally Shoot
Swans This Hunting Season
- 11:54am
- DFI. Nominations for the 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards are Open
- 10:52am
- DNR. State Agencies To Host Virtual Listening Sessions For Wisconsin Environmental Equity Dashboard
- 10:30am
- DCF Opportunities to Support Afghan Resettlement in Wisconsin
Statewide
- 2:55pm
- End Abuse WI. Addresses homicide surge during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- 9:03am
- Milwaukee Jewish Federation. Statement on Holocaust comparisons.
Education
- 5:00pm
- Marquette University. Marquette nursing professor named American Academy of Nursing Fellow
- 2:34pm
- DPI. The riches of reading
- 2:06pm
- MATC FAST Fund. Appoints new members to board.
- 1:52pm
- UW-Madison. 40-year map project, History of Cartography, draws to a close
- 1:49pm
- UW-Eau Claire. On list of ‘green colleges’
- 12:12pm
- Marquette University. Algorithmic ethics to be the focus of Marquette University’s sixth annual Ethics of Big Data Symposium, Nov. 4
- 11:56am
- UW System. UW-Parkside reaches 70% threshold for student vaccinations.
- 11:55am
- UW System. UW-Superior reaches 70% threshold for student vaccinations.
- 10:52am
- UW-Extension. Wisconsin Broadband Summit Discusses Access, Equity
- 10:30am
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Non-Profit Acquires Vacant School, Plans Private Choice School for Mattoon, Wisconsin
- 9:14am
- UW-Platteville. Hosts Construction Career Day and Construction Networking event
- 9:14am
- UW-Platteville. Baraboo Sauk County to host Conserve Sauk Film Festival Nov. 6
- 9:13am
- UW-Platteville. Community partners have kept longtime Homecoming traditions alive
- 9:06am
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Set to Appeal to DPI as Chippewa Falls Continues to Mishandle Discrimination Complaints
- 9:05am
- UW-Eau Claire. ‘Thursdays at the U’ to host presentation by Barron County conservationist and local farmer
Local
- 4:36pm
- Milwaukee Council President Johnson. Successfully provides funding for 195 new police recruits in the 2022 City budget
- 3:44pm
- Milwaukee Common Council. Housing Authority employee target of attempted carjacking
- 3:10pm
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Semi-annual Report Finds That Milwaukee Police Department Continues to Stop and Frisk Without Reasonable Suspicion
Congress
- 3:01pm
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. No American Should Lobby on Behalf of a Genocidal Regime
- 10:18am
- Family Friendly Wisconsin. Build Back Better Act will deliver transformative investment in children, caregiving and jobs.
- 9:12am
- Opportunity Wisconsin. Build Back Better Framework Would Create Millions Of Good-Paying Jobs, Cut Costs And Lower Taxes For Wisconsin Families
- 9:03am
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. Joins Sen. Hagerty and Colleagues to Introduce a Bill to Block Biden Administration’s Plan to Reopen U.S. Consulate for Palestinians That Divides Jerusalem
Wednesday October 27, 2021
Assembly Floor Session
- 4:38pm
- Rep. Novak. Bill to Educate Students on Safe Haven Laws Moves to the Governor
- 4:33pm
- Rep. Bowen. Statement on Republican Anti-Choice Bills
- 3:48pm
- Rep. Kitchens. Assembly passes birth control bill.
- 3:35pm
- Rep. Callahan. Stands for life.
- 3:34pm
- Rep. Dittrich. Pro-life bills pass the Assembly floor.
- 3:21pm
- Rep. Rodriguez. Supports 'Time for Life' package.
- 3:19pm
- Rep. Gundrum. Reinforces strong pro-life principles.
- 2:32pm
- Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources. Bill to Provide Free training for Guardians Headed to Governor’s Desk
- 2:30pm
- Rep. Steineke. Born-Alive Bill Passes Assembly, Heads to Governor’s Desk
- 2:22pm
- Rep. Hesselbein. Abortion is healthcare.
- 2:20pm
- Rep. Dallman. Votes to Protect the Unborn
- 2:15pm
- Wisconsin Right to Life. Wisconsin State Assembly Passes Package of Pro-Life Bills
- 2:09pm
- Speaker Vos. On a Woman's Right to Know Act.
- 1:56pm
- Rep. Born, Sen. Jagler. Applaud Assembly Vote for Equal Access to Organ Transplants
- 1:55pm
- Wisconsin BPDD. Bi-partisan Bill Providing Free Training for Guardians Passes State Legislature
Legislative
- 3:57pm
- Sen. Nass. UW System to Use Biden Executive Order as an Excuse to Advance Covid-19 Vaccination Mandates
- 3:49pm
- Rep. Plumer. Assembly Honors Poynette-Dekorra Firefighter as Hometown Hero
- 3:20pm
- Rep. August. First Responder of the Year: Sheriff Deputy Wayne Blanchard
- 3:18pm
- Rep. Vining. Introduces Epi access legislation
- 1:18pm
- Rep. Sinicki. K9 Bane and Detective Holly McManus Named 2021 First Responders of the Year
- 1:06pm
- Sen. Marklein, Rep. Kurtz. Purple Heart Highway Bill Passes Both Houses
- 1:03pm
- Sen. Jacque. Bills protecting vulnerable people move in Legislature
- 1:02pm
- WPHCA. Community Health Centers Advocate to Extend Medicaid Coverage for Pregnant Women to a Full Year Post-Partum
- 12:59pm
- Rep. Shankland. What's next for fair maps in Wisconsin?
- 11:03am
- Sen. Bewley. Enough already. Leg. Council Memo.
- 10:58am
- Rep. Brandtjen. WEC - deadlines for thee but not for me.
- 10:57am
- Sen. Felzkowski. First Responders of the Year honored.
- 10:55am
- Rep. Shankland. Honors Stevens Point Fire Department Fire Chief Finn With “First Responder of the Year” Award for the 71st Assembly District
- 9:42am
- Rep. Plumer. Votes to grow workforce housing.
- 9:00am
- Rep. Bowen Honors First Responders of the 10th Assembly District
- 9:00am
- Rep. Neubauer Racine Firefighters Honors as First Responders of the Year
- 8:59am
- Rep. Gundrum. It's time to provide more workforce housing.
- 8:58am
- Rep. Penterman. Housing Reform Bill Passes State Assembly
- 8:57am
- Sen. Bernier. Roadmap to Reading Success Gets Bipartisan Approval as Disappointing New K-12 Numbers Emerge
State Agencies
- 2:08pm
- AG Kaul. Joins Effort in U.S. Supreme Court to Stop Unconstitutional Texas Abortion Ban
- 1:54pm
- DATCP. Consumer Alert: DATCP Sees Rise in Antivirus Subscriptions Email Scams
- 1:26pm
- DNR. Fall 2021 Wolf Hunt Update
- 12:58pm
- OCI Bulletin: Wisconsin Agent Appointment Renewal Invoices for 2021
- 10:54am
- Wisconsin Lottery 'Tis the Season to be Jolly
- 10:54am
- AG Kaul Issues Update on Statewide Inquiry into Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse
- 9:01am
- WEDC Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants
Economy/Business
- 3:36pm
- WMC. Announces Recipients of 2021 Business Friend of the Environment Award
- 1:06pm
- Northwestern Mutual. 2022 Dividend Payout to Policyowners To Be Largest Ever - $6.5 Billion
- 9:01am
- WEC Energy Group Integrys Holding Announces Preliminary Results of Tender Offer, Increase in Maximum Acceptance Amount and Initial Settlement of Tender Offer
Statewide
- 1:01pm
- Fair Rates for Wisconsin's Dairyland. Praises Study Showing Economic Importance of Local Workforce for Solar Construction Projects
- 10:59am
- ABC Wisconsin. It’s time for innovative policies for tech-ed careers
- 10:56am
- Wisconsin Farmers Union. Annual meeting season is underway.
- 9:20am
- Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now. Wisconsin stands to generate more than $195M in local economic activity from solar projects by hiring in-state workers.
- 9:01am
- North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters Carpenters Union hails study showing increased economic benefits when in-state workers build solar farms
- 9:00am
- Wisconsin Policy Forum Crisis Point: Wisconsin Fire and EMS Agencies Face Looming Challenges
Education
- 4:43pm
- UW-Whitewater. Pilar Melero to receive statewide honor for diversity efforts
- 4:39pm
- UW-Stevens Point. Land donation broadens legacy of retired soil science professor
- 4:02pm
- Marquette University. New Marquette Law School Poll to be released Nov. 3
- 3:36pm
- UW-La Crosse. Art professors, alum earn state honors
- 2:32pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Celebrates Native American Heritage Month throughout Novembe
- 2:07pm
- UW System. And Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, teachers for 2021.
- 12:58pm
- DWD September Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released
- 12:58pm
- UW-Green Bay Luc Francillon, CFO of Mars Retail Group, Joins Cofrin School of Business Advisory Board
- 9:18am
- UW-Stout. New Sensory Space offers quiet room to experience stimuli, relaxation
Local
- 4:21pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. And County Leaders Across the Country Call
for Passage of Build Back Better Agenda
- 3:33pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Taylor. Budget amendements recommended for adoption.
- 1:00pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Czarnezki. Proposal for Civil Forfeiture Right to Counsel Adopted by Finance Committee
- 9:01am
- Public Health Madison & Dane County Let's Talk about Lead Poisoning
Congress
- 2:31pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Supports Bipartisan Push to Help Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs for Cancer Medications
Tuesday October 26, 2021
Governor
- 3:11pm
- Milwuakee County Sup. Martin. Urges Governor Evers to Veto GOP Child Labor Legislation
Assembly Floor Session
- 5:05pm
- Rep. Conley. Honors Rock County Deputy Sheriff Brandon Davis as First Responder of the Year
- 4:52pm
- Rep. Shelton. Celebrates the Passage of AJR 82: Recognizing September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
- 4:50pm
- Rep. Hesselbein. Officer Chung Named First Responder of the Year at State Capitol
- 4:50pm
- Rep. Steineke. Votes to Improve Housing Infrastructure
- 4:49pm
- Rep. Dallman. Honors First Responder at Capitol Ceremony
- 4:48pm
- Rep. Loudenbeck. Names First Responder of the Year
- 4:47pm
- Rep. Allen. Chief Jim Moon named 97th Assembly District First Responder of the Year
- 4:47pm
- Reps. McGuire, Ohnstad. Kenosha Legislators Honor First Responders of the Yea
- 4:46pm
- Rep. Krug. 72nd Assembly District First Responder of the Year: Dustin Lease
- 4:45pm
- Reps. Vorpagel, Katsma. Officer Alicia Rotier Named 2021 First Responder of the Year
- 4:43pm
- Rep. Kerkman. Twin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Kristen Herreid Named as First Responder of the Year for the 61st Assembly District
- 4:16pm
- Rep. Hebl. Retired Dane County Deputy Receives Assembly Hometown Hero Award
- 4:15pm
- Rep. Kitchens. Recognizes first responder of the year
- 4:14pm
- Rep. Kitchens. Reading bill passed by Assembly.
- 4:14pm
- Rep. Oldenburg. Honors Kevin Dean: 96th Assembly District First Responder of the Year
- 4:13pm
- Rep. Born. And Sen. Jagler Honor Debbie Bintzler as First Responder of the Year
- 3:42pm
- Rep. Hintz. Honors Oshkosh Battalion Chief Mike Rutter as First Responder of the Year
- 3:41pm
- Rep. Callahan. 35th Assembly District First Responder of the Year: Ryan Picl
- 3:41pm
- Dairy Business Association. Export program would boost Wisconsin dairy community
- 3:39pm
- Rep. Kurtz. Honors First Responder of the Year Brett Keller
- 3:09pm
- Rep. Vining. Recognizes Brookfield Fire Chief David Mason as First
Responder of the Year for the 14th Assembly District
- 3:08pm
- Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. Applauds Unanimous Assembly Passage of Bill to Increase Agricultural and Dairy Exports
- 3:07pm
- Rep. Sortwell, Sen. Jacque. DNR bill clears ports, maintains beaches.
- 3:06pm
- Rep. Thiesfeldt. Recognizes Deputy Derek Rehfeldt as
the 52nd Assembly District First Responder of the Year
- 3:05pm
- Rep. Loudenbeck. Bill heads to governor's desk.
- 3:04pm
- Rep. Jessie Rodriguez. Honors Detective Joel Bateman as First Responder of the Year
Legislative
- 3:20pm
- Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson. Allowed State Auditors Access to 2020 Election Records
- 1:05pm
- Rep. Spreitzer. Announces 45th Assembly District First Responder of the Year: Deputy Chief Joseph Murray Jr of the City of Beloit Fire Department
- 10:42am
- Rep. Wichgers. Statement on pro-life legislation.
- 9:01am
- Sen. Larson, Rep. Anderson. Introduce the Telehealth Parity Act LRB-2041
- 9:00am
- Sen. Stafsholt Supports Senate Election Investigation
- 9:00am
- Hunter Nation. Wisconsin Senate Passes Hunter Nation’s Bills to Defend Hunters and Anglers
- 9:00am
- Sen. Agard Republicans Listen to Special Interests instead of Listening to Wisconsinites
- 9:00am
- Sen. Agard Slams GOP Leaders for Continued Investigation of 2020 Election
- 8:59am
- Sen. Smith. Statement regarding sporting heritage action in the state Senate.
State Agencies
- 2:08pm
- DOA, Applications Open for $50 Million Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment Grant Program
- 2:08pm
- DATCP. Something Special from Wisconsin™ “Boxes of Fun” Return for the Holiday Season
- 1:33pm
- OCI. DATCP Secretary Romanski and Insurance Commissioner Afable Remind Consumers to put Cybersecurity First
- 12:21pm
- DNR. 2021 Bear Season Shows Return To
Recent Harvest Average
- 12:19pm
- Wisconsin Emergency Management. Works with partners to enhance planning and preparedness coordination
- 11:33am
- DNR. Working With Multiple Agencies To Remove
Invasive Carp From Mississippi River Oct. 25-29
- 10:43am
- DNR. Learn To Hunt With The DNR’s Mentored Hunting Program
- 9:02am
- DFI. Gov. Evers Proclaims October as National Retirement Security Month
- 9:02am
- DNR. Offering $25 Rebate On Endangered Resources License Plates
Economy/Business
- 12:19pm
- New North. Households, businesses asked to complete broadband survey by this Friday.
- 11:30am
- WEC Energy Group. To announce 2021 third-quarter results Nov. 2
Statewide
- 10:44am
- Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association. Announces New Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame, Inaugural Inductees
Courts
- 11:31am
- New Glarus Brewing Co. Statement regarding recent court filing.
Education
- 1:06pm
- UW-Madison. Action video games make players better learners of visual, memory tasks
- 9:41am
- UW-Stout. Seven students garner $5,750 in Wisconsin Restaurant Association scholarships
Local
- 2:10pm
- Milwaukee Ald Rainey. To County Exec on re-naming of County’s Office of African-American Affairs: STOP!
- 12:20pm
- City of Madison. Selects MACH OneHealth and Kabba Recovery Services As Operators for Dairy Drive Sheltered Encampment
- 9:00am
- UW-Madison ProPublica’s Caroline Chen is UW–Madison’s fall Science Journalist in Residence
Congress
- 3:22pm
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. Joins Sen. Blackburn and Colleagues in Effort to Save COVID Heroes From Being Fired Due to Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
Monday October 25, 2021
Senate Floor Session
- 5:03pm
- Sen. Marklein. Bills Pass the Senate
- 2:48pm
- Sen. Jacque. Bill promoting in-demand trade jobs may soon be on governor's desk.
Legislative
- 2:51pm
- Rep. Born. WI Assembly to honor former state Rep. Robert "Bob" Goetsch.
- 1:38pm
- Sens. LeMahieu, Kapenga, Feyen. Senate leaders to launch election investigation following audit.
- 12:58pm
- Sen. Marklein. Statement on Legislative Audit Bureau's Election Audit
- 12:02pm
- Sen. Stafsholt. Disappointed Court Ends Wolf Hunt, Yet Again
- 12:00pm
- Rep. Brandtjen. Report shows WEC failed Wisconsin.
- 11:59am
- Sen. Bewley. Do as I say, not as I do. LRB Memo.
- 11:04am
- Midwestern Legislative Conference. Rep. Shelia Stubbs completes regional leadership institute.
- 11:02am
- Rep. Subeck. Announces First Responder of the Year for the 78th Assembly District
- 9:03am
- Wisconsin Association of Health Plans, Alliance of Health Insurers, AHIP, PCMA, WMC. Memo in opposition to LRB 4440, White bagging legislation.
- 9:01am
- Wisconsin Community Solar Economic Alliance. Kohler Co. Joins Alliance in Support of Community Solar Legislation
- 9:00am
- Wisconsin Conservation Voters Conservation Notices of the Week
State Agencies
- 4:22pm
- Wisconsin Lottery. $5.2 Million Megabucks Ticket Sold in Cottage Grove
- 2:52pm
- DATCP. Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam Available Online
- 2:46pm
- DOR. Collections, First quarter FY2022.
- 12:57pm
- DNR. Awards Brownfields Grant To Village Of Johnson Creek
- 12:41pm
- Wisconsin National Guard. Graduates latest class of officers and warrant officers
- 11:57am
- AG Kaul. Announces $55,000 environmental judgment for pollution runoff event and other violations of water pollution laws
- 11:54am
- DPI. Department will hold public hearing on proposed rules related to educator preparation program and licensing flexibilities
- 11:04am
- DNR. Seeks Public Comments On Green Tier Application For Brady Corporation Good Hope Road Facility
- 9:00am
- OCI Insurance Commissioner Reminds Wisconsin Drivers of Deer-Vehicle Crash Risk
Economy/Business
- 9:00am
- WEC Energy Group Announces Leadership Appointments
- 9:00am
- Wisconsin Technology Council WIP's Wood to join Investor Hall of Fame during Early Stage Symposium
Statewide
- 12:22pm
- Marsy's Law for Wisconsin. Golden House Display Silhouettes in Brown County Raising Awareness of Victims’ Rights
- 11:01am
- Arts Wisconsin. Honoring Wisconsin’s municipal Poets Laureate and Writers-in-Residence
Courts
- 9:00am
- Hunter Nation Statement on Court Decision Halting Legal Wolf Hunt
- 9:00am
- Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Statement on Wolf Hunt Ruling
Education
- 12:40pm
- UW-Stout. Interior design faculty, students become part of the safe, healthier buildings movement
- 9:15am
- UW-Madison. WARF announces annual gift, largest in foundation’s history
- 9:00am
- UW-Eau Claire Father and daughter share UW-Eau Claire campus, passion for political science
Local
- 5:01pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Taylor. Applauds Milwaukee community in search for Major Harris.
- 12:57pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Clancy. Introduces budget amendments to move funds from sheriff to human needs.
Friday October 22, 2021
Legislative
- 4:23pm
- Sen. Stroebel. Nonpartisan audit shows election law reform needed.
- 4:11pm
- Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson. State Legislative Audit Bureau's audit report proves elections are accurate and secure.
- 3:15pm
- Sen. Bernier. Reacts to LAB audit of November 2020 election.
- 2:20pm
- Sen. Darling. Non-partisan Audit Shows Governor Evers Vetoed Needed Reforms
- 1:55pm
- Speaker Vos. LAB audit highlights major issues in November election administration.
- 1:54pm
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. LAB Hatchet Job on Wisconsin Elections Commission
- 1:32pm
- Wisconsin Elections Commission. Initial Response to the Legislative Audit Bureau’s Report on the 2020 General Election
- 1:14pm
- DWD. BLS Releases State Level Job Opening and Labor Turnover Survey Data
- 12:21pm
- Rep. Hintz. Statement on Legislative Audit Bureau report.
- 12:21pm
- Joint Audit Committee Democrats. Joint Audit Committee Democrats react to 2020 eleciton audit.
- 12:18pm
- Rep. Steineke. Nonpartisan audit finds state Elections Commission skirts laws.
- 11:38am
- Common Sense Wisconsin. Responds to nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau review of the 2020 election
- 11:13am
- Joint Audit Co-Chairs Cowles, Kerkman. Elections administration audit released.
- 10:46am
- LAB. Report 21-19: Elections Administration.
- 10:17am
- Rep. Myers. Introduces "Safe Roads Save Lives Act."
- 10:14am
- Sen. Marklein Column: Counting kids
- 9:01am
- Sen. Darling, Rep. Kurtz. Koreen’s Law Puts Patients First
- 9:00am
- Sen. Taylor Death of Major Harris
State Agencies
- 2:20pm
- DHS. Wisconsin to Offer COVID-19 Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Booster Doses
- 12:20pm
- DNR. Invites The Public To A Day Of Discovery
- 10:41am
- AG Kaul. Joins Coalition Urging FDA to Accelerate Actions to Protect Children From Toxic Metals in Baby Food
- 10:14am
- Wisconsin National Guard Units rehearse combat management in large-scale exercise
- 9:00am
- DNR To Host Virtual Public Meeting On Special Well Casing Depth Area & TCE Contamination Oct. 27
- 9:00am
- DWD Mark Reihl to Retire from UI Division Administrator Role, DWD
Statewide
- 11:05am
- AARP Wisconsin. Survey: Voters express widespread support for legislation to make it easier to save for retirement
Courts
- 11:12am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. OLR v. Jean M. Robinson.
Education
- 2:05pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Professional mycologist to speak about unique mushrooms of northwestern Wisconsin
- 9:00am
- UW-Eau Claire Celebrating first-generation college students on Nov. 8
- 9:00am
- UW-Stevens Point Reaches 70% threshold for student vaccinations
- 9:00am
- UW-Stout Lor receives October University Staff Appreciation Award
- 8:59am
- UW-River Falls Stage and Screen Arts streams “Mary Frankenstein”
Local
- 4:35pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Martin. Mourns Major Harris, Commends Community’s Search Efforts
- 3:07pm
- City of Madison. The City Concludes Final Vision Zero Speed Reduction Project for 2021
- 9:00am
- Milwaukee Council President Johnson Statement on the death of missing three-year-old Major Harris
- 9:00am
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Lucas Statement Concerning the Recovery of the Body of Three-Year-Old Major Harris
Congress
- 1:32pm
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher Why Is Our Government Covering for CCP on Wuhan?
- 1:32pm
- U.S. Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Scott, Colleagues to Introduce Bill Blocking Democrats’ IRS Snooping Proposal
- 1:32pm
- U.S. Sens. Johnson, Toomey Call on GAO to Immediately Withdraw Global Warming Report
- 12:31pm
- U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald. WATCH: Rep. Fitzgerald Questions AG Merrick Garland at Judiciary Committee Hearing
- 9:00am
- U.S. Rep. Steil Leads Letter Demanding Answers From the Biden Administration for Sanctions Lifted on Iranian Ballistic Missile Producers
- 9:00am
- U.S. Sen. Johnson At Border Crisis Roundtable: This Administration Needs to Be Held Accountable, Democrats Must Hold Hearing on Worsening Border Crisis
Thursday October 21, 2021
Governor
- 11:03am
- DOA. Governor Evers and Sec. Joel Brennan Visit Kewaunee County to Mark “Imagine a Day Without Water”
- 9:01am
- WMC. Business Community Calls on Gov. Evers to Launch Talent Attraction Campaign
Legislative
- 4:36pm
- Wisconsin Health Care Organizations. Coalition Supports Legislation to Stop White Bagging
- 4:23pm
- Sen. Larson. GOP members of JCRAR show contempt for LGBTQIA+ community with vote to block medical care for transgender patients
- 1:28pm
- Common Cause in Wisconsin. Republicans Release Their Partisan Gerrymandered State Legislative and Congressional Voting Maps
- 12:36pm
- Rep. Dittrich. To Honor Chief Bradley Bowen as First Responder of the Year
- 12:31pm
- Rep. Loudenbeck. Names 2021 First Responder of the Year
- 11:55am
- Rep. Swearingen. Chief Eric Johnson to Receive First Responder of the Year Award
- 11:46am
- Rep. Kurtz. Statement on Public Service Commission Approval of a Broadband Access Grant for Necedah
- 9:50am
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Wisconsin needs birth equity.
- 9:03am
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Stop the GOP Re-Rigging of Our Maps
- 9:02am
- Rep. Hintz. Statement on Republican maps.
- 8:59am
- Fair Elections Project Statement on GOP-Introduced Legislative Maps
State Agencies
- 3:51pm
- DOA. Wisconsin Awarded $1 Million Grant to Develop Plan for Electric Vehicle Adoption
- 3:17pm
- DNR. Confirms Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease
In Juneau County Deer
- 3:16pm
- DATCP. Public Comments due October 28 for Avipel® Registration
- 2:07pm
- DNR. Seeking Public Comments On Proposed Snowmobile Trail Designation Within Flambeau River State Forest
- 1:26pm
- DOC. Aims to ensure safe trick-or-treating through home visits.
- 1:25pm
- DNR Aware Of Elk Reported In Southern Wisconsin
- 12:09pm
- DWD. BLS Data: Wisconsin's Unemployment Rate Remains 3.9 percent in September; Labor Force Participation Rate Increases
- 11:56am
- Wisconsin National Guard. Partnership with Papua New Guinea continues to blossom
- 10:14am
- DNR. Joins Stoughton Utilities For National Imagine A Day Without Water To Celebrate The Removal Of The Last Lead Service Line In The City Of Stoughton
- 9:07am
- OCI. Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance Protects Consumers and Holds Former Insurance Agent Accountable
- 9:00am
- PSC. Recognizes seventh annual "Imagine a Day Without Water"
- 8:59am
- DOJ Dane County Man Charged with Sexual Assault in Connection with Backlogged Kit
Economy/Business
- 2:06pm
- New North. President/CEO Barb LaMue elected to leadership role with IEDC
- 1:25pm
- WMC Promotes Mallory Wipperman to Director of Membership
- 12:37pm
- Wisconsin Technology Council. Early Stage panels feature sage advice for entrepreneurs at 2021 Early Stage Symposium
- 11:54am
- Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. 14th annual conference announced.
- 8:59am
- Wisconsin Technology Council Guest column: Growing tech talent in Wisconsin requires investment in current workforce
Statewide
- 9:00am
- River Alliance of Wisconsin Imagine a Wisconsin Without Nitrate Contamination
Education
- 3:12pm
- Marquette University. Engineering professor partners with NSF center for phosphorus sustainability
- 1:27pm
- UW System. UW-Stevens Point, UW-Green Bay reach 70% threshold for student vaccinations.
- 1:25pm
- UW-Green Bay Hits 70% threshold for student vaccinations
- 12:38pm
- UW-Whitewater. Tommy Thompson to visit UW-Whitewater on Oct. 27 as campus celebrates vaccination success
- 12:26pm
- UW-Stout. Civil liberties are focus of Gallery 209 student exhibition through Oct. 29
- 10:22am
- UW-Eau Claire. Foundation receives $10 million gift.
- 10:07am
- UW-Stout. Applied science alum accidentally created first new blue pigment in more than 240 years
- 9:50am
- UW-Madison. Kyle Cranmer chosen to lead American Family Insurance Data Science Institute
Local
- 1:29pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Dane County Awards $105,000 for 2021 Partners in Equity – Racial Equity & Social Justice Grant Recipients to Seven Organizations
- 10:08am
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Dane County Receives National Recognition for Website Redesign Project
- 8:59am
- Milwaukee County Sup. Haas Will End Decade-Long Tenure on Milwaukee County Board in Apri
- 8:59am
- Wisconsin Policy Forum Madison City Budget Preserves Services, Launches New Initiatives with Minimal Tax Hike
Congress
- 3:27pm
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. For The Washington Times: Why is Questioning COVID-19 Groupthink Considered Dangerous?
- 3:24pm
- Wisconsin Environment. Wisconsin groups call on Congress to invest in bold climate solutions and vote for the Build Back Better Act
- 2:07pm
- U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Brown. Lead Colleagues in Urging USTR to Support American PPE Production by Ending Tariff Exclusions for PPE From China
- 11:56am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Works to Secure More Than $176 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Package
- 8:59am
- U.S. Sens. Johnson, Lee And Rep. Biggs Lead Colleagues in Submitting Public Comment on Biden’s Proposed Open Border Regulation
Wednesday October 20, 2021
Governor
- 2:11pm
- Fair Elections Project. Statement on revised People's Maps Commission draft maps.
- 2:09pm
- DOA. People's Maps Commission Shares Refined Draft Voting Maps for Public Input
- 10:58am
- AG Kaul And Gov Evers Recognize School Safety Week, Encourage Use of Speak Up, Speak Out
Senate Floor Session
- 4:46pm
- Sen. Felzkowski. Bill to help small businesses passes the Senate.
- 4:45pm
- Sen. Cowles. Community revitalization bill passes Senate.
- 4:45pm
- Wisconsin Right to Life. Wisconsin State Senate Passes Package of Pro-Life Bills
- 4:44pm
- Sen. Kapenga. Senate passes protect life bills
- 4:35pm
- Sen. Bewley. Senate Republicans once again attack reproductive freedom.
- 3:11pm
- Sen. Stroebel. Pro-life package passes Senate.
- 2:33pm
- Rep. Born, Sen. Jagler. Issue statement on Senate passage of organ transplant legislation.
- 2:10pm
- Sen. Smith. Legislation co-authored by Sen. Smith pass with bipartisan backing.
Legislative
- 4:37pm
- Majority Leader LeMahieu, Speaker Vos. Legislative leaders introduce new district maps.
- 4:34pm
- Rep. James. Celebrates funding released for mental health beds in Chippewa Valley.
- 4:32pm
- Rep. Kitchens. Disappointed by DNR no-show.
- 4:30pm
- American Legion, DAV, VFW. Big 3 WI veterans groups applaud Assembly Committee on Ways and Means for advancing AB 245.
- 4:29pm
- Sen. Bernier. Announces funding released for mental health beds in Chippewa Valley.
- 2:06pm
- Rep. Edming, Sen. Jacque. Bill to expand property tax relief to more disabled veterans clears committee.
- 11:32am
- Rep. Steffen. Dedication ceremony to be held for Bart Starr Memorial Bridge.
- 11:00am
- Sen. Agard. Abortion is healthcare.
- 9:00am
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher Outlines Steps Wisconsin Can Take to Protect Itself from CCP Threats
State Agencies
- 2:04pm
- Wisconsin Lottery Presented Prestigious National Award
- 11:01am
- DNR. Virtual CWD Response Plan Review Committee Meeting Oct. 27
- 10:04am
- DNR. Help Remove Gypsy Moth Egg Masses This Fall
- 9:00am
- DATCP Reminds Farmers to Check Runoff Risk Prior to Spreading Manure
Economy/Business
- 2:04pm
- WMC Litigation Center Expands with Acquisition of Great Lakes Legal Foundation
- 10:58am
- Wisconsin SBDC Self-guided cybersecurity course provides critical education for small businesses, professionals
Statewide
- 4:48pm
- Badger Institute. McIlheran joins Badger Institute to lead Mandate for Madison project
- 10:02am
- Arts Wisconsin. Honoring Wisconsin's municipal Poets Laureate and Writers-in-Residence.
Courts
- 9:25am
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Jama I. Jama v. Jason C. Gonzalez.
Education
- 2:31pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Interlogues
- 11:55am
- UW-Stevens Point. Portage County offering public vaccine clinic at UW-Stevens Point.
- 10:58am
- DPI Wisconsin Student Assessment System results released
- 10:58am
- UW-Stout Applied mathematics and computer science student becomes U.S. citizen
- 10:03am
- UW-Milwaukee. New certificate can help professional engineers advance in careers
- 9:00am
- UW-Stout Leaders to discuss future of the arts, post-pandemic, in Chippewa Valley
Local
- 3:16pm
- League of Wisconsin Municipalities. Elects officers at 123rd Annual League Conference.
- 3:09pm
- City of Madison. Office Building and Restaurant at 131 West Wilson Gets Green Light to Reopen
- 10:03am
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Asks Oneida County Jail To Change It’s Ban On Mail To Incarcerated People, Requests Contracts Between Jail and Costly Electronic Communication Venders
Congress
- 4:42pm
- Opportunity Wisconsin. Senator Johnson Votes to Block Bill That Would Strengthen Freedom to Vote
- 2:04pm
- U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Warren, Brown And Colleagues Reintroduce Bold Legislation to Fundamentally Reform the Private Equity Industry
- 12:00pm
- U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Smith. Call for Continued Support for Opioid Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
- 10:58am
- U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald Leads Bipartisan Bill to Track Foreign Money in Mergers
- 10:58am
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Pass the Freedom to Vote Act
- 9:00am
- U.S. Sen. Johnson Continues to Press Federal Health Agencies on Lack of Response to COVID-19 Oversight Letters
Tuesday October 19, 2021
Legislative
- 1:48pm
- Rep. Bowen. Statement on passing of former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell.
- 1:26pm
- Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. Commends Joint Finance Committee passage of agricultural export bill.
- 10:56am
- Sen. Roys. Democrats unveil the RESPECT Act. Fact Sheet. LRB-4931
- 8:56am
- Wisconsin's Green Fire. Provides testimony on sandhill crane hunting bill, Senate Bill 620.
- 8:55am
- Sen. Taylor. Statement on the passing of former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell.
State Agencies
- 1:24pm
- DNR. Slinger High School Student Wins 2022 State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Contest
- 9:02am
- DNR. Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
Economy/Business
- 3:21pm
- WEC Energy Group. Integrys Holding announces increase in consideration for Tender Offer and New Early Tender Time
Courts
- 9:41am
- Midwest Environmental Advocates Announces Legal Action to Force Disclosure of Public Records Related to Natural Resources Board Member’s Refusal to Step Down
Education
- 1:25pm
- UW-Stout. Entertainment design senior, painting professor collaborate on short film
- 10:47am
- UW-Stout Fifty years ago during UW System merger, UW-Stout almost became UW-Menomonie
- 10:47am
- UW-Platteville NSF grant will help create future of equitable infrastructure
- 10:47am
- UW-Platteville FIRST LEGO League receives support from community
- 10:47am
- UW-Platteville UW System President Thompson kicks off Homecoming, encourages vaccination
- 9:41am
- UW-Green Bay To Help Communities Prepare for 2022 Gubernatorial Election
Local
- 4:52pm
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Lucas. Statement regarding Milwaukee County Board committee's advancement of proposals to increase correctional officer pay.
- 10:20am
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission Should Consider Community Input Before Confirming Norman Into Permanent Milwaukee Police Department Chief Role
- 10:14am
- Wisconsin Policy Forum. Fiscal Hurdles Mount for Milwaukee County Parks; Peer Communities May Offer Solutions
- 10:13am
- Brown County Exec. Streckenbach. Budget plan looks to improve water quality.
- 9:01am
- Milwaukee County Sups. Sumner, Wasserman. To host virtual town hall on 2022 budget Oct. 20.
- 8:57am
- Kewaunee County Emergency Management. Works to remind drivers "Turn Around Don't Drown."
Congress
- 3:21pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Wisconsin Supports Passing Bold Build Back Better Legislation
- 10:16am
- Clean Wisconsin. Wisconsin must move forward now to protect families from "Forever Chemicals"
Monday October 18, 2021
Budget
- 3:15pm
- LFB. 2021-23 Condition of the State's General Fund.
- 11:01am
- DOA. Wisconsin Ends Fiscal Year 2021 with $2.58 Billion Positive Balance
Legislative
- 3:57pm
- Sen. Agard. Applauds Biden administration PFAS regulations.
- 2:04pm
- Various Organizations. Protecting demonstrators rights in Wisconsin.
- 12:14pm
- Sen. Smith. Western Wisconsin poised for major broadband expansion projects.
- 12:13pm
- Sen. Agard. Hosts virtual roundtable on cannabis legalization.
- 12:11pm
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Ag, Hunting Groups Favor GOP Sandhill Crane Hunt Proposal
- 11:01am
- Wisconsin Conservation Voters. CNOW week of Oct. 18.
- 10:59am
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Kooyenga Asks for a Public Hearing on Banning Gerrymandering
- 9:14am
- Rep. Sanfelippo. Days late and dollars short, Evers fails to support law enforcement again.
State Agencies
- 4:53pm
- DATCP. Crawford County Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
- 4:07pm
- AG Kaul. Urges U.S. Supreme Court to halt unconstitutional Texas abortion ban
- 3:05pm
- DOA. 2019-2021 Biennial Report from Wisconsin Department of Administration Showcases Taxpayer Savings, Investments, and Efficiency in Government Operations
- 2:07pm
- DOJ. Drug Take Back Day is October 23
- 1:50pm
- DOR. Free tax assistance programs need volunteers for 2022 tax season.
Economy/Business
- 10:59am
- Wisconsin SBDC Launches series of short entrepreneurial how-to videos
- 10:52am
- Wisconsin Technology Council. El-Amin brothers' startup formula on stage for 2021 Early Stage Symposium
- 9:45am
- Wisconsin Realtors Association. September 2021 Home Sales Report.
Statewide
- 11:00am
- Children's Wisconsin. New clinic in Appleton will support expanded services.
- 9:09am
- AARP Wisconsin. New AARP analysis: COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin nursing homes doubled from Aug. to Sept. 2021.
Education
- 4:54pm
- Marquette University. Voting rights experts to go “On the Issues” to discuss securing the right to vote, Oct. 20
- 1:47pm
- UW-Stout. New course sponsored by Great Northern Corp. investigates sustainable solutions
- 1:47pm
- Marquette University. To co-sponsor SDC Summit on Poverty, Oct. 19-21
- 10:59am
- UW System Presiden Thompson. Statement on death of General Colin Powell.
- 10:59am
- UW-Stout. With revised mission statement, university has a guide for the future
- 10:59am
- UW-Madison Fasting is required to see the full benefit of calorie restriction in mice
- 9:44am
- UW-River Falls. Career Fair attracts more than 800 students.
- 9:10am
- UW-Eau Claire. New grad creates documentary telling stories of African students at UW-Eau Claire
Local
- 4:57pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Statement on passing of General Colin Powell.
- 4:56pm
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Lucas. Statement regarding the passing of former Secretary of State General Coliin L. Powell.
- 3:04pm
- Milwaukee County Board. Public hearing on 2022 Milwaukee County Budget to be held online, Nov. 1.
- 1:48pm
- Milwaukee County Sups. Taylor, Martin, Cullen. To host virtual town hall on 2022 County budget.
- 9:10am
- Kewaunee County Public Health. Launches health needs survey.
Congress
- 3:57pm
- U.S. Rep. Steil. Leads Republicans on Economic Committee.
- 12:14pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. With Temperatures Forecast to Fall and Energy Costs Projected to Rise, Baldwin Calls for Swift Release of LIHEAP Heating Help
- 10:59am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin Supports Introduction of Legislation to Curb Youth E-Cigarette and Tobacco Use
- 9:07am
- U.S. Rep. Gallagher. Statement on Reports of Chinese Hypersonic Missile Test
Friday October 15, 2021
Legislative
- 3:23pm
- Rep. Kerkman, Sen. Wanggaard. Statements on Public Service Commission approval of a Broadband Access Grant for Kenosha County.
- 11:43am
- Rep. Steffen. Cherry Starr to Attend Bart Starr Memorial Bridge Dedication Ceremony
- 11:22am
- Rep. Shankland. Portage County Community Members Recognized for Graduating Wisconsin Lake Leaders Institute
- 11:03am
- Sen. Marklein Column: Take a Moment, Save a Life
State Agencies
- 12:11pm
- DNR. Go Wild License And Registration System Recognized For Digital Excellence
- 11:05am
- PSC. Awards $100 million in ARPA Broadband Access Grants for 83 projects.
- 11:03am
- DNR Celebrate Wisconsin’s Working Forests During Forest Products Week Oct. 17 - 23
- 11:03am
- DWD Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Awarded $14 Million Federal Disability Innovation Grant
- 11:03am
- Wisconsin National Guard Called to preserve the peace: Wisconsin’s 32nd Division mobilizes for Cold War duty 60 years ago
- 9:15am
- PSC. Urges customers to seek assistance before moratorium on utility disconnections begins.
Education
- 2:29pm
- UW-Stevens Point. To host financial aid assistance event
- 11:42am
- UW-Stout. University rolling out welcome mat for prospective students
- 11:04am
- School Choice Wisconsin. Statement on 2021 enrollment numbers.
- 11:03am
- DPI Releases fall student count and revenue limit information
- 11:03am
- DPI Releases numbers on 2021-22 general school aids
- 11:03am
- UW-Green Bay Common CAHSS Returns with ‘Truth: Information, Misinformation, and Democracy’
- 11:03am
- UW-Stout Barth receives September University Staff Appreciation Award
- 9:19am
- Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association. Announces Homecoming 2021 events.
- 9:17am
- Association of Wisconsin School Administrators. Carolyn Stanford Taylor receives Distinguished Friend of Education.
Local
- 3:46pm
- Door County Economic Development Corporation. The Smithsonian Institute to include Forestville, WI in nationwide traveling exhibition showcasing places of innovation in rural America.
- 3:25pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Johnson. Recognized with Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award.
- 11:03am
- Wisconsin Policy Forum Budget Picture Brightens Considerably for Milwaukee County in 2022
Congress
- 4:19pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. In Letter to Facebook, Baldwin, Klobuchar, and Capito Request Information on How Instagram Promotes Posts Glorifying Eating Disorders to Younger Users
Thursday October 14, 2021
Legislative
- 4:17pm
- Sen. Smith, Reps. Hesselbein, Drake. Legislators introduce bill advocating for student borrowers.
- 3:43pm
- Rep. Hebl, Sen. Smith. Circulate constitutional amendment to give Wisconsin citizens a direct voice.
- 3:08pm
- Sauk County Republican Party. Letter to Sen. Marklein.
- 2:41pm
- A Better Wisconsin Together. Announces New Resource Exposing the Sham Election Review
- 12:00pm
- Rep. Hebl. WI GOP is dealing with a UI problem they long ignored.
- 10:30am
- Rep. Tittl. Wisconsin Legislature announces sporting freedom package.
- 9:02am
- Rep. Vining. Applauds Governor Evers’ Investment in Violence Prevention and Support for Crime Victims
State Agencies
- 2:38pm
- DNR Wisconsin NRB Meeting Oct. 27
- 11:18am
- DNR. Increased Prescribed Burns During Late Summer
- 10:30am
- WEDC Racine business wins fall Mini-Makeover Contest
- 9:02am
- DNR Know Your Target: Don’t Accidentally Shoot Elk & Moose This Hunting Season
Economy/Business
- 2:38pm
- WMC, Johnson Financial Group Announce the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin
Statewide
- 4:18pm
- Wisconsin Women in Conservation. Announces October Virtual Launch of Statewide Educator Network
- 3:17pm
- Wisconsin Policy Forum. Announces Salute to Local Government award winners.
Courts
- 2:40pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Johnson v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - order.
- 2:39pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. Johnson v. Wisconsin Elections Commission - order.
Education
- 2:58pm
- UW-Green Bay New BIPOC R.I.S.E program provides support to underrepresented students
- 2:58pm
- UW-Green Bay Kate Burns Named UW-Green Bay Provost
- 2:43pm
- Wisconsin Association of School Boards. Citizen engagement is democracy's bedrock
- 2:38pm
- Marquette University Earns “Emerging HSI” status with 15.4% of student body now Hispanic/Latinx
- 2:38pm
- UW-Eau Claire Presenter to share history of women’s voting in Wisconsin, goals for future
- 1:20pm
- UW-La Crosse. UWL police officer raises money, awareness in fight against breast cancer
- 1:18pm
- Wauwatosa School District. and Wauwatosa Education Association Issue Joint Statement Regarding Collaborative Discussions.
- 12:00pm
- UW-Madison. Explore over 170 virtual and in-person events at the 11th annual Wisconsin Science Festival
- 11:49am
- UW-River Falls. New technique, effective in mice, could help advance the use of probiotics
- 11:48am
- UW-River Falls. BFA senior thesis exhibition/presentation.
- 11:19am
- UW-Stout. New chef brings experience, passion for food to campus
- 11:17am
- UW System. UW-River Falls reaches 70% threshold for student vaccinations.
- 10:30am
- UW-Madison Biochemist Amy Weeks named Packard Fellow
- 10:30am
- UW-Stout Graphic memoirist to present on immigrant’s view of civil rights movement
- 9:03am
- Marquette University. Marquette Business dean honored for leadership by ACG Wisconsin
- 9:02am
- UW-Madison Graduation rates rise again, setting records
Local
- 2:45pm
- Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson Reflects on the Passing of Election Commissioner Rick Baas
- 1:19pm
- Brown County Exec. Streckenbach. Creating Housing Navigator position in budget plan.
- 9:02am
- Milwaukee County Sup. Haas County Board Finance Committee to Host Virtual Public Hearing on 2022 Budget
- 9:02am
- Washington County Exec. Schoemann Washington County Hosts First-Ever Roundtable with Local Latino and Hispanic Business Owners to Recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month and Address Challenges, Connect Resources
Congress
- 1:43pm
- U.S. Sen. Johnson. Biden’s Department Of Justice Is Still Dragging Its Feet On Crossfire Hurricane Transparency
Wednesday October 13, 2021
Governor
- 4:09pm
- Rep. Bowen. Applauds investments in violence prevention.
- 3:46pm
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Applauds Governor Evers $45 million investment in safer communities and violence prevention.
- 3:22pm
- Milwaukee Alds. Coggs, Dimitrijevic. Violence prevention funding announcement on point with Council ARPA proposal.
- 3:21pm
- Gov. Evers. Announces $45 Million Investment in Safer Communities, Violence Prevention Efforts
- 3:14pm
- Milwaukee Council President Johnson. State investment will help address local violence.
- 10:39am
- WCASA, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin Commend Governor Evers for Prioritizing Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse Services
Legislative
- 4:08pm
- Rep. Pronschinske. Sporting heritage package introduced.
- 1:19pm
- Rep. Vining, Sen. Agard. Introduce universal changing stations bill. LRB-3942
- 12:38pm
- Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. Dairy community stands up for consumers in seeking truthful labels.
- 12:24pm
- Sens. Smith, Wirch. Comment on the GOP press stunt with Ted Nugent.
- 12:23pm
- Rep. Milroy. Disappointed with partisan approach to sporting heritage.
- 12:19pm
- RENEW Wisconsin. Legislation would make solar financing options available to all.
- 10:39am
- Sen. Smith Column: What Does It Take to Fix a Problem?
- 10:30am
- Wisconsin American Legion, DAV, VFW. Now is the time to lower the property tax burden on Wisconsin's severely disabled veterans.
State Agencies
- 2:07pm
- DWD. Three State Agencies Come Together to Celebrate Manufacturing Month and to Highlight the Importance of Justice-Involved Programming at Jackson Correctional Institution
- 1:57pm
- DOA. Clean Energy Plan Listening Sessions Announced
- 1:21pm
- DNR Seeking Public Comment On Economic Impacts Of Proposed Whitefish And Electronic Reporting Rule
- 1:21pm
- DOT State agencies offer resources to protect Wisconsinites from online threats
- 1:10pm
- DMA. Registration open for 2021 Wisconsin Public-Private Partnership Summit
- 12:51pm
- WMC. Wisconsin Business World Launches Business is a Force for Good Essay Contest
- 12:24pm
- Wisconsin National Guard. Wisconsin once had its own navy
- 12:21pm
- OCI. Gov. Evers and Insurance Commissioner Afable Announce Lower Rates and More Choice for Wisconsinites ahead of Healthcare.gov Open Enrollment
- 12:21pm
- DNR. 2021 Wisconsin Ring-Necked Pheasant Season
Opens Oct. 16
- 10:39am
- DHS Announces Multiple Funding Opportunities to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities
- 9:20am
- DNR. Plan Your Outdoor Fall Adventure
Economy/Business
- 1:56pm
- New North. Two talent-development initiatives receive state, naitonal honors.
- 9:14am
- WMC Wisconsin Celebration of Manufacturing Month Continues
Statewide
- 9:15am
- Wisconsin Farmers Union. Rural Organizers expand Wisconsin Farmers Union’s reach
Courts
- 12:17pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. (Updated) Calendar and case synposes.
Education
- 3:10pm
- UW-La Crosse. Getting to know our Afghan neighbors
- 2:52pm
- Marquette University Receives graduate assistance grant for Department of Biological Sciences
- 12:42pm
- UW-Platteville Industry experts volunteer time to teach students, help save historic tree on campus
- 12:42pm
- UW-Platteville Two advisors honored with state-wide advising awards
- 12:42pm
- UW-Platteville To contribute to $10 million #DiverseCornBelt project
- 12:42pm
- UW-Platteville Wins Region 3 Soils Contest, Strobel takes top individual honors
- 12:38pm
- Alverno College. Christa Shields Named Vice President of Advancement at Alverno College
- 12:35pm
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Fewer Suspensions, More Students Report Feeling Unsafe After Federal Intervention in Milwaukee Public Schools
- 12:20pm
- Local 212 MATC FAST Fund. Announces $20,000 investement from American Federation of Teachers.
- 9:14am
- UW-Madison Transformative $20 million lead gift to help realize vision of new Letters & Science Academic Building
- 9:14am
- UW-Eau Claire. New program educates high schoolers about Wisconsin waterways, inspires interest in freshwater science careers
- 9:14am
- UW-Stout Free Speech Week to address student social media expression and hate speech
Local
- 2:52pm
- Dane County Exec Parisi Dane County, Sauk County to Put $4 Million To Plan Construction of Great Sauk State Trail Connection Over the Wisconsin River
- 10:39am
- Milwaukee Ald. Rainey. Hopefully, the start of something special for Century City
- 9:14am
- Wisconsin Policy Forum Federal Funds Delay Hard Decisions in Milwaukee City Budget, but Fiscal Cliff Remains
Congress
- 2:52pm
- U.S. Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Marshall and Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Attorney General Garland’s Call to Investigate Concerned Parents
- 9:17am
- Wisconsin BPDD, The Arc Wisconsin, People First Wisconsin, Greater Wisconsin Agecy on Aging Resources. Wisconsin citizens to testify to U.S. Senate on need for guardianship reform.
- 9:14am
- U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald Democrats Vote Again to Suspend Debt Ceiling, Write Blank Check for their Partisan Agenda.
- 9:14am
- U.S. Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Hagerty and Colleagues in asking Foreign Relations Committee to hold Open Hearing and Classified Briefings on Taiwan and China
Tuesday October 12, 2021
Legislative
- 4:04pm
- Rep. Ramthun. Echoes concerns.
- 2:52pm
- Rep. Steffen. Details announced for Bart Starr Memorial Bridge dedication ceremony.
- 2:24pm
- Rep. Ohnstad. Assembly Bill 223 passes through committee.
- 11:38am
- Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health. Wisconsin Birth Equity Act key to disrupting persistent disparities.
- 10:51am
- Rep. Stubbs. Introduces Birth Equity Act.
- 10:09am
- Wisconsin Utilities Association. Bi-partisan majority agree SB-490/AB-537 is not a good bill.
State Agencies
- 4:04pm
- OCI. Stronger Wisconsin Press Release, October 12, 2021, WI Agency Secretaries Highlight Community Efforts Toward Greater Climate Resiliency in Milwaukee
- 11:38am
- DATCP. Celebrates National Farmers Day
- 11:07am
- DOA. Home Energy Plus Program Accepting Applications
Economy/Business
- 4:06pm
- H.J. Martin and Son. Wins AGC BUILD Wisconsin Award.
- 2:27pm
- NFIB. Small Business Optimism Slips In September As Labor Shortages, Inflation Impact Business Operations
- 1:37pm
- Wisconsin Technology Council. Long-time attorney and UW-Madison teacher to receive ‘Triple E’ award at Early Stage Symposium
- 12:18pm
- Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. Announces winners to 2021 Sustainable Business Awards.
Statewide
- 12:19pm
- Marshfield Clinic Health System. Dickinson County Health System signs letter of intent to join.
- 9:12am
- Empower Wisconsin. COVID is ‘taxing’ enough – Leave Wisconsin and other U.S. businesses alone
- 9:11am
- Veterans for Political Innovation. New national organization launches today in Madison, Wisconsin to fight political polarization.
Courts
- 12:08pm
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Scott Walker Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Take Wisconsin Press Freedom Case
Education
- 1:38pm
- UW System. Celebrates 50th anniversary.
- 9:08am
- UW-Stout UW System President Thompson helps students celebrate 70% vaccination rate
Local
- 2:30pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Coggs. Council looks to maximize positive benefits with ARPA-funded housing rehab and construction work
- 2:14pm
- Waukesha County Exec. Farrow. Secure courtroom addition to Waukesha County Courthouse complete.
- 11:06am
- Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. Madison names 2021 Best Place to Live by Livability.com
- 11:05am
- Milwaukee County Sup. Taylor. Partners Organizing and Delivering Aid to New Orleans Communities Affected by Hurricane Ida.
Monday October 11, 2021
Legislative
- 4:54pm
- AG Kaul. Statement on Election “Investigation” by Former Supreme Court Justice Gableman. Letter.
- 4:47pm
- Sen. Agard. Applauds AG Kaul's response to election "investigation."
- 4:46pm
- Speaker Vos. Responds to AG Kaul's misguided remarks.
- 2:14pm
- Rep. Shankland. Recognized as Lake Leader.
- 11:41am
- Rep. Brandtjen. Does not support immunity for mayors.
- 11:40am
- Rep. Vruwink. Column: The importance of teaching civics.
- 11:37am
- Rep. Bowen. Statement on reintroduction of Indigenous Peoples Day bill.
State Agencies
- 2:13pm
- AG Kaul. Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Defense of Indian Child Welfare Act Protections Before the U.S. Supreme Court
- 11:38am
- AG Kaul. And Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes, MMIW Task Force Leaders Recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- 10:49am
- DATCP Fertilizer Research Council Funds Over $100,000 for UW Projects
- 10:49am
- DNR Help Slow The Spread Of CWD
- 9:05am
- DNR Reminder: ‘Protecting The People – Safe Drinking Water For All’ Webinar Oct. 12
- 9:05am
- DHS Provides Update on Measles Cases in Wisconsin
Economy/Business
- 3:44pm
- WMC Foundation. Launches Executive Fellowship Program for Emerging Executives
Statewide
- 11:34am
- Marsy's Law for Wisconsin And The Women’s Community Display Silhouettes in Wausau Raising Awareness of Victims’ Rights
Education
- 4:45pm
- UW-Eau Claire. To host Toward One Wisconsin conference Oct. 12-13
- 2:15pm
- UW-Madison. Ocean life helps produce clouds, but existing clouds keep new ones at bay
- 2:13pm
- Marquette University. Institute for Women’s Leadership to host reproductive injustice conversation Oct. 14
- 12:11pm
- Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association. UW Now Livestream: Understanding the labor shortage.
- 12:08pm
- Speaker Vos. Congratulates Chancellor Blank on her new endeavors.
- 11:39am
- Wisconsin Technology Council. Blank leadership kept UW-Madison strong in science, tech.
- 11:34am
- Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway Statement on Chancellor Blank's Change of Position
- 10:51am
- Alverno College. Cheryl Moore, Ph.D., Named Executive Director of the Alverno College Career Studio
- 10:50am
- Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. Statement on resignation of Chancellor Blank.
- 9:36am
- UW System. Statements on Chancellor Blank's announcement.
- 9:35am
- Northwestern University. Rebecca M. Blank named next president of Northwestern
- 9:05am
- UW-Eau Claire To celebrate Free Speech Week with multiple events
Local
- 2:12pm
- Milwaukee County Sup. Weishan. Celebrates contributions of Wisconsin tribes on Indigenous Peoples' Day.
- 10:49am
- Mental Health Emergency Center Kevin Kluesner Named Administrator
Friday October 8, 2021
Legislative
- 3:01pm
- Rep. Neubauer. Wisconsin environmental equity tool development announced.
- 11:52am
- Cicero Institute. To fix rising crime, reform parole and probation.
- 11:48am
- Wisconsin Waterfowl Association. Supports ethical and sustainable sandhill crane hunt in Wisconsin.
- 10:11am
- Sen. Marklein Column: Promoting Sporting Freedom
- 9:21am
- Wisconsin Realtors Association. Joins legislative leaders announcing bills to address Wisconsin's housing shortage.
- 3:45am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Michael Gableman, the GOP attorney reviewing Wisconsin's 2020 election, is backing off on the subpoenas to cities days after issuing them
- 3:44am
- Chippewa Herald. Legislature hears testimony on controversial Republican abortion-related legislation
- 3:44am
- La Crosse Tribune. Gableman reverses course on subpoenas, interviews for election investigation
- 3:41am
- WXPR. WI Plan to Ban Certain Race Teachings Sees Backlash
- 3:40am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Election Investigator Cancels Mayors' Interviews
- 3:40am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Legislature to Take up Redistricting in November
- 3:36am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Republicans continue to push state abortion law changes, despite previous vetoes
- 3:35am
- WQOW. GOP bill would allow positive COVID-19 test in place of vaccine proof
- 3:34am
- Fox 11. Gableman: Voluntary compliance reached with 3 of 5 cities after issuing subpoenas
- 3:34am
- CBS 58. Gableman puts election subpoenas on hold, cancels interviews with clerks and mayors
State Agencies
- 4:18pm
- Badger Institute. Wisconsin taxpayers to benefit from tax withholding change
- 4:17pm
- DNR. Virtual CWD Response Plan Review
Committee Meeting Oct. 11
- 12:33pm
- Midwest Environmental Advocates, League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Sierra Club, 350 Madison Wisconsin Environmental Groups Ask DNR to Require Enbridge Energy to Provide More Details on Proposed Line 5 Construction Plans
- 11:46am
- DOJ. Jury Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Road Rage Shooting on I-94/43
- 3:34am
- WTMJ. Wisconsin DHS relaunching program to increase access to COVID-19 testing
Economy/Business
- 3:43am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. State, local officials stand by Foxconn, but many wonder what the company is doing in Wisconsin
- 3:42am
- Spectrum News. Thousands of Wisconsin businesses received grants amid the pandemic, so how did they spend the money?
Statewide
- 11:47am
- Focus on Energy. New Managing Director to Lead
Courts
- 1:51pm
- A Better Wisconsin Together. Despite Progress in Texas, Reproductive Freedom Remains Under Threat in Wisconsin
- 3:39am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Federal court partially pauses Wisconsin redistricting case but says it will decide election maps if needed
- 3:38am
- Cap Times. Federal judges freeze Wisconsin redistricting lawsuit, will step in if needed
- 3:36am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Federal class action lawsuit filed for failing to protect Wisconsin kids from COVID-19
Education
- 12:33pm
- UW-Eau Claire Multiple research projects help Blugold gain skills, direction as she looks to future
- 10:11am
- UW-Stout Cabot executive program to feature president and CEO of Prevea Health
- 3:46am
- UW-Madison. Stem cell project to create new model to study brain development and Down syndrome
- 3:41am
- WSAW. DEEP BENCH: State Superintendent says mandated vaccines for eligible students is not ‘off the table’
- 3:38am
- Marshfield News Herald. Tommy Thompson talks bridging political divide, future of UW System at UW-Oshkosh event
- 3:37am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. UW System says COVID-19 pandemic has had $720M impact on state colleges
Local
- 4:16pm
- Milwaukee Ald. Coggs. Public's help needed to solve triple homicide
- 3:38am
- Janesville Gazettte. Rock County Board sets new district map that favors board incumbents
- 3:35am
- WEAU. Local jails facing staffing shortages
- 3:33am
- WCLO. Rock County Board approves second version of redrawn supervisory district maps
Congress
- 9:25am
- Family Friendly Wisconsin. Organizations urge congressional delegation to support Wisconsin workers by passing Build Back Better plan.
- 3:43am
- AP. Senate avoids US debt disaster, votes to delay borrowing
Thursday October 7, 2021
Governor
- 12:48pm
- Gov. Evers, WEDC. Announce Custom Boat Manufacturer Relocating to Wisconsin
- 12:48pm
- Gov. Evers. Announces Wisconsin Environmental Equity Tool to Assess Environmental and Public Health Needs Statewide
Legislative
- 1:39pm
- Rep. Armstrong. Working to address housing shortage.
- 12:47pm
- LFB. Individual income tax withholding table update: January 1, 2022.
- 12:46pm
- Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health. Wisconsin Republicans must stop playing political games with women's health.
- 12:29pm
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Wisconsin Section Memo regarding legislation to restrict access to women's health care.
- 12:26pm
- Rep. Brooks. Champions workforce housing.
- 12:18pm
- Rep. Dallman. Joins colleagues to push housing reform.
- 12:17pm
- Rep. Summerfield. Leads push for housing reform.
- 12:17pm
- Rep. Steineke. Joins push for housing reform.
- 9:03am
- National Association of Social Workers. Testimony in opposition to Assembly Bill 413.
- 4:24am
- Wisconsin Bankers Association Eighty-seven Banks Sign on to Letter and Testify in Opposition to Credit Union Expansion
- 4:21am
- Marshfield News Herald. Former Supreme Court Justice Gableman, head of Republican review of Wisconsin election, says he does not understand how elections work
- 4:19am
- Spectrum News. Democrats push to restore collective bargaining rights for public education workers in Wisconsin
- 4:17am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin's Largest Cities Targeted in 2020 Election Probe
- 4:17am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Republicans propose bills to allow hunting of sandhill cranes, concealed carry of guns without licenses
- 4:16am
- Cap Times. Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway will testify in Wisconsin election review
- 4:14am
- WISN. Mayor Barrett confident GOP election review will find no wrongdoing with city's with election process
- 4:13am
- WKOW. GOP lawmakers introduce Constitutional Carry bill
State Agencies
- 3:19pm
- DATCP Announces 2021 Wisconsin Cranberry Board Election Results
- 3:19pm
- DMA Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit focuses on the importance of collaboration
- 2:33pm
- DOR. Withholding tables revised for 2022.
- 2:10pm
- DOA. Applications Open for $10 Million Tourism Capital Grant Program
- 11:26am
- AG Kaul, DPI. Announce Online Safety Course for Parents and Caregivers
- 10:35am
- DOT Adds Rustic Roads to interactive maps
- 4:14am
- WAOW. Residents frustrated over end of game farm license at Sandhill
- 4:12am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. State regulators expect to spend more than $500K a year on bottled water for French Island residents due to PFAS
Economy/Business
- 2:12pm
- New North. N.E. Wisconsin households, businesses asked to complete broadband survey.
- 10:09am
- Wisconsin Policy Forum. Time, money, cultural recognition are concerns for Milwaukee small business owners.
- 9:02am
- WEC Energy Group Integrys Holding Commences Capped Tender Offer for 6.00% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2073
- 9:00am
- Kegonsa Capital Partners. Tosoh Biosciences acquires Wisconsin start-up Semba Biosciences.
Coronavirus
- 2:22pm
- DHS. To Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity, Relaunches Community Testing Program
- 4:16am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. 'Much worse than what we saw last fall': As COVID-19 cases climb, Marshfield Clinic at maximum capacity
Environment/Outdoors
- 4:15am
- Beloit Daily News. Rock County's drought woes continue
Statewide
- 2:11pm
- Midwest Environmental Advocates. Announces Recipients of 2021 Bill Iwen Environmental Justice Award
- 1:35pm
- League of Wisconsin Municipalities. ARPA revenue loss calculator result of towns/league partnership.
- 9:06am
- Institute for Reforming Government. Senior Leadership John Gray, Madison Hartmann and Chandler Swansen Join IRG to Lead Expansion Efforts
- 9:04am
- Dairyland Power Cooperative. Supports Gundersen Health's AngelEye Camera System.
Education
- 12:16pm
- Marquette University. Marquette Business to host Sustainability 2.0 Conference, Oct. 11
- 10:35am
- UW-La Crosse Campus toy drive for Afghan children a success
- 10:35am
- UW-Stevens Point Drama "Red Velvet" puts hidden history in the spotlight
- 10:35am
- UW-Stout Foundation scholarships support 436 students for 2021-22 academic year
- 9:02am
- UW-Platteville ‘Game On’: UW-Platteville to welcome back in-person Homecoming celebrations
- 9:02am
- UW-Platteville Solar releases second edition of book on police, community relations
- 9:02am
- UW-Platteville Celebrates construction of Sesquicentennial Hall
- 4:20am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Conservative group raises issue with UW-Madison over counseling services for students of color
- 4:18am
- WSAW. Superintendent Underly: We want legislature to stop micromanaging us
- 4:14am
- WTMJ. UW says complaint over counselors based on outdated info
- 4:13am
- NBC 15. Flush with COVID-19 aid, schools steer funding to sports
Local
- 4:03pm
- Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Nicholson. Advances equity initiative at Wisconsin Counties Association conference.
- 9:05am
- Milwaukee County Sup. Clancy. Applauds efforts to provide healthy food to individuals in county care, considers restart of farm.
- 9:02am
- Public Health Madison & Dane County Public Health to Open Temporary Booster Vaccination Clinic
- 4:12am
- WBAY. Appleton wheel tax falling short, could be replaced
Congress
- 4:56pm
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. Joins Effort to Inspect Biden Administration’s Push to Pressure Concerned Parents Into Silence
- 1:59pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Democratic Senators Introduce Bill to Empower Fossil-Fuel Workers to Train, Find Jobs in Changing Energy Industry
- 1:35pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Reintroduces Bipartisan National Scenic Trails Parity Act
- 4:24am
- U.S. Sen. Johnson Leads Colleagues in Pressing Biden Administration on their Failure to Make Early Treatment Options Available to the American People
- 4:20am
- AP. Congress foresees short-term debt fix amid perilous standoff
- 4:18am
- Spectrum News. Ed. Dept. overhauls loan forgiveness program for public workers
Wednesday October 6, 2021
Governor
- 4:15am
- WSAW. Evers announces $75 million to invest in diverse businesses, COVID-19 relief
Assembly Floor Session
- 3:28pm
- Rep. Dittrich. Reining in rogue agencies.
Legislative
- 3:33pm
- Midwestern Legislative Conference. Rep. Jesse James completes regional leadership institute.
- 3:27pm
- A Better Wisconsin Together. Applauds Proposal to Give Teachers Freedom to Bargain Collectively
- 3:20pm
- Sen. Stafsholt. Wisconsin legislators and Hunter Nation announce legislative package to defend the hunt, support anglers, and protect rights.
- 3:18pm
- Sen. Felzkowski. Rural legislators release Sporting Freedom package.
- 12:19pm
- Sen. Smith Column: Helping Students Reach their Dreams
- 11:15am
- Sen. Larson, Rep. Shankland. Introduce the "Collective Bargaining for Public Education" Act. LRB-4495
- 4:18am
- Sen. Stafsholt. Evers administration fails sportsmen and rural WI again.
- 1:55pm
- Daily Reporter. Bill would waive rule in order to qualify more contractors for state projects
- 4:17am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gableman tells Green Bay officials he plans to subpoena 5 Wisconsin mayors in election review
- 4:14am
- WBAY. Gableman subpoenas Green Bay mayor, speaks at length about election investigation
- 4:11am
- WISN. Barrett among 5 mayors to be subpoenaed in Wisconsin election review
- 4:09am
- WCLO. Conley supports several bipartisan measures
State Agencies
- 3:26pm
- Wisconsin Conservation Congress. Reiterates position in support for higher wolf quota.
- 3:18pm
- DATCP. Announces 2021 Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board Election Results
- 11:15am
- Wisconsin National Guard. Wisconsin Guard member receives prestigious Richard Bong Award
- 11:13am
- DHS. Continues Investment in Quality Health Care for Rural Areas
- 10:30am
- AG Kaul. Warns Citizens of Dangerous Vigilante Activity
- 10:29am
- PSC. And Governor Evers, Focus on Energy recognize Energy Efficiency Day.
- 4:15am
- WQOW. DNR: Wisconsin’s air quality continues to improve over 20 years
- 4:13am
- WISC. DWD Secretary-Designee tours training facility
- 4:11am
- NBC 15. DHS hires director of new Office of Health Equity
Economy/Business
- 1:41pm
- WMC. Finalists Announced in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest
- 12:13pm
- Cornerstone Business Services. Two companies join forces to become a leading national manufacturer of synthetic outdoor building products and furniture.
- 4:10am
- WJFW. Wausau ginseng farmer hoping tariffs will end soon
- 4:09am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Burned out and understaffed, veterinary clinics are struggling to catch up after pandemic challenges
Statewide
- 12:19pm
- Marshfield Clinic Health System Flu vaccinations now available
- 10:32am
- AARP Wisconsin. Sauk County ADRC proposal to deliver Christmas comfort gifts to Meals on Wheels clients wins AARP WI grant
- 10:31am
- AARP Wisconsin. Proposal to send info about latest COVID-19 scams to senior network clients wins AARP Wisconsin grant
Education
- 4:49pm
- Marquette University. Annual Marburg Lecture to be delivered Oct. 15
- 12:20pm
- Wisconsin Association of School Boards. Statement.
- 12:19pm
- Marquette University To host New York Times reporters for Burleigh Lecture on racial injustice investigative reporting series, Oct. 14
- 12:19pm
- UW-Eau Claire College of Business alumna honored for national leadership in STEM
- 12:19pm
- UW-Stout Homecoming is back, with celebration week kicking off Monday, Oct. 11
- 12:19pm
- UW-Stout Three Fellows announced by new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office
- 9:06am
- Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Warns UW-Madison: Mental Health Counselors Cannot Discriminate on Basis of Race
- 4:16am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. UW System tuition, program revenue balances up nearly $189M from 2020 levels
- 4:10am
- WTMJ. Milwaukee school board proposes paying parents to drive their own kids to school
Local
- 4:48pm
- Brown County Exec. Streckenbach. Brown County Child Support partners in parent education.
- 2:34pm
- Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. 16th Annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit Supports Fathers Navigating a Changing World
- 9:06am
- Public Heath Madison & Dane County Don’t Delay Breast Cancer Screening
Congress
- 4:05pm
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Joins Introduction of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
- 4:14am
- Fox 11. Wisconsin lawmakers weigh in on massive national spending bills
- 4:12am
- WKOW. WI senators split on raising debt limit
Tuesday October 5, 2021
Governor
- 3:59am
- Green Bay Press Gazette. Agropur announces $168 million expansion of cheese production capacity in Little Chute
- 3:57am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Evers announces $4.5M in state tax credits for new, automated cheese plant
Legislative
- 1:05pm
- Sen. Agard. Testifies in favor of sexual assault kit bills.
- 9:58am
- Various Elected Officials. Letter to the taxpayers of Wisconsin regarding election investigation.
- 9:26am
- Sen. Felzkowski. DNR ignores Northwoods input, abandons democratic process.
- 3:51am
- Cap Times. Madison election official subpoenaed in partisan Wisconsin election review
State Agencies
- 2:21pm
- DATCP. Nomination Period Open for Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board
- 1:52pm
- DNR. eDNA From Invasive Carp Identified In Milwaukee River
- 12:22pm
- AG Kaul. Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Congressional Hearings Addressing Youth Social Media Use
- 11:12am
- DNR Seeks Public Comments On Green Tier Application For Phillips-Medisize, St. Croix Meadows Facility
- 11:12am
- DHS Announces the Hire of the Director of the Office of Health Equity
- 9:26am
- DNR Wisconsin Air Quality Report Shows Improvement
- 9:26am
- Wisconsin National Guard Wisconsin Guard officer continues to build partnership with Nicaragua
- 4:20am
- ETF. October: National Retirement Security Month
- 4:17am
- WISC. Wisconsin Historical Society moves forward with big plans on the square
- 4:02am
- Wisconsin Rapids Tribune. Jurisdiction, human trafficking and drugs play roles in violence against Indigenous people, Wisconsin AG says
- 4:01am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In an unprecedented move of rejecting a Natural Resources Board decision, the DNR has announced a quota of 130 for the wolf hunt
- 3:58am
- Wisconsin State Journal. Reversing policy board decision, DNR sets wolf hunt quota at 130
- 3:56am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. DNR sets quota of 130 wolves for Wisconsin's fall wolf hunt
- 3:52am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin DNR Defies Board, Reduces Fall Wolf Quota
Economy/Business
- 11:12am
- WEC Energy Group Joins effort to expand electric vehicle charging across the Midwest
- 4:21am
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO. Stands with IATSE Film and Television Crews in the fight for a fair contract with AMPTP.
- 4:18am
- WAOW. Grocery store prices increasing due to labor shortage
- 4:16am
- WEAU. Eviction filings are increasing in Wisconsin since moratorium ended
- 3:55am
- Spectrum News. Impending vaccine mandate could put smaller employers in tough spot
Coronavirus
- 4:18am
- WKOW. DHS announces COVID-19 close contact notification
Statewide
- 4:19am
- WJFW. National nursing shortage felt in the Northwoods
- 4:03am
- Racine Journal Times. Homicide clearance rate in Wisconsin ranks near top in nation, and Racine County outranks state average
- 3:57am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Fake pain pills containing fentanyl lead to 'a staggering number of potentially lethal overdoses'
Education
- 3:23pm
- Marquette University. Physical therapy professor receives $1.9 million NIH High-Risk, High-Reward Research grant
- 2:20pm
- UW-Stout. Reflections on hope: Two staff members published in book on perseverance in a pandemic
- 1:53pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Homecoming 2021, Oct. 10-17: A great week to be a Blugold
- 1:53pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Five to receive UW-Eau Claire alumni awards
- 11:12am
- Marquette University Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty president to go “On the Issues,” Oct. 7
- 9:26am
- UW-Madison Algae blooms a problem but not a trend, study finds
- 9:26am
- UW-Stout Animation students help make a ‘Star Wars’ wish come true
- 3:58am
- AP. Garland says authorities will target school board threats
- 3:53am
- Fox 6. FAFSA application drop during COVID 'very troubling,' officials say
Local
- 4:48pm
- Central Racine County Health Dept., Racine Public Health. AMI Clinic and City Public Health Department Begin Providing Boosters This Week Central Racine County Health Department to Offer Boosters Next Week
- 11:17am
- Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway. Releases 2022 Executive Operating Budget
- 9:32am
- League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County. Urges Milwaukee FPC reforms, community safety plan.
- 4:16am
- WKBT. Town of Campbell drinking water advisory remains in effect
- 4:03am
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 'It breaks my heart': Barrett says Milwaukee needs help from state to curb gun violence that resulted in child's death
- 3:56am
- WSAW. Recycling services in Stevens Point will cost the municipality $55K in 2022
Congress
- 4:05pm
- U.S. Rep. Grothman. Bipartisan Hmong New Year Resolution
- 12:23pm
- U.S. Rep. Steil. Visits Del Rio, Texas to See Border Crisis First Hand
- 9:26am
- U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Johnson Reintroduce Legislation to Rename New Richmond Post Office for World War II Veterans
- 4:17am
- Fox 11. National school board group cites Oshkosh disruption in asking for federal protection
Monday October 4, 2021
Governor
- 4:08am
- AP. States and cities slow to spend federal pandemic money
Legislative
- 1:53pm
- Rep. Horlacher. Protects natural immunity. LRB-4685
- 1:09pm
- DNR. Wisconsin DNR Announces November 2021
Wolf Harvest Quota
- 12:53pm
- Rep. Steineke. Hails Agropur Dairy expansion.
- 11:18am
- Wisconsin Conservation Voters Conservation Notices of the Week
- 4:12am
- Cap Times. Wisconsin Democrats introduce proposal to ban bump stocks
- 4:09am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Election officials across Wisconsin receive subpoenas in GOP 2020 election probe
State Agencies
- 2:24pm
- DWD. Expands Resources for Employers to Support Employees Working to Overcome Substance Use Disorder
- 1:52pm
- PSC. Accepting applications for Wisconsin's Refueling Readiness Grant Program.
- 1:18pm
- DOT. DMV releases two new license plates
- 12:52pm
- Wisconsin National Guard. Pulvermacher promoted to brigadier genera
- 11:38am
- OCI. Administrative Actions September 2021
- 11:18am
- Wisconsin Lottery Small Town, Big Win
- 9:21am
- Common Cause in Wisconsin. People's Maps Commission Release Draft State Legislative and Congressional District Maps
- 9:20am
- Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board. To meet in Muscoda.
- 9:18am
- Wisconsin Historical Society. Wisconsin's new history museum to open in 2026.
Economy/Business
- 4:22am
- A Better Mount Pleasant. Four years of Foxconn.
- 4:14am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. Wisconsin’s Q2 economic growth ranks 31st in U.S.
- 4:11am
- NBC 26. Some wonder if Racine County even had a chance after losing Foxconn's electric car plant
- 4:10am
- U.S. News & World Report. Wisconsin Eateries Recovering, but Not to Pre-Virus Levels
Coronavirus
- 3:01pm
- Waukesha County Health and Human Services. COVID-19 alert text updated phone number.
- 1:01pm
- DHS. Announces New Electronic Communications to Notify COVID-19 Close Contacts
- 11:11am
- Madison & Dane County Public Health. Public Health Extends Face Covering Emergency Order
- 4:17am
- Eau Claire Leader-Telgram. September had most COVID-19 fatalities in western WI since January
- 4:10am
- WQOW. DHS: More than 8,000 total COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin
Education
- 4:30pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Research helps Blugold discover how computer science, health care intersect
- 3:42pm
- UW-Stevens Point. Offers Junior Scientist program
- 3:35pm
- UW-Stevens Point. Schmeeckle Reserve to offer fall outdoor programs
- 3:34pm
- Marquette University. Marquette hires Laiya Thomas as new director of Educational Opportunity Program
- 1:16pm
- DPI. Active citizenship is what we need
- 1:16pm
- UW System. Regents announce University Staff Excellence Awards for 2021.
- 11:18am
- UW-Platteville Pioneers Day of Giving funds communication boards, impacts multiple communities
- 11:18am
- UW-Stout Environmental science senior learns about sustainable farming at local fishery.
- 9:20am
- UW-Eau Claire. UW-Eau Claire – Barron County to host programs honoring Indigenous people Oct. 14
- 4:12am
- WISN. 'UPFRONT' recap: DPI secretary says politics needs to be taken out of school mask debates
Local
- 4:33pm
- Milwaukee County Independent Redistricting Committee. Urges public to attend Wednesday night hearing.
- 3:42pm
- Milwaukee County Sheriff Lucas. Calls for action following the death of Ta'Niyla Parker.
- 1:17pm
- City of Madison. Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award.
- 11:21am
- ACLU of Wisconsin. Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission Must Prioritize Organizational Change and Internal Accountability To Achieve Unbiased and Constitutional Policing
- 9:19am
- Milwaukee County Sup. Logsdon. Applauds end of Department of Children and Families consent decree.
- 4:21am
- All Aboard Wisconsin! Superior Mayor Paine honored by rail advocates.
- 4:20am
- Milwaukee County Sup. Staskunas. Board of Supervisors rejects first draft of new supervisory district maps.
- 4:18am
- Brown County Exec. Streckenbach. Releases 2022 budget proposal.
- 4:11am
- Fox 11. Outagamie County giving vaccinated employees more paid time off if they get COVID-19
Friday October 1, 2021
Governor
- 2:49pm
- A Better Wisconsin Together. Applauds the Release of the People’s Maps; Encourages Legislature to Enact Them Into Law
- 1:55pm
- People's Maps Commission. Draft Assembly, Senate, Congressional maps.
- 4:14am
- Fair Elections Project. Statement on People's Maps Commission draft maps.
- 4:13am
- All On The Line Applauds Release of People’s Maps Commission State Legislative and Congressional Maps
- 4:03am
- WSAW. Governor Tony Evers to ‘strengthen’ ginseng partnership with Taiwan
- 3:59am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Republicans Would Have Less Of An Advantage In The Legislature Under Commission's Proposed Map
- 3:55am
- La Crosse Tribune. Tony Evers' commission designs political maps that would improve Democratic margins but retain GOP majorities
Legislative
- 2:46pm
- Sen. Agard. Introduces legislation to ban bump stocks.
- 12:01pm
- Speaker Vos. Signs subpoenas on behalf of Justice Gableman's investigation.
- 11:26am
- Rep. Brandtjen. Supports election investigations.
- 11:22am
- Rep. Hebl. People's Maps Commission releases preliminary non-partisan district lines.
- 11:13am
- Sen. Marklein. Column: Senate session recap.
- 2:00pm
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Republicans issue subpoenas to Milwaukee and Green Bay as partisan election review heats up
- 1:16pm
- WISC. State legislators discuss raising minimum age to buy tobacco
- 11:23am
- Rep. Spreitzer. Statement on Republican subpoenas.
State Agencies
- 2:49pm
- DOJ. Verona Man Charged with Alleged Sexual Assault After Backlogged Kit is Tested
- 2:04pm
- DNR. To Host ‘Protecting The People – Safe Drinking Water For All’ Webinar Oct. 12
- 1:36pm
- DFI. Gov. Evers proclaims FAFSA filing month in Wisconsin.
- 1:17pm
- DNR. Change Of Venue For Sandhill Wildlife Area Wildlife Management Changes Informational Meeting Oct. 6
- 11:20am
- DATCP Keep Your Kids Safe Newsletter October 2021
- 11:20am
- DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Kendall Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
- 11:15am
- DNR. Waushara County Shooting Range Reopens
- 11:14am
- DHS. Encourages Flu Vaccination: Protect Yourself and Those Around You
- 11:13am
- AG Kaul. Announces $86,000 Agreement with Jon-De Capital, Inc. for Violations of Wisconsin's Wastewater Laws
- 9:15am
- DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of City Of Augusta Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
- 9:11am
- Wisconsin Historical Society. Site secured for new Wisconsin History Museum on Capitol Square.
- 4:13am
- ETF Latest Investment Performance
Economy/Business
- 11:20am
- WMC Wisconsin to Celebrate October as Manufacturing Month
- 3:59am
- Milwaukee Biz Times. Foxconn picks Ohio plant over Wisconsin for initial electric vehicle production
- 3:57am
- Fox 11. Schneider says supply chain issue is causing 'a lot of chaos'
- 3:57am
- NBC 15. Wis. restaurants don’t expect business to return to normal for awhile, survey finds
- 3:56am
- Racine Journal Times. Foxconn may be purchasing an electric vehicle factory in Ohio as Mount Pleasant plans sit in limbo
- 3:54am
- WTMJ. Foxconn to buy Ohio plant to make electric vehicles, future for Wisconsin facility uncertain
Environment/Outdoors
- 4:04am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. For The First Time, Toxins Found In Blue-Green Algae Bloom In Inlet Of Lake Superior
Statewide
- 3:17pm
- Wisconsin Counties Association. Calumet County Board Chair Alice Connors and Eau Claire County First Vice Chair Colleen Bates Named as 2021 WCA “Friend in County Government”
- 9:53am
- Wisconsin Farmers Union. Farmers Union lifts up family farmers' voices during fly-in.
- 3:58am
- WEAU. Historic increase in food stamp benefits starts in October
- 3:54am
- WAOW. Report finds Wisconsin in top ten of most DUI's
Courts
- 3:12pm
- Wisconsin Supreme Court. (Revised) Calendar and case synopses October 2021.
Education
- 3:46pm
- UW-Eau Claire. ‘Thursdays at the U’ to focus on ways to build a sustainable economy
- 1:56pm
- UW-Eau Claire. Biology grad earns a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship
- 11:21am
- UW-River Falls. Has new partner, location for its Experience Scotland study abroad program.
- 11:20am
- UW-Eau Claire Second 'Racing Toward Justice' event set for Oct. 11: Stephanie Autumn
- 11:12am
- UW-Madison Institute for Research on Poverty. Named National Research Center on Poverty and Economic Mobility
- 9:15am
- ACLU of Wisconsin And Cultivative Coalition Appeal Chippewa Falls Schools’ Self-Serving Discrimination Investigation
- 9:15am
- UW-Stout Pandemic and Ethics Leadership Speaker Series offers free, virtual events
- 4:05am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Federal Financial Aid Applications From High School Students Drop Significantly During Pandemic
- 4:01am
- Beloit Daily News. Youth struggle as families scrambling to find place to live
Local
- 2:03pm
- Dane County Exec. Parisi. Introduces 2022 Budget:“ Meeting the Challenge”
- 11:10am
- Milwaukee County Exec. Crowley. Announces 2022 recommended budget.
- 4:00am
- Wisconsin Public Radio. Milwaukee Health Department Says Reinstating Mask Ordinance Won't Slow Pandemic
- 3:54am
- CBS 58. Milwaukee alderwoman considers going around health department to issue mask mandate
- 3:53am
- WCLO. Rock County Board wants redrawn district maps to protect incumbents
Congress
- 1:18pm
- U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald. Statement on Continuing Resolution
- 4:13am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Helps Unveil New Captured Courts Report on Texas Assault on Reproductive Rights
- 4:13am
- U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Bill to Seek Healing for Stolen Native Children and Their Communities
- 4:13am
- U.S. Sen. Johnson Votes No on Raising the Debt Limit
- 4:03am
- U.S. News & World Report. Sen. Ron Johnson Paid Little in Income Taxes in 2017
- 4:02am
- AP. Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown
- 4:02am
- AP. School board group asks US for help policing threats
- 3:58am
- The Hill. No deal: House delays infrastructure vote