Traffic Engineering: Increased need for crossing guards as City of Madison prioritizes safety
Contact:Crossing Guard Supervisor608-266-4703crossingguards@cityofmadison.com
The City of Madison Traffic Engineering Division is currently facing an increased need for crossing guards throughout the city. Changes to school start and dismissal times have resulted in an increased number of vacancies for the upcoming school year. City recognizes the critical role that crossing guards play in ensuring the...
Dept. of Natural Resources: To host public meeting on disposal of sediments from Mississippi River dredging
Contact: Kevin BartelDNR HydrogeologistKevin.Bartel@wisconsin.gov 920-883-9301
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss the disposal of dredged material from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mississippi River navigational channel dredging projects at the Dairyland Power Cooperative Genoa Station #3.
The meeting will...
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumption: Ginseng Board of Wisconsin election results announced
Contact: Dan RichterPublic Information Officer(608) 419-5352dan.richter@wisconsin.gov
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2023 Ginseng Board of Wisconsin election results. Aaron Kaiser and Robert Kaldunski, both of Edgar, will begin three-year terms as elected members of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin on July 1, 2023.
Rep. Duchow: Assembly passes 2023-25 state budget
Contact: Rep. Cindi Duchow (608) 237-9199
MADISON – Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) joined her colleagues in the State Assembly on Thursday to approve the new two-year state spending plan. The 2023-25 state budget provides funding increases for schools and local governments while cutting taxes by $4.4 billion – the largest tax cut in Wisconsin...
Dairy Business Association: Dairy farmers applaud budget actions taken by state legislature
Contact: Karen GefvertDirector of public affairs(608) 617-2772 kgefvert@voiceofmilk.com
Advocacy group says state is investing in Wisconsin dairy
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauded action taken this week by the state legislature in Madison. Key among items addressed was the approval of the state’s...
Rep. Oldenburg: Reacts to the Wisconsin State Assembly’s passage of the state budget
Contact: Rep. Loren Oldenburg(608) 267-9196
MADISON- Representative Loren Oldenburg (Viroqua) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed the 2023-2025 State Budget:
“I am pleased that the legislature’s state budget increases transportation funding by $1.5 billion dollars, these funds will help fix local roads, bridges, and state highways” said...
Rep Dittrich: A budget made for Wisconsin
Contact: Rep. Barbara Dittrich608-237-9138
Assembly GOP Plan Saves Wisconsinites Money
Madison - State Representative Barbara Dittrich (R-Oconomowoc) enthusiastically cast her vote to provide substantial funding to key priorities while providing the largest tax cut in state history. The biennial budget bill (SB 70) advanced out of the Assembly in a 63...
Rep. Spiros: Applauds Assembly passage of 2024-25 Wisconsin budget
Contact: Rep. Spiros(608) 237-9186
Madison – Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after the Assembly passed the 2024-25 Biennial State Budget:
“What we voted on today is a budget that ensures Wisconsin continues progressing in the right direction,” Rep. Spiros said. “After hearing from constituents over the last six months...
Rep. Armstrong: Votes for budget
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Legislature has completed its work on the 2023-2025 state budget. The Senate passed Senate Bill 70 on June 28, and the Assembly concurred on June 29.
“I was proud to support a budget that cuts taxes by $4.4 billion,” State Rep. Dave Armstrong said. “This includes a $3.5 billion cut...
Rep. Callahan: Supports responsible state budget
Contact: Rep. Calvin Callahan (608) 237-9135
– Representative Calvin Callahan (R-Tomahawk) was proud to support Senate Bill (SB) 70, the 2023-2025 State Budget. After a months-long process of hearing from constituents, holding in-district listening sessions, advocating for the 35th Assembly District, and ultimately working towards a fiscally responsible budget that ALL Wisconsinites can benefit from, the final budget...
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Richland County
Contact: Rori PaloskiDNR Conservation BiologistRori.Paloski@wisconsin.gov 608-516-3742
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare fish, which may result from the Cruson Slough Drawdown project in Richland County.
“Incidental take” refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened...
GI Associates: Moves to New Woodruff, Wisconsin location
Contact:Raquel LamalRed Shoes Inc.920-574-3253raquel@redshoesinc.com
New clinic to open July 11 at Howard Young Medical Center
WOODRUFF, Wis. (June 30, 2023) – GI Associates, the largest independent practice in Northern and Central Wisconsin dedicated exclusively to gastroenterology care, announced today that it is moving from its current Woodruff, Wisconsin location at Aspirus Northwoods...
Rep. Donovan: Votes for historic 2023-2024 biennial budget
Contact: Rep. Bob Donovan(608) 237-9184
Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the Assembly floor session. The Assembly passed Assembly Bill 43 or the Wisconsin 2023-2024 biennial budget. This historic budget was headlined by unprecedented tax cuts and education funding.
“For my first state budget in the...
