Thursday July 22, 2021 - Updated 2:02pm

Governor

4:16am

WSAW. Gov. Evers makes surprise visit to Wausau, joins Mayor Rosenberg’s “Movin with the Mayor” event

Budget

9:18am

LFB. State tax and fee modifications included in 2021 Wisconsin Act 58.

Legislative

1:39pm

Sen. Agard. And Democratic colleagues introduce Building Economic Security Together (B.E.S.T.) package. 

1:38pm

Reps. Petryk, Edming. Request copy of DWD report (again); highlight importance of trust fund balance. 

1:37pm

Assembly Workforce Development Democrats. Column: Wisconsin, let's talk about our workforce. 

11:44am

Rep. Plumer. Statement on opioid settlement. 

11:42am

Speaker Vos, Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu. Statement from legislative leaders on opioid settlement agreement. 

11:41am

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin. Urges Override of Governor Evers’ Veto

4:19am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Lawmaker Proposes Lifetime Restraining Orders To Protect Sexual Assault Survivors

State Agencies

2:02pm

DFI. Edward Matthes sentenced for stealing $2.4 million from clients. 

1:33pm

WI Environmental and Conservation Organizations. Support legal action to end NRB Chair's holdover past the expiration of his term. 

11:41am

DHS. Governor Evers, DHS Urge COVID-19 Vaccination Ahead of 2021-2022 School Year

11:38am

OCI. Insurance Commissioner Approves Worker’s Compensation Rate Decrease that Provides Relief to Businesses Recovering from Pandemic

10:07am

DNR. And EPA To Host Air Permit Public Engagement Webinar

Economy/Business

4:17am

Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Home Sales Keep Rising, Even As The Number Of Homes For Sale Keeps Falling

4:17am

WXPR. Pandemic Relief Funding Becomes Available for Timber Harvesters & Haulers

Statewide

11:43am

Wisconsin Medical Society. Derrick Siebert, MD, receives Kenneth M. Viste, Jr., MD, Young Physician Leadership Award. 

9:17am

Empower Wisconsin. Announces Stephan Thompson as Spokesman.

4:28am

WISC. ‘It’s disconcerting’: In southwestern Wisconsin jails, few inmates are vaccinated

4:18am

Oshkosh Northwestern. Average new COVID-19 cases increased for the 15th consecutive day as positivity rate jumps

Courts

11:39am

Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Nicholson. Applauds national settlement in opioids lawsuits. 

9:20am

Milwaukee County Corporation Counsel. Milwaukee County poised to receive millions to assist in opioid abatement and prevention effort. 

9:16am

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. Sues City of Madison Over Bird-Safe Glass Ordinance That Undermines Wisconsin’s Uniform Building Code

4:21am

Wisconsin State Journal. Proposed agreement with opioid distributors would direct $400 million to Wisconsin

4:20am

The Hill. Drug companies reach tentative $26 billion national opioid settlement

4:18am

U.S. News & World Report. Opioid Settlement Expected to Net $400M for Wisconsin

Education

2:02pm

UW-Eau Claire. Genetics research connects students with alumni

1:35pm

UW System President Thompson. UW System is a solution to workforce needs. 

1:32pm

Marquette University. Study finds some gecko species have developed sticky tail pads

11:38am

UW-Madison. Study identifies how lung cells sense chitin, an allergen in fungi and shellfish

10:08am

UW-Stout. More than 50 films to be featured at Red Cedar Film Festival July 29-Aug. 1

9:17am

UW-Eau Claire. New community project aims to make Chippewa Valley more antiracist and inclusive

Local

1:34pm

Dane County Exec. Parisi. Dane County Accepting Applications for The Partners in Equity Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Programs

11:37am

Milwaukee County Sup. Rolland. Milwaukee County's American Rescue Plan Act Task Force will launch on Aug. 12. 

9:15am

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. Congratulate the Bucks on historic NBA championship. 

4:29am

WAOW. Marathon County DA faces logjam of unheard cases

4:27am

WEAU. La Crosse County overdose deaths trending upward, fentanyl a major factor

Congress

1:40pm

U.S. Reps. Gallagher, Slotkin. Release Final Report on Defense Critical Supply Chain

9:19am

U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Cotton. Reintroduce Bill to Ensure Fair Aluminum Pricing for Brewers

4:28am

WTMJ. Senator Baldwin reintroduces bipartisan bill to improve veterans access to benefits

4:27am

Fox 11. Senator Ron Johnson inquires about COVID-19 vaccine safety

4:21am

La Crosse Tribune. Rep. Kind joins bipartisan group to introduce new bill to aid in testing for PFAS

4:20am

The Hill. House passes bill requiring EPA to regulate 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

4:16am

AP. Biden admin stepping up community grants from COVID bill

Wednesday July 21, 2021

Governor

9:14am

Wisconsin Ag Connection. Gov. Evers: Details on Second Farm Grant Program Coming Soon

Budget

10:05am

LFB. Updated information on state and local fiscal recovery funds under ARPA. 

Legislative

4:53pm

Rep. Bowen. Statement on NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks. 

1:04pm

Senate Natural Resources Committee Democrats. Letter to Sen. Kapenga regarding Natural Resources Board appointment.  Letter to Dr. Prehn.

12:19pm

Rep. Dittrich. Introduces "Kayleigh's Law."

11:23am

Sen. Smith. Column: A Workforce for Everyone

10:04am

Sen. Johnson. Statement on the 2021 NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks. 

4:42am

Racine Jounal Times. Business, renewable energy groups align to support community solar bill

4:41am

Marshfield News Herald. Bills would lower concealed carry age to 18, allow permit holders to have guns in cars on school grounds

4:36am

WKBT. Liquor delivery?: Grocery stores see demand from customers; La Crosse tavern leaders disagree

State Agencies

2:56pm

AG Kaul. Announces $26 Billion Proposed Plan with Opioid Distributors/Manufacturer; Wisconsin Could Receive More Than $400 Million

2:36pm

WMC. Natural Resources Board Chair Should Remain Until Replacement is Confirmed by the Senate

12:19pm

DWD. June Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

4:37am

Wisconsin Public Radio. DOJ: 'Uneven' Response From Catholic Dioceses In Statewide Inquiry Of Clergy Abuse

4:35am

WKOW. Wisconsin DOJ investigating more than 100 reports of clergy abuse

4:35am

WISN. AG Kaul encourages more survivors to participate in clergy abuse investigation, declines to provide specifics on claims

Economy/Business

4:35am

Fox 11. Wisconsin housing market continues to see supply and demand disparities

Statewide

9:20am

Institute for Reforming Government. Continues Growth, Adds Chris Reader as Executive Vice President

9:14am

Wisconsin Ag Connection. Warm Day for Farm Tech Opener in Eau Claire County

4:45am

AP. US life expectancy in 2020 saw biggest drop since WWII

4:43am

La Crosse Tribune. Wisconsin under air-quality advisory due to smoke from Canadian wildfires

Courts

2:37pm

Wisconsin Counties Association. Landmark opioid settlement proposal a milestone in Wisconsin counties' battle against drug epidemic. 

4:36am

The Hill. DOJ objects to Purdue bankruptcy settlement

Education

3:41pm

WEAC. Support Honesty in Teaching

12:15pm

Marquette University. Marquette Law School, College of Education host discussion on Wisconsin Schools and COVID aid July 21

11:24am

UW-Stevens Point. Library class potentially helps students graduate college, study finds

11:22am

UW-Madison. Research aims to give everyone a fair shot at accessing COVID-19 vaccines

9:17am

UW-Platteville. Larson co-authors Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness publication, highlighting fire regimes and social justice issues

9:17am

UW-Platteville. Computer Science + X degree program opens new opportunities for students

9:17am

UW-Platteville. The Platteville Summer Arts Festival presents the musical “Bright Star”

9:16am

UW-Platteville. Gov. Evers tours solar array, newly re-modeled Boebel Hall

9:15am

UW-Stout. CTE Summit focused on challenges, opportunities in ‘tacit knowledge’

9:14am

UW-Eau Claire. Blugold builds career and life around caring for and inspiring African American communities

4:37am

Cap Times. To mask or not to mask? School districts face a mix of parent opinions and expert guidance

Local

2:06pm

Yahara WINS. Prevents nearly 62,000 pounds of phosphorus from entering local waters in 2020. 

1:47pm

Milwaukee Mayor Barrett. City Government Prepares for the Bucks Victory Parade

12:14pm

Milwaukee County Exec Crowley. Observes Disability Pride Month ahead of American with Disabilities Act's 31st anniversary. 

4:47am

Milwaukee County Sheriff Lucas. Congratulates the Milwaukee Bucks for becoming the 2021 NBA Champions. 

4:45am

WSAW. Mayors around Great Lakes say federal assistance needed to combat coastal erosion

4:38am

WXPR. Overdoses on the Rise: Pandemic Fuels Substance Abuse Issues in the Northwoods

Congress

2:56pm

U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald. Leads Letter Concerning Passport Delays

1:47pm

U.S. Sen. Johnson. On Fox Business: Federal Health Agencies Need to be Transparent; American People Deserve the Truth

12:12pm

End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin. VOCA Fix Passes Unanimously in the Senate, Secures Billions in Victim Service Funding

12:12pm

U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald. Cosponsors ‘End Zuckerbucks’ Bill

11:22am

U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Sullivan. Announce Reintroduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to Veterans’ Services

4:47am

U.S. Sen. Baldwin. Senate Passes Legislation to Ensure Stability of the Crime Victims Fund

4:46am

U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald. Joins 175 House Members in Effort to Defend Second Amendment

4:37am

Reuters. Bipartisan U.S. bill aims to eliminate corn ethanol volume mandate

4:34am

WAOW. USDA announced $200 million for timber harvesters, haulers