http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/forest-conserve-s451.png Plan adds 54,898 acres of the Pelican River Forest near Rhinelander to conservation project, funded by a grant from the U.S. Forestry Service Forest Legacy Program.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight delivered his 2024 State of the State address. The governor’s address is available to watch here and here.

Below are Gov. Evers’ remarks as prepared for delivery:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/manufacturing-jobs-s5.jpg Governor to highlight major bipartisan accomplishments, urge legislative action to address state’s generational workforce shortages.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-door-county-ctr-1.22.24-s460.jpgDoor Community Child Development Center expands to serve working families with help of Workforce Innovation Grant funding.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/blatnik-bridge-2022-s441.jpgWisconsin and Minnesota each committed $400 million in program funding toward the project.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Scott Craig to the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 4. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Judge Mark F. Nielsen’s resignation, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Craig will complete a term ending July 31, 2025.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Kathleen Kostock to serve as Walworth County Register of Deeds. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Michele Jacobs, effective Dec. 10, 2023. Kostock will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term ending Jan. 5, 2025.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kamala-harris-vp-getty-s442.jpgVice President will be in Milwaukee area Monday.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wind-farm-wi-wpr-s5.jpgSen. Smith writes about carbon sequestration for Wisconsin, the ecological and economical role farmers can play for curbing climate change and enhancing agricultural opportunities for future generations.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wi-fair-maps-s5.jpgGovernor’s proposed maps are responsive to the will of the people, avoid partisan bias, increase competitive legislative seats.