Month: March 2024

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday vetoed Republican proposals that would have allowed election observers to get closer to poll workers and required a new post-election audit, while signing into law a bill requiring that political TV ads using artificial intelligence come with a disclaimer.  Evers, a Democrat, also signed a bipartisan bill exempting purchases of precious metal, such as gold and silver, from the state sales tax. […]

Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed 4 bills into law. “At the end of another great legislative session, I am happy to see four more bills I authored signed into law today.  “AB 627, now Wisconsin Act 143, makes several changes to the Business Development and Enterprise Zone Tax Credits, ensuring the credits are more widely available for businesses to utilize. […]

MADISON –  Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Governor Evers signed Senate Bill 628- Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults- into law.    “The sheer number of financial abuse victims is frightening, but what may be even worse is that someone close to the victim often carries out the abuse. One survey found that two-thirds of financial crimes against the elderly are carried out not by unknown […]

SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital has been recognized for exceptional patient experience. The hospital recently received the 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades.   “It is so important that every time we serve a patient and their family that we are bringing forward our best level of service and quality, and our team at St. Agnes Hospital always so committed to the care they offer, which is representative in receiving […]

A permanent music stage at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds has taken another step forward.  The Fond du Lac County Board has approved a resolution accepting a $300,000 naming rights donation from the National Exchange Bank Foundation for the naming of the new stage, and acceptance of a $375,000 donation from the city of Fond du Lac for construction of the stage.   County executive Sam Kaufman says construction on the stage would start […]

Madison, WI – Today, the Governor signed Senator Howard Marklein’s electric vehicle (EV) charging bills into law.  Act 121 and Act 122 allow private-sector businesses to own and operate EV charging facilities without being regulated as a utility. The bills also enabled Wisconsin to capture $78 million in Federal funding that will be distributed to private-sector businesses to help construct EV charging infrastructure.   “I authored this legislation on behalf of […]

National Exchange Bank & Trust will be hosting a free “Shred Day” on Saturday, April 6, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (or until the truck is full) at the bank’s downtown Fond du Lac and Kingston locations. This is an opportunity for community members to dispose of documents containing confidential, personal information in a secure method. Documents will be shredded on-site by Shred-It, a firm specializing in secure shredding […]

Calling all artists! The Ripon Noon Kiwanis and Ripon College Circle K clubs are pleased to announce, as part of the yearlong 100th anniversary celebration of Noon Kiwanis, an open Community Art Show. The show will be held in the Ripon High School commons on Saturday, April 13 th , from 5:30-7:00 PM.  This show is open to ages from Kindergarten through Adult and is free for all who enter.  […]

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. – The importance of building partnerships and overcoming complex challenges were two key messages that resonated with attendees during the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland Security in Lake Geneva.  “Wisconsin has recently seen more than its fair share of emergencies needing quick teamwork and urgent responses. Emergency management means being prepared to deal with a diverse range of threats, each having their own complex […]