Editor’s note: The following story has been shared for publication by The Badger Project, which, according to its website, is a nonpartisan, citizen-supported journalism nonprofit in Wisconsin. A link to the publication is here: https://thebadgerproject.org. By Katjusa Cisar/The Badger Project The U.S. House of Representatives is wrapping committee and subcommittee assignments for...
Category: Government
Hartwick withdraws; name remains on ballot; city outlines possible outcomes
Following a statement made Tuesday by Fort Atkinson City Councilwoman Megan Hartwick that she will not be seeking reelection in April, city officials released information informing voters of possible steps given that Hartwick’s name will remain on the ballot. According to information released by the city, “a candidate cannot remove...
Hartwick withdraws from city council race
By Kim McDarison Fort Atkinson City Councilwoman Megan Hartwick Tuesday released a statement to Fort Atkinson Online noting that she is withdrawing her name as a candidate in the upcoming general election. Hartwick was one of two incumbents running for three seats on the Fort Atkinson City Council. Incumbent Chris...
Baldwin to lead bipartisan group urging USDA to address bird flu
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., announced Friday that she will be leading a bipartisan group of colleagues to urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address avian flu. According to information released by the senator, the group will be sending a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, urging the USDA...
Shots fired in Aztalan and Jefferson; no injuries; incidents believed targeted, officials say
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and the Jefferson Police Department each responded to a report of shots fired at two locations, according to information released by the two agencies Tuesday. The first incident occurred in the town of Azatalan on Monday at approximately 8:06 p.m., according to Jefferson County Sheriff...