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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Wisconsin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2023Contact: Caleb Kulich, Public Information Officer, (608) 621-1290, caleb.kulich@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – In observation of Governor Evers’ proclamation recognizing October 2023 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Wisconsin, DATCP is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to share educational materials about how individuals and organizations can protect personal data, private information, and the
Back to School a Reason to Recognize Agricultural Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 7, 2023Contact: Sam GO, Communications Director, (608) 334-0220sam.go@wisconsin.gov Editor's note: A photo of Secretary Randy Romanski can be found here A commentary by Secretary Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) MADISON, Wis. – Back to school is an exciting time for students, families, teachers, and communities across the state. As we share first day of school photos and settle into the new daily school schedule,
Wisconsin Participates in National Agricultural Policy Discussions
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming on September 10 – 13, 2023. While there, Romanski supported numerous policy amendments and action items that will benefit Wisconsin agriculture and served in leadership roles through the organization. “The theme of this year’s annual meeting was ‘Old West, New Frontier,’
State Announces Launch of New Tool to Help Wisconsinites Find Free, Discounted Internet Service
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), announced the launch of the Internet Discount Finder website to help Wisconsin households find and access affordable internet. The new tool can assist in finding free and discounted internet service available to eligible Wisconsin residents. “We’re proud our investments are helping more than 395,000 homes and businesses get new or improved broadband
Gov. Evers Announces New Rustic Roads Guide with 124 Routes
Print and online guides now also feature Wisconsin’s Scenic Byways MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that the new 2023 Rustic Roads Guide is now available in print and online and offers 124 backroad trips, including the state’s latest Rustic Road, Rustic Road-124. Rustic Road-124 passes rock outcroppings and a trout stream in western Dane County. Also new for 2023, the Rustic Roads Guide devotes 14 pages to Wisconsin’s Scenic